6. What are the crops grown in Palampur?

People grow jawar and bajra during the rainy (Kharif) season for cattle feed. Potatoes are grown from October to December, and wheat is sown during the winter (or Rabi) season. A portion of the land is also dedicated to sugarcane, which is harvested once a year.

7. How has modern farming affected the sustainability of land in Palampur?

Modern farming methods have depleted the earth's natural resources. The soil's fertility has declined as a result of the increased use of chemical fertilizers. Natural resources, such as soil fertility and groundwater, are depleted and difficult to replenish.

8. How is land distributed between the farmers of Palampur?

Approximately one-third of the 450 families in Palampur are landless, while 240 land-owning families cultivate small plots of land less than 2 hectares in size. There are 60 families of medium and large farmers in Palampur who cultivate more than 2 hectares of land.

9. Who provides the labor for farming in Palampur?

Small farmers cultivate their own fields with their families, while farm laborers are hired by medium and large farmers to work in their fields. Farm laborers are either from landless families or from families who cultivate small plots of land.

10. What is the capital needed in farming in Palampur?

Farmers in Palampur require physical and working capital for farming, including tools, machines, buildings, raw materials, and cash on hand. Physical capital is needed for long-term production while working capital is used during the production process.

11. How is Palampur connected to nearby villages and towns?

Palampur is well connected to nearby villages and towns through an all-weather road that connects the village to Raiganj and, further on, to the nearest small town. The road is lined with various modes of transportation, including bullock carts, tongas, bogeys, motorcycles, jeeps, tractors, and trucks.