Palma

Palma is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.5km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 25.4km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanpur is the gram panchayat of Palma village.

Here you can discover what makes Palma unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Palma’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palma is 330880. The village spans a total geographical area of 135.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723202. Purulia is nearest town to Palma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palma village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palma

Population of Palma

According to the 2011 Census, Palma has a total population of about 865, with approximately 435 males and 430 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 137 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 418 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 17. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.92%, with male literacy at about 72.87% and female literacy near 48.84%. There are around 193 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palma

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palma. As per the 2011 stats, Palma had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palma

Knowing the nearby villages of Palma helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palma.

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