Indian Village Directory

Palan Village

Palan is an inhabited village in Nala Sub-district of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 372872, the Census 2011 record lists 385 people in 96 households and the reported area is 127 hectares. The local references include Nala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamtara at about 46 km.

In short:

Palan is a village in Nala Sub-district, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 372872 and 385 people in 96 households.

Village Code372872
Population385
Households96
Area127 hectares

Detailed village profile

Palan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 385 people, 127 hectares of reported area and Jamtara as the nearest town reference for Palan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Jamtara
Sub-district Nala
CD Block Nala
  • Palan falls under Nala Sub-district in Jamtara district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 372872.
  • The record lists 385 people living in 96 households.
  • The reported village area is 127 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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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 Village Facts

Village
Palan
Census Village Code
372872
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Jamtara
District Census Code
363
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nala
Sub-district Census Code
02679
CD Block
Nala
Households
96
Population
385
Male Population
205
Female Population
180
Sex Ratio
878.05
Area
127 hectares
Area
1.27 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815355
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 303.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.34% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palan in the official administrative record. Census village code 372872 and Nala CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
363
Sub-district Census Code
02679
Village Census Code
372872
CD Block Code
0185
CD Block Name
Nala

Location and Distance

Jamtara is the nearest town listed for Palan, about 46 km away. Jamtara is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nala
District Headquarter
Jamtara
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamtara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
127 hectares
Area
1.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 385 people in 96 households, with 205 male residents and 180 female residents. The average household size is 4.01, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 2.34% for Palan. Population density works out to about 303.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
96
Total Population
385
Male Population
205
Female Population
180
Sex Ratio
878.05
Average Household Size
4.01
ST Population
9
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
2.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palan 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
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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.59 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.66 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palan include ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palan is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 102.63 hectares and irrigated land is 1.76 hectares (1.7% 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
12.69
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
102.63
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.76
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palan

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.

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 815355 Jamtara Nala Nala Jamtara Nala (Village Branch), Jamtara, Jharkhand, 815355

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 Palan village located?

Palan is in Nala Sub-district of Jamtara district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palan village in?

Palan village is in Jamtara district.

Which state is Palan village in?

Palan village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palan under?

Palan comes under Nala Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palan?

The Census village code of Palan is 372872.

What is the population of Palan village?

The village record lists 385 people and 96 households for Palan.

How many households are in Palan village?

The village record lists 96 households for Palan.

What is the male and female population of Palan?

The record lists 205 male residents and 180 female residents for Palan.

What is the sex ratio of Palan village?

The sex ratio of Palan is 878.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palan village?

The reported geographical area of Palan is 127 hectares.

What is the population density of Palan village?

The approximate population density of Palan is 303.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palan?

The nearest town listed for Palan is Jamtara, about 46 km away.

How far is Palan from the district headquarters?

Palan is about 46 km from Jamtara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Palan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 102.63 hectares and irrigated land is 1.76 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palan. These records include 1 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 Palan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Palan.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Palan.

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.