Palamu Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Palamu district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Palamu
Palamu comprises 1,870 villages, of which 1,711 are inhabited and 159 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,58,754, spread across 4,393 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,870(1,711 inhabited • 159 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 3,58,754 |
| Total Area | 4,393 km² |
Palamu Urban & Rural Population
Palamu had 2,26,003 people in urban areas (11.7%) and 17,13,866 people in rural areas (88.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,13,866 | 88.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,26,003 | 11.7% |
| Total | 19,39,869 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Palamu
The total population comprises 10,06,302 males (51.9%) and 9,33,567 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 928 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,87,551 | 1,18,751 | 10,06,302 |
| 👩 Female | 8,26,315 | 1,07,252 | 9,33,567 |
Literacy Rate in Palamu
The literacy rate is 52.82%. Male literacy stands at 61.78% while female literacy is 43.15%, indicating a gender gap of 18.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,24,563.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,32,569 | 89,137 | 6,21,706 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,35,245 | 67,612 | 4,02,857 |
| Total Literate | 8,67,814 | 1,56,749 | 10,24,563 |
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About Palamu Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Palamu in Jharkhand has a total population of 19,39,869 with a literacy rate of 52.82% and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Palamu district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.