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CHIEF
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Phone:- 0651-252400 |
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GOVERNOR |
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Phone:- 0651-301594 |
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The
Jharkhand state comprises the Southern 18 districts of
the formar state of Bihar. The state came into being on
the 15th November, 2000. It is bounded on the
North by Bihar, on the East by West Bengal, on West by
Chhattisgarh, on North-West by Uttar Pradesh an on South
by Orissa. The state has a number of rivers-Ganga, Son,
Damamodar, Swarnarekha, Baraker, Keol and Sankh.
The region
consists mainly of tribal population. The main tribes are the
Santhals, Hos Mundas and Oraons. The region is a vast reserve
of important minerals yet of be tapped fully. Another
important asset of the region is its vast forest cover with a
rich flora and fauna. The state has a great potential for an
arround growth.
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Capital |
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Airport |
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Ranchi,
Jamshedpur |
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Population |
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26,909,428 |
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Area
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79,714 sq
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Languages |
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Maithli,Hindi, English |
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Weather |
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Best time to visit is between
October to March.
Summer Temp.47°-20°C, Winter 28°-4°C. |
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BOKARO |
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Steel City. |
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DEOGHAR |
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Hindu
pilgrim centre. |
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TOPCHANCHI |
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Lake-side picnic spot, Boating,
Wildlife Sanctuary. |
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DUMKA |
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Scenic beauty and quiet vacation spot. |
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KODARMA |
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Mica capital of India. |
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MADHUPUR |
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Holiday station. |
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PARASNATH |
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Most sacred Jain
pilgrim centre, Lord Mahavira achieved niravana at this spot Twenty
for shrines dedicated on eper tirthankara, including the main
Parasnath temple are located here. Also a major shrine for Santhal
tribals.
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RANCHI |
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State capital Hill
and Health resort Jagannath
, Temples, Waterfalls, Sunset Piont, Picnic spots
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MACLUSKIEGANJ |
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Vacation site,
considered to be heaven for
Anglo-Indians |
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HUNDRU FALLS |
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Most picturesque falls, especially
during mansoons. |
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SINDRI |
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Industrial centre, Lake, Boating. |
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