Palamu District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Palamu is a district in Jharkhand, India, with 20 tehsils and 1711 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 1939869, sex ratio is 92.77% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 52.82%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Palamu
StateJharkhand
Area4393.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayDaltonganj Railway Station
Nearest AirportBirsa Munda Airport, Ranchi
District Code358
Census Year2011
Total Population
1939869
Sex Ratio
92.77%
Literacy Rate
52.82%
Total Tehsils
20
Total Villages
1711
Households
358754
Administrative Overview of Palamu
| District | Palamu |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 4393.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 20 |
| Total Villages | 1711 |
| Total Households | 358754 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Daltonganj Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi |
| Latitude / Longitude | 24.5311232, 84.0029691 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Palamu - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 329728 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 169543 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 160185 |
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Religion Population in Palamu
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1683169 | 86.77% | |
| Muslim | 238295 | 12.28% | |
| Sikh | 734 | 0.04% | |
| Christian | 6164 | 0.32% | |
| Jain | 284 | 0.01% | |
| Buddhist | 188 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Palamu
Workers in Palamu
Tehsils List in Palamu
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Palamu district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.