Palta is an inhabited village in Narayanpur Sub-district of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 372331, the Census 2011 record lists 2,090 people in 354 households and the reported area is 237 hectares. The local references include Barowa Gram Panchayat, Narayanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamtara at about 32 km.
In short:
Palta is a village in Narayanpur Sub-district, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 372331 and 2,090 people in 354 households.
Village Code372331
Population2,090
Households354
Area237 hectares
Detailed village profile
Palta at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,090 people, 237 hectares of reported area and Jamtara as the nearest town reference for Palta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palta falls under Narayanpur Sub-district in Jamtara district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 372331.
The record lists 2,090 people living in 354 households.
The reported village area is 237 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
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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 Village Facts
Village
Palta
Census Village Code
372331
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Jamtara
District Census Code
363
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narayanpur
Sub-district Census Code
02676
CD Block
Narayanpur
Gram Panchayat
Barowa
Households
354
Population
2,090
Male Population
1,070
Female Population
1,020
Sex Ratio
953.27
Area
237 hectares
Area
2.37 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815352
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 Density881.86 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.74%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.08%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palta in the official administrative record. Census village code 372331, Barowa Gram Panchayat and Narayanpur CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
363
Sub-district Census Code
02676
Village Census Code
372331
CD Block Code
0182
CD Block Name
Narayanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Barowa
Location and Distance
Jamtara is the nearest town listed for Palta, about 32 km away. Jamtara is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Narayanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Jamtara
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamtara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
237 hectares
Area
2.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,090 people in 354 households, with 1,070 male residents and 1,020 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 5.74% and ST share is 17.08% for Palta. Population density works out to about 881.86 people per sq km.
Total Households
354
Total Population
2,090
Male Population
1,070
Female Population
1,020
Sex Ratio
953.27
Average Household Size
5.9
SC Population
120
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
54
SC Population Share
5.74
ST Population
357
ST Male Population
175
ST Female Population
182
ST Population Share
17.08
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palta 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 Palta. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palta 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.08 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palta include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
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 Palta include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palta show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 73.9 hectares and irrigated land is 4.11 hectares (5.6% 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
24.28
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.28 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.04 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.06 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
60.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
49.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
73.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
61.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.11
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.11 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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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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM 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.
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 Palta village located?
Palta is in Narayanpur Sub-district of Jamtara district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Palta village in?
Palta village is in Jamtara district.
Which state is Palta village in?
Palta village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Palta under?
Palta comes under Narayanpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palta?
The Census village code of Palta is 372331.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palta under?
Palta is listed under BAROWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narayanpur.
What is the population of Palta village?
The village record lists 2,090 people and 354 households for Palta.
How many households are in Palta village?
The village record lists 354 households for Palta.
What is the male and female population of Palta?
The record lists 1,070 male residents and 1,020 female residents for Palta.
What is the sex ratio of Palta village?
The sex ratio of Palta is 953.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palta village?
The reported geographical area of Palta is 237 hectares.
What is the population density of Palta village?
The approximate population density of Palta is 881.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palta?
The nearest town listed for Palta is Jamtara, about 32 km away.
How far is Palta from the district headquarters?
Palta is about 32 km from Jamtara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palta from the sub-district headquarters?
Palta is about 14 km from Narayanpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palta?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palta.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palta?
For Palta, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 73.9 hectares and irrigated land is 4.11 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palta?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palta. These records include 1 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.