Palamu division explained

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

References

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Notes and References

  1. News: Rail Services Disrupted During Maoist Bandh in Jharkhand. 5 January 2010. Outlook. 16 April 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100117154356/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?672179. 17 January 2010. dead.