Indian Village Directory

Palwa Village

Palwa is an inhabited village in Chhatarpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365532, the Census 2011 record lists 1,000 people in 188 households and the reported area is 259 hectares. The local references include Murumdag Gram Panchayat, Chhatarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Palwa is a village in Chhatarpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365532 and 1,000 people in 188 households.
Village Code365532
Population1,000
Households188
Area259 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Palwa
Census Village Code
365532
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chhatarpur
Sub-district Census Code
02620
CD Block
Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat
Murumdag
Households
188
Population
1,000
Male Population
490
Female Population
510
Sex Ratio
1,040.82
Area
259 hectares
Area
2.59 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822123
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,000 people, 259 hectares of reported area and Medininagar as the nearest town reference for Palwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtChhatarpur
CD BlockChhatarpur
Gram PanchayatMURUMDAG
  • Palwa falls under Chhatarpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 365532.
  • The record lists 1,000 people living in 188 households.
  • The reported village area is 259 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density386.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.32 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share47.8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share19.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 365532, Murumdag Gram Panchayat and Chhatarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02620
Village Census Code
365532
CD Block Code
0126
CD Block Name
Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Murumdag

Location and Distance

Medininagar is the nearest town listed for Palwa, about 50 km away. Medininagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Distance within State/UT
215 km
Total Geographical Area
259 hectares
Area
2.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,000 people in 188 households, with 490 male residents and 510 female residents. The average household size is 5.32, and SC share is 35.3% and ST share is 47.8% for Palwa. Population density works out to about 386.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
188
Total Population
1,000
Male Population
490
Female Population
510
Sex Ratio
1,040.82
Average Household Size
5.32
SC Population
353
SC Male Population
174
SC Female Population
179
SC Population Share
35.3
ST Population
478
ST Male Population
231
ST Female Population
247
ST Population Share
47.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palwa list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palwa 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.31 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palwa include Anganwadi centre, 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 88.85 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares (19.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
125.06 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
40.78
Net Area Sown In Hectares
88.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.85 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palwa

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
5–10 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 and state

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 822123 Palamau Patan Patan Palamau Patan, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822123

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 Palwa village located?

Palwa is in Chhatarpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palwa village in?

Palwa village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Palwa village in?

Palwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palwa under?

Palwa comes under Chhatarpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palwa?

The Census village code of Palwa is 365532.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palwa under?

Palwa is listed under MURUMDAG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chhatarpur.

What is the population of Palwa village?

The village record lists 1,000 people and 188 households for Palwa.

How many households are in Palwa village?

The village record lists 188 households for Palwa.

What is the male and female population of Palwa?

The record lists 490 male residents and 510 female residents for Palwa.

What is the sex ratio of Palwa village?

The sex ratio of Palwa is 1,040.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palwa village?

The reported geographical area of Palwa is 259 hectares.

What is the population density of Palwa village?

The approximate population density of Palwa is 386.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palwa?

The nearest town listed for Palwa is Medininagar, about 50 km away.

How far is Palwa from the district headquarters?

Palwa is about 50 km from Medininagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Palwa is about 22 km from Chhatarpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Palwa.

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

For Palwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 88.85 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares.

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

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