Palkot

Palkot is a Town and Subdivision in Gumla District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Palkot Block (CD) is 02717. The total area of Palkot Subdivision is 579 km². Palkot has a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Palkot Subdivision

Palkot Subdivision has a total of 72 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Palkot Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akhrakona Bilingbira Gumla
2Alangkera Palkot North Gumla
3Bagesara Bagesera Palkot
4Baghma Baghima Palkot
5Bajra Dahupani Gumla
6Banaidega Jhikirma Palkot
7Bangru Bangru Gumla
8Bardih Tapkara Palkot
9Bhaunratoli Bilingbira Gumla
10Bhusunditoli Kulukera Gumla
11Bilingbira Bilingbira Gumla
12Chainpur Tengariya Gumla
13Chirodih Koleng Gumla
14Dahupani Dahupani Gumla
15Damkara Bangru Gumla
16Danipani Dahupani Gumla
17Deogaon Tapkara Palkot
18Dombabira Bilingbira Gumla
19Goja Umra Palkot
20Gonmer Umra Palkot
21Gurgura Baghima Palkot
22Gurma Koleng Palkot
23Hansdoin Baghima Palkot
24Jaldega Dahupani Gumla
25Jhikirma Jhikirma Palkot
26Jina Tapkara Palkot
27Kaimba Tengariya Ranchi
28Kandebewra Bilingbira Gumla
29Kasira Umra Palkot
30Keratoli Bilingbira Palkot
31Kesidih Dahupani Gumla
32Kharpani Dahupani Palkot
33Kharwadih Koleng Palkot
34Khatgaon Tapkara Palkot
35Koenjali Bangru Palkot
36Koinardanr Dahupani Palkot
37Kolang Koleng Gumla
38Konrekera Dahupani Palkot
39Kulbir Koleng Gumla
40Kullukera Kulukera Gumla
41Kura Bangru Gumla
42Kurum Umra Palkot
43Kutuadih Bilingbira Palkot
44Ladhudera Bilingbira Palkot
45Litim Umra Palkot
46Lodhma Tapkara Palkot
47Lotwa Dahupani Palkot
48Malai Bagesera Palkot
49Marda Bagesera Palkot
50Nathpur Nathpur Palkot
51Obira Kulukera Palkot
52Orbenga Jhikirma Palkot
53Palkot Palkot North Palkot
54Panisani Bangru Gumla
55Petsera Bangru Patsara
56Pithartoli Dahupani Palkot
57Pojenga Tapkara Palkot
58Rengola Bangru Gumla
59Rewra Tapkara Palkot
60Rokedega Dahupani Palkot
61Sanaidih Bilingbira Palkot
62Sarubera Kulukera Palkot
63Satkhari Nathpur Ranchi
64Semra Koleng Palkot
65Sijang Kulukera Palkot
66Solga Jhikirma Palkot
67Sundridih Dahupani Palkot
68Tapkara Tapkara Palkot
69Tengariya Tengariya Gumla
70Tetartoli Dahupani Palkot
71Tirra Bagesera Palkot
72Umra Umra Palkot

Population of Palkot Subdivision

The population profile of Palkot Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Palkot Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 80,859 80,859 N/A
Male Population 40,215 40,215 N/A
Female Population 40,644 40,644 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,347 13,347 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,810 6,810 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,537 6,537 N/A
Literate Population 41,557 41,557 N/A
Literate Male Population 24,109 24,109 N/A
Literate Female Population 17,448 17,448 N/A
Illiterate Population 39,302 39,302 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 16,106 16,106 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 23,196 23,196 N/A
Total Households 16,495 16,495 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 80,859 people. Includes nearly 40,215 males and 40,644 females. Rural population is about 80,859 people.
  • There are around 13,347 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,810 boys and 6,537 girls.
  • Literate population is about 41,557 people. Non-literate population is around 39,302 people.
  • There are nearly 16,495 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palkot Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 6,533 6,533 N/A
SC Male Population 3,312 3,312 N/A
SC Female Population 3,221 3,221 N/A
Total ST Population 48,608 48,608 N/A
ST Male Population 24,038 24,038 N/A
ST Female Population 24,570 24,570 N/A
Population Density 140 / km² 140 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palkot Subdivision is approximately 6,533 people, including 3,312 males and 3,221 females. Around 6,533 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palkot Subdivision is about 48,608 people, including 24,038 males and 24,570 females. Around 48,608 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 140 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 140 people per sq. km.