Indian Village Directory

Palna Village

Palna is an inhabited village in Almora Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053160, the Census 2011 record lists 609 people in 115 households and the reported area is 148.76 hectares. The local references include Dhaura Gram Panchayat, Lamgarha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 17 km.

In short:

Palna is a village in Almora Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 053160 and 609 people in 115 households.

Village Code053160
Population609
Households115
Area148.76 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Detailed village profile

Palna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 609 people, 148.76 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Palna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Almora
CD Block Lamgarha
Gram Panchayat DHAURA
  • Palna falls under Almora Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 053160.
  • The record lists 609 people living in 115 households.
  • The reported village area is 148.76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Palna
Census Village Code
053160
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Almora
Sub-district Census Code
00330
CD Block
Lamgarha
Gram Panchayat
Dhaura
Households
115
Population
609
Male Population
315
Female Population
294
Sex Ratio
933.33
Area
148.76 hectares
Area
1.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263601
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 409.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 59.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palna in the official administrative record. Census village code 053160, Dhaura Gram Panchayat and Lamgarha CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00330
Village Census Code
053160
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Lamgarha
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhaura

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Palna, about 17 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 17 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Almora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
17 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
487 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
148.76 hectares
Area
1.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 609 people in 115 households, with 315 male residents and 294 female residents. The average household size is 5.3, and SC share is 59.11% and ST share is 0% for Palna. Population density works out to about 409.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
115
Total Population
609
Male Population
315
Female Population
294
Sex Ratio
933.33
Average Household Size
5.3
SC Population
360
SC Male Population
196
SC Female Population
164
SC Population Share
59.11
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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palna include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
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 self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palna is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palna show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi and net sown area is 63.59 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
18.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.68
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
30.21 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
63.59 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 Palna

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
35
Banks in Matched Records
14
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 26 74%
CRM 6 17%
CDM 1 2.9%
E-Lobby 1 2.9%
Other 1 2.9%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 14 40%
Punjab National Bank 3 8.6%
ICICI Bank Limited 3 8.6%
Canara Bank 2 5.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 5.7%

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 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Near Hotel Shikhar Bansal Gali, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Near Milan Chowk, Almora, Dist. - Almora, Uttarakhand Devi Buildings, L R Shah Road, Lala Bazaar, Almora, Uttarakhand…
Canara Bank ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) 0 1 Fl, Main Mall Rd, Nr.bhadreshwar Temple, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Mall Road, Opp Sai Bharav Mandir Jeevan Palace Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 263601 Almora Almora Mall Almora, Lucknow Idbi Bank Ltd, 50-C, Ground Floor, Gol Market, Gram-Mall, Dugalkhola, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Indian Bank ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Taxi Stand, Near.govt.girls Inter College Nanda Complex, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Almora Sijwali Complex Near Texi Stand Dharanula Almora Uttarakhand-263601, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) The Mall Hotel Konark Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601

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 Palna village located?

Palna is in Almora Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Palna village in?

Palna village is in Almora district.

Which state is Palna village in?

Palna village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Palna under?

Palna comes under Almora 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 053160.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palna under?

Palna is listed under DHAURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lamgarha.

What is the population of Palna village?

The village record lists 609 people and 115 households for Palna.

How many households are in Palna village?

The village record lists 115 households for Palna.

What is the male and female population of Palna?

The record lists 315 male residents and 294 female residents for Palna.

What is the sex ratio of Palna village?

The sex ratio of Palna is 933.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palna village?

The reported geographical area of Palna is 148.76 hectares.

What is the population density of Palna village?

The approximate population density of Palna is 409.38 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 Almora, about 17 km away.

How far is Palna from the district headquarters?

Palna is about 17 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palna from the sub-district headquarters?

Palna is about 17 km from Almora, 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 Wheat, Paddy and Ragi and net sown area is 63.59 hectares.

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

The page shows 35 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palna. These records include 14 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.