State of India
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India with its capital at Ranchi. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 32,988,134 over an area of about 79,716 km².
Overview
Jharkhand, the "land of forests", lies on the Chota Nagpur plateau in eastern India. It holds a large share of India's mineral wealth and is home to many Adivasi communities, including the Santhal, Munda, Oraon and Ho. Waterfalls such as Hundru, Dassam and Jonha near Ranchi, Betla National Park and the Jain pilgrimage site of Parasnath hill draw visitors.
Districts of Jharkhand
The district directory for Jharkhand has not been published yet. Jharkhand has 24 districts (as of January 2025).
History & formation
The region was the scene of several tribal uprisings against colonial rule, including the Santhal Hul of 1855 and the movement led by Birsa Munda in the 1890s, whose birth anniversary, 15 November, is also the state's foundation day. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on 15 November 2000.
Geography
Most of the state is plateau and hills, with forests covering a large area. The Damodar, Subarnarekha, Koel and Barakar are major rivers.
Rivers, mountains & protected areas
Economy, agriculture & industry
Jharkhand is among the leading producers of coal, iron ore, copper and mica. Jamshedpur, founded by the Tata group, and Bokaro are major steel cities, and Dhanbad is known as India's coal capital.
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Hindi is the official language, and Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Kurukh, Khortha and Nagpuri are widely spoken. Sarhul, Karma and Sohrai are important festivals, and Sohrai and Khovar wall paintings and Paitkar scroll painting are traditional arts.
State symbols
State symbols for Jharkhand are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | Unicameral |
|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats | 81 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 14 |
| Rajya Sabha seats | 6 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported