Administrative divisions of Jharkhand
Administrative divisions of Jharkhand
Jharkhand state of India is divided into five Administrative Divisions namely South Chhotanagpur, North Chhotanagpur, Kolhan, Palamu and Santhal Parganas.[1]
Background
Jharkhand state was created as 28th State of the Indian Union by the Bihar Re-organization Act on 15th November 2000. State was created due to its underdevelopment and social justice. Jharkhand has 5 neighborhood states e.g. Bihar on the North, Orissa on the South, Chhattisgarh on the west West Bengal on the East and Uttar Pradesh.
Alphabetical listing of divisions
| Division | Headquarters | Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kolhan division | Chaibasa | |
| North Chotanagpur division | Hazaribagh | |
| Palamu division | Medininagar | |
| Santhal Pargana division | Dumka | |
| South Chotanagpur division | Ranchi | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Jharkhand: An Overview" (PDF). jharkhand.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-06.
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