Jharkhand
is the 28th
state of the India Union located in East India. Earlier the state was
a part of Bihar; but by the Bihar Reorganization Act, Jharkhand was
given statehood on 15th
November 2000. Some of the major districts of Jharkhand are
Jamshedpur, Lohardaga Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Sindri, Deoghar,
and Gumla. A glance at the district maps of Jharkhand can help one in
knowing about the various districts and their location in the state.
The name Jharkhand is derived from the Sanskrit word Jharikhanda,
which was the ancient name of the dense forest of the region.
Jharkhand
is surrounded by Orissa in the South, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
in the West, Bihar in the North and West Bengal in the East. The
state largely consists of forest tracks of Chhotanagpur plateau and
Santhal Pargana and has divergent cultural tradition and practices.
One of the major firms in India Tata Steel has its corporate office
in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand
at a Glance
Population
21843911
ST
28%
of total
SC
12%
of total
Per
capita Income
Rs.
4161
Density
of Population
274
persons / Sq. KM
No.
of Districts
18
+ 4
No.
of Sub divisions
33
No.
of Blocks
211
No.
of Villages
32620
No.
of Villages Electrified
14667
45
% of total
No.
of Villages connected by roads
8484
National
Highways
1006
KMs
State
Highways
4662
KMs
Health
centers
506
Schools
21386
Universities
5
Incl
1 deemed University
Total
Geographical Area
79.70
Lakh Hect
Cultivable
Land
38.00
Lakh Hect
Net
Sown Area
18.04
Lakh Hect
25%
of total area
Net
Irrigated Area
01.57
Lakh Hect
8%
of net sown area
Forest
29%
of total area
Culture
of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
is a land of rich, vibrant and diverse cultural practices. A number
of languages are spoken in the state including Kurukh, Panchparagnia,
Karmali, Santhali, Mundari, Khortha, Nagpuria, Sadri, Khariya and Ho
etc. Since Jharkhand is a newly formed state, it has witnessed
relocation of people from various parts of India including West
Bengal and Bihar besides others. New culture has made inroads to the
state and this conglomeration has added to the already existing rich
culture here.
Sarhul
is a spring festival of Jharkhand celebrated by the tribal
population; the celebration is to appease the village gods and seek
his protection and safety. The tribal priest distributes a flower
called Sarhul, which is given as offerings to the God to every house
in a village. Folk music, dance and song are an important part of
lifestyle of the people of Jharkhand.
Minerals
in Jharkhand
Jharkhand
is the storehouse of a large number of minerals and resources. In
terms of mineral resources Jharkhand is the richest State in India.
Some of the important mineral resources available in the state are
copper ore, bauxite, coal, iron ore, graphite, fine clay, china clay,
limestone, dolomite, quartz sand etc. Some of the districts in
particular are very rich in mineral resources, a quick glance at the
district maps of Jharkhand plotting the availability of different
mineral rescores can help the onlooker to know about the locations of
the availability of minerals.
Tourism
in Jharkhand
Endowed
with exotic landscapes, stunning hills, breathtaking views and other
natural elements, Jharkhand is an attractive destination for
tourists. The tourism industry in Jharkhand has grown by leaps and
bound recently with many tourists opting to visit the state to
explore its natural beauty. Netarhat, Jagannath Mandir, Ranchi Hill,
Hatia Dam, Betla National Park, Dasham Falls, Kanke Dam, Tagore Hill,
Jonah Falls, Hoondru waterfalls and Baidyanath Dham are just a few of
the tourist attraction that the state has to offer to travelers. A
glance at the district maps of Jharkhand can help the tourist in
getting an idea about the places they wish to visit on their trip.
