Indian Village Directory

Palna Village

Palna is an inhabited village in Chandil Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 378787, the Census 2011 record lists 843 people in 171 households and the reported area is 395 hectares. The local references include Hesakocha Gram Panchayat, Chandil CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamshedpur at about 44 km.

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Quick answer: Palna is a village in Chandil Sub-district, Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 378787 and 843 people in 171 households.
Village Code378787
Population843
Households171
Area395 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Palna
Census Village Code
378787
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Saraikela-Kharsawan
District Census Code
369
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chandil
Sub-district Census Code
02748
CD Block
Chandil
Gram Panchayat
Hesakocha
Households
171
Population
843
Male Population
418
Female Population
425
Sex Ratio
1,016.75
Area
395 hectares
Area
3.95 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
832404
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 843 people, 395 hectares of reported area and Jamshedpur as the nearest town reference for Palna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtChandil
CD BlockChandil
Gram PanchayatHESAKOCHA
  • Palna falls under Chandil Sub-district in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 378787.
  • The record lists 843 people living in 171 households.
  • The reported village area is 395 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamshedpur.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density213.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share34.76%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share134.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palna in the official administrative record. Census village code 378787, Hesakocha Gram Panchayat and Chandil CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
369
Sub-district Census Code
02748
Village Census Code
378787
CD Block Code
0254
Gram Panchayat Code
03
CD Block Name
Chandil
Gram Panchayat Name
Hesakocha

Location and Distance

Jamshedpur is the nearest town listed for Palna, about 44 km away. Sarikela 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
Chandil
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Sarikela
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamshedpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
44 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
395 hectares
Area
3.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 843 people in 171 households, with 418 male residents and 425 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 9.61% and ST share is 34.76% for Palna. Population density works out to about 213.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
171
Total Population
843
Male Population
418
Female Population
425
Sex Ratio
1,016.75
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
81
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
42
SC Population Share
9.61
ST Population
293
ST Male Population
150
ST Female Population
143
ST Population Share
34.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palna 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 Palna. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
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 Palna 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.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
94 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Palna 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
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palna is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palna show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 4.88 hectares and irrigated land is 6.55 hectares (134.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
80.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
81.92 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
4.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
84.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.55
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.55 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palna village located?

Palna is in Chandil Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Palna village in?

Palna village is in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.

Which state is Palna village in?

Palna village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Palna under?

Palna comes under Chandil Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palna?

The Census village code of Palna is 378787.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palna under?

Palna is listed under HESAKOCHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chandil.

What is the population of Palna village?

The village record lists 843 people and 171 households for Palna.

How many households are in Palna village?

The village record lists 171 households for Palna.

What is the male and female population of Palna?

The record lists 418 male residents and 425 female residents for Palna.

What is the sex ratio of Palna village?

The sex ratio of Palna is 1,016.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palna village?

The reported geographical area of Palna is 395 hectares.

What is the population density of Palna village?

The approximate population density of Palna is 213.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palna?

The nearest town listed for Palna is Jamshedpur, about 44 km away.

How far is Palna from the district headquarters?

Palna is about 50 km from Sarikela, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palna from the sub-district headquarters?

Palna is about 17 km from Chandil, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palna?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palna.

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

For Palna, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 4.88 hectares and irrigated land is 6.55 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palna.

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.