East Singhbhum District Map

The nomenclature of East Singhbhum or Purbi Singhbum means 'Abode of Lions'. Occupying an area of 3533 sq. km and located in the Chotanagpur Plateau in Jharkahand, the district encompasses 86° 04' and 86° 54' East Longitudes and 22°12'and 23 °01' North latitudes. Purbi Singhbhum is bounded by Midnapur District in the east, West or Paschimi Singhbhum in the west and Purulia and Mayurbhanj Districts in the north and south, respectively.

With a population of 19,82,988, the people pursue agriculture as well as take part in industries and other allied undertakings.

East Singbhum is a quixotic amalgam of splendid tribal legacy and urban township of Jamshedpur. Jamashedpur town with its Tata factories, tribal villages and astounding scenery make the district an ideal weekend getaway.