Jharkhand

About Jharkhand

The name "Jharkhand" means "The Land of Forests". The 28th state of the Indian Union was brought into existence by the Bihar reorganization Act on November 15, 2000 - the birth anniversary of the legendary Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east. It has an area of 30,778 sq mi (79,710 km2). The industrial city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka is sub capital while Jamshedpur is the largest and the biggest industrial city of the state. Some of the other major cities and industrial centres are Dhanbad, Bokaro and Hazaribagh.

Most of the state lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is the source of the Koel, Damodar, Brahmani, Kharkai, and Subarnarekha rivers, whose upper watersheds lie within Jharkhand. Much of the state is still covered by forest. Forest preserves support populations of tigers and Asian Elephants.

Soil content of Jharkhand state mainly consist of soil formed from disintegration of rocks and stones, and soil composition is further divided into:

  • Red soil, found mostly in the Damodar valley, and Rajmahal area
  • Micacious soil (containing particles of mica), found in Koderma, Jhumri Telaiya, Barkagaon, and areas around the Mandar hill
  • Sandy soil, generally found in Hazaribagh and Dhanbad
  • Black soil, found in Rajmahal area
  • Laterite soil, found in western part of Ranchi, Palamu, and parts of Santhal Parganas and Singhbhum

Chief Minister Area Name of Capital No of Districts People Official language
Raghubar Das 79,714 km2 Ranchi 24 32,988,134 Hindi

Tourist Places in Jharkhand

Ranchi

Ranchi is one of the best places to visit in Jharkhand that offers you the divine view of some of the best waterfalls in India. It is the capital of Jharkhand and is known as ‘the City of Waterfalls.’ Ranchi is one place, which is so rich in mineral resources that it is named as the ‘Manchester of the East.’ Surrounded by serene mountains and hills and swamped with heavenly waterfalls, Ranchi never disappoint its tourists and instead offer them the best sojourn to be cherished for lifetime.

Jamshedpur

‘The Steel City of India’ Jamshedpur is the largest city in Jharkhand and is home to India’s first private iron and steel company ‘Tata Steel.’ This well-planned city has several tourist attractions that offer a great experience to the tourists, especially nature lovers who can seek comfort in exploring the natural beauty of this place. Also, known as an Industrial city, Jamshedpur was founded by Jamsedji Nusserwanji Tata, the great Industrialist and founder of the Tata Group. The city is surrounded by rich greenery and offers plenty of attractions for tourists to have a delightful holidaying experience.

Hazaribagh

This picturesque destination largely contributes to the wildlife tourism in Jharkhand, thanks to its abundant greenery, great hills, and lovely weather. Situated at an altitude of 2019 feet, Hazaribagh is a land of flora and fauna, well known for its health resort. As its name suggests, Hazaribagh means a city of thousand gardens, however, this doesn’t mean the city has just gardens; there are several temples, hills, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries that offer a delightful experience to the tourists.

Deoghar

Deoghar is one of the best places to visit in Jharkhand, when it comes to religious tourism. With so many Hindu temples that are mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, Deoghar promises its tourists a rather joyous holidays, thanks to its abundant natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Deoghar has so much to see and experience that tourists from far across the country visit this place in a large number to explore its distinctive beauty. Also known for its ancient temples like Baba Baidyanath, which is considered to be one of the twelve ‘Jyotirlingas’ in India, Deoghar promises a divine sojourn to people in search of peace and serenity.

Giridih

Once a part of Hazaribagh, Giridih is now a separate city, which came into existence in 1972. It is known for its mining towns and verdant hills that are covered with lush green forests with a major plantation of Sal tree, bamboo, Semal, Mahua, and Palash. Also known as the ‘Land of Hills,’ Giridih is widely visited by Jain pilgrims and is often termed as ‘The land of Jain Pilgrims.’ There are several Jain Temples and various Jain buildings & sites in Giridih that makes it a desirable destination amid nature lovers and pilgrims. Beautiful valleys, charming hills, dams, and temples in Giridih contribute in the tourism in Jharkhand.

Sahibganj

This not so popular destination is actually a lovely place, mostly preferred by families, children, couples, and solo travelers for sightseeing, photography, and trekking. The pleasant weather and exquisite surroundings of this picturesque city makes it an ideal destination, which can be visited in any season, be it summer, monsoon, or winter. Tourists from distant cities visit Sahibganj to enjoy the scenic beauty surrounding the city and explore a few ancient sites that are worth viewing here.

Dhanbad

Also, known as the ‘Coal Capital of India,’ Dhanbad is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which offers a wide opportunity to tourists to explore the distinctive beauty of the state. It is a renowned mining city of Jharkhand, which has more attractions to its credit than just the coal mines. Surrounded by picturesque valleys and lush green forests, Dhanbad offers views of great dams, refreshing lakes, and temples, which remain a major point of attraction here. A lot of devotees visit Dhanbad to pay a visit to Dalmi, a religious site where the idols of Goddess Durga, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Nandi are placed. The city has several Buddhist and Jain sites too that gives tourists a more enlightening holiday experience.

Bokaro

Bokaro is one of the top tourism destinations in Jharkhand, known for its steel and coal industries and metropolitan lifestyle. Blessed with so many natural sites and touristy attractions, Bokaro has always been a favorite destination of leisure travelers, nature lovers, and devotees. The city offers great attractions like Kali Mandir, Jawahar Nehru Biological Park, Garga Dam, and Ram Mandir to almost every type of traveler. The pleasant and comfortable weather and exquisite surroundings of this city makes it even a better place for holidays.

Netarhat

Netarhat is a beautiful hill station in Jharkhand, located at a height of 1,128 meters above sea level. It is frequented by a large number of tourists from nearby cities and town and is called ‘The Queen of Chotanagpur.’ The tranquil surroundings and scenic landscapes of this exquisite destination can steal your heart and blow your mind. Whoever is planning for a leisure holidays in Jharkhand to be away from the hustle and bustle of big metropolitan cities, Netarhat is just a right place. The cool and comfortable weather of this hill station is another reason why people like to visit it during the summer season.

Palamu

This picturesque destination invites tourists from all over the country, especially from Kolkata, which is not very far from here. It houses a wildlife sanctuary and a national park and offers a great opportunity to the nature lovers, trekkers, and wildlife lovers and help them explore the luxuriant surroundings of the city. Palamu also has a rich cultural background, which leads to the popularity of the city amid historians and admirers of Indian culture. So, if you are in Palamu and want to explore its beauty, visit places like Palamu Wildlife Sanctuary, Betla National Park, River Koel, Palamu Fort, Upper Ghaghri Waterfalls, Lower Ghaghri Water Falls, and Lodh Falls.

List of University & College in Jharkhand

Central University

University Location Type Established Specialization
Central University of Jharkhand Ranchi Central University 2009 Arts, Science, Engineering and Management

National Law University

University Location Type Established Specialization
National University of Study and Research in Law Ranchi Law University 2010 Law

Deemed Universities

University Location Type Established Specialization
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Ranchi Deemed 1955 Technology

National Institute of Importance

University Location Type Established Specialization
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad Dhanbad Central 1926 Science, Technology and Management
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar Deoghar Central 2019 Medical
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Ranchi >Ranchi Central 2016 Technology and Management
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur Jamshedpur Central 1960 Science, Technology and Management
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi Ranchi Central 2009 Management
National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology Ranchi Central 1966 Science, Technology and Management
Central Institute of Psychiatry Ranchi Central 1918 Medical

List of Railways Stations in Jharkhand

# Code Station Name Place
01 DHN Dhanbad Junction Dhanbad
02 TATA Tatanagar Junction Tatanagar
03 JSME Jasidih Junction Jasidih
04 KQR Koderma Junction Koderma
05 BKSC Bokaro Steel City Bokaro Steel
06 RNC Ranchi Junction Ranchi
07 HTE Hatia Hatia
08 MDP Madhupur Junction Madhupur
09 CKP Chakradharpur Chakradharpur
10 PNME Parasnath Parasnath
11 DTO Daltonganj Daltonganj
12 GHD Garwa Road Junction Garwa Road
13 BSKH Basukinath Basukinath
14 BDME Baidyanathdham Deoghar Baidyanathdham
15 PKR Pakur Pakur
16 SBG Sahibganj Sahibganj
17 BHW Barharwa Junction Barharwa
18 VDS Vidyasagar Vidyasagar
19 JMT Jamtara Jamtara
20 KMME Kumardubi Chirkunda
21 TPH Tinpahar Junction Tinpahar
22 DUMK Dumka Dumka
23 GRD Giridih Giridih
24 RJL Rajmahal Rajmahal
25 MUW Mathurapur Mathurapur
26 SNQ Sankarpur Sankarpur
27 TLJ Taljhari Taljhari
28 KLP Kotalpukur Kotalpukur
29 KBQ Kumrabad Rohini Kumrabadrohini
30 SLJ Sakrigali Sakrigali
31 HSDA Hansdiha Hansdiha
32 SKIP Ambajora Shikaripara
33 GRMA Ghormara Ghormara
34 GMAN Gumani Gumani
35 JGD Jagadishpur Jagadishpur
36 MNC Madankata Madankata
37 MMD Maheshmunda Maheshmunda
38 KPTO Karanpurato Karanpur Ato
39 DDX Dhamdhamia Dhamdhamia
40 KXE Kalian Chak Kalian Chak
41 MMU Mugma Mugma
42 BDAG Bonidanga Bonidanga
43 HRNS Harinsing
44 TNW Thapar Nagar Thapar Nagar
45 MJP Maharajpur Maharajpur
46 CAM Chhota Ambana Chhota Ambana
47 KAO Kalubathan Kalubathan
48 TBB Tilbhita Tilbhita
49 BKLE Bakudi Bakudi
50 MURI Muri Junction Muri
51 GMO Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Junction Gomoh
52 CRP Chandrapura Junction Chandrapura
53 BRKA Barkakana Junction Barkakana
54 HZD Hazaribagh Road Hazaribagh Road
55 LTHR Latehar Latehar
56 CNI Chandil Junction Chandil
57 TORI Tori Tori
58 GTS Ghatsila Ghatsila
59 BRWD Barwadih Junction Barwadih
60 KTH Katrasgarh Katras
61 PTRU Patratu Patratu
62 KLRE Khalari Khelari
63 RKSN Rajkharsawan Junction Rajkharsawan
64 NUQ Nagar Untari Nagar Untari
65 SINI Sini Junction Sini
66 MOU Manoharpur Manoharpur
67 KND Kandra Junction Kandra
68 RMT Ramgarh Cantonment Ramgarh
69 JPL Japla Japla
70 NKM Namkom Namkon
71 GHQ Garhwa Garhwa
72 GOL Goilkera Goilkera
73 DPS Dangoaposi Dangoaposi
74 PSB Parsabad Parsabad
75 HDN Haidarnagar Haidarnagar
76 RHE Rakha Mines Rakha Mines
77 URD Untari Road Untare Road
78 BANO Bano Bano
79 CBSA Chaibasa Chaibasa
80 MDJ Mohammad Ganj Muhammadganj
81 PUS Phusro Phusro
82 RAY Ray Ray
83 BJE Bhojudih Junction Bhojudih
84 PNW Pundag Pundhag
85 MGME McCluskieganj McCluskieganj
86 GBX Govindpur Road Govindpur Road
87 SWR Sonua Sonua
88 BJMD Bara Jamda Junction Bara Jamda
89 BKRO Bokaro Thermal Bokaro Thermal
90 GJD Gujhandi Gujhandi
91 TIS Tatisilwai Tatisilwai
92 TET Tetulmari Tetulmari
93 CCK Chichaki Chichaki
94 PKF Pokla Pokla
95 ADTP Adityapur Adityapur
96 PLJE Phulwartanr Phulwartanr
97 MQX Meralgram Meralgram
98 NOMD Noamundi Noamundi
99 RMF Ramna Ramna
100 GMIA Gumia Gumia
101 ORGA Orga Orga
102 SLF Silli Silli
103 GUD Galudih Galudih
104 CPDR Chhipadohar Chhipadohar
105 TELO Telo Telo
106 BRMO Bermo Bermo
107 HRE Hirodih Hirodih
108 NMG Nimiaghat Nimiaghat
109 RRME Ranchi Road Ranchi Road
110 LBT Lalgarh Bihar Halt Lalgarh Bihar
111 RMPR Rampur Halt Rampur
112 SMND Sarmatanr Sarmatanr
113 PEH Pathardih Junction Pathardih
114 CNPR Chainpur Chainpur
115 CBH Chaube Chaube
116 JRW Joramow Joramow
117 KCKI Kechki Keckhi
118 KNPS Kendposi Kendposi
119 BHME Bhandaridah Bhandaridah
120 JAMA Jama Jama
121 BRPS Barapalasi
122 BHKD Bhurkunda Bhurkunda
123 SDBH Sindri Block Hut Sindriblock Hut
124 JRA Jaraikela Jaraikela
125 GMH Gamharia Junction Gamharia
126 JON Jonha Jonha
127 MHQ Mahuda Junction Mahuda
128 KYF Kajrat Nawadih Kajrat Nawadih
129 KNF Khanudih Khanudih
130 HZBN Hazaribagh Town
131 LAD Lohardaga Lohardaga
132 DVM Dhalbhumgarh Dalbhumgarh
133 NJA Nagjua Nagjua
134 VAA Bhaga Bhaga
135 PIS Piska Piska
136 SAPT Sugapahari Sugapahari
137 SGPA Sugapahari Sugapahari
138 KBSH Krishna Ballabh Sahay Halt Krishna Ballabh
139 AMLO Amlo Amlo
140 BIRP Birarajpur Birarajpur
141 BRM Barabambo Barabambo
142 KMND Kumendi Kumendi
143 BUL Bhalulata Bhalulata
144 BES Bes
145 PBB Parbatonia Parbatonia
146 CEME Chegro Chegro
147 KDS Kusunda Junction Kusunda
148 GAG Gangaghat Gangaghat
149 NIM Nimdih Nimdih
150 AOR Argora Argora
151 KEE Kaseetar Halt Kaseetar
152 KMHT Karmahat Karmahat
153 PKC Pakra Pakra
154 BLNG Barlanga Barlanga
155 MNDU Mandu Halt
156 HRBR Harubera Harubera
157 GRE Gola Road Gola Road
158 KNRN Kanaroan Kanaroan
159 CNPI Chandanpahari Chandanpahari
160 KOLE Kole Kole
161 BRMA Barmasia
162 SDWR Sidhwar Sidhwar Kalan
163 YGM Yadugram Block Hut Yadugram Block Hut
164 HLD Haludpukur
165 RHR Rajhura Rajhura
166 SNMY Sindri Marshalling Yard Sindri Marshalling Yard
167 KZU Kunki Kunki
168 SBW Shewbabudih Sbewbabudih
169 SZF Satbahini Satbahini
170 ASB Asanboni Asanboni
171 PADH Pipradih
172 SANI Shanki
173 TABU Talaburu Talaburu
174 PST Posoita Posotia
175 KRKR Kurkura Kurkura
176 KRRA Karra Karra
177 KRTA Karkatta Karkata
178 PRSL Pandrasali Pandrasali
179 TLE Talgaria Talgaria
180 KSHR Keshwari Keshwari
181 BODG Bodagram Ph
182 CHRI Charhi
183 DMBR Dumri Bihar Dumri Bihar
184 CHGA Chirugoda
185 DNEA Danea Danea
186 NPJE Nichitpur Nichitpur
187 DUTR Duriatanr Halt
188 SIPA Singhpokharia Singhookharia
189 HUDU Hundur Halt
190 JASH Jorashankh Halt
191 JBO Jamadoba Halt Jamadobu
192 LPH Lotapahar Kulpahar
193 SJA Sijua Sijua
194 DEMU Demu Demu
195 SSNR Satsang Nagar Halt Satsang Nagar
196 JJTI Jhanjhitoli Halt
197 PKA Pradhankhunta Junction Pradhankhunta
198 KVQ Kosiara Kosiara
199 KUMT Kurmahat
200 MLKA Maluka Maluka
201 TGB Tangarbasuli Tangarbasuli
202 MESR Mesra
203 JDPR Oro Jagdishpur Jagdishpur
204 MLQ Malkera Malkera
205 YDD Yadudih Yadudih
206 BRBS Birbans Birbans
207 NGRH New Giridih
208 MIK Manikui Manikul
209 NNHT Nonihat
210 RDF Radhagaon Radhagaon
211 BRKP Barkipona Barkipona
212 JHMR Jhimri Jhimri
213 SLJR Salga Jhari Salga Jhari
214 LOM Lodhma Lodhma
215 AKZ Akashi Akashi
216 MMV Mahali Marup Mahalimarup
217 RHBH Rakesh Bagh Halt
218 GUA Gua Gua
219 LRB Larabad Block Hut Larabad
220 DDGA Dugda Dugda
221 JAN Jarangdih Jarangdih
222 TKS Tokisud Tokisud
223 LTMD Latemda Latemda
224 SLIA Salaiya
225 GATD Gautamdhara Gautamdhara
226 MMLN Mahuamilan Mahuamilan
227 MAZ Mangra Mangra
228 BCB Bhowra BH Bhowra
229 ANJE Angarpathra Halt Angarpathra
230 RCGT Richughuta Richughutu
231 SRSO Sarsoo
232 MCZ Mahabuang Mahabuang
233 NWDH Nawadih
234 PYHT Poreyahat Poreyahat
235 UWAN Urwan
236 IRN Irgaon Irgaon
237 BRHI Barhi
238 DIWR Digwar Halt
239 ITKY Itky PH Itky
240 PDMA Padma
241 GODA Godda Godda
242 NRKP Narkopi Narkopi
243 KAGA Kurhagada
244 KAUA Kathautia
245 BDBS Bindubasini Bindubasini
246 KKAS Katkamasandi
247 KSNA Kansar Nawada
248 BKKI Bakarkudi Bakarkudi
249 JNK Jhinkpani Jhinkpani
250 JNN Jamuniatand Jamuniatand
251 MHUR Mohanpur Mohanpur
252 GRBH Garea Bihar Garea Bihar
253 GSDH Garsanda Halt Garsanda
254 BDQ Budora Budora
255 SNDT Sindri Town Sindri
256 RJB Rajabera Link Cabin Rajabera
257 MRQ Matari Matari
258 KADL Kumradol Kumradol
259 RKJE Rakhitpur Rakhitpur
260 CTQ Chetar Chetar
261 TKB Tupkadih Tupkadih
262 HHG Hehegara Halt Hehegara
263 BFQ Bendi Bendi
264 BICI Barkichanpi Barkichanpi
265 TRZ Tolra Tolra
266 TSAH Tata Sijua Halt Tata Sijua
267 PDPH Pada Pahar Junction Padapahar
268 MPUR New Madanpur New Madanpur
269 KHRI Kharkhari Kharkhari
270 HNDR Hendegir Hendegir
271 CNF Chianki Chianki
272 ARGD Arigada Ramgarh
273 NVA Nindra
274 KFT Kajri Kajri
275 TUX Tunia Tunia
276 BZE Baseria Baseria
277 BKPR Bakaspur Bakaspur
278 SQS Sigsigi Sigsigi
279 GVDP Govindpur PH Govindpur
280 BZS Bansjora Bansjora
281 LYD Layabad Layabad
282 KWAR Kawar
283 JAUA Jamua
284 JTIN Jethian Jethian
285 REMA Rema
286 BLME Bholidih Bholldih
287 KRMB Karmabad Karmabad
288 DNWR DHANWAR
289 NWSI Nawal Sahi Halt
290 MAEL Mael Mael
291 MHSA Maheshpur A Cabin
292 BLRG Balasiring Balasiring
293 KQRT Koderma Town
294 NNWH New Nawadih
295 JGBR Jogeshwar Bihar Jogeshwar Bihar
296 SZE Sonardih Sonardih
297 DOKM Dokra Halt Dokra
298 TATI Tati Tati
299 DON Donta Derawan
300 KITA Kita Kita
301 CDB Chaudhribandh Chaudhribandh
302 JMX Jamuni Jamuni
303 BHN Bhuli Bhuli
304 MXW Mahadevsal Mahadevsal
305 DRWN Derowan P. Halt Derowan Ph
306 KKPR Kokpara Kokpara
307 KARO Khario P.H. Khario P.H.
308 KUJU Kuju
309 TNJE Tentulla Tentulla
310 KURV Kurva
311 TNO Tundu Tundu