List Of Districts Of Jharkhand – Census 2011

Urban agglomeration

“An urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread that consists of a town and its outgrowths (OGs), or two or more physically contiguous towns, with or without outgrowths. According to the 2001 Census, an Urban Agglomeration must have at least one statutory town and a total population of 20,000 people (including all constituents). Similar other combinations have been treated as urban agglomerations in varying local conditions, satisfying the basic condition of contiguity.”

Jharkhand’s 24 districts are currently divided into five divisions. These divisions are as follows:

Palamu division consists of three districts: Palamu, Garhwa, and Latehar, with Medininagar as its headquarters.

Chatra, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Giridih, Ramgarh, Bokaro, and Dhanbad are the seven districts that make up the North Chotanagpur division.

South Chotanagpur division – 5 Districts: Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Ranchi, and Khunti – Headquarters: Ranchi Kolhan division – 3 Districts: West Singhbhum, Saraikela Kharsawan, and East Singhbhum – Headquarters: Chaibasa Santhal Pargana division – 6 Districts: Jamtara, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakur, Godda, and Sahibganj

List of districts of Jharkhand 

In this decade (2001-2011), the population of Jharkhand increased by 22.42 percent compared to the previous decade (1991-2001). In the current decade, the state of Jharkhand has a population density of 1072 people per square mile.

• Jharkhand is a state in India with a population of about 3.3 million people.
• Jharkhand has a population of 32,988,134 people.
• Jharkhand has a population density of 414 people per square kilometer.
• The state of Jharkhand covers an area of 79,716 square kilometers.

Jharkhand became a state on November 15, 2000. Jamshedpur is Jharkhand’s largest city. Jharkhand has a total area of 79,716 km2, with a rural area of 77,292.06 km2 and a city area of 2,423.94 km2. The population of Jharkhand is 3,29,88,134 people.

History

Jharkhand’s origins can be traced back to the Magadha Empire. This area was known as Kukara during the Mughal period. After the British took over in 1765, this land was given the name Jharkhand. The 1832 tribal revolts had a significant impact on the British administration in Jharkhand. In 1895, one of the longest and last tribal revolts, known as ‘Birsa Munda,’ began and lasted until 1900.

Geography

On the Santhal Parganas and Chhota Nagpur Plateau, the state is located. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau encompasses the majority of Jharkhand. The Koel, Brahmani, Damodar, Subarnarekha, and Kharkai rivers all flow through this area. From the Lodh Falls, one can take in the scenic beauty of the forests, hills, and plateaus. The majority of the Rajmahal area has black soil, while Dhanbad and Hazaribagh have sandy soil. Laterite soil can be found in the Palamu, Dumka, western Ranchi, Singhbhum, and Santhal Parganas regions.

Politics and Government

Jharkhand’s Chief Minister is the state’s de facto leader, while the Governor is the state’s de facto leader. During the Jharkhand elections, many national and state-level political parties compete.

Education

The state’s literacy rate is 67.60 percent, according to the 2011 census. Furthermore, nine districts in the state have literacy rates that are higher than the national average. There are both private and public schools in the state. The method of instruction varies from one school to the next.

Tourism

The tourism industry makes a significant contribution to the state’s economy. Forests and hills abound in the state, in addition to wildlife sanctuaries, holy shrines, museums, and other attractions that draw visitors from all over the country. Due to the presence of many international and Indian companies, it also attracts business tourism. Ranchi Hills, Dassam Falls, Sun Temple, Jamshedpur, Baidyanath Dham, and Netarhat are among the sights to see in the state.

Conclusion

Jharkhand is known as the “Land of Forests” because of its diverse flora and fauna. Visit zoological gardens and national parks to get a complete panoramic view of nature and beauty. The state is located in India’s eastern region. It was split from southern Bihar and formed into a new state in the year 2000.