Palma

Block / Subdivision Puncha
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Palma

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palma village is 331107. Palma village is located in Puncha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.3km away from sub-district headquarter Puncha (tehsildar office) and 25.4km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Panipathar is the gram panchayat of Palma village.

The total geographical area of village is 313.23 hectares. Palma has a total population of 1,925 peoples, out of which male population is 958 while female population is 967. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palma village is 53.61% out of which 62.94% males and 44.36% females are literate. There are about 325 houses in palma village. Pincode of palma village locality is 723101.

Puruliya is nearest town to palma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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Population of Palma

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,925 958 967
Literate Population 1,032 603 429
Illiterate Population 893 355 538

Connectivity of Palma

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 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 Puncha Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palma?

The Gram Panchayat of Palma is Panipathar (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 723101, 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 1,925, with 958 males and 967 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Palma village has a total of 325 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palma is 53.61%. The male literacy rate is 62.94%, while the female literacy rate is 44.36%.