Palamu
State: Jharkhand (JH) Statehood: 15 November 2000 10155 Views
Palamu district is situated in the southwestern part of Jharkhand. It shares borders with the Garhwa, Latehar, Chatra, and Gumla districts of Jharkhand, as well as the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
Palamu district is divided into three administrative subdivisions, namely Daltonganj, Hussainabad, and Medininagar. Daltonganj serves as the district headquarters. Palamu has a rich historical heritage and was an important center during the reign of various dynasties. It was ruled by the Chero dynasty and later came under the control of the Mughals. The region witnessed several revolts against British colonial rule.
List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babulal Marandi | 15 November 2000 to 18 March 2003 |
| 2 | Arjun Munda | 18 March 2003 to 2 March 2005 |
| 3 | Shibu Soren | 2 March 2005 to 12 March 2005 |
| 4 | Arjun Munda | 12 March 2005 to 19 September 2006 |
| 5 | Madhu Koda | 19 September 2006 to 27 August 2008 |
| 6 | Shibu Soren | 27 August 2008 to 19 January 2009 |
| 7 | *President Rule* | 19 January 2009 to 30 December 2009 |
| 8 | Shibu Soren | 30 December 2009 to 1 June 2010 |
| 9 | *President Rule* | 1 June 2010 to 11 September 2010 |
| 10 | Arjun Munda | 11 September 2010 to 18 January 2013 |
| 11 | *President Rule* | 18 January 2013 to 13 July 2013 |
| 12 | Hemant Soren | 13 July 2013 to 28 December 2014 |
| 13 | Raghubar Das | 28 December 2014 to 29 December 2019 |
| 14 | Hemant Soren | 29 December 2019 to Incumbent |