Palamu is a district in Jharkhand, India is an administrative division of India. Palamu district is further subdivided into sub-divisions/tehsils or talukas. As per the Census 2011 Palamu District's total population is 1939869. Total geographical area is 4393.00 Ha. Total number of households in Palamu District are 358754. Total male population in wardha is 1006302 and female population is 933567. Total population under the age of six is 329728.
Total literacy rate of Palamu district is 63.63 %. Sex ratio of wardha District is 928 per 1000 male. Population Density of Palamu District is 442/Ha.
Census Data of Palamu District, India --Census 2011
| Population | Area (Ha) | Density (P/Ha) | Sex Ratio | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939869 | 4393.00 | 442 | 928 | 63.63% |
Palamu District Census 2011 Data ---Census 2011
| Description | Census 2011 Data |
|---|---|
| District Name | Palamu |
| State Name | Jharkhand |
| Total Population | 1939869 |
| Total Area | 4393 (Ha) |
| Total No of House Holds | 358754 |
| Total Male Population | 1006302 |
| Total Female Population | 933567 |
| 0-6 Age group Total Population | 329728 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 169543 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 160185 |
| Total Person Literates | 1024563 |
| Total Male Literates | 621706 |
| Total Female Literates | 402857 |
| Total Person Illiterates | 915306 |
| Total Male Illiterates | 384596 |
| Total Female Illiterates | 530710 |
| Scheduled Cast Persons | 536382 |
| Scheduled Cast Males | 277119 |
| Scheduled Cast Females | 259263 |
| Scheduled Tribe Persons | 88631 |
| Scheduled Tribe Males | 92577 |
| Scheduled Tribe Females | 88631 |
Palamu Rural/Urban Census 2011 Data
Total rural population of Palamu is 1713866 which is 88.35% of total Palamu’s population and urban population is 275307 about 14.19% of total population. In Palamu sex ratio in rural area is 931 and urban area is 913 per 1000 male persons. Literacy % in rural area is 61.31% as compared to urban area which is 85.49%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1713866 | 275307 |
| Population (%) | 88.35 % | 14.19 % |
| Male Population | 887551 | 143947 |
| Female Population | 826315 | 131360 |
| Sex Ratio | 931 | 913 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 153161 | 16867 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 948 | 919 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 17.41% | 12.79% |
| Households in Palamu | 318828 | 49298 |
| Literates | 867814 | 205240 |
| Literacy % | 61.31% | 85.49% |
| Male Literacy | 72.52% | 90.59% |
| Female Literacy | 49.22% | 79.89% |
Religon wise cesnus 2011 Data of Palamu
| Religion | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Percentage | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1683169 | 874192 | 808977 | 86.77% | 63.28% |
| Muslim | 238295 | 122763 | 115532 | 12.28% | 65.79% |
| Christian | 6164 | 3092 | 3072 | 0.32% | 80.59% |
| Sikh | 734 | 384 | 350 | 0.04% | 93.56% |
| Buddhist | 188 | 111 | 77 | 0.01% | 75.46% |
| Jain | 284 | 144 | 140 | 0.01% | 93.82% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5681 | 2881 | 2800 | 0.29% | 51.96% |
| Religion not stated | 5354 | 2735 | 2619 | 0.28% | 66.17% |
Palamu Working Population ---Census 2011
Total working population of Palamu is 713175 which are either main or marginal workers. Total workers in Palamu are 713175 out of which 473042 are male and 240133 are female. Total main workers are 283702 out of which male main workers are 225344 and female main workers are 58358. Total marginal workers of Palamu are 429473.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 713175 | 473042 | 240133 |
| Main Workers | 283702 | 225344 | 58358 |
| Main Workers Cultivators | 68895 | 55028 | 13867 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 95734 | 69692 | 26042 |
| Household Industries | 7062 | 5085 | 1977 |
| Other Workers | 112011 | 95539 | 16472 |
| Marginal Workers | 429473 | 247698 | 181775 |
| Non Working Persons | 1226694 | 533260 | 693434 |
List of Town/City in Palamu District as per Census 2011
List of Town/City of Palamu with Population, Sex Ratio,Workers Profile and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
| # | Town/City | Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baratola (CT) | 14880 | 873 |
| 2 | Bishrampur (NP) | 42925 | 913 |
| 3 | Chain Pur (CT) | 8188 | 904 |
| 4 | Hussainabad (NP) | 29241 | 914 |
| 5 | Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) | 78396 | 892 |
| 6 | Rerma (CT) | 12497 | 910 |
| 7 | Satgawan Alias Hariharganj (CT) | 11811 | 929 |
| 8 | Shah Pur (CT) | 13513 | 937 |
| 9 | Sundna (CT) | 14552 | 884 |
List of Sub-District/Teshil/Blocks (CD) in District-Palamu, Jharkhand as per Census 2011
List of Sub-District/Teshil of Palamu with Population, Sex Ratio and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
Palamu District MAP Jharkhand
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