Indian Village Directory

Palu Village

Palu is an inhabited village in Ormanjhi Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373617, the Census 2011 record lists 805 people in 159 households and the reported area is 153 hectares. The local references include Chutupalu Gram Panchayat, Ormanjhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 26 km.

In short:

Palu is a village in Ormanjhi Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 373617 and 805 people in 159 households.

Village Code373617
Population805
Households159
Area153 hectares

Detailed village profile

Palu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 805 people, 153 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Palu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Ranchi
Sub-district Ormanjhi
CD Block Ormanjhi
Gram Panchayat CHUTUPALU
  • Palu falls under Ormanjhi Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 373617.
  • The record lists 805 people living in 159 households.
  • The reported village area is 153 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Palu
Census Village Code
373617
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ormanjhi
Sub-district Census Code
02685
CD Block
Ormanjhi
Gram Panchayat
Chutupalu
Households
159
Population
805
Male Population
420
Female Population
385
Sex Ratio
916.67
Area
153 hectares
Area
1.53 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835219
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 526.14 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 54.53% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palu in the official administrative record. Census village code 373617, Chutupalu Gram Panchayat and Ormanjhi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02685
Village Census Code
373617
CD Block Code
0191
CD Block Name
Ormanjhi
Gram Panchayat Name
Chutupalu

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Palu, about 26 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ormanjhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
153 hectares
Area
1.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 805 people in 159 households, with 420 male residents and 385 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 54.53% for Palu. Population density works out to about 526.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
159
Total Population
805
Male Population
420
Female Population
385
Sex Ratio
916.67
Average Household Size
5.06
ST Population
439
ST Male Population
230
ST Female Population
209
ST Population Share
54.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palu 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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palu 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palu 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
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major 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 Palu include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 95.19 hectares and irrigated land is 1.28 hectares (1.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
21.6 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.74
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.91 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
93.91 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.28
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.52 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

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 Palu

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
8
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 7 70%
CRM 3 30%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 3 30%
Bank of India 1 10%
Canara Bank 1 10%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 10%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 10%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Irba (Ct) Near Medanta Hospital Bank of Baroda, Irba, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835219
Bank of India ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Ormanjhi P.O. Ormanjhi, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835219, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 000000
Canara Bank ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Ormanjhi Main Road Ormanjhi Ormanjhi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835219
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Kuchu R S Kahata No 74, Ranchi Idbi Bank Ltd, Village Po- Kuchu, R S Kahata Ps - Ormanjhi, No-12, Ward No 5, Ranchi, Jharkhan…
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Ormanjhi Thana - Ormanjhi Mamta Market, VILL - Dardang(ormanjhi) Ormanjhi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835219
State Bank of India ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Ormanjhi Hutup Ormajhi Ranchi Outer Premises of Swarnrekha Officers Colony, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835219
Bank of Baroda CRM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Irba (Ct) Near Medanta Hospital Bank of Baroda, Irba, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835219
Bank of Baroda ATM 835219 Ranchi Ormanjhi Ormanjhi Nh-33, Opposite Ormanjhi Bazar Thana Chowk, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835219

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 Palu village located?

Palu is in Ormanjhi Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palu village in?

Palu village is in Ranchi district.

Which state is Palu village in?

Palu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palu under?

Palu comes under Ormanjhi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palu?

The Census village code of Palu is 373617.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palu under?

Palu is listed under CHUTUPALU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ormanjhi.

What is the population of Palu village?

The village record lists 805 people and 159 households for Palu.

How many households are in Palu village?

The village record lists 159 households for Palu.

What is the male and female population of Palu?

The record lists 420 male residents and 385 female residents for Palu.

What is the sex ratio of Palu village?

The sex ratio of Palu is 916.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palu village?

The reported geographical area of Palu is 153 hectares.

What is the population density of Palu village?

The approximate population density of Palu is 526.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palu?

The nearest town listed for Palu is Ranchi, about 26 km away.

How far is Palu from the district headquarters?

Palu is about 26 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palu from the sub-district headquarters?

Palu is about 4 km from Ormanjhi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palu?

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

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

For Palu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 95.19 hectares and irrigated land is 1.28 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palu. These records include 8 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.