Palkot block [SEP] located in the administrative territorial entity
Palkot block
Palkot block is one of the twelve administrative blocks of Gumla district in the state of Jharkhand, India. With a population of 61,388 (1991 census), the block comprises seventy-three villages. Mount Risyamook, mentioned in the Ramayana, is located in the Palkot block, which was, of sorts, the capital of the Chhotanagpur pleatau until the 20th century. The "Nagvanshi" rajas ruled from Palkot.
In ancient period it was known as Nagri and pampapuri. This is the capital of Tribal
– Known for its religious stone idols, it is east of Raidih block.
- Taraloya has a waterfall locally known as "Perwahatt", and is south of Raidih block.
- Hapamuni – Known for an ancient Mahamaya temple.
- Palkot
- Nagfeni – Famous for its Jagannath temple and a large stone in the shape of the snake Nag.
- Tanginath
- Birsa Munda Agro Park
- Raidih – Raidih block, one of the district's eleven administrative blocks, is known for its scenic