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Jharkhand
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The state of Jharkhand which was formerly a part of Bihar, was created on 15th November 2000, with Ranchi - which used to be the colonial summer capital of Bihar. Jharkhand is the 28th state of the Indian union. Surrounded by Bihar to the north, West Bengal to the east, Chhatisgarh to the west and Orissa to the south, the region known as Jharkhand is a region of great natural wealth. Mineral resources abound, resulting in a proliferation of industrial centers like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro and Dhanbad. Comprising the forest tracks of the Chhotanagpur plateau and the Santhal Parganas, the area has vibrant cultural traditions. Jharkhand is home to many tribal groups, and the state prides itself on its distinct tribal identity.
Jharkhand is spread over an area of 79,714 sq. kms. The region is dotted with hills. valleys and plateaus and altitudes range from 1,000 to 4,000ft. The districts of Jharkhand are Gaehwa, Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Pakur, Sahebganj, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, Saraikela Kharsawan, Jamtara, Simdega and Latehar.
Major languages - Santhali, Kurukh, Mundari, Nagpuria, Kotha, Kurmali, Hindi.
Tribal groups - 30 in number
Climate - Hot in summer, cold in winter, prone to heavy rains in monsoon
Economy - Enormous natural wealth, Forestry, Mining, Thermal power, Steel, Automobiles, Heavy Engineering, Agriculture, Fruit & Vegetable farming etc..
