Indian Village Directory

Palama Village

Palama is an inhabited village in Muniguda Tahasil of Rayagada district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 424926, the Census 2011 record lists 78 people in 18 households and the reported area is 49 hectares. The local references include Patraguda Gram Panchayat, Muniguda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rayagada at about 70 km.

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Quick answer: Palama is a village in Muniguda Tahasil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 424926 and 78 people in 18 households.
Village Code424926
Population78
Households18
Area49 hectares
Nearest TownRayagada

Key Village Facts

Village
Palama
Census Village Code
424926
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Rayagada
District Census Code
396
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Muniguda
Sub-district Census Code
03173
CD Block
Muniguda
Gram Panchayat
Patraguda
Households
18
Population
78
Male Population
39
Female Population
39
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
49 hectares
Area
0.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Rayagada
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
765020
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 78 people, 49 hectares of reported area and Rayagada as the nearest town reference for Palama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictRayagada
TahasilMuniguda
CD BlockMuniguda
Gram PanchayatPatraguda
  • Palama falls under Muniguda Tahasil in Rayagada district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 424926.
  • The record lists 78 people living in 18 households.
  • The reported village area is 49 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rayagada.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density159.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share94.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palama in the official administrative record. Census village code 424926, Patraguda Gram Panchayat and Muniguda CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
396
Sub-district Census Code
03173
Village Census Code
424926
CD Block Code
0273
Gram Panchayat Code
8
CD Block Name
Muniguda
Gram Panchayat Name
Patraguda

Location and Distance

Rayagada is the nearest town listed for Palama, about 70 km away. Rayagada is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Muniguda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Rayagada
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rayagada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rayagada
Distance within State/UT
70 km
Nearest Town
Rayagada
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
49 hectares
Area
0.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 78 people in 18 households, with 39 male residents and 39 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 94.87% and ST share is 0% for Palama. Population density works out to about 159.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
18
Total Population
78
Male Population
39
Female Population
39
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
74
SC Male Population
38
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
94.87
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 and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
0.05 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
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palama show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Pulses and net sown area is 7.47 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
37.73
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.25 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.62 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.87 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
7.47
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7.47 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palama

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
6
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 5 50%
CRM 5 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 40%
Axis Bank Limited 2 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%
Union Bank of India 1 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Madiguda Dist-Rayagada. 765020. Hotel New Babula, Near Bdo Office, Muniguda, Rayagada, Odisha, 765020
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Muniguda Po -Muniguda, Dist. Rayagada, Odisha - 765020 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, Nr. Sri Krishna Enclave, Dubey Colony, R…
Punjab National Bank ATM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Madagudi Rayagada At+po Main Road, Muniguda, Rayagada, Odisha, 765020
State Bank of India ATM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Muniguda Muniguda Muniguda Railway Station, Rayagada, Odisha, 765020
Union Bank of India ATM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Muniguda Main Road Gobardhan Chhak Near Gunicha Temple, Rayagada, Odisha, 765020
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Muniguda Main Road, Sri Krishna Enclave, Ram Mandir Square, Rayagada, Odisha, 765020
State Bank of India ATM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Muniguda Near Ram Mandir Square Road Muniguda, Rayagada, Odisha, 765020
Axis Bank Limited CRM 765020 Rayagada Muniguda Muniguda Dist - Rayagada, Odisha - 765020 Upper Ground Floor, Opp. Government Hospital and Tehsil Office, Main Road, Ps - Munigu…

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 Palama village located?

Palama is in Muniguda Tahasil of Rayagada district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Palama village in?

Palama village is in Rayagada district.

Which state is Palama village in?

Palama village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Palama under?

Palama comes under Muniguda 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 424926.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palama under?

Palama is listed under Patraguda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Muniguda.

What is the population of Palama village?

The village record lists 78 people and 18 households for Palama.

How many households are in Palama village?

The village record lists 18 households for Palama.

What is the male and female population of Palama?

The record lists 39 male residents and 39 female residents for Palama.

What is the sex ratio of Palama village?

The sex ratio of Palama is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palama village?

The reported geographical area of Palama is 49 hectares.

What is the population density of Palama village?

The approximate population density of Palama is 159.18 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 Rayagada, about 70 km away.

How far is Palama from the district headquarters?

Palama is about 72 km from Rayagada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palama from the sub-district headquarters?

Palama is about 7 km from Muniguda, 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, Ragi and Pulses and net sown area is 7.47 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palama. These records include 6 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.