Palamu

Palamu is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Palamu is 4,393 km² including 4,308.56 km² rural area and 84.44 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Palamu has a population of 19,39,869 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,26,003 while rural population is 17,13,866. Palamu has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 441.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,58,754 houses in the district, including 39,926 urban houses and 3,18,828 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,711 villages in palamu district.

The Palamu district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Chainpur is the largest subdivision in palamu district by both area and population. Untari Road is the smallest subdivision in palamu district by area while Pipra is the smallest subdivision by population. There are 20 subdivisions in Palamu district. Here is the list of all Palamu Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Palamu District

Population of Palamu District

The population of Palamu offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Palamu, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Palamu. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.