{"id":3019,"date":"2025-05-10T13:59:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T08:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3019"},"modified":"2025-10-18T14:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:30:19","slug":"jharkhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Jharkhand: History, Polity, Culture, Rivers, National Parks, and Economic Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Historical_Background_of_Jharkhand\" >Historical Background of Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Geography_and_Climate_of_Jharkhand\" >Geography and Climate of Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Demographics_of_Jharkhand\" >Demographics of Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#State_Symbols_of_Jharkhand\" >State Symbols of Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Jharkhand_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\" >Jharkhand Polity and Administrative Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Culture_and_Traditions_of_Jharkhand\" >Culture and Traditions of Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Jharkhand_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\" >Jharkhand National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Economic_Profile_of_Jharkhand\" >Economic Profile of Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Mineral_Resources_in_Jharkhand\" >Mineral Resources in Jharkhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Jharkhand_Quick_Facts\" >Jharkhand Quick Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/jharkhand\/#Jharkhand_FAQs\" >Jharkhand FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>Jharkhand: History, Polity, Culture, Rivers, National Parks, and Economic Profile<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3020\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-1.jpg?resize=226%2C224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-1.jpg?w=226&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand, one of India\u2019s resource-rich eastern states, holds a significant position in the country\u2019s industrial and cultural landscape. Known for its tribal heritage, mineral wealth, and forested terrain, the state represents a deep connection to natural resources and indigenous traditions. Spread over 79,716 square kilometers, it ranks as the 15th-largest state in India by area. According to the 2011 Census, Jharkhand is home to over 32 million people. Ranchi, the capital city, along with Jamshedpur and Dhanbad, serves as administrative and industrial centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background_of_Jharkhand\"><\/span><b>Historical Background of Jharkhand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of Jharkhand dates back to ancient times. The region has been home to various tribal communities for centuries and saw the rise of small kingdoms and chieftaincies. It came under the influence of larger empires such as the Magadha and Maurya empires, and later, the Mughal and British empires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the colonial period, the area was part of the Bengal Presidency. Tribal uprisings such as the Santhal Rebellion (1855\u201356) and the Birsa Munda uprising (1899\u20131900) reflect the region&#8217;s resistance to British rule and exploitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After independence, the region remained part of Bihar. Persistent demands for a separate tribal state led to the formation of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000, with Ranchi as its capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-states-and-their-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Indian States And Their Capitals\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_and_Climate_of_Jharkhand\"><\/span><b>Geography and Climate of Jharkhand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3021\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-2.jpg?resize=300%2C282&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-2.jpg?resize=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-2.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand is located in eastern India, bordered by Bihar to the north, West Bengal to the east, Odisha to the south, and Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh to the west.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Geographical Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chotanagpur Plateau (dominant landform)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Dense forests and hilly terrain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; River systems: Damodar, Subarnarekha, Koel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Rich in minerals and forest reserves<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Climate Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropical Climate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Seasons<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Summer (Mar\u2013Jun):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hot temperatures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Monsoon (Jul\u2013Sep):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heavy rainfall<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Winter (Nov\u2013Feb):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mild and pleasant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Climate Variation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plateau moderates temperature extremes but weather varies by district<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Rivers of Jharkhand<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand is enriched by several perennial rivers, supporting agriculture and industry across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Major Rivers:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Damodar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flows through the coal belt and supports industrial activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subarnarekha:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Originates in Ranchi and flows eastward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Koel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A tributary of the Son River, flowing through forested areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Barakar and Sankh:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Important for irrigation and hydropower.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rivers support irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydropower projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2916&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demographics_of_Jharkhand\"><\/span><b>Demographics of Jharkhand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the 2011 Census, Jharkhand had a population of 32.9 million. The population density stands at 414 persons per square kilometer. The sex ratio is 948 females per 1000 males, slightly below the national average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Literacy Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The state recorded a literacy rate of 66.4%, with male literacy at 76.8% and female literacy at 55.4%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Languages Spoken:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi (official language)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santali<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengali<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urdu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ho<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mundari<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kurukh (in tribal regions)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chhattisgarh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chattisgarh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Symbols_of_Jharkhand\"><\/span><b>State Symbols of Jharkhand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3022\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-3.jpg?w=481&amp;ssl=1 481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each State has its own symbols. Following are the state symbols of Jharkhand:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Symbol<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elephant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palash<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symbols reflect Jharkhand\u2019s cultural and ecological diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jharkhand_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\"><\/span><b>Jharkhand Polity and Administrative Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3023\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-4.jpg?resize=300%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-4.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jharkhand-4.jpg?w=416&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand follows a unicameral legislature. The state does not have a Legislative Council.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Formation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formed on <\/span><b>November 15, 2000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as the 28th state of India (carved out of Bihar).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chief Minister<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hemant Soren<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Since 2024)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Party: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Focus: Tribal welfare, development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Governor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>C. P. Radhakrishnan<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; In office since February 18, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chief Justice (High Court)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hon&#8217;ble Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Assumed office: February 20, 2023<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; High Court located in <\/span><b>Ranchi<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislature Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Unicameral<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislative Assembly Members<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81 elected members<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lok Sabha Representation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Members<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rajya Sabha Representation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Members (indirectly elected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 (as of 2022)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Local Governance Units<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divided into <\/span><b>divisions, districts, blocks, and panchayats<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/assam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Assam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_and_Traditions_of_Jharkhand\"><\/span><b>Culture and Traditions of Jharkhand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand\u2019s culture reflects a rich blend of tribal customs, folk traditions, festivals, and art forms shaped by its indigenous communities and regional influences.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Classical Dance of Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand does not have a conventional classical dance but is known for <\/span><b>Chhau Dance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhau Dance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A semi-classical tribal martial dance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Seraikela Chhau style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practiced in Jharkhand.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Performed by male dancers with masks, accompanied by drums and reed instruments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Drawn from epics like <\/span><b>Ramayana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Mahabharata<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tribal folklore, and nature.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Unique Aspect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Combines martial arts, acrobatics, and dance, often seen during festivals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Theatre Art of Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand has a vibrant tradition of folk theatre rooted in tribal storytelling and social themes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Naach<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dance-drama where male performers narrate mythological or social stories through song and movement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paika<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A martial folk dance with theatrical elements, depicting valor and heroism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jhumar Theatre<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blends folk music and drama to depict love, seasonal cycles, and social values.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Folk Music of Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflects the region&#8217;s tribal identity and close relationship with nature.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jhumar Songs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sung during harvests, weddings, and social events, accompanied by instruments like <\/span><b>mandar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>dhol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>flute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Domkach<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A community folk music style performed during weddings and festivals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fagua and Sohrai Songs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linked with <\/span><b>Holi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>harvest celebrations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expressing joy and gratitude.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Classical Music in Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand has a strong tradition of devotional and regional music, though less formalized in classical music systems.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Performance Traditions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal music and dance are integral to festivals, community events, and religious celebrations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Festivals<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Sarhul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Festival of flowers and new beginnings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Karma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Festival of nature and community, marked by dancing around the Karma tree.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Tusu Parab and Sohrai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Linked to harvest cycle and cattle worship.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Durga Puja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Diwali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Holi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Chhath Puja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> widely celebrated.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Eid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Muharram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Christmas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are celebrated by Muslim and Christian communities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Arts and Crafts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand has a longstanding tradition of tribal crafts and indigenous architecture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dokra Art<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal casting using the lost-wax technique, known for tribal motifs and rustic finish.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sohrai and Kohvar Paintings<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall art made by tribal women using natural pigments during festivals and weddings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stone and Wood Carving<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in tribal communities, often seen in local shrines and village structures.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bamboo and Cane Work<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baskets, furniture, and household items made using traditional weaving methods.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Architecture<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jagannath Temple, Ranchi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built in 1691, reflects a similar style to the Puri temple in Odisha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sun Temple, Bundu<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern temple dedicated to Surya, built in the form of a chariot.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maluti Temples, Dumka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A group of terracotta temples known for intricate reliefs and local heritage preservation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jharkhand_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\"><\/span><b>Jharkhand National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand is home to diverse ecosystems, preserved in its national parks and sanctuaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>National Parks in Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Betla National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Latehar and Palamu Districts)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Known for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tropical forests, waterfalls, elephants, bison, tigers, and leopards.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 226.33 sq. km.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Palamau Tiger Reserve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (part of Betla National Park)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (India\u2019s only wolf sanctuary)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Neighboring States and Boundaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bihar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the north, <\/span><b>West Bengal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the east, <\/span><b>Odisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the south, <\/span><b>Chhattisgarh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the west.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand does not have a coastline or an international border.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ramsar Sites in Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand does not have any Ramsar-designated wetlands under the Ramsar Convention.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand does not have any officially inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Tentative Site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Sites of the Sacred Forests of the Adivasis (Tribal Sacred Groves)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Known for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Preserved indigenous forest ecosystems with deep spiritual and cultural significance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tiger Reserves in Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Palamau Tiger Reserve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Latehar District)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1,129.93 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Notified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1973<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Known for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dry deciduous forests, tribal heritage, and historical forest conservation efforts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1942&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Profile_of_Jharkhand\"><\/span><b>Economic Profile of Jharkhand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy of Jharkhand is primarily industry-based, supplemented by agriculture and mineral resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Sectors<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mining and Minerals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Rich in coal, iron ore, copper, bauxite, and uranium.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Steel and Heavy Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Presence of steel plants such as Bokaro and Jamshedpur.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Main crops include paddy, maize, pulses, and oilseeds.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Forest Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Collection and trade of lac, kendu leaves, and medicinal herbs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Expanding sectors include banking, transport, and trade in urban areas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major Projects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Boosts logistics and freight movement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Jamshedpur Industrial Area Expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supports steel and automobile sectors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Deoghar Airport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enhances regional connectivity and tourism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economic Overview of Jharkhand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GSDP for 2023\u201324<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b94.26 lakh crore, with a growth rate of 7.8% over the previous year.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Sector-wise Contribution (2023\u201324)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Agriculture and Allied Activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 17%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 39%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 44%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy is heavily reliant on mining and manufacturing, while services are expanding in urban centers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jharkhand Major Economic Centres<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jamshedpur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Industrial hub housing Tata Steel and associated manufacturing industries; planned city with high infrastructure standards.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Ranchi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Capital city, emerging in services, education, and healthcare.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Bokaro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Known for one of India\u2019s largest steel plants, operated by SAIL.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Dhanbad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Major coal mining center with major collieries and the Indian School of Mines.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jharkhand District-wise Economic Contribution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>East Singhbhum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b947,321 crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Ranchi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b942,105 crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Bokaro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b935,292 crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Dhanbad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b932,870 crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Ramgarh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b928,443 crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Singhbhum is the leading district due to its industrial and mining output.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Important Industrial Infrastructure<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Adityapur Industrial Area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One of the largest industrial hubs in eastern India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Jamshedpur and Bokaro Steel Cities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Centers for metallurgy, machinery, and automobile industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Thermal Power Plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Located in Patratu, Tenughat, and Chandrapura.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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Following are the minearal resources found in Jharkhand:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mineral Resource<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Major Mining Areas \/ Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details \/ Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Coal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dhanbad, Bokaro, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Chatra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand holds one of India&#8217;s largest coal reserves. Major companies: CCL, BCCL.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Iron Ore<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Singhbhum (Noamundi, Gua), Saranda Forest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noamundi mines are operated by Tata Steel; high-grade hematite found here.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bauxite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lohardaga, Gumla, Latehar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for aluminium production; mines operated by Hindalco.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Uranium<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaduguda, Narwapahar, Turamdih (East Singhbhum)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed by Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL); only uranium mines in India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Copper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singhbhum Copper Belt (Rakha, Surda, Kendadih \u2013 East Singhbhum)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mined by Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL); one of India\u2019s major copper reserves.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mica<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koderma, Giridih, Hazaribagh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once known as the \u201cMica Capital of India\u201d; now mostly small-scale and illegal mining.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Graphite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palamu, Latehar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-grade graphite used in lubricants and refractories.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Limestone<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garhwa, Palamu, Ranchi, Hazaribagh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in cement and steel industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dolomite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garhwa, Palamu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flux mineral for iron and steel manufacturing.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>China Clay (Kaolin)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sahebganj, Pakur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in ceramics, paper, and paint industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Quartz \/ Silica Sand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sahebganj, Dumka, Deoghar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in glass and silicon industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fire Clay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daltonganj, Ranchi, Chatra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in refractory bricks for furnaces.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kyanite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Singhbhum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-temperature resistant mineral, used in ceramics and electronics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gold (traces)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parasi (West Singhbhum), some exploration in Ranchi region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under exploration; low-scale gold presence identified.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Phosphorite (traces)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palamu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor deposits used in fertilizers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jharkhand_Quick_Facts\"><\/span><b>Jharkhand Quick Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Betla National Park:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of India\u2019s first national parks to be included under Project Tiger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tribal Culture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jharkhand is home to 32 recognized tribes, including Santhal, Munda, and Ho, each with unique customs and dialects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jharkhand\u2019s Formation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carved out of Bihar in 2000, making it one of India\u2019s newest states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jamshedpur:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s first planned industrial city, established by Jamsetji Tata.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parasnath Hills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Important Jain pilgrimage site, with temples dating back centuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known for its scenic plateaus and sal forests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rich in Waterfalls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sites like Hundru, Dassam, and Jonha Falls enhance the state\u2019s natural beauty and eco-tourism potential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand, with its mineral wealth, tribal heritage, and growing infrastructure, represents a critical segment of India\u2019s resource-rich eastern corridor. Understanding Jharkhand\u2019s geography, polity, and socio-economic fabric is vital for aspirants and researchers exploring India&#8217;s federal diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jharkhand_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Jharkhand FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3025 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3025{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3025 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3025{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3025.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3025.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3025.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3025.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3025.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1746860566\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3025\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3025\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30250\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30250\" aria-controls=\"collapse30250\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the historical significance of Jharkhand?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse30250\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3025\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30250\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Jharkhand has a rich history, being home to various tribal communities and witnessing several uprisings against British colonial rule, including the Santhal Rebellion and Birsa Munda uprising. The state was formed on November 15, 2000, after persistent demands for a separate tribal state.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30251\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30251\" aria-controls=\"collapse30251\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the major rivers of Jharkhand?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30251\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3025\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30251\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Jharkhand is home to several important rivers, including Damodar, Subarnarekha, Koel, Barakar, and Sankh. These rivers play a crucial role in agriculture, irrigation, and industrial activities across the state.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30252\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30252\" aria-controls=\"collapse30252\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the key cultural traditions in Jharkhand?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30252\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3025\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30252\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jharkhand\u2019s culture is marked by tribal customs, with unique folk music, dance, and art forms like Chhau Dance, Jhumar songs, and Dokra metal casting. Festivals like Sarhul, Karma, and Tusu Parab are integral to the cultural fabric of the state.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30253\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30253\" aria-controls=\"collapse30253\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are Jharkhand's key economic sectors?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30253\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3025\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30253\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Jharkhand\u2019s economy is driven by mining (coal, iron ore, uranium), steel and heavy industries, agriculture (paddy, maize), and forest products. Services, especially banking and transport, are expanding in urban centers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30254\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30254\" aria-controls=\"collapse30254\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are in Jharkhand?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30254\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3025\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30254\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jharkhand is home to Betla National Park, known for its tropical forests and wildlife, including elephants and tigers. 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