Palamu
District in Jharkhand
Palamu is a district in Jharkhand with a population of 19.4 Lakh spread across 4,249 sq km. Its literacy rate of 52.8% is below the state average of 55.6% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 948.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 36.5% | 31.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 48.9% | 49.0% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 73.8% | 75.7% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 944.805 | 951.916 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 118 | 76.8 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 81.3% | 67.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 38.9 | 45.6 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 13.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 32 | 38.9 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Palamu district?
Palamu has a population of 19.4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 457 people per sq km across 4,249 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Palamu?
Palamu has a literacy rate of 52.8%, which is below the Jharkhand average of 55.6% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Palamu compare to Jharkhand?
Palamu has a sex ratio of 928 (below state average of 948) and a literacy rate of 52.8% (below state average of 55.6%).
What data sources are used for Palamu?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.