List of Districts of Jharkhand 2024

List of Districts of Jharkhand: There are 24 districts in Jharkhand. It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population.The state comprises twenty-four districts of the recent Bihar (eighteen at the time of bifurcation). With an area of 74,677 Sq km, the new state is bordered by Bihar, Chattisgarh, Orissa, and West Bengal to its north, west, south and east respectively. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand.

In this article, we will learn about the distriscts of Jharkhand in details.

List of districts in Jharkhand

Here are the list of the districts of Jharkhand state as mentioned below. This data was calculated from census 2011 of Jharkhand.

District name	Population (2011)	Area(in km^2)
Bokaro	2,062,330	2833
Chatra	1,042,886	3718
Deoghar4962	1,492,073	2477
Dhanbad	2,684,487	2040
Dumka	1,321,442	3761
East Singhbhum	2,293,919	4093
Garhwa	1,322,784	4903
Giridih	2,445,474	4962
Godda	1,313,551	5360
Gumla	1,025,213	5360
Hazaribagh	1,734,495	3555
Jamtara	791,042	1811
Khunti	531,885	2535
Kodarma	716,259	2540
Latehar	726,978	4291
Lohardaga	461,790	1502
Pakur	900,422	1811
Palamu	1,939,869	7224
Ramgarh	949,443	1341
Ranchi	2,914,253	5097
Sahibganj	1,150,567	2063
Saraikela-Kharsawan	1,065,056	2697

Districts of Jharkhand Map

Districts of Jharkhand

Administrative divisions in Jharkhand

Here are the administrative divisions of Jharkhand state as mentioned below.

District name	Division	Headquarters
Palamu, Garhwa, Latehar	Palamu division	Medininagar
Chatra, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Giridih, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Dhanbad	North Chotanagpur division	Hazaribagh
Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Ranchi, Khunti	South Chotanagpur division	Ranchi
West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum	Kolhan division	Chaibasa
Jamtara, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakur, Godda, Sahebganj	Santhal Pargana division	Dumka

Largest district of Jharkhand

Let us know some important things about the largest district of Jharkhand:

1. West Singhbhum: This district covers an extensive area of 7,224 square kilometers and is the largest district in Jharkhand.
2. West Singhbhum split into two halves once more in 2001. Saraikela-Kharsawan district was established with 8 blocks, while West Singhbhum still has 15 blocks and 2 administrative subdivisions.
3. There are currently 3 sub-divisions and 18 blocks in West Singhbhum.The area is covered in hills that alternate with valleys, high mountains, and dense woods on the sides of the mountains.
4. The district is home to the SARANDA and one of the best sal woods.The newly formed state of Jharkhand is divided into its southern region by the West Singhbhum district.
5. The Koel, Karo-Koina, and Sanjai rivers flow through this area.

Smallar district of Jharkhand

Let us gather some information on the smallest district of Jharkhand:

1. District Ramgarh was established on September 12, 2007. It was separated from the former Hazaribagh District. Ramgarh is at the heart of Jharkhand.
2. It is home to the famous Maa Chhinnamasta Temple and is a center of mining, industry, and culture.Ramgarh translates to “The Fort of God Ram.
3. Ramgarh has a total size of 1,360.08 square kilometers and a population of 9,49,443.
4. The languages used here are Khortha and Hindi.
5. There are 364 tiny villages in all.
6. There are 4,94,230 men.
7. Number of females: 4,55,213
8. It is home to the well-known Maa Chhinnamasta Temple and is a center of mining, industry, and culture.

Interesting Facts About Jharkhand

Let us know some important facts about Jharkhand:

1. Jharkhand came into existence on 15th November 2000, when it formed out of 24 districts of South Bihar.
2. Jharkhand shapes the mineral base of India. It has abundant deposits of uranium, mica, bauxite, granite coal, iron, copper etc.
3. Deoghar is one of the ancient cities of Jharkhand state that is popular for its grand temples.
4. This state is the tribal-dominated region with 28 % of people are tribal and 12 % belong to scheduled Cast.
5. It is the home of largest Steel Plant in Asia. Bokaro Steel City is one of the first planned towns in India.
6. Handiya is rice beer, named after earthen pot used to make it . Mahu is made from the flowers of the Mahua tree.
7. Apart from the forests, the breath-taking waterfalls, panoramic sceneries and the Jagannath Temple dating back to the 17th century make up Jharkhand’s opulent bounty.
8. Jamshedpur is the only city in in India with a population of more than one million that has no municipal corporation.
9. Jharkhand is the birth place of several popular personalities such as captain of Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
10. Rock Garden in Ranchi lies nearly four kms from Ranchi town.
11. Another important and interesting fact related to Jharkhand is that this state has the highest mountain peak “Parasnath” that has a height of approximately 1366 meters.

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FAQs – List of Districts of Jharkhand

How many districts are there in Jharkhand?

Jharkhand, a state in India, is divided into twenty-four administrative districts. These districts serve as important geographical units for governance and administration

Which is the largest district in Jharkhand?

The largest district in Jharkhand, in terms of area, is West Singhbhum. It covers an extensive land area of 72,244 square kilometers

Which is the smallest district in Jharkhand?

Ramgarh District is the smallest district in Jharkhand with a total area of 1212-1341 km²

Which is the most educated district in Jharkhand?

The Ranchi district in Jharkhand boasts the highest literacy rate. According to the 2011 Census, Ranchi’s overall literacy rate stands at 76.06%, with male literacy at 84.26% and female literacy at 67.44%

Which district has lowest literacy rate in Jharkhand?

Pakur with a literacy rate of 48.42% is the least literate district in Jharkhand.