Palamu District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
- District: Palamu (Jharkhand)
- Projected Population 2025: 2,510,000 (25.18 lakhs)
- Population 2011: 1,939,869 (19.40 lakhs)
- Density (2011): 442/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 928 females per 1000 males (Urban: 903, Rural: 931)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 63.63% (Male: 74.3%, Female: 52.09%)
- SC share: 27.65% | ST share: 9.34%
- Urban Population: 11.65% (226,003)
- Rural Population: 88.35% (1,713,866)
- Child Population (0-6): 329,728 (17.0%)
- Area: 4,393 sq.km
- Villages: 1,870
- Towns: 9
- Households: 358,754
Historic Population – Growth (1901–2036 Projected)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 308,256 | — | 152,000 | 156,000 |
| 1951 | 490,037 | 8.0% | 248,000 | 242,000 |
| 1981 | 950,839 | 28.78% | 487,000 | 463,000 |
| 2001 | 1,537,465 | 28.89% | 797,524 | 739,941 |
| 2011 | 1,939,869 | 26.17% | 1,006,302 | 933,567 |
| 2025 (proj.) | 2,510,000 | 24.7% | 1,285,000 | 1,225,000 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 2,642,429 | 36.22% | 1,357,923 | 1,284,224 |
Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy – Urban vs Rural
| Segment | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | Literacy Rate |
| Urban | 226,003 | 118,751 | 107,252 | 903 | 916 | 80.54% |
| Rural | 1,713,866 | 887,551 | 826,315 | 931 | 948 | 61.31% |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
| Hindu | 1,683,169 | 86.77% |
| Muslim | 238,295 | 12.28% |
| Christian | 6,164 | 0.32% |
| Other religions & persuasions | 5,681 | 0.29% |
| Religion not stated | 5,354 | 0.28% |
| Sikh | 734 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 284 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 188 | 0.01% |
SC / ST Population (2011)
| Category | Population | Percent | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Scheduled Castes | 536,382 | 27.65% | 277,119 | 259,263 | 936 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 181,208 | 9.34% | 92,577 | 88,631 | 958 |
Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio
- Total: 329,728 (17.00%)
- Male child: 169,543
- Female child: 160,185
- Child Sex Ratio: 945 girls per 1000 boys
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 65.49%
- Magahi: 24.44%
- Urdu: 6.87%
- Palmuha: 1.15%
Households, Area, Density & Urban Stats
- Area: 4,393 sq.km
- Households: 358,754
- Population Density: 442/sq.km (2011)
- Villages: 1,870
- Towns: 9
- Houseless: 374 families; 1,441 people
Workforce Overview
- Total workers: 713,175 (36.76%)
- Male workers: 473,042
- Female workers: 240,133
City List – Urban Agglomeration & City Stats
| Urban Agglomeration | City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Medininagar (Urban Agglomeration) | 120,325 | 63,641 | 56,684 |
9 towns in total; Medininagar (Daltonganj) is the largest.
Taluks / Sub-districts / Blocks
| Name |
|---|
| Medininagar |
| Chainpur |
| Patan |
| Bishrampur |
| Panki |
| Manatu |
| Satbarwa |
| Nilambar-Pitambarpur |
| Tarhasi |
| Padwa |
| Pandu |
| Untari Road |
| Nawa Bazar |
| Ramgarh |
| Chhatarpur |
| Hariharganj |
| Naudiha Bazar |
| Pipra |
| Hussainabad |
| Mohammadganj |
| Haidernagar |
Socio-Economic and General Facts
- Historic sites (Palamu Fort, Betla National Park, ancient settlements)
- District headquarters: Medininagar (Daltonganj)
- Major rivers: Son, Koel, Auranga
- Major crops: Rice, sugarcane
- Main minerals: Iron ore, bauxite, lithium, dolomite, coal
- Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme recipient
- Main university: Nilamber-Pitamber University (Medininagar)
- Engineering & Medical colleges present
- NH 39, NH 139, Jharkhand State Highway 10, Daltonganj railway station, Chianki Airport
FAQ: Palamu District Census & Population
- Q: What is Palamu's projected population in 2025?
- A: 2,510,000 (25.18 lakhs)
- Q: What is the sex ratio?
- A: 928 females per 1000 males (2011)
- Q: Literacy rate?
- A: 63.63% (Male: 74.3%; Female: 52.09%)
- Q: SC/ST breakdown?
- A: SC: 27.65%; ST: 9.34%
- Q: Main religions?
- A: Hindu (86.77%), Muslim (12.28%), Christian (0.32%)
- Q: Languages?
- A: Hindi, Magahi, Urdu, Palmuha
- Q: Villages & towns?
- A: 1,870 villages, 9 towns
- Q: Largest city/town?
- A: Medininagar (Daltonganj) – UA population: 120,325
- Q: Workforce?
- A: 713,175 (36.76% of population)
- Q: Key blocks?
- A: Medininagar, Chainpur, Patan, Bishrampur, Panki, Manatu, Satbarwa, Nilambar-Pitambarpur, Tarhasi, Padwa, Pandu, Untari Road, Nawa Bazar, Ramgarh, Chhatarpur, Hariharganj, Naudiha Bazar, Pipra, Hussainabad, Mohammadganj, Haidernagar