| Jharkhand Travel Guide |
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“The mystic land of blessed climatic charm ! ”
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| General Information |
The state of Jharkhand is bestowed with natural beauty and elegance. It is one of the most stunning natural resorts, which is, an ideal climatic allure. The gorgeous gifts of nature make the land tantalizing and brimming with beauty and exquisiteness. The lovers of natural beauty find this place enticing and appealing. Its ecstatic evergreen woods, wreathing wild life, luxuriant lakes, wangling waterfalls, scenic beauty, health and holiday resort and comforting climate are a bonanza for tourists. |
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History |
According to a legend, Raja Jai Singh Deo of Orissa had declared himself the ruler of Jharkhand in the 13th century. Jharkhand was a part of Bihar. After Independence in 1947, the place, which is now referred to as Jharkhand, was not an independent state. It was a part of the state of Bihar. After that in 1995 the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha compelled the government to make Jharkhand as an autonomous body. On 15th November 2000, Jharkhand was made a full-fledged state of Indian Union.
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Geography |
The total land area of Jharkhand is around 79,700 sq. kms. The state of Jharkhand is bordered by Bihar in the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the west, Orissa in the south and West Bengal in the east. |
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Climate/Temperature |
Jharkhand experiences extreme temperatures. There are mainly three seasons experienced in the state of Jharkhand and they are summer, winter and monsoon. Summers are awfully hot and winters are chilling cold. The mercury rises up to a level of 45 degrees in summer. In winter the temperature is cool and moderate. Monsoon season extends from the month of July to the month of October. The rainfall is measured about 1300 mm per year. Jharkhand is situated on the plateau so it takes impressive rainfall in the monsoon.
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Religions |
Jharkhand is a state of many religions. People from different cultural backgrounds have come and inhabited on the land of Jharkhand. Some of the chief religions of the state are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity and Islam. The tribal communities of Jharkhand have their own religions.
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Languages Spoken |
The official language of the state is Hindi. A wide range of population speaks Hindi language and it is the predominant language of Jharkhand. Other major languages include Mundari, Santhali, Ho, Bhojpuri, Sadri, Khurukh, Urdu, Maithili, Bhojpuri and Bengali. The literate people of the state speak English.
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People / Population |
The total population of Jharkhand is approximately 27 million. The population of males in the region is around 13.86 million and female population is approximately 13.04 million. The sex ratio is 941 females to 1000 males.
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Places to Visit / Attractions |
Jharkhand is gifted with a brilliant natural exquisiteness and eloquence. It is endowed with rich cultural heritage making it a great tourist attraction. There are many places to visit in Jharkhand. Some of the major places to visit in Jharkhand are:
- Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park
- Garga Dam
- City Park
- Parasnath Hills
- Tagore Hill
- Hathia Dam
- Johna Falls
- Hirni Falls
- Jubilee Park
- Keenan Stadium
- Tata Football Academy
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Adventure Sports |
As the region is situated at an elevated level it provides vide scope for many types of adventure sports. Several sports like rock climbing, para sailing, river rafting etc. can be enjoyed on the land of Jharkhand. If you have an appetite fro adventure then Jharkhand can serve you the best. |
