About Jharkhand
Jharkhand State is one among the 29 states of India which is located in the Eastern Region and is bordered with Bihar which is located on the north, Uttar Pradesh which is located on the North West, Chattisgarh which is located on the west, Odisha which is located on the south and WB (West Bengal) which is located on the east. The capital city of JH is the Ranchi and Sub – Capital is Dumka
Jharkhand Population
The Population of JH state is about 32,988,134 which is the 14th largest state in Indian population and the JH Districts are covering with an area of 79,714 square kilometres (or) 30,778 square miles, which comes 16th on the area basis.
JH Language
The official and native language of JH state is “Hindi” (झारखंड) where approximately 57.56% of people speak in Hindi and other official language is Urdu (جھارکھنڈ) where 8.63% of people will speak in urdu. Santali (10.69%), Kurukh (3.20%), Mundari (3.19%), Ho (2.90%) and Odia (1.74%) are also widely spoken languages in the JH state.
Formation of JH State
JH state came into existence on 15th Nov of 2000 under the state reorganisation Act which. The High Court of Jharkhand is the apex judicial body in the state.
Indian State of JH Symbols
The following are the symbols of JH State:
| State animal | Elephant |
| State bird | Koel |
| State tree | Sal |
| State flower | Palash |
Holiday Destinations Designated by JH Tourism and Culture
- JH is the land of forest which contains dense forests, waterfalls, scenic lakes and hills are famous for their colossal caves along with prehistoric paintings.
- Large people visit the JH for the business purposes
- But the people who visit the place as a tourist can enjoy the attractions of Tiger reserves, Jain and Hindus temples along with no. of shrines hosting festivals year – round.
Institutions of Jharkhand
IIM Ranchi – Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
Jharkhand Districts
JH Map illustrates and Ranchi is the capital of this eastern state. The land territory consists of 24 Jharkhand Districts and divided into 05 divisions. The following are the districts of JH State:
| Palamu Division |
| Garhwa |
| Palamu |
| Latehar |
| North Chotanagpur Division |
| Chatra |
| Hazaribag |
| Giridih |
| Koderma |
| Dhanbad |
| Bokaro |
| Ramgarh |
| South Chotanagpur Division |
| Ranchi |
| Lohardaga |
| Gumla |
| Simdega |
| Khunti |
| Kolhan Division |
| West Singhbhum |
| Seraikela Kharsawan |
| East Singhbhum |
| Santhal Pargana Division |
| Deoghar |
| Jamtara |
| Dumka |
| Godda |
| Pakur |
| Sahebganj |
JH Rivers
The following are the few Rivers of Jharkhand which flows through the JH state:
- Subarnarekha River
- Damodar River
- Ganges River
- Barakar River
- South Koel River
- North Koel River
- Ajay River
- Kharkai River
- Sankh River
- Mayurakshi River
- Konar River
- Auranga River
- Punpun River
- North Karo River
- Jamunia River
- South Karo River
- Kanhar River
- Amanat River
- Kiul River
- Brahmani River
Government Departments of Jharkhand
Important details of JH State
- Jharkhand Official Website: http://www.jharkhand.gov.in
- JH Governor: Draupadi Murmu
- Jharkhand Chief Minister: Raghubar Das (BJP)
- JH Secretariat Office: Ground Floor, Engineer’s Hostel – I, Near Golchakkar, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- JH Support Mail: jharkhandssdg@gmail.com