| Galma | |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Pushpin Map: | India Bihar#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Bihar, India |
| Coordinates: | 26.0403°N 86.286°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Bihar |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Darbhanga |
| Unit Pref: | matric area_footnotes = |
| Population Total: | 5,252 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Hindi, Maithili |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 847427[1] |
| Registration Plate: | BR-07 |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | Darbhanga |
| Blank2 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
| Blank2 Info Sec1: | Darbhanga |
| Blank3 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
| Blank3 Info Sec1: | Alinagar |
| Iso Code: | IN-BR |
Galma is a small village situated in the Ghanshyampur block of Darbhanga district in the Indian state of Bihar, India.[2] [3] It is part of the Punhad Panchayat and lies within the Darbhanga division. Located approximately 47 km east of Darbhanga, the district headquarters, and about 3 km from Ghanshyampur, Galma is well-connected by road and is around 146 km away from the state capital Patna.
The postal PIN code for Galma is 847427, with its postal head office in Ghanshyampur. Nearby villages include Pali (3 km), Alinagar (6 km), Ghanshyampur (5 km), Kasraur (5 km), and Korthu (7 km), adding to the vibrant rural community. It's bordered by Alinagar Block to the north, Kiratpur Block to the west, Gaura Bauram Block to the south, and Tardih Block to the north. Cities like Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Saharsa, and Madhubani are also nearby, providing additional connectivity. Additionally, the people of Galma have to go to nearby villages primarily Pali Bazar for shopping purposes as the village lacks a proper market.
The village is characterized by its rural landscape, with agricultural fields surrounding it. It experiences a subtropical climate with hot summers, a monsoon season, and cool winters. The land is highly fertile, supporting extensive agriculture in the surrounding region.
Ghanshyampur Police Station[4] under the Ghanshyampur block is responsible for maintaining law and order, addressing public safety concerns, and handling crime prevention and investigation in the village and nearby villages.[5] [6]
Just like the other nearby villages, Maithili is the official and spoken language of Galma. Maithil Brahmins dominate the village population, with several other castes living in the village and nearby villages.
According to the 2011 Census of India, Galma village had a total population of 5,252 of which 2,775 (52.84%) were males and 2447 (42.16%) were females. The population of children with age 0 to 6 years was 783. The total number of literate people in Galma was approximately 3,402 (which is 64.78% out of the total population).[7]
The economy of Galma is predominantly agrarian. The residents of the village primarily rely on farming, growing rice, wheat, and vegetables. Additionally, some villagers are involved in small-scale industries and trade.[8]
Although a rural village, it's connected by roads to Darbhanga city, which provides access to essential services and transport links.The village lacks a railway station within a 10 km radius. The nearest major Railway station is Darbhanga Junction.
The village do have some government primary and higher secondary school but lacks any private schools or educational institutions. The children go to schools available in the nearby villages, such as, Bal Kalyan Public School,[9] in Pali which is a CBSE affiliated 10+2 private school.[10] For higher education, residents have to travel to nearby cities.