Palamu
Palamu is a district and city located in Jharkhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Palamu district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Palamu District overview
Palamu is Town in Jharkhand serves as administrative headquarter of Palamu district. Total area of Palamu District is 4,393 km² including 4,309 km² rural area and 84 km² urban area. There are 20 Subdivisions part of Palamu District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Palamu District, Palamu has 1870 villages.
Chainpur is the largest tehsil in Palamu district by area covering 650.545 km2 and Untari Road is the smallest tehsil in Palamu district by area covering 77.7356 km2. Chainpur is the largest tehsil by population while Pipra is the smallest tehsil by population in Palamu district.
Population of Palamu District
As of the 2011 census, Palamu district has a population of approximately 1,939,869 peoples which is divided into urban population of 226,003 and rular population of 1,713,866. The population density in Palamu region is about 441.6 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,006,302 | 933,567 | 1,939,869 |
| Rural | 887,551 | 826,315 | 1,713,866 |
| Urban | 118,751 | 107,252 | 226,003 |
Households of Palamu District
There are about 358,754 houses in the district, including 39,926 urban houses and 318,828 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.41 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 358,754 |
| Rural | 318,828 |
| Urban | 39,926 |
List Of Subdivision in Palamu District
Palamu district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 20 tehsils in Palamu district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Palamu:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bishrampur | 181.9 | 104,983 |
| Chainpur | 650.5 | 226,550 |
| Chhatarpur | 408.9 | 147,459 |
| Haidernagar | 140.8 | 74,031 |
| Hariharganj | 138.7 | 74,203 |
| Hussainabad | 255.4 | 162,290 |
| Manatu | 268.7 | 46,856 |
| Medininagar | 154.4 | 201,596 |
| Mohammad Ganj | 100.9 | 47,315 |
| Nawa Bazar | 163.3 | 50,345 |
| Nawadiha BazarNawadiha | 254.1 | 73,799 |
| Nilambar Pitambarpur | 178.5 | 100,222 |
| Padwa | 102.8 | 46,957 |
| Pandu | 159.8 | 67,886 |
| Panki | 436.5 | 157,850 |
| Patan | 306.8 | 134,536 |
| Pipra | 80.5 | 36,389 |
| Satbarwa | 120.3 | 66,417 |
| Tarhasi | 212.6 | 81,297 |
| Untari Road | 77.7 | 38,888 |
Frequently Asked Question About Palamu District
How many villages are there in Palamu district ?
There are 1870 villages in the Palamu district.
What is the population of Palamu district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Palamu district is 1,939,869
How many town or city are there in Palamu district ?
There are 9 town or city in the Palamu district.
How many Subdivision in Palamu district ?
There are 20 Subdivision in Palamu district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Palamu district
Chainpur is the largest Subdivision in Palamu district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Palamu district ?
Untari Road is the smallest Subdivision in Palamu district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Palamu district ?
Chainpur is the most populated Subdivision in Palamu district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Palamu district ?
Pipra is the most least populated Subdivision in Palamu district.