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
Country India
StateJharkhand
Established1992
HeadquartersMedininagar
DistrictsPalamu, Garhwa, Latehar
Government
 • CommissionerSri. Bal Kishun Munda (IAS)
Area
 • Total
12,777 km2 (4,933 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
3,989,631
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
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