About Jharkhand

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.

FACT SHEET*
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
* this data is as per 2001 Census