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 a
nd 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. 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
