Palamu Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Palamu in 2024 | 2,358,105 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,223,261 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,134,844 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,939,869 |
| Male Population | 1,006,302 |
| Female Population | 933,567 |
| Area (km2) | 4,393 |
| Density/km2 | 442 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 928 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 945 |
| Literates | 1,024,563 |
| Male Literates | 621,706 |
| Female Literates | 402,857 |
| Average Literacy | 63.63% |
| Male Literacy | 74.30% |
| Female Literacy | 52.09% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 329,728 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 169,543 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 160,185 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 17.00% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.85% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 17.16% |
Palamu Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,683,169 |
86.77% |
2,046,060 |
| Muslims | 238,295 |
12.28% |
289,671 |
| Christian | 6,164 |
0.32% |
7,493 |
| Sikh | 734 |
0.04% |
892 |
| Buddhist | 188 |
0.01% |
229 |
| Jain | 284 |
0.01% |
345 |
| Not Stated | 5,354 |
0.28% |
6,508 |
| Others | 5,681 |
0.29% |
6,906 |
| Total | 1,939,869 |
100.00% |
2,358,105 |