Daltonganj
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Medininagar डाल्टनगंज Daltonganj |
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| Coordinates: 24°02′N 84°04′E / 24.03°N 84.07°ECoordinates: 24°02′N 84°04′E / 24.03°N 84.07°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Jharkhand |
| Division | Palamu |
| District | Palamu |
| Established | 1890th century |
| Founded by | Edward Tuite Dalton |
| Named for | Edward Tuite Dalton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation (नगर निगम) |
| • Body | Daltonganj Municipal Corporation |
| • MLA | Alok Chaurasia |
| • MP | B.D. Ram |
| Area | |
| • Total | 150 km2 (60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 3,89,307 |
| • Rank | 5th in Jharkhand |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English, Nagpuri, Magahi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC5:30) |
| PIN | 822101 |
| 06562 | 06562 |
| Vehicle registration | JH 03 : BR 15 (Discontinued) |
| Literacy | 84.71% |
| Languages | Magahi, Santali, English and Hindi |
| Website | www |
Daltonganj is a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the headquarters of Palamu division and Palamu district, as well as the subdivision and block of the same name. The city is situated on the banks of the North Koel River.
Daltonganj city is named after Colonel Edward Tuite Dalton (1815–1880), an anthropologist and the District commissioner of Chota Nagpur in 1861, during the British Raj who established this city .
The Chero dynasty ruled this region for a long period. The most famous among Chero rulers was Medini Rai. Palamau Fort and Shahpur Fort are major historical landmarks in this area.
Daltonganj is located at 24°02′N 84°04′E / 24.03°N 84.07°E. It has an average elevation of 215 m (705 ft).
The famous Betla National Park is located about 26 km from the city. This park is well known for tigers, and comes under the Palamau Tiger Project. Another scenic picnic spot nearby is Kechki, located about 18 km from Daltonganj, at the cofluence of the Koel River and the Auranga River. Netarhat, a scenic plateau covered with thick forests, is also situated near Daltonganj. It is a popular summer resort known for its picturesque sunrise and sunset. IT Company PATH eSOLUTION is stating in 2012, situated at Jail Hata Road, Daltonganj .
Daltonganj railway station is a railway station for Medininagar.
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