Where is Palma village located?
Palma is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Palma Village
Palma is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331107, the Census 2011 record lists 1,925 people in 325 households and the reported area is 313.23 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 24 km.
Village Code331107
Population1,925
Households325
Area313.23 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Palma
- Census Village Code
- 331107
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Puncha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- CD Block
- Puncha
- Households
- 325
- Population
- 1,925
- Male Population
- 958
- Female Population
- 967
- Sex Ratio
- 1,009.39
- Area
- 313.23 hectares
- Area
- 3.13 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 24 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Palma at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,925 people, 313.23 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Palma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Palma falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331107.
- The record lists 1,925 people living in 325 households.
- The reported village area is 313.23 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density614.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.92 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.26%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share30.34%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palma in the official administrative record. Census village code 331107 and Puncha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- Village Census Code
- 331107
- CD Block Code
- 0235
- CD Block Name
- Puncha
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Palma, about 24 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 25.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puncha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 26.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 24 km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 24 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 313.23 hectares
- Area
- 3.13 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,925 people in 325 households, with 958 male residents and 967 female residents. The average household size is 5.92, and SC share is 16.26% and ST share is 30.34% for Palma. Population density works out to about 614.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 325
- Total Population
- 1,925
- Male Population
- 958
- Female Population
- 967
- Sex Ratio
- 1,009.39
- Average Household Size
- 5.92
- SC Population
- 313
- SC Male Population
- 155
- SC Female Population
- 158
- SC Population Share
- 16.26
- ST Population
- 584
- ST Male Population
- 277
- ST Female Population
- 307
- ST Population Share
- 30.34
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palma list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palma. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palma include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palma include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palma include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palma is reported as 10 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
- 10 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 Palma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 208.72 hectares and irrigated land is 26.02 hectares (12.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 104.51
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 208.72
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 182.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 26.02
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 26.02 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palma
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
- 45
- Banks in Matched Records
- 14
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 33 | 73% |
| CRM | 12 | 27% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 17 | 38% |
| Punjab National Bank | 10 | 22% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 6.7% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 3 | 6.7% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 4.4% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Bank Limited | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | Nh 32, Ranchi Road, Near Mayur Hotel 1st Floor, Raj Complex, Nh 32, Ranchi Road Nh 32, Ranchi Road, Near Mayur Hotel, P… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Arsha | Kantadi | Purulia Kantadi, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | B. T. Sarkar Road, Purulia-723101 B. Sarkar Road, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | Dist. Purulia Hattala, Court Road, Near Msa Ground, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | Purulia Ganganada Mukherje Rd, P. B. No.42, Puruliya, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | 0 Ward No. 01, Holding No.21, Plot No. 3856, North Lake Road, Raghabpur More, Purulia, Wb, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | Purulia N. G. St, Main Rd, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Purulia - I | Puruliya (M) | Chana Chur Gali, Purulia Purulia Science Museum, North Lake Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
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
Which district is Palma village in?
Palma village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Palma village in?
Palma village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Palma under?
Palma comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palma?
The Census village code of Palma is 331107.
What is the population of Palma village?
The village record lists 1,925 people and 325 households for Palma.
How many households are in Palma village?
The village record lists 325 households for Palma.
What is the male and female population of Palma?
The record lists 958 male residents and 967 female residents for Palma.
What is the sex ratio of Palma village?
The sex ratio of Palma is 1,009.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palma village?
The reported geographical area of Palma is 313.23 hectares.
What is the population density of Palma village?
The approximate population density of Palma is 614.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palma?
The nearest town listed for Palma is Puruliya, about 24 km away.
How far is Palma from the district headquarters?
Palma is about 25.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palma from the sub-district headquarters?
Palma is about 26.3 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palma?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Palma.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palma?
For Palma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 208.72 hectares and irrigated land is 26.02 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palma?
The page shows 45 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palma. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Palma.