Palma Village
Palma is a revenue village in Mandro block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 285 in 64 households (Census 2011).
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285 souls. 64 homes.
Mandro block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand.
Palma today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Palma
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Palma at a glance
Palma is a mid-sized village of Mandro block: 285 people in 64 households (Census 2011), 68th of its 184 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 44.1%, below Sahebganj district's 48.5% (Mandro block: 46.0%), while the sex ratio was 1,050 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 959. It falls under Damin Bhitha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 816120. The village covers 82 hectares — about 0.82 km², or roughly 348 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Ambadiha, about 0.8 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Mandro Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Height
- about 51 m above sea level At Palma's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Palma is in the Damin Bhitha gram panchayat.
Other villages in Damin Bhitha
- Bhurkunda
- Daminbhita
- Amjora
- Kulbanga
- Banchappa
- Pacharukhi
- Bara Gutibera
- Bansjori
- Gilamari
- Maheshpur
- Panchrukhi
- Kodepara
- Sundere
- Gutibera
- Pokharia
- Chhota Gutibera
- Pakaria
- Chaldih
- Bara Bhiranda
- Chhota Betauna
- Amjhori
- Kanipahar
- Sergarh
- Simaria
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Palma compares
By population, Palma ranks #68 of 184 inhabited villages in Mandro block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Palma ranks
| Ranked by | Palma | In Sahebganj district | In Jharkhand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 285 | 657 of 1,349 | 21,335 of 29,393 (tied)above 27% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 64 | 637 of 1,349 (tied) | 19,827 of 29,393 (tied)above 32% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 44.1% | 624 of 1,349 | 24,661 of 29,393 (tied)above 16% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,050 per 1,000 males | 337 of 1,349 (tied) | 5,371 of 29,372 (tied)above 81% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.45 per household | 899 of 1,349 (tied) | 25,543 of 29,393 (tied)above 13% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 347.6 per km² | 608 of 1,318 | 14,279 of 29,278 (tied)above 51% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 32.3% | 1,201 of 1,349 | 23,701 of 29,393 (tied)above 19% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Palma
In Sahebganj district
- ShampurBarharwa, Sahebganj335 people · 45.4% literate · 1,043 per 1,000 · 4.65 per householdCompare →
- Chaudharia BishunpurTaljhari, Sahebganj252 people · 41.2% literate · 1,049 per 1,000 · 4.27 per householdCompare →
- ChandaBarharwa, Sahebganj291 people · 45.5% literate · 1,021 per 1,000 · 4.34 per householdCompare →
- DaminbhitaMandro, Sahebganj249 people · 48.2% literate · 1,024 per 1,000 · 4.45 per householdCompare →
- Mirza ChaukiMandro, Sahebganj248 people · 38.4% literate · 1,050 per 1,000 · 4.51 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- AmjharnaGoilkera, West Singhbhum312 people · 43.3% literate · 1,053 per 1,000 · 4.59 per householdCompare →
- DhaniapahariRamgarh, Dumka275 people · 45.5% literate · 1,068 per 1,000 · 4.51 per householdCompare →
- BeljharMasalia, Dumka281 people · 42.9% literate · 1,051 per 1,000 · 4.26 per householdCompare →
- JalkaGhaghra, Gumla325 people · 42.0% literate · 1,044 per 1,000 · 4.33 per householdCompare →
- BelpahariSundarpahari, Godda263 people · 43.4% literate · 1,039 per 1,000 · 4.24 per householdCompare →
Compare Palma with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Palma had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 816120
Other villages in Mandro block
View all 228 →- Mahadevbaran
- Nimgachhi
- Bartala
- Bachha
- Kauri Khutana
- Tetariya
- Garra
- Telaria
- Sriram Chauki
- Simra
- Khairwa
- Ambadiha
- Basaha
- Taledih
- Mandro-Damin Bazar
- Phulolachhmi
- Bhimchak
- Rangukita
- Pindra
- Chhota Solbandha
- Mirza Chauki Bazar
- Jirli Karhariya
- Mathadih
- Chuna Khari
- Bhawanichauki
- Motijhil
- Bochahi
- Kohabara
- Sirsa
- Ghatiari
- Gerapariharpur
- Paharpur
Palma — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 285Census 2011
- Male / female
- 139 / 146
- Households
- 64
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 44.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 92
- Work participation
- 32.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Palma on the map
Palma · 25.2335° N, 87.6029° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Palma's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Palma
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Palma's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeSahibganj Post Office · 3.1 km (straight line) · PIN 816109 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 1.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCOld Sadar Hospital · 3.1 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Palma
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Old Sadar Hospital · Hospital3.1 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
VoiceOfVillage is an independent website, not a health service. In an emergency, call 108.
Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
Official portalVoiceOfVillage keeps no land records. Look up pattadar passbooks, adangal / pahani and record-of-rights details on the government's own portal.
- What you can look up
- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
- Run by
- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
Link checked 12 Nov 2026 · jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in/ · We store nothing from the portal; the link opens the government site in a new tab. The portal differs by state; this is the one for Jharkhand.
Essential services & places near Palma
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Palma's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices152 in Sahebganj district
Post office · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3.4 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3.4 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics32 in Sahebganj district
Clinic · 3 km away (straight line)
Sahibganj
Clinic · 3 km away (straight line)
J N Roy Road, Sahibganj
Hospital · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Sahibganj
Colleges & universities
- Bihar Agricultural University
University · 56 km away (straight line)
Bhagalpur
- Government Engineering College (Polytechnic)
University · 60 km away (straight line)
- University of Gour Banga
University · 61 km away (straight line)
Temples1 in Sahebganj district
Mosques1 in Sahebganj district
Transport36 in Sahebganj district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 1.9 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 3.2 km away (straight line)
- Sahibganj
Railway station · 3.3 km away (straight line)
All places in Mandro block (17) →Places of worship in Palma →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Palma
Where is Palma located?
Palma is a village in Mandro block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Palma in?
Palma is in Sahebganj district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Palma belong to?
Palma comes under the Damin Bhitha gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Palma?
The pincode of Palma, Mandro, Sahebganj is 816120.
What is the population of Palma?
As per the 2011 Census, Palma had a population of 285 (139 males and 146 females).
How many households are there in Palma?
Palma had 64 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Palma?
Palma covers about 82 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Palma?
The literacy rate of Palma was 44.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Palma?
Palma had 1,050 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palma in?
Palma is in the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Palma?
Vijay Kumar Hansdak (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Rajmahal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Palma, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Palma in?
Palma is in the Borio assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Palma?
Dhananjay Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Borio assembly seat, which includes Palma, in 2024.
Which development block is Palma in?
Palma is in the Mandro development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Palma?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palma is 357986 and its Census 2011 village code is 357986.
Which villages are near Palma?
Villages near Palma include Ambadiha (0.8 km), Pindare (1.2 km), Jokmari (Gutibera) (1.3 km), Bara Gutibera (1.3 km), Sriram Chauki (2.2 km).
What is the population of Palma in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Palma's Census 2011 population of 285 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 350 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Palma?
The sarpanch of Palma has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Sahebganj district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barari APMC, Katihar district — about 39 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Palma's shops. Best mandi price near Palma →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026