Jharkhand at a Glance

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 is famous for its rich mineral resources like Uranium, Mica, Bauxite, Granite, Gold, Silver, Graphite, Magnetite, Dolomite, Fireclay, Quartz, Fieldspar, Coal (32% of India), Iron, Copper (25%of India) etc. Forests and woodlands occupy more than 29% of the state which is amongst the highest in India.

Jharkhand at a Glance as per year 2011 (Provisional)
Population as per year 2011 3, 29,66,238
Male Population 16931688
Female Population 16034550
Percentage Decadal Growth 2001-2011 22.34
Sex Ratio 947
Per Capita Income  
Literacy rate Persons 67.63
Literacy rate Males 78.45
Literacy rate Females 56.21
Density of Population 414
No. of Districts 24
No. of Sub divisions 35
No. of Blocks 212
No. of Villages 32620
No. of Villages Electrified  
No. of Villages connected by Road  
National Highways  
State Highways  
Health Centers  
Schools  
Universities  
Total Geographical Area 79.70 Lakh Hect
Cultivable Land 38.00 Lakh Hect
Net Sown Area 18.04 Lakh Hect (25% of total area)
Net Irrigated Area 01.57 Lakh Hect (8% of net shown area)
Forest 29% of total area

 

Jharkhand at a Glance as per year 2001
Population 2,69,09,428
Male Population 1,38,61,277
Female Population 1,30,48,151
Per Capita Income Rs. 4161.00
Density of Population 338 persons / Sq. KM
No. of Districts 24
No. of Sub divisions 35
No. of Blocks 212
No. of Villages 32620
No. of Villages Electrified 14667 (45 % of total)
No. of Villages connected by Road 8484
National Highways 1006 KMs
State Highways 4662 KMs
Health Centers 506
Schools 21386
Universities 5 Incl. One Deemed University
Total Geographical Area 79.70 Lakh Hect
Cultivable Land 38.00 Lakh Hect
Net Sown Area 18.04 Lakh Hect (25% of total area)
Net Irrigated Area 01.57 Lakh Hect (8% of net shown area)
Forest 29% of total area

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