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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Palamu

पलामू
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Area · — km²
Population · 19,39,869
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Palamu — district of Jharkhand

Palamu is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Palamu

Coal mining, forests, and the Betla National Park wildlife sanctuary.

District HQ
Daltonganj

Must-visit places in Palamu

park

Betla National Park

Wildlife sanctuary known for tigers, elephants, and diverse forest ecosystems in Palamu.

  • fort
    Daltonganj Fort

    Historic fort structure in the district headquarters, built during the colonial period.

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Then & Now

Palamu district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
17,13,866
Census 2011 baseline
+18.6%
Population · 2026
20,33,065
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,18,828
Census 2011 baseline
+14.3%
Households · 2026
3,64,515
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,877 villages

Palamu district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
8,87,551Census 2011
Female population
8,26,315Census 2011
Sex ratio
931 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,18,828Census 2011
SC population
5,03,315Census 2011
ST population
1,77,852Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
20,33,065+18.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,64,515RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,48,731Census 2011
Cultivators
67,732Census 2011
Agri labourers
92,375Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Palamu district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

50 places mapped
Coverage
15 of 1,877 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 18
  • PHC· 10
  • Railway· 9
  • Temple· 4
  • Shop· 4
  • Fuel· 2
  • School· 1
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Police· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Palamu district.

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All 21 mandals of Palamu

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1877 villages · 265 GPs
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Top villages in Palamu

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Palamu

How many mandals and villages are in Palamu district?

Palamu district has 21 mandals and 1,877 revenue villages across 265 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Palamu district?

The district headquarters of Palamu is —.

What is the pincode of Palamu district?

Palamu district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Palamu may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Palamu fall under?

Palamu district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Palamu district?

Palamu district had a population of 19,39,869 per the 2011 Census, across 1,877 villages.

When was Palamu district formed?

Palamu district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Palamu district?

Major rivers in Palamu district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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