Palamu
Palamu is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Palamu district is 4,393 km², which includes 4,308.56 km² of rural area and 84.44 km² of urban area. There are about 1,711 villages in Palamu district.
For administrative convenience, Palamu district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Bishrampur | 182 | 1,04,983 |
2 | Chainpur | 651 | 2,26,550 |
3 | Chhatarpur | 409 | 1,47,459 |
4 | Haidernagar | 141 | 74,031 |
5 | Hariharganj | 139 | 74,203 |
6 | Hussainabad | 255 | 1,62,290 |
7 | Manatu | 269 | 46,856 |
8 | Medininagar | 154 | 2,01,596 |
9 | Mohammad Ganj | 101 | 47,315 |
10 | Nawa Bazar | 163 | 50,345 |
11 | Nawadiha Bazar Nawadiha | 254 | 73,799 |
12 | Nilambar Pitambarpur | 178 | 1,00,222 |
13 | Padwa | 103 | 46,957 |
14 | Pandu | 160 | 67,886 |
15 | Panki | 436 | 1,57,850 |
16 | Patan | 307 | 1,34,536 |
17 | Pipra | 80 | 36,389 |
18 | Satbarwa | 120 | 66,417 |
19 | Tarhasi | 213 | 81,297 |
20 | Untari Road | 78 | 38,888 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
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 by population.
Particulars | Area | Population |
---|---|---|
Lartest Tehsil | Chainpur | Chainpur |
Smallest Tehsil | Untari Road | Untari Road |
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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 19,39,869 | 17,13,866 | 2,26,003 |
Total Male Population | 10,06,302 | 8,87,551 | 1,18,751 |
Total Female Population | 9,33,567 | 8,26,315 | 1,07,252 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,29,728 | 2,98,338 | 31,390 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,69,543 | 1,53,161 | 16,382 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,60,185 | 1,45,177 | 15,008 |
Literate Population | 10,24,563 | 8,67,814 | 1,56,749 |
Literate Male Population | 6,21,706 | 5,32,569 | 89,137 |
Literate Female Population | 4,02,857 | 3,35,245 | 67,612 |
Illiterate Population | 9,15,306 | 8,46,052 | 69,254 |
Illiterate Male Population | 3,84,596 | 3,54,982 | 29,614 |
Illiterate Female Population | 5,30,710 | 4,91,070 | 39,640 |
Households | 3,58,754 | 3,18,828 | 39,926 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Palamu district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Palamu district is 19,39,869, including 10,06,302 males and 9,33,567 females. In rural areas, it is 17,13,866, including 8,87,551 males and 8,26,315 females. In urban areas, it is 2,26,003, including 1,18,751 males and 1,07,252 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Palamu district is 3,29,728, including 1,69,543 boys and 1,60,185 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,98,338, including 1,53,161 boys and 1,45,177 girls. In urban areas, it is 31,390, including 16,382 boys and 15,008 girls.
- Literate population in Palamu district is around 10,24,563, including 6,21,706 males and 4,02,857 females. In rural areas, it is 8,67,814, including 5,32,569 males and 3,35,245 females. In urban areas, it is 1,56,749, including 89,137 males and 67,612 females.
- Illiterate population in Palamu district is about 9,15,306, including 3,84,596 males and 5,30,710 females. In rural areas, it is 8,46,052, including 3,54,982 males and 4,91,070 females. In urban areas, it is 69,254, including 29,614 males and 39,640 females.
- There are about 3,58,754 households in Palamu district, including 3,18,828 in rural areas and 39,926 in urban areas.
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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
---|---|---|---|
Total SC Population | 5,36,382 | 5,03,315 | 33,067 |
SC Male Population | 2,77,119 | 2,59,749 | 17,370 |
SC Female Population | 2,59,263 | 2,43,566 | 15,697 |
Total ST Population | 1,81,208 | 1,77,852 | 3,356 |
ST Male Population | 92,577 | 90,870 | 1,707 |
ST Female Population | 88,631 | 86,982 | 1,649 |
Population Density | 442 / km² | 398 / km² | 2,676 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Palamu district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palamu district is approximately 5,36,382, including 2,77,119 males and 2,59,263 females. In rural areas, it is 5,03,315, including 2,59,749 males and 2,43,566 females. In urban areas, it is 33,067, including 17,370 males and 15,697 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palamu district is about 1,81,208, including 92,577 males and 88,631 females. In rural areas, it is 1,77,852, including 90,870 males and 86,982 females. In urban areas, it is 3,356, including 1,707 males and 1,649 females.
- Overall population density of Palamu district is around 442 people per km². Rural areas have about 398 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,676 people per km².