Detail Factual Overview

Detailed Factual Overview

• State Formation: Jharkhand was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000, coinciding with the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.
• Meaning: The name “Jharkhand” translates to “Land of Forests” in Hindi.
• Capital: Ranchi (Winter Capital: Dumka)
• Region: Eastern India
• Area: ~79,714 sq. km (around 2.4% of India’s total area)
• Population: ~3.3 crore (Census 2011)
• Official Languages: Hindi, Urdu; Recognised Regional Languages include Santali, Mundari, Ho, Kurukh, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, and Bengali.