Jharkhand Map

About Jharkhand Map

This map of Jharkhand displays all 24 districts of Jharkhand. It highlights every Jharkhand District in different colors to make it easy to identify. Each district has the Headquarters marked as well as the capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi. It includes the boundary lines of Jharkhand districts as well as the boundary lines of the state and the neighboring states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. In the bottom of the Jharkhand map, there is an Inset map of India showing the geographical location of Jharkhand within India and there is a compass rose in the top left corner to help to readers to understand the orientation of map of Jharkhand. The Jharkhand map is helpful in identifying all Jharkhand districts and their geographical location.

Districts of Jharkhand

About Jharkhand

Jharkhand is a mineral rich state in Eastern India, it is mostly covered by forests, has numerous waterfalls, is home to the indigenous population and at the same time is growing very fast in the industrial sector. Jharkhand was created on 15 November 2000 by carving out 18 southern districts of Bihar. On the same day is celebrated the birthday of Birsa Munda, the great tribal freedom fighter. Jharkhand is the 15th largest state by area, covering approximately 30,778 square miles or 79,714 square kilometers. With a population of 32.99 million people (2011 Census of India) it is one of the most populous states in the country. The capital city is Ranchi, the biggest industrial city is Jamshedpur. Jharkhand is famous for the huge reserves of coal, iron ore, copper, uranium, bauxite, mica and limestone, and it is considered one of the most important states in India for the mining and industrial activities.

Location and Geography

Jharkhand is a state in the eastern part of India, mainly on the Chota Nagpur Plateau. It is bounded by Bihar in the north, West Bengal in the east, Odisha in the south, Chhattisgarh in the southwest and Uttar Pradesh in the northwest. The state is generally on the Chota Nagpur Plateau with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, rivers, valleys and forests. There are many rivers which flow through the state including Damodar, Subarnarekha, Koel, Barakar, Ajay and Mayurakshi. These support agriculture, industry and hydroelectric power generation.

Administrative Divisions

The State of Jharkhand is divided into 5 administrative divisions, namely: North Chotanagpur Division, South Chotanagpur Division, Kolhan Division, Palamu Division and Santhal Pargana Division. Each Division comprises a number of districts. The State has as many as 24 districts. Each district has a District Head Quarter where all the government offices, institutions and organizations responsible for administration, law and order, education, health and infrastructure development are located. Ranchi is the State Capital and is also the administrative headquarters of the State. The major urban centers in the State are Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Deoghar and Dumka. These centers contribute significantly contribute to the economy of the State and development of the State.

Climate

Jharkhand has a tropical climate with four seasons namely summer, monsoon, autumn and winter. The summer season in Jharkhand begins from the month of March and remains till end of June. During this season, the weather is usually warm and temperature could be as high as 86°F to 104°F (30°C to 40°C) in most of the parts of the state. The monsoon season begins from the month of June and continues till end of September. The southwest monsoon brings rainfall to the state and Jharkhand receives an average annual rainfall of 40 to 55 inches (1,000mm to 1,400mm) in most of the regions. The winter season in Jharkhand begins from the month of November and remains till end of February. The weather during this season is cool and pleasant. The temperature varies from 41°F to 77°F (5°C to 25°C) and this is the best time to visit Jharkhand.

Economy

Jharkhand has one of the strongest industrial and mining base in the country due to its vast mineral wealth. The state is rich in coal, iron ore, copper, uranium, mica and bauxite etc. major portion of India’s coal, iron and other minerals are being mined and supplied to large steel plants and other manufacturing units located all over the country. Large number of industries like cement, paints, etc. are also established in the state. Jamshedpur, the capital city, is the home to largest steel plant of the country Tata Steel; Bokaro is known for its huge Steel Plant; and Dhanbad is known as the “Coal Capital of India”. Agriculture and allied activities are also one of the major source of earning for people of Jharkhand. A variety of crops like rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and fruits are grown in the state. Service sector, tourism, education, health and IT are also growing rapidly.

Natural Resources

Jharkhand is known as the ‘Mineral Capital of India’ as the State has one of the richest mineral resources in the country. The mineral resources found in Jharkhand include coal, iron ore, copper, uranium, bauxite, limestone, graphite, dolomite, mica and china clay. The industries like steel, power, engineering, cement and earth moving equipment are based on these mineral resources. The State is one of the major industrial area of India and contributes to the development of nation’s infrastructure and industry.

Forests and Wildlife

Jharkhand is a very green state in India with forests covering around 29% of the total geographical area. The forest comprises of trees like sal,teak, bamboo, mahua and also various species of medicinal plants. Jharkhand is a very rich place for biodiversity. It also has several protected areas which include Betla National Park, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Palamau Tiger Reserve, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary and Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary. The various protected areas in Jharkhand support presence of animals like elephant,leopard,sloth bear,deer,wild boar, wolf,langur and many species of birds and reptiles.

Culture and Tribal Heritage

Jharkhand is a state with a rich tribal culture and diversity. More than 26% of the state’s population comprises of Scheduled Tribes, which include Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho, Kharia, Birhor, Asur and Bhumij to name a few. Their customs and traditions, their various dances, songs and festivals, their art and craft, their lifestyle – all contribute to the state’s rich cultural heritage. Some of the festivals that are most popular and are celebrated with great fervor are Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Tusu Parab, Mage Parab and Baha Festival. These are celebrated along with all the national festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid and Christmas.

Tourism in Jharkhand

A perfect tourist destination, Jharkhand is rich with natural, religious, historical and adventure tourist places. The place has numerous waterfalls including Hundru Falls, Dassam Falls, Jonha Falls and Hirni Falls. Lodh Falls is the tallest of highest waterfalls in Jharkhand. Baidyanath Temple (Deoghar) is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is one of the most revered Shiva Temples while Parasnath Hill (Shikharji) is one of the most sacred pilgrimage places for Jains. A popular tourist destination Netarhat is often called the “Queen of Chotanagpur”. Wildlife enthusiasts can visit Betla National Park and Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary. Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro and Hazaribagh have their own share of parks, museums, lakes, temples and art and culture.

Transportation

Jharkhand is well connected by roads, railways and air. The network of National Highways and State Highways provide easy connectivity to rest of the country. NH 18, NH 19, NH 20, NH 22, NH 33, NH 39 and NH 43 are few of the main highways that connect Jharkhand to rest of the country. Jharkhand is also well connected by a strong network of railways. It has Railway Stations in major cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh and Deoghar. Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi in Ranchi is the primary airport of the state and there is also Deoghar Airport which is a domestic airport.

Education

Jharkhand has emerged as an Educational Hub in the Eastern Part of India. Jharkhand is home to some of the top Most Institutions in India like IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, NIT Jamshedpur, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, XLRI Xavier School of Management, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi University and Vinoba Bhave University etc. These Institutions are drawing students from All Parts of India and are actively involved in Research and Development, Engineering, Management, Technology and Higher Education.

Why Jharkhand is Important

Jharkhand is an important State in India’s development process due to huge endowments of minerals, industrial potential and energy. Jharkhand is largest producer of coal and steel in the country and major share of raw materials required for manufacturing sector of the country is being sourced from the State. In addition to industry, Jharkhand is famous for number of spectacular water falls, forests, wildlife, tribes, pilgrimages and ecological diversity. All these natural beauty, cultural heritage and industrial potential makes Jharkhand one of the most important and distinctive State of India.