Jharkhand came into existence on 15th November 2000, when it formed out of 24 districts of South Bihar.
It’s green as far as your eyes can see
The Literal meaning of Jharkhand is the land of bushes, trees, jungles.
Shoo-ing the British away
It was the biggest and longest tribal revolt in the country against the British. It started in 1895 and lasted till 1900s.
Holy district of Deoghar
Home to a number of temples, some of the famous temples include jyotirlinga at Baidynath Dham, Naulakha Temple, Basuki Nath Temple, Shitla Temple and many more.
Rich in minerals
State has ample reserves of mineral resource such as iron ore, coal, mica and limestone, It accounts for 40% of the total mineral resource of India.
TATAs taking control
Jamshedpur is the only city in India with a population more than one million that has no municipal corporation. The TATAs have been running the administration of the city.
The first planned industrial city
Jamshedpur is the first well planned industrial city in India. It was founded by Jamshedji Tata in 1907.
Cruise named after Ranchi
SS Raanchi British Vessel was named after Ranchi. It ferried between London and Bombay and also served as an armed merchant cruiser hms ranchi, during the World War 2.
Pious temple at the top of mountain
It is a popular jain pilgrimage site, on top of Parasnath Mountain Peak, according to the legends, 20 of the 24 jain tirthankaras attained moksha here.
Site of geographical significance
Tropic Of Cancer actually passes through Ranchi at Kanke, located at 23.4 degrees North and 85.33 degrees East
Standing tall and grand
Largest Indian Flag with the tallest flagpole is hoisted at Pahari mandir in Ranchi. It weighs 60kg and has a dimension of 66feet by 99feet.
This dam gets operated in a unique way
Built on Barakar river, It has an underground power station, which is the only of its kind in Asia. The lake spreads over 65sq.Km.
Ancient temples made of terracotta
It is known for 72 extant terracotta temples. They were built around 17th-19th century and originally 108 in number, now only 72 survive.
Why go to a doctor when you can come here!
The stream is famous from clear and warm water emerging from the roots of the trees. The water is said to be of medical value.
Eternal flames
The coal mine in jharia have an underground fire which has been burning for more than a century.
