The District of palamu lies
between 23 degree 50βand 24 degree 8β north latitude and between 83
degree 55β and 84 degree 30β east longitude. It contains an area of
5043.8 square Kms. The administrative head quarter is Daltonganj.
The district is bounded in the north by the river Son which separates it from the districts of Rohtas, and by the district Aurangabad (Bihar), on the east by the district of Chatra and Hazaribagh, on the south by the district Latehar on the west by the district Palamu and Chhatisgarh state.
Attractions
Palamu Fort, Netarhat, Shahpur, Palamu, Betla, Palamau Tiger Reserve
| Area | 5043.8 Sq. K.M. |
| Latitude | 230 50 to 280 08 N |
| Longitude | 830 55 to 840 30 E |
| Population (2001) | 1533173 |
| Males | 794880 |
| Females | 738293 |
| Population density | 240 Per Sq. K.M. |
| Sex Ratio | 937 |
| Literacy Rate | 45.67% |
| No. of Sub-Division | 3 |
| No. of Blocks | 12 |
| No. of Villages | 1918 |
How to Reach
By Road
Daltanganj is well connected with Ranchi through road.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is Daltonganj which is also the district Headquarters.
By Air
The nearest airport is Ranchi which is about 180 Km. from Daltonganj
and 195 Km. from Betla and Patna airport is about 250Kms. From Betla,
tourist head quarter of the Palamu Tiger reserve.