Jharkhand at a Glance :

Population : 2,18,43,911

Area : 79,714 sq.km

Capital : Ranchi

Boundaries : North - Bihar; West - Chattisgarh; South - Orissa; East - West Bengal.

Language : Hindi

Roads : 30,491 km (including Bihar)

Climate : Pleasant and equable throughout the year

Rainfall : 127 cm (approx.)

Religion : Hinduism, Islam and Christianity

Best Time to Visit : February to April

Clothing : Summer - Light cottons, Winter - Heavy woolens

About Jharkhand :

Jharkhand is a newly created state in India, the long-cherished dream of many tribes nestled in the southern parts of Bihar of being a separate entity. Situated in the Chotanagpur plateau, the state is endowed with abundant mineral wealth, flora and fauna. The capital city, Ranchi is hilly and enjoys temperate weather throughout the year. A busy administrative centre, it has prestigious educational institutions and spectacular landscape.

Cities such as Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Giridih, Dhanbad and Hazaribagh are frequent business destinations with their wealth of steel and coal. Jharkhand is all geared to make its mark on the tourist and business map of India with a terrific combination of natural beauty and mineral riches.

Attraction in Jharkhand :

What to see
The newly formed state of Jharkhand is a nature lover's paradise, it is home to countless waterfalls, like the Hundru Falls, Lodh Falls and Johna Falls, where you can spend a day in peace and quiet surroundings. On this tour you can visit the lush green forests, national parks and some of the most popular rivers of the state.

Wildlife
The rich forestland of the Chota Nagpur plateau, including Hazaribagh National Park and Palamau Tiger Reserve are areas where you can easily spot elephants, tigers, leopards and sloth bears. Another popular national park is the Betla National park, rich in forest area, hills and valleys.

Temples
Parasnath is the holiest place in Jharkhand, where hundreds of devotes throng every day. The Baidyanath Dham complex of Deoghar comprises of temples, which forms an important place of worship.

Culture
The state of Jharkhand is rich in culture and tradition; there are about 30 communities that exist in the region. Some of the major tribes are Santhals, Oraons, Mundas, Kharias, Hos and Cheros.

Hotels
The State has hotels of star and non-star category catering to the needs of the tourists visiting Jharkhand. There are a number of luxurious hotels and inns in Jharkhand that provide almost all-modern facility for comfortable stay.

Tourist Destinations
The state of Jharkhand is a popular tourist destination with the city of Ranchi as its capital. The other tourist places in Jharkhand include Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Betla, Deoghar, Dumka, Giridih, Netarhat and Saranda.