Jharkhand

A plateau state rich in coal, mica and iron ore, and home to a large Adivasi population.

The story of Jharkhand runs from early settlement and regional kingdoms through the colonial period to its present constitutional form.

Jharkhand is governed under the Indian Constitution with an executive seated at Ranchi.

Electoral politics here reflects the region's linguistic, caste and economic composition.

Jharkhand is divided into 24 districts, each led by a district magistrate or collector.

Travel in Jharkhand spans heritage sites, landscape and living culture.

Cultural life in Jharkhand blends classical forms, folk traditions and contemporary practice.

Hindi, Santali, Nagpuri are in everyday use across Jharkhand.

Everyday and festive clothing in Jharkhand reflects climate, weave traditions and community identity.

Cooking here is built around rice, freshwater fish, mustard oil and delicate sweets.

Jharkhand records a gross state domestic product of about ₹4.3 lakh crore.

Farming remains a major source of livelihood across Jharkhand.

Industrial activity clusters around Ranchi and other urban nodes.

Outbound trade from Jharkhand reflects its resource and industrial base.

Inbound goods support both industry and consumption in Jharkhand.

Schooling and higher education in Jharkhand are administered from Ranchi.

Sport in Jharkhand spans traditional games and organised competition.

Jharkhand has produced notable figures in public life, arts, science and sport.

Recognition here spans civilian honours and regional state awards.

India's World Heritage list includes sites across every zone.

Jharkhand is served by riverine routes alongside major rail junctions and growing ports.

The region experiences humid summers and a heavy south-west monsoon.

Around 3.9 crore people live across 79,716 km².

Religious life in Jharkhand is plural and locally rooted.

The calendar in Jharkhand mixes national, harvest and local festivals.

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Jharkhand in brief: A plateau state rich in coal, mica and iron ore, and home to a large Adivasi population.

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