All Information About Palkot Subdistrict
Detailed information about Palkot Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Palkot is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Gumla District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Palkot - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2717 |
| District | Gumla |
| Census Code 2011 | 2717 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 73 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Khunti (Code: 266) |
| Assembly Constituency | Simdega (Code: 2184) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Simdega | Bhushan Bara ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palkot Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
80,859
M: 40,215
F: 40,644 |
| Rural |
80,859
M: 40,215
F: 40,644 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 16,495
Population Distribution
Total: 80,859 (Male: 40,215, Female: 40,644)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,347 (Male: 6,810, Female: 6,537)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,533 (Male: 3,312, Female: 3,221)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 48,608 (Male: 24,038, Female: 24,570)
Literate Population
Total: 41,557 (Male: 24,109, Female: 17,448)
Illiterate Population
Total: 39,302 (Male: 16,106, Female: 23,196)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 46,888 (Male: 23,884, Female: 23,004)
Main Workers
Total: 25,470 (Male: 16,122, Female: 9,348)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,418 (Male: 7,762, Female: 13,656)
Non-Workers
Total: 33,971 (Male: 16,331, Female: 17,640)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,441 (Male: 11,885, Female: 6,556)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,699 (Male: 1,950, Female: 1,749)
- Household Industry Workers: 650 (Male: 344, Female: 306)
- Other Workers: 2,680 (Male: 1,943, Female: 737)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 13,518 (Male: 4,746, Female: 8,772)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,964 (Male: 2,103, Female: 3,861)
- Household Industry Workers: 597 (Male: 211, Female: 386)
- Other Workers: 1,339 (Male: 702, Female: 637)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palkot Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
80,859
M: 40,215
F: 40,644 |
| Rural |
80,859
M: 40,215
F: 40,644 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 16,495
Population Distribution
Total: 80,859 (Male: 40,215, Female: 40,644)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,347 (Male: 6,810, Female: 6,537)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,533 (Male: 3,312, Female: 3,221)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 48,608 (Male: 24,038, Female: 24,570)
Literate Population
Total: 41,557 (Male: 24,109, Female: 17,448)
Illiterate Population
Total: 39,302 (Male: 16,106, Female: 23,196)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 46,888 (Male: 23,884, Female: 23,004)
Main Workers
Total: 25,470 (Male: 16,122, Female: 9,348)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,418 (Male: 7,762, Female: 13,656)
Non-Workers
Total: 33,971 (Male: 16,331, Female: 17,640)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,441 (Male: 11,885, Female: 6,556)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,699 (Male: 1,950, Female: 1,749)
- Household Industry Workers: 650 (Male: 344, Female: 306)
- Other Workers: 2,680 (Male: 1,943, Female: 737)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 13,518 (Male: 4,746, Female: 8,772)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,964 (Male: 2,103, Female: 3,861)
- Household Industry Workers: 597 (Male: 211, Female: 386)
- Other Workers: 1,339 (Male: 702, Female: 637)
Grampanchayat List of Palkot Tehsil/Taluka
Palkot Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 73 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Palkot. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palkot
Palkot is located in the Gumla District of Jharkhand State, India.
Palkot Tehsil has 73 villages.
Palkot has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Palkot is 80,859.
In Palkot, there are 40,215 males and 40,644 females.
There are 13,347 children in Palkot, comprising 6,810 males and 6,537 females.
In Palkot, the literate population is 41,557 (24,109 males and 17,448 females). The illiterate population is 39,302 (16,106 males and 23,196 females).