Palamu division is one of the five divisions of Jharkhand state in eastern India. This division comprises three districts: Garhwa, Latehar and Palamu.[1] Medininagar (formerly known as Daltonganj) town is the administrative headquarters of the division.
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Jharkhand |
Established Title: | Established |
Established Date: | 1992 |
Seat Type: | Headquarters |
Seat: | Medininagar |
Parts Type: | Districts |
Parts Style: | para |
P1: | Palamu |
Leader Title: | Commissioner |
Leader Name: | Sri. Bal Kishun Munda (IAS) |
Population Total: | 3,989,631 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Type: | Division of Jharkhand |
P2: | Garhwa |
P3: | Latehar |
Population Density Km2: | auto |