Palma, Jhalda - I
Palma is a village located in the Jhalda - I Subdivision of Purulia district of West Bengal. The village falls in Jhalda-I block and comes under Mathari-Khamar Gram Panchayat.
As on May 2024, the current population of Palma is 574 out of which 282 are males and rest 292 are females. The sex ratio of this village is 1035 females per 1000 males. There are around 98 teenagers in Palma. It has literacy rate of 54% which means around 309 persons can read and write. Total 233 people belonging to scheduled caste and 0 scheduled tribe people live in the village. There are around 131 households in Palma, which means every family has 4 members on average. The village has working population of 293. The pincode of Palma is 723202 and there are many postoffices around the village which can used to send speed post, registered parcel etc.
- Jhalda Sub Post office
- Khamar Branch Post office
- Mahatomara Branch Post office
- Mosina Branch Post office
- Murguma Branch Post office
Schools
Palma has many good schools for education and follwing are popular schools among students.
- Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith (High School)
- Begunkodar High School (High School)
- Jhalda Girls High School (High School)
- Chatambari High School
- Kutidih High School.
Hospitals
Palma has many good hospitals for treatment and follwing are popular among people.
- Sarambo Sub-Center
- Bagbindha Sub-Center
- Jhalda Block Primary Health Center
- Khamar Sub-Center
- Hussaindih Sub-Center
Banks
Palma has many good banks for financial services and follwing are popular among people.