Palkot is in Gumla district of Jharkhand in India. It is a block with headquarter at Palkot. Palkot is situated on N.H.-23 (Gumla-Simdega National Highway) at about 25 KM from Gumla district headquarter. It is an ancient place with riligious and historical importance. There is a belief that the present Palkot was ancient Pampapur. However, the present ((Pampapur)) is also in this block. The whole Palkot is full of natural beauty. Apart from Pampapur mountain range, the vast mountains and hills of PALKOT have kept hidden a number of mysteries in its caves, brooklets, ponds etc. ((Malmalpur and Shitalpur)), ((PANDULATA and GHORLATA)), ((GOBARSILLI)) ((RAKAS TUNGRI)) and ((BHIM TUNGRI)) are only few among many places of importance.