The state of Jharkhand is carved out of Bihar. The state is more prominent for the abundance of minerals underground and India's most renowned heavy industries.
Located in the forest tracks of Chhotanagpur plateau, Jharkhand is aptly called "The queen of Chhotanagpur"
The state has a rich history as old as the Harappan civilization. The discovery of Harappan pottery in Hazaribagh speaks for its antiquity. The region had also played significant role in India's freedom struggle. The heroic legend of Birsa Munda is still alive in people's memory.
The long cherished dream of the people came into being on 15th November 2000 when it was given the statehood.
| Location | Eastern part of India Bihar to the north, Orissa to the south, West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh & Uttar Pradesh to the west |
| Latitude | 21°58' - 28°18' North |
| Longitude | 83°22' - 87° 57' East |
| Area | 79,714 Sq. Km |
| Climate | Pleasant and equable throughout the year |
| Max Temperature | 440 |
| Min Temperature | 50 |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 127 cm |
| Capital | Ranchi |
| Population | 21843911 |
| Languages | Santhali, Mundari, Kurukh, Khortha, Nagpuria, Sadri, Khariya, Panchparagnia, Ho, Malto, Karmali, Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali |
| Religion | Hinduism, Islam and Christianity |
| Best Time to Visit | February to April |
| Clothing | Summer - Light cottons Winter - Heavy woolens |
Although people of the neighbouring states travel to Jharkhand since long past, tourism as an industry is yet to make it big in the state of Jharkhand. Since it has still remained off the beaten track, you would find here unspoilt nature manifesting its beauty in dense woods, picturesque lake and numerous springs and waterfall gushing through the rugged terrain, as you travel to Jharkhand
You may wonder, where else could be the Gods abode! Yes, like all destinations in India, Jharkhand too has its share of religious importance, which also gives a reason to travel to Jharkhand.
Here are some of the must-sees in Jharkhand brought to you by Travel.mapsofindia :
