Where is Palama village located?
Palama is in Khariar Tahasil of Nuapada district in Odisha, India.
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.
Village Code422055
Population306
Households84
Area231 hectares
Nearest TownKhariar Road
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density132.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share55.23%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.5%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.