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Jharkhand

झारखंड
Capital ·
Area · — km²
Population ·
Languages ·
24
Districts
264
Mandals
32,737
Villages
About the state

About Jharkhand

Jharkhand has 24 districts indexed on VoiceOfVillage. Editorial content for this state hasn't been published yet — browse districts and villages below.

State at a glance

About Jharkhand

Chief Minister
Hemant Soren
JMM · Since 2024
Governor
Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Since 2024
Capital
Ranchi
Formed
2000
26 years ago

State symbols

  • State bird
    Asian Koel
  • State animal
    Indian Elephant
  • State flower
    Palash
  • State tree
    Sal
  • Classical dance
    Chhau

Top crops

RiceMaizePulsesOilseedsWheat

Must-visit places in Jharkhand

waterfall

Hundru Falls

98m Subarnarekha-river plunge near Ranchi.

  • park
    Betla National Park

    Sal forest + Palamau forts; tigers, bisons, elephants.

  • temple
    Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar

    Jyotirlinga + Shakti Peeth; Shravani Mela pilgrimage.

  • hill
    Netarhat

    "Queen of Chotanagpur" plateau; sunrise from Magnolia Point.

  • hill
    Parasnath Hills

    Highest peak in Jharkhand; major Jain pilgrimage (Shikharji).

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All 24 districts of Jharkhand

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264 mandals · 32,737 villages
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People often ask about Jharkhand

How many districts and villages are in Jharkhand?

Jharkhand has 24 districts, 264 mandals, and 32,737 revenue villages.

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When was Jharkhand formed?

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How many parliamentary and assembly seats does Jharkhand have?

Jharkhand has 14 Lok Sabha seats and 81 assembly seats.

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