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Palamu division is one of the five divisions of Jharkhand state in eastern India. This division comprises three districts: Garhwa, Latehar and Palamu. [1] Medininagar (formerly known as Daltonganj) town is the administrative headquarters of the division.
Palamu division | |
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Division of Jharkhand | |
Country | India |
State | Jharkhand |
Established | 1992 |
Headquarters | Medininagar |
Districts | Palamu, Garhwa, Latehar |
Government | |
• Commissioner | Sri. Bal Kishun Munda (IAS) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,989,631 |
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