Palamu district, Administrative district in northwestern Jharkhand, India
The Palamu district extends over 5,043 square kilometers of land between the Chatra district to the east and Garhwa district to the west.
The district administration was established in 1928, evolving from its previous status within the Bengal Presidency through Bihar Province to its current position.
The district population of 1,936,319 residents communicates primarily in Hindi, with local governance managed through 1,882 villages and multiple administrative blocks.
The district headquarters at Medininagar, formerly Daltonganj, contains Nilamber Pitamber University and connects to major cities through its railway station.
The region contains substantial mineral deposits including iron ore, bauxite, lithium, dolomite, and coal, supporting multiple industrial operations throughout the district.
Location: Palamu division
Capital city: Medininagar
Shares border with: Rohtas district, Chatra district
Website: http://palamu.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.03000,84.07000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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