a district of British India, presidency of Bengal, lying between N. Lat. 23, 12, and 24, 22., and E. Long. 83, 18, and 84, 31.; and bounded on the N. by the districts of Belar and Ramgurh, E. by that of Ramgurh, S. by that of Chota Nagpore, S.W. by that of Sirgojag, and W. by that of Mirzapoor. Length from S.E. to N.W., 88 miles; breadth, 70 miles; area, 3468 square miles. The country has never been thoroughly explored. The Koel is the only river in Palamow that is perennial in its flow. The hills and valleys of the district are densely covered with forests and jungles, which are the haunts of many wild animals. Most valuable sources of mineral wealth exist. There are numerous scattered villages throughout the country; and two places that may be called towns,—Palamow, near the centre; and Oonatere, on the northern boundary. Pop. (1855) of the districts of Palamow and Chota Nagpore, 482,900.