Palkot Subdivision - Gumla, Jharkhand
Palkot is an administrative subdivision in the Gumla district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Palkot is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 579 km², including 579.15 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1010 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palkot Subdivision
Palkot Subdivision has a total of 73 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhrakona | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 2 | Alangkera | Rural | Palkot North |
| 3 | Bagesara | Rural | Bagesera |
| 4 | Baghma | Rural | Baghima |
| 5 | Bajra | Rural | Dahupani |
| 6 | Banaidega | Rural | Jhikirma |
| 7 | Bangru | Rural | Bangru |
| 8 | Bardih | Rural | Tapkara |
| 9 | Bhaunratoli | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 10 | Bhusunditoli | Rural | Kulukera |
| 11 | Bilingbira | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 12 | Chainpur | Rural | Tengariya |
| 13 | Chirodih | Rural | Koleng |
| 14 | Dahupani | Rural | Dahupani |
| 15 | Damkara | Rural | Bangru |
| 16 | Danipani | Rural | Dahupani |
| 17 | Deogaon | Rural | Tapkara |
| 18 | Dombabira | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 19 | Goja | Rural | Umra |
| 20 | Gonmer | Rural | Umra |
| 21 | Gurgura | Rural | Baghima |
| 22 | Gurma | Rural | Koleng |
| 23 | Hansdoin | Rural | Baghima |
| 24 | Jaldega | Rural | Dahupani |
| 25 | Jhikirma | Rural | Jhikirma |
| 26 | Jina | Rural | Tapkara |
| 27 | Kaimba | Rural | Tengariya |
| 28 | Kandebewra | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 29 | Kasira | Rural | Umra |
| 30 | Keratoli | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 31 | Kesidih | Rural | Dahupani |
| 32 | Kharpani | Rural | Dahupani |
| 33 | Kharwadih | Rural | Koleng |
| 34 | Kharwadih | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 35 | Khatgaon | Rural | Tapkara |
| 36 | Koenjali | Rural | Bangru |
| 37 | Koinardanr | Rural | Dahupani |
| 38 | Kolang | Rural | Koleng |
| 39 | Konrekera | Rural | Dahupani |
| 40 | Kulbir | Rural | Koleng |
| 41 | Kullukera | Rural | Kulukera |
| 42 | Kura | Rural | Bangru |
| 43 | Kurum | Rural | Umra |
| 44 | Kutuadih | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 45 | Ladhudera | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 46 | Litim | Rural | Umra |
| 47 | Lodhma | Rural | Tapkara |
| 48 | Lotwa | Rural | Dahupani |
| 49 | Malai | Rural | Bagesera |
| 50 | Marda | Rural | Bagesera |
| 51 | Nathpur | Rural | Nathpur |
| 52 | Obira | Rural | Kulukera |
| 53 | Orbenga | Rural | Jhikirma |
| 54 | Palkot | Rural | Palkot South |
| 55 | Panisani | Rural | Bangru |
| 56 | Petsera | Rural | Bangru |
| 57 | Pithartoli | Rural | Dahupani |
| 58 | Pojenga | Rural | Tapkara |
| 59 | Rengola | Rural | Bangru |
| 60 | Rewra | Rural | Tapkara |
| 61 | Rokedega | Rural | Dahupani |
| 62 | Sanaidih | Rural | Bilingbira |
| 63 | Sarubera | Rural | Kulukera |
| 64 | Satkhari | Rural | Nathpur |
| 65 | Semra | Rural | Koleng |
| 66 | Sijang | Rural | Kulukera |
| 67 | Solga | Rural | Jhikirma |
| 68 | Sundridih | Rural | Dahupani |
| 69 | Tapkara | Rural | Tapkara |
| 70 | Tengariya | Rural | Tengariya |
| 71 | Tetartoli | Rural | Dahupani |
| 72 | Tirra | Rural | Bagesera |
| 73 | Umra | Rural | Umra |
Population of Palkot Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Palkot Subdivision has a total population of 80,859 people, consisting of 40,215 males and 40,644 females. There are 16,495 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 140 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,859 | 80,859 | 0 |
| Male Population | 40,215 | 40,215 | 0 |
| Female Population | 40,644 | 40,644 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,495 | 16,495 | 0 |
| Population Density | 140 / km² | 140 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 41,557 literate people and 13,347 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,533 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 48,608 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,347 | 13,347 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 41,557 | 41,557 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,302 | 39,302 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,533 | 6,533 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 48,608 | 48,608 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.