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Daltonganj is a town in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the headquarters of Palamu division and Palamu district, as well as subdivision and block of the same name. The town is situated on the banks of the North Koel River.Origin of nameDaltonganj is named after Colonel Edward Tuite Dalton,an anthropologist and the District commissioner of Chota Nagpur in 1861, during the British Raj who established this town after clearing Bijra Bagan. Now the name of Daltonganj is changed to Medininagar named after the king Medani Rai.HistoryThe Chero dynasty ruled this region for a long period. The most famous among Chero rulers was Medani Rai. The Palamau Fort is a major historical landmark in this area as well as Shahpur Fort.GeographyDaltonganj is located at. It has an average elevation of.The famous Betla National Park is located about 26 km from the Daltonganj town. The 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 and beside that Barwadih is also located. It is a summer resort known for its picturesque sunrise and sunset.