Indian Village Directory

Palra Village

Palra is an inhabited village in Jamua Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 351328, the Census 2011 record lists 988 people in 149 households and the reported area is 336 hectares. The local references include Kendua Gram Panchayat, Jamua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 0 km.

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Quick answer: Palra is a village in Jamua Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 351328 and 988 people in 149 households.
Village Code351328
Population988
Households149
Area336 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Palra
Census Village Code
351328
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jamua
Sub-district Census Code
02536
CD Block
Jamua
Gram Panchayat
Kendua
Households
149
Population
988
Male Population
511
Female Population
477
Sex Ratio
933.46
Area
336 hectares
Area
3.36 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815318
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 988 people, 336 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Palra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtJamua
CD BlockJamua
Gram PanchayatKENDUA
  • Palra falls under Jamua Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 351328.
  • The record lists 988 people living in 149 households.
  • The reported village area is 336 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

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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 Density294.05 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share35.32%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share27.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palra in the official administrative record. Census village code 351328, Kendua Gram Panchayat and Jamua CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02536
Village Census Code
351328
CD Block Code
0042
Gram Panchayat Code
153
CD Block Name
Jamua
Gram Panchayat Name
Kendua

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Palra, about 0 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jamua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
336 hectares
Area
3.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 988 people in 149 households, with 511 male residents and 477 female residents. The average household size is 6.63, and SC share is 0.2% and ST share is 35.32% for Palra. Population density works out to about 294.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
149
Total Population
988
Male Population
511
Female Population
477
Sex Ratio
933.46
Average Household Size
6.63
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.2
ST Population
349
ST Male Population
190
ST Female Population
159
ST Population Share
35.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palra 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.

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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palra include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Vans
Available
Tractors
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 Palra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Bricks, net sown area is 21.9 hectares and irrigated land is 6.12 hectares (27.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Bricks
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.78
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
20.74 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.14 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.17 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
43.46 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
202.74 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.12
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.37 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 Palra

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
3
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 33%
Indian Bank 1 33%
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
Canara Bank ATM 815318 Giridih Jamua Jamua Giridih-Deogarh Road Plot No.43, Infront of Jamua Thana Jamua, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815318
Indian Bank ATM 815318 Giridih Jamua Lataki Ps Jamua, Ground Floor at and Po Lataki Lataki, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815318
State Bank of India ATM 815318 Giridih Jamua Jamua Jamua Jamua, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815318

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 Palra village located?

Palra is in Jamua Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palra village in?

Palra village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Palra village in?

Palra village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palra under?

Palra comes under Jamua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palra?

The Census village code of Palra is 351328.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palra under?

Palra is listed under KENDUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jamua.

What is the population of Palra village?

The village record lists 988 people and 149 households for Palra.

How many households are in Palra village?

The village record lists 149 households for Palra.

What is the male and female population of Palra?

The record lists 511 male residents and 477 female residents for Palra.

What is the sex ratio of Palra village?

The sex ratio of Palra is 933.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palra village?

The reported geographical area of Palra is 336 hectares.

What is the population density of Palra village?

The approximate population density of Palra is 294.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palra?

The nearest town listed for Palra is Giridih, about 0 km away.

How far is Palra from the district headquarters?

Palra is about 35 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palra from the sub-district headquarters?

Palra is about 10 km from Jamua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Palra.

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

For Palra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Bricks, net sown area is 21.9 hectares and irrigated land is 6.12 hectares.

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

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