Palma

Block / Subdivision Jhalda I
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Palma

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palma village is 331334. Palma village is located in Jhalda I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.7km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 55.4km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mathari Khamar is the gram panchayat of Palma village.

The total geographical area of village is 43.27 hectares. Palma has a total population of 526 peoples, out of which male population is 258 while female population is 268. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1038 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palma village is 53.80% out of which 65.12% males and 42.91% females are literate. There are about 120 houses in palma village. Pincode of palma village locality is 723202.

Jhalda is nearest town to palma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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Population of Palma

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 526 258 268
Literate Population 283 168 115
Illiterate Population 243 90 153

Connectivity of Palma

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palma

Frequently Asked Questions about Palma

Where is Palma located?

Palma village is situated in Jhalda I Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palma?

The Gram Panchayat of Palma is Mathari Khamar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Palma?

The pincode of Palma is 723202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Palma as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palma is 526, with 258 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Palma as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palma village has a total of 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palma as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palma is 53.80%. The male literacy rate is 65.12%, while the female literacy rate is 42.91%.