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| JHARKHAND
: The newly formed Jharkhand is the 28th state of the Indian union. It was
carved out of Bihar on 15th November, 2000. This landlocked state covers an
area of 79,714 sq. km., and is bounded by Bihar in the north. Orissa in the south, West
Bengal in the east and Chhattisgarh in the west. This mineral rich state consists of succession of thickly wooded hills, mainly inhabited by tribals. The region although endowed with rich natural resources is considered to be one of the most backward regions of the country. Thus for the development of the tribal region. Bihar government signed an agreement with the Centre on Sept. 26, 1994 to set up a ‘General Council’ for the 18 districts falling in the Jharkhand area. In 1997 the Bihar assembly recommended the creation of Jharkhand state to the Centre. The state ranks at the top in terms of mineral production in the country. It is the sole producer of coking coal, pyrites and uranium, and leading producer of coal and mica. Industries based on iron ore, coal etc. are spread around Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Ranchi, Dhanbad etc. In 1908 India’s first integrated iron and steel mill was established at Jamshedpur, by Jamshedji Tata. Since independence jamor industrial projects have been undertaken by the Government of India in this region, which include Bokaro steel mill in the Damodar alley project and Bharat Heavy Electricals at Ranchi.
Places of Interest : *BOKARO : Steel City. CHITTARANJAN : Industrial centre, manufacture of locomotives. DEOGHAR : Hindi pilgrim centre. *DHANBAD : Coal capital of India, Research institutes. Near Dhanbad – Tochanchi (35) : Lake-side picnic spot, Boating Wildlife sanctuary. DUMKA : Scenic beauty and quiet vacation spot. GHATSHILA : Scenic beauty and quiet vacation spot, nearby Copper mines. *HAZARIBAGH : Beautiful town, Holiday spot. Near Hazaribag – Hazaribagh National Park (19) Exotic wildlife. JASIDIH : Rose Garden. *JAMSHEDPUR : ‘Steel City’, Modern India’s first planned city, Industrial centre, Gardens. JHARIA : Coal town. KODARMA : Mica capital of India. *MADHUPUR : Holiday station. NETARHAT : ‘Queen of Chotanagpur’ pretty Hill resort. PALAMAU : Mandu National Park, Tigar Reserve Sanctuary. *PARASNATH : Most sacred Jain pilgrim centre, Lord Mahavira achieved nirvana at this spot, Twenty for shrines dedicated on eper tirthankara, including the main Parasnath temple are located here. Also a major shrine for Santhal tribals. *RANCHI : State capital Hill and Health resort, Jagannath Temple, Waterfalls, Sunset points, Picnic spots, Near Ranchi – Macluskieganj (40) : Vacation site, considered to be haven for Anglo-Indians. Hundru Falls (45) : Most picturesque falls, especially during monsoons. SINDRI : Industrial centre, Lake, Boating. |
