Where is Palma village located?
Palma is in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Palma Village
Palma is an inhabited village in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370821, the Census 2011 record lists 566 people in 103 households and the reported area is 394 hectares. The local references include Gandhrakpur Gram Panchayat, Shikaripara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 13 km.
Village Code370821
Population566
Households103
Area394 hectares
Nearest TownDumka
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Palma
- Census Village Code
- 370821
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Dumka
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shikaripara
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02671
- CD Block
- Shikaripara
- Gram Panchayat
- Gandhrakpur
- Households
- 103
- Population
- 566
- Male Population
- 296
- Female Population
- 270
- Sex Ratio
- 912.16
- Area
- 394 hectares
- Area
- 3.94 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 13 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 814119
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Palma at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 566 people, 394 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Palma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Palma falls under Shikaripara Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 370821.
- The record lists 566 people living in 103 households.
- The reported village area is 394 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
- 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 Density143.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share32.86%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palma in the official administrative record. Census village code 370821, Gandhrakpur Gram Panchayat and Shikaripara CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02671
- Village Census Code
- 370821
- CD Block Code
- 0177
- CD Block Name
- Shikaripara
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gandhrakpur
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Palma, about 13 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shikaripara
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 32 km
- District Headquarter
- Dumka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 13 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 13 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Distance within State/UT
- 365 km
- Nearest Town outside State/UT
- W. Bangal
- Distance outside State/UT
- 46 km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 13 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 394 hectares
- Area
- 3.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 566 people in 103 households, with 296 male residents and 270 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 5.65% and ST share is 32.86% for Palma. Population density works out to about 143.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 103
- Total Population
- 566
- Male Population
- 296
- Female Population
- 270
- Sex Ratio
- 912.16
- Average Household Size
- 5.5
- SC Population
- 32
- SC Male Population
- 16
- SC Female Population
- 16
- SC Population Share
- 5.65
- ST Population
- 186
- ST Male Population
- 92
- ST Female Population
- 94
- ST Population Share
- 32.86
- 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palma. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palma 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- 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
- 208.15 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 5.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palma 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 Palma include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palma is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palma show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 90.5 hectares and irrigated land is 28.1 hectares (31% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 15.05
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4.33 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3.66 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2.11 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6.1 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 64.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 90.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 76.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 28.1
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 8.2 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 14.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palma
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 814119 | Dumka | Shikaripara | Patabari | Sikaripara Road Sikaripara Road, Pattabari, Teh.shikaripara, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814119 |
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
Which district is Palma village in?
Palma village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Palma village in?
Palma village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Palma under?
Palma comes under Shikaripara 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 370821.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palma under?
Palma is listed under GANDHRAKPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikaripara.
What is the population of Palma village?
The village record lists 566 people and 103 households for Palma.
How many households are in Palma village?
The village record lists 103 households for Palma.
What is the male and female population of Palma?
The record lists 296 male residents and 270 female residents for Palma.
What is the sex ratio of Palma village?
The sex ratio of Palma is 912.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palma village?
The reported geographical area of Palma is 394 hectares.
What is the population density of Palma village?
The approximate population density of Palma is 143.65 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 Dumka, about 13 km away.
How far is Palma from the district headquarters?
Palma is about 13 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palma from the sub-district headquarters?
Palma is about 32 km from Shikaripara, 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, net sown area is 90.5 hectares and irrigated land is 28.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palma?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palma. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.