Palamu district

Palamu is an administrative district in northwestern Jharkhand, spanning a large territory between neighboring districts. The region is shaped by river systems and comprises numerous villages distributed across several administrative blocks.

The district's administrative structure was established during the early colonial period and has evolved through several political reorganizations. The region was long part of shifting administrative boundaries across different provinces before gaining its current form.

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 is well connected through its headquarters town, with railway links and road networks reaching major cities in the region. Visitors should plan journeys according to local conditions, as travel options and accessibility vary with the seasons.

The region holds significant deposits of important raw materials such as iron ore, bauxite, and coal that shape industrial activities. These mineral resources have fundamentally determined the economic development and industrial importance of 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: December 20, 2025 12:07