Palamu division

Palamu division is one of the five divisions of Jharkhand state in eastern India. This division comprises three districts: Garhwa, Latehar and Palamu. Medininagar (formerly known as Daltonganj) town is the administrative headquarters of the division.

Palamu division
Division of Jharkhand
Location of Palamu Division in Jharkhand
Country India
StateJharkhand
Established1992
HeadquartersMedininagar
DistrictsPalamu, Garhwa, Latehar
Government
 • CommissionerShri Bal Kishun Munda (IAS)
 • Inspector General of PoliceShri Shailendra Kr. Sinha (IPS)
Area
 • Total
12,777 km2 (4,933 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
3,989,631
 • Density312.25/km2 (808.73/sq mi)
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