Where is Palka village located?
Palka is in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Palka Village
Palka is an inhabited village in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249994, the Census 2011 record lists 1,870 people in 343 households and the reported area is 194 hectares. The local references include Dumdum Gram Panchayat, Bhabua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 5 km.
Village Code249994
Population1,870
Households343
Area194 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Palka
- Census Village Code
- 249994
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhabua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01453
- CD Block
- Bhabua
- Gram Panchayat
- Dumdum
- Households
- 343
- Population
- 1,870
- Male Population
- 966
- Female Population
- 904
- Sex Ratio
- 935.82
- Area
- 194 hectares
- Area
- 1.94 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Palka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,870 people, 194 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Palka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Palka falls under Bhabua Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249994.
- The record lists 1,870 people living in 343 households.
- The reported village area is 194 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density963.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.49%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palka in the official administrative record. Census village code 249994, Dumdum Gram Panchayat and Bhabua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01453
- Village Census Code
- 249994
- CD Block Code
- 0441
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7355
- CD Block Name
- Bhabua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dumdum
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Palka, about 5 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 194 hectares
- Area
- 1.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,870 people in 343 households, with 966 male residents and 904 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 25.94% and ST share is 4.49% for Palka. Population density works out to about 963.92 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 343
- Total Population
- 1,870
- Male Population
- 966
- Female Population
- 904
- Sex Ratio
- 935.82
- Average Household Size
- 5.45
- SC Population
- 485
- SC Male Population
- 236
- SC Female Population
- 249
- SC Population Share
- 25.94
- ST Population
- 84
- ST Male Population
- 45
- ST Female Population
- 39
- ST Population Share
- 4.49
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palka list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palka include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palka include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palka include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palka is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares (80% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 44.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 150.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 120.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Palka village in?
Palka village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Palka village in?
Palka village is in Bihar.
Which block is Palka under?
Palka comes under Bhabua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palka?
The Census village code of Palka is 249994.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palka under?
Palka is listed under Dumdum Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhabua.
What is the population of Palka village?
The village record lists 1,870 people and 343 households for Palka.
How many households are in Palka village?
The village record lists 343 households for Palka.
What is the male and female population of Palka?
The record lists 966 male residents and 904 female residents for Palka.
What is the sex ratio of Palka village?
The sex ratio of Palka is 935.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palka village?
The reported geographical area of Palka is 194 hectares.
What is the population density of Palka village?
The approximate population density of Palka is 963.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palka?
The nearest town listed for Palka is Bhabua, about 5 km away.
How far is Palka from the district headquarters?
Palka is about 5 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palka from the sub-district headquarters?
Palka is about 5 km from Bhabua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Palka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palka?
For Palka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palka.