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Palaunjia Village

Palaunjia is an inhabited village in Birni Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 352282, the Census 2011 record lists 847 people in 140 households and the reported area is 113.12 hectares. The local references include Birni Gram Panchayat, Birni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Palaunjia is a village in Birni Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 352282 and 847 people in 140 households.
Village Code352282
Population847
Households140
Area113.12 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Palaunjia
Census Village Code
352282
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Birni
Sub-district Census Code
02540
CD Block
Birni
Gram Panchayat
Birni
Households
140
Population
847
Male Population
416
Female Population
431
Sex Ratio
1,036.06
Area
113.12 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825324
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palaunjia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 847 people, 113.12 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Palaunjia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtBirni
CD BlockBirni
Gram PanchayatBIRNI
  • Palaunjia falls under Birni Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 352282.
  • The record lists 847 people living in 140 households.
  • The reported village area is 113.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • 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 Density748.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.39%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palaunjia in the official administrative record. Census village code 352282, Birni Gram Panchayat and Birni CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02540
Village Census Code
352282
CD Block Code
0046
CD Block Name
Birni
Gram Panchayat Name
Birni

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Palaunjia, about 60 km away. Giridih 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
Birni
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
113.12 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 847 people in 140 households, with 416 male residents and 431 female residents. The average household size is 6.05, and SC share is 10.39% and ST share is 0% for Palaunjia. Population density works out to about 748.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
140
Total Population
847
Male Population
416
Female Population
431
Sex Ratio
1,036.06
Average Household Size
6.05
SC Population
88
SC Male Population
47
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
10.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palaunjia list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palaunjia 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.92 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Palaunjia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palaunjia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Spinach and Bricks, net sown area is 46.98 hectares and irrigated land is 3.76 hectares (8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Spinach
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Bricks
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.71
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.52 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.61 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23.93 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.98
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.76
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.84 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 Palaunjia

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 33%
CRM 2 67%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
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
State Bank of India ATM 825324 Hazaribag Chalkusa Chaube Choube, P. O. Barkatha, Teh.koderma, 825323 Choube, P. O. Barkatha, Teh.koderma, 825323, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, 825324
Bank of India CRM 825324 Koderma Jainagar Jainagar Koderma-Prashabad Road Jainagar Chowk Koderma, Koderma, Jharkhand, 825324
State Bank of India CRM 825324 Koderma Jainagar Jainagar At and Post-Jainagar, Teh-Jainagar. at and Post-Jainagar, Teh-Jainagar, Koderma, Jharkhand, 825324

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 Palaunjia village located?

Palaunjia is in Birni Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palaunjia village in?

Palaunjia village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Palaunjia village in?

Palaunjia village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palaunjia under?

Palaunjia comes under Birni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palaunjia?

The Census village code of Palaunjia is 352282.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palaunjia under?

Palaunjia is listed under BIRNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Birni.

What is the population of Palaunjia village?

The village record lists 847 people and 140 households for Palaunjia.

How many households are in Palaunjia village?

The village record lists 140 households for Palaunjia.

What is the male and female population of Palaunjia?

The record lists 416 male residents and 431 female residents for Palaunjia.

What is the sex ratio of Palaunjia village?

The sex ratio of Palaunjia is 1,036.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palaunjia village?

The reported geographical area of Palaunjia is 113.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Palaunjia village?

The approximate population density of Palaunjia is 748.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palaunjia?

The nearest town listed for Palaunjia is Giridih, about 60 km away.

How far is Palaunjia from the district headquarters?

Palaunjia is about 60 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palaunjia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Palaunjia.

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

For Palaunjia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Spinach and Bricks, net sown area is 46.98 hectares and irrigated land is 3.76 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palaunjia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palaunjia.

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.