Indian Village Directory

Palu Village

Palu is an inhabited village in Gumia Sub-district of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 362354, the Census 2011 record lists 416 people in 79 households and the reported area is 248.7 hectares. The local references include Dhawaima Gram Panchayat, Gumia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chas at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Palu is a village in Gumia Sub-district, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 362354 and 416 people in 79 households.
Village Code362354
Population416
Households79
Area248.7 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Palu
Census Village Code
362354
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Bokaro
District Census Code
355
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gumia
Sub-district Census Code
02591
CD Block
Gumia
Gram Panchayat
Dhawaima
Households
79
Population
416
Male Population
223
Female Population
193
Sex Ratio
865.47
Area
248.7 hectares
Area
2.49 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 416 people, 248.7 hectares of reported area and Chas as the nearest town reference for Palu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBokaro
Sub-districtGumia
CD BlockGumia
Gram PanchayatDHAWAIMA
  • Palu falls under Gumia Sub-district in Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 362354.
  • The record lists 416 people living in 79 households.
  • The reported village area is 248.7 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chas.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density167.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palu in the official administrative record. Census village code 362354, Dhawaima Gram Panchayat and Gumia CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
355
Sub-district Census Code
02591
Village Census Code
362354
CD Block Code
0097
CD Block Name
Gumia
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhawaima

Location and Distance

Chas is the nearest town listed for Palu, about 60 km away. Bokaro is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gumia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Bokaro
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
90 km
Total Geographical Area
248.7 hectares
Area
2.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 416 people in 79 households, with 223 male residents and 193 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Palu. Population density works out to about 167.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
79
Total Population
416
Male Population
223
Female Population
193
Sex Ratio
865.47
Average Household Size
5.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palu list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palu. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palu include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 20 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
90 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
63.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palu

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
14
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
7

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 36%
CRM 9 64%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 29%
Axis Bank Limited 2 14%
Bandhan Bank Limited 1 7.1%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.1%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 7.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 829111 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Near Gomia Post Office, Plot No:2033, Gomia, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 829111
Bank of India CRM 829112 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Gomia, Gomia More, Iel Road, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 829112
Bank of Baroda ATM 822113 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Main Road Gumia Near Po More, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 822113
Punjab National Bank ATM 824506 Bokaro Gumia Hasir (Ct) Behind Govt. Bus Stand Ranchi-Patna Road, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 824506
Canara Bank CRM 829128 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Gumia Main Road, Sawang, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 829128
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 829112 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Near LIC Building Bank More Gumia, Jharkhand, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 829112
Indian Bank ATM 829111 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Gomia Near Gomia Railway Crossing, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 829111
Axis Bank Limited CRM 829111 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Post Office More Opp. Kali Mandir Opp. Kali Mandir, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 829111

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palu village located?

Palu is in Gumia Sub-district of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palu village in?

Palu village is in Bokaro district.

Which state is Palu village in?

Palu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palu under?

Palu comes under Gumia Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palu?

The Census village code of Palu is 362354.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palu under?

Palu is listed under DHAWAIMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gumia.

What is the population of Palu village?

The village record lists 416 people and 79 households for Palu.

How many households are in Palu village?

The village record lists 79 households for Palu.

What is the male and female population of Palu?

The record lists 223 male residents and 193 female residents for Palu.

What is the sex ratio of Palu village?

The sex ratio of Palu is 865.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palu village?

The reported geographical area of Palu is 248.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Palu village?

The approximate population density of Palu is 167.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palu?

The nearest town listed for Palu is Chas, about 60 km away.

How far is Palu from the district headquarters?

Palu is about 60 km from Bokaro, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palu from the sub-district headquarters?

Palu is about 35 km from Gumia, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palu.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palu?

For Palu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 20 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palu?

The page shows 14 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palu. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.