Indian Village Directory

Palma Village

Palma is an inhabited village in Sarath Sub-district of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355303, the Census 2011 record lists 1,590 people in 283 households and the reported area is 377 hectares. The local references include Palma Gram Panchayat, Sarath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamtara at about 27 km.

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Quick answer: Palma is a village in Sarath Sub-district, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355303 and 1,590 people in 283 households.
Village Code355303
Population1,590
Households283
Area377 hectares
Nearest TownJamtara

Key Village Facts

Village
Palma
Census Village Code
355303
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Deoghar
District Census Code
350
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sarath
Sub-district Census Code
02553
CD Block
Sarath
Gram Panchayat
Palma
Households
283
Population
1,590
Male Population
793
Female Population
797
Sex Ratio
1,005.04
Area
377 hectares
Area
3.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamtara
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815151
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,590 people, 377 hectares of reported area and Jamtara as the nearest town reference for Palma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDeoghar
Sub-districtSarath
CD BlockSarath
Gram PanchayatPALMA
  • Palma falls under Sarath Sub-district in Deoghar district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 355303.
  • The record lists 1,590 people living in 283 households.
  • The reported village area is 377 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamtara.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density421.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share48.11%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palma in the official administrative record. Census village code 355303, Palma Gram Panchayat and Sarath CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
350
Sub-district Census Code
02553
Village Census Code
355303
CD Block Code
0059
CD Block Name
Sarath
Gram Panchayat Name
Palma

Location and Distance

Jamtara is the nearest town listed for Palma, about 27 km away. Devghar is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sarath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Devghar
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Deoghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
178 km
Nearest Town
Jamtara
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
377 hectares
Area
3.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,590 people in 283 households, with 793 male residents and 797 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 13.58% and ST share is 48.11% for Palma. Population density works out to about 421.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
283
Total Population
1,590
Male Population
793
Female Population
797
Sex Ratio
1,005.04
Average Household Size
5.62
SC Population
216
SC Male Population
104
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
13.58
ST Population
765
ST Male Population
359
ST Female Population
406
ST Population Share
48.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palma list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palma 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
41.18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palma include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Palma include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palma is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 10 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palma show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 143.8 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.35
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
18.26 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24.31 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
137.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
143.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
143.8 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palma

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

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
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
3

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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 814149 Deoghar Sarath Sarath Sarath, District: Deoghar, Jharkhand, Pincode 814149 Ground Floor, Madhupur Road Sarath Nh 114a, Near Shanti Chowk, Po…
State Bank of India CRM 815351 Deoghar Sarath Chitra Deoghar Chitra, Deoghar, Jharkhand, 815351
Axis Bank Limited ATM 815357 Deoghar Sarath Chitra Jharkhand - 815357 At: Ecl, Chitra, Opp. G. M. Office, District : Deoghar, Deoghar, Jharkhand, 815357

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 Palma village located?

Palma is in Sarath Sub-district of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palma village in?

Palma village is in Deoghar district.

Which state is Palma village in?

Palma village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palma under?

Palma comes under Sarath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palma?

The Census village code of Palma is 355303.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palma under?

Palma is listed under PALMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sarath.

What is the population of Palma village?

The village record lists 1,590 people and 283 households for Palma.

How many households are in Palma village?

The village record lists 283 households for Palma.

What is the male and female population of Palma?

The record lists 793 male residents and 797 female residents for Palma.

What is the sex ratio of Palma village?

The sex ratio of Palma is 1,005.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palma village?

The reported geographical area of Palma is 377 hectares.

What is the population density of Palma village?

The approximate population density of Palma is 421.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palma?

The nearest town listed for Palma is Jamtara, about 27 km away.

How far is Palma from the district headquarters?

Palma is about 55 km from Devghar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palma from the sub-district headquarters?

Palma is about 25 km from Sarath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palma?

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

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

For Palma, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 143.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palma. These records include 2 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.