Indian Village Directory

Palama Village

Palama is an inhabited village in Khariar Tahasil of Nuapada district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 422055, the Census 2011 record lists 306 people in 84 households and the reported area is 231 hectares. The local references include Ranimunda Gram Panchayat, Khariar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khariar Road at about 20 km.

In short:

Palama is a village in Khariar Tahasil, Nuapada district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 422055 and 306 people in 84 households.

Village Code422055
Population306
Households84
Area231 hectares
Nearest TownKhariar Road

Detailed village profile

Palama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 306 people, 231 hectares of reported area and Khariar Road as the nearest town reference for Palama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Nuapada
Tahasil Khariar
CD Block Khariar
Gram Panchayat Ranimunda
  • Palama falls under Khariar Tahasil in Nuapada district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 422055.
  • The record lists 306 people living in 84 households.
  • The reported village area is 231 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khariar Road.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Palama
Census Village Code
422055
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Nuapada
District Census Code
394
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khariar
Sub-district Census Code
03156
CD Block
Khariar
Gram Panchayat
Ranimunda
Households
84
Population
306
Male Population
150
Female Population
156
Sex Ratio
1,040
Area
231 hectares
Area
2.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Khariar Road
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766118
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 132.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 55.23% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palama in the official administrative record. Census village code 422055, Ranimunda Gram Panchayat and Khariar CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
394
Sub-district Census Code
03156
Village Census Code
422055
CD Block Code
0259
Gram Panchayat Code
15
CD Block Name
Khariar
Gram Panchayat Name
Ranimunda

Location and Distance

Khariar Road is the nearest town listed for Palama, about 20 km away. Nuapada is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Khariar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Nuapada
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khariar Road
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Khariar Road
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Khariar Road
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
231 hectares
Area
2.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 306 people in 84 households, with 150 male residents and 156 female residents. The average household size is 3.64, and SC share is 10.46% and ST share is 55.23% for Palama. Population density works out to about 132.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
84
Total Population
306
Male Population
150
Female Population
156
Sex Ratio
1,040
Average Household Size
3.64
SC Population
32
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
10.46
ST Population
169
ST Male Population
79
ST Female Population
90
ST Population Share
55.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palama 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palama 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palama include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palama include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palama is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palama show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Rahel, net sown area is 192.41 hectares and irrigated land is 8.64 hectares (4.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rahel
Forest Area In Hectares
9.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.58
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.6 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.81 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.56 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.28 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.98 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
192.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
183.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.64
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.64 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palama village located?

Palama is in Khariar Tahasil of Nuapada district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Palama village in?

Palama village is in Nuapada district.

Which state is Palama village in?

Palama village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Palama under?

Palama comes under Khariar Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palama?

The Census village code of Palama is 422055.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palama under?

Palama is listed under Ranimunda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khariar.

What is the population of Palama village?

The village record lists 306 people and 84 households for Palama.

How many households are in Palama village?

The village record lists 84 households for Palama.

What is the male and female population of Palama?

The record lists 150 male residents and 156 female residents for Palama.

What is the sex ratio of Palama village?

The sex ratio of Palama is 1,040 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palama village?

The reported geographical area of Palama is 231 hectares.

What is the population density of Palama village?

The approximate population density of Palama is 132.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palama?

The nearest town listed for Palama is Khariar Road, about 20 km away.

How far is Palama from the district headquarters?

Palama is about 80 km from Nuapada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palama from the sub-district headquarters?

Palama is about 20 km from Khariar, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palama?

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

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

For Palama, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Rahel, net sown area is 192.41 hectares and irrigated land is 8.64 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.