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Jharkhand
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Jharkhand
is a new state formed out of cutting portions of Bihar,
Orissa and
Madhya Pradesh.
Jhanrkhand is a mineral state and accounts for 40% of
mineral wealth of India. Still presently it is one of
the poorest state. With good Industrial base it is bound
to become big Industrial state. The population of this
state is tribal. About scores of tribes habituate this
place. Jharkhand has little to offer to the tourist.
Only Business community dealing in steel know this place
well.
Capital : Ranchi
Language : Hindi (bihari dialect), tribal languages
Literacy Rate : very low
Mineral Wealth : Iron, Coal, copper and other
minerals
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Jharkhand - Physical Features
Most of the Jharkhand
region is part of Chotanagpur plateau which also extends
to some parts of West
Bengal, Chattisgarh,
and Orissa.
This region is made up of ancient stone Arkiyan Granite
Tatanis. Parasnath Hill at the height of 4,480 feet
is the highest peak of the state and a major Jain pilgrimage
center. Flora and fauna of the state is rich and it
houses two national parks, Betla and Hazaribagh.
Jharkhand - Climate
Climate of the state in general is tropical with hot
summers and cold winters. There are regional variations
and some parts of the state like Ranchi, Netarhat, and
Parasnath have pleasant climate even during the summers.
Maximum rainfall takes place during the months from
July to September that accounts for more than 90% of
total rainfall in the state.
Jharkhand - Flora & Fauna
Jharkhand possesses rich floral and faunal heritage,
a result of its being part of Chotanagpur plateau. Main
vegetation in this region comprises moist deciduous
and dry deciduous forests. The vegetation includes sal
and bamboo as the major component. Important faunal
species of the state are wolves, hares, chital, nilgai,
monkey, common langur, elephants, gaur, leopard, and
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