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What is the main activity in the village of Palampur?
What is the main activity in the village of Palampur?
How is Palampur connected to Raiganj?
How is Palampur connected to Raiganj?
How many families live in Palampur?
How many families live in Palampur?
What powers the tubewells in Palampur?
What powers the tubewells in Palampur?
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What type of houses do the majority of upper-caste families live in?
What type of houses do the majority of upper-caste families live in?
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How many primary schools are there in Palampur?
How many primary schools are there in Palampur?
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What percentage of families in Palampur belong to SCs (dalits)?
What percentage of families in Palampur belong to SCs (dalits)?
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Which of the following is NOT a non-farm activity mentioned in Palampur?
Which of the following is NOT a non-farm activity mentioned in Palampur?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Palampur
- Palampur is a fictional village used to introduce basic concepts related to production.
- The village is well-connected to neighboring villages and towns through an all-weather road.
Demographics and Infrastructure
- The village has around 450 families from different castes.
- 80 upper-caste families own most of the land, living in large brick houses with cement plastering.
- SCs (dalits) make up one-third of the population, living in smaller houses, some made of mud and straw, in one corner of the village.
- Most houses have electric connections, powering tubewells, small businesses, and other activities.
Education and Healthcare
- The village has two primary schools and one high school.
- A government-run primary health center and a private dispensary provide healthcare services.
Economy and Production
- Farming is the main production activity in Palampur, with other non-farm activities like small-scale manufacturing, transport, and shop-keeping.
- The village has a mix of natural resources, man-made items, human effort, and money that combine to produce goods and services.
Significance of Palampur's Story
- The story of Palampur will help explore various concepts related to production.
- The narrative is partly based on a research study of a village in Bulandshahr district, Western Uttar Pradesh.
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Description
Explore the basic concepts of production through the fictional village of Palampur, introducing concepts such as farming, resources, and activities.
