JHARKHAND GUIDE |
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The state of Jharkhand came in to existence on
15th of November 2000. On the eastern
extremities of the Vindhaya Hills, at the
northern fringes of the Deccan, lie and forested
hills, and escarpments of the rugged. The state
of Jharkhand came in to existence on 15th of
November 2000. All important major minerals like
coal, Uranium etc., are found in abundance,
below the fertile soul. Even today Jharkhand is
famous for its vast reserve of mineral
resources.
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JHARKHAND INFORMATION |
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| The Indian Parliament passed the Bihar
Re-organization Bill on 2nd August 2000, to create the
state of Jharkhand. The genesis of the demand can be
traced toearly 1900s when Jaipal Singh, the Oxford
educated hockey captain of 1928 olympics, mooted the
idea of a separate state consisting of the southern
district of Bihar. |
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JHARKHAND FACTS AND FIGURES |
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Jharkhand at a Glance ...
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Area:
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79,714 sq km |
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Capital: |
Ranchi |
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Languages:
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Hindi, English |
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Per Capita Income: |
6,457 |
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Religion: |
Hindu |
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Districts: |
22 |
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Main Income: |
Agriculture, Industries |
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Time to visit: |
All year through |
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JHARKHAND HISTORY |
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| Jharkhand which came into being on 15
November 2000 as the 28th State of the Union is the
homeland of the tribals for which they had been dreaming
for centuries. According to legend, Raja Jai Singh Deo
of Orissa had declared himself the ruler of Jharkhand in
the 13th century. It largely comprises forest tracks of
Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana and has
distinct cultural traditions. In post-Independence era,
the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha started a regular agitation
which impelled the government to establish the Jharkhand
Area Autonomous Council in 1995 and finally a
full-fledged State. |
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JHARKHAND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS |
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| Chanderi (Deogarh) » Talbehat (Deogarh) » Tama Sin(Chatra)» Barura Sharif (Chatra) » Joha Falls(Ranchi) » Sun temple (Ranchi) » Canari Hill (Hazaribagh) » Suraj Kund (Hazaribagh) » Tama Sin (Chatra) » Bichkiliya (Chatra) » Dassam Falls (Ranchi), Hundru Falls (Ranchi). |
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JHARKHAND FAIRS AND FESTIVALS |
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The Gay and vivacious Jharkhand are very fond of fairs
and festivals and almost every fortnight there is a fair
or a festival in one part of the state or the other.
People come to participate in such functions from
far-off places, trudging dusty distances. Many a fair is
held in memory of a saint or a pir, and people from all
communities living in a village participate in it. Men,
women and children of all ages, classes and creeds flock
in hundreds and enjoy the numerous fascinating features
of the fair : races, singing, wrestling bouts,
acrobatics etc. They play on folk instruments, such as
Vanjli and Algoza. To a lover of culture, a Jharkhand
fair is an aesthetic treat. In the life of a Jharkhand,
fair and festivals are always an occasion to wear new
clothes. Both old and young come out in their
multi-coloured and smartest best. Some enthusiasts
colour and brush up even their cattle and take them
along. |
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HOW TO REACH |
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By Air : Regular Indian Airlines services
directly connects Ranchi with Patna and New Delhi.
By Rail : It is very well connected with major
cities of country and falls on South Eastern Railways.
Ranchi is a junction of N.H. 23 and 33, by road.
By Road : Ranchi is situated on National Highway
No. 23 & 33 and there are nets of good roads around it.
Ranchi is directly connected by regular bus services
with all the main places in the state and also outside
the state. |
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JHARKHAND MAJOR CITIES |
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| Ranchi » Netarhat » Hazaribagh » Sindri »Jamsedpur (TATA) » Bokaro » Plamu » Hatiya |
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JHARKHAND WILDLIFE AND BIRDS |
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Palamu Tiger Reserve:
Lying along the northern edge of the Chota Nagpur
Plateau, the Palamau Tiger Reserve has an area of 1026
sq. km.
The undulating terrain is set off by sal forests and
thickets of bamboo. Though the Koel River and its
tributaries cut through the Park, the animals are mostly
dependant on man-made water holes for their needs and
viewing them is consequently quite easy.
Predators like the tiger and leopard, and elephant,
gaur, sambar, muntjac and nilgai are found at the Park.
The Indian wolf has also been seen here. |
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JHARKHAND ARTS AND CRAFTS |
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Jharkhand is known for its wood work, bamboo works,
pitkar paintings, tribal ornaments and stone carving.
The beautifully carved wood products and bamboo products
show the craftsmanship of the people. Lack of promotion
and marketing for these products has mostly resulted in
extinction of some crafts like paitkar paintings and
stone carvings.Wood Craft:Once a dense forest area,
Jharkhand with the abundance of wood, resulted in the
use this for creating variety of wood articles for
household requirements.Bamboo:The bamboos found in the
Jharkhand forest are thin but flexible and strong. Using
these, the artisans of Jharkhand produce different
artifacts like basket,haunting and fishing equipment. |
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