Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east. Hindi is the official language of the state. The city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka is its sub-capital. The state is known for its waterfalls, hills, and holy places; Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath and Rajrappa are major religious sites. The state was formed in 2000, from the territory that had previously been part of Bihar.
| Capital | Ranchi |
| Language | Hindi |
| Number of Districts | 24 |
| State Flower | Sacred Tree |
| State Animal | Elephant |
| State Bird | Koel |
| State Tree | Sal tree |
| State Dance | Chhau dance |
| First in State Chief Minister | Sri Krishna Sinha 2 April 1946 to 31 January 1961 |
| First Governor | Prabhat Kumar 14 Nov 2000 to 3 Feb 2002 |
| Name of the Constitution | Government of Jharkhand |
| Assembly constituency | 81 |
| Parliamentary constituency | 14 |
Festival Name:
| S. No | Festival name |
| 1. | Holi |
| 2. | Divwali |
| 3. | Dashhara |
| 4. | Ramnavami |
Nick Name of District:
| S.No | Nick Name of District |
| 1. | Steel city of India |
Airports:
| Airports | City |
| Birsa Munda Airport | Ranchi |
| Sonari Airport | Jamshedpur |
| Deoghar Airport | Deoghar |
| Dhanbad Airport | Dhanbad |
| Bokaro Airport | Bokaro |
Thermal Power Plants:
| Thermal Power Plants | Location |
| Patratu Thermal Power Station | Patratu |
| North Karanpura Thermal Power Plant | Tandwa |
| Bokaro Thermal Power Station B | Bokaro |
| Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (DVC) | Chandrapura |
| Koderma Thermal Power Plant | Banjhidih |
Hydro Power Plants:
| Hydro Power Plants | Location |
| Massanjore Hydroelectric Power Station | Massanjore |
| S.R.H.P. Sikidiri Power Plant 2 | Haratu |
| Maithon Hydroelectric Power plant | Maithon |
National Parks:
| National Parks | Nearest City |
| National Park | Lajpat Nagar |
| Betla National Park | Betla |
| Hazaribag National Park | Hazaribag |
| Rajdewra National Park | Uchringa |
Forests Name:
| Forests Name | Nearest City |
| Chatra Forest Range | Kounsi |
Wild Life Sanctuary:
| Wild Life Sanctuary | Location |
| Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary | Jamshedpur |
| Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary | Sitwa Junrormin |
| Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary | Banaidega |
| Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary | Lawalong |
Stadium Name:
| Stadium Name | Location |
| Keenan Stadium | Jamshedpur |
| Astro Turf Hockey Stadium | Ranchi |
| Mohan Kumar Mangalam Stadium | Bokaro Steel City |
Fort Name:
| S.No | Fort Name |
| 1. | Palamu Old Fort |
| 2. | Ratu Fort |
| 3. | Badam Fort |
| 4. | Ranka Garh Fort |
| 5. | Raj Chainpor Fort |
Fort Name:
| S.No | Monuments |
| 1. | Megalith Prehistoric Monument |
| 2. | Late Hawaldaar Bhisham Singh Munda |
River Name:
| S.No | River Name |
| 1. | South Koel River |
| 2. | North Koel River |
| 3. | Mayurakshi River |
Dam Name:
| Dam Name | Location |
| Roro Dam | Chaibasa |
| Garga Dam | Jharkhand |
| Dhurwa Dam | Ranchi |
Lake Name:
| S.No | Lake Name |
| 1. | Ranchi Lake |
| 2. | Dimna Lake |
| 3. | Topchanchi Lake |
| 4. | Burudi Lake |
Temple Name:
| S.No | Temple Name |
| 1. | Baidyanath Temple |
| 2. | Baidyanath Temple |
| 3. | Pahari Mandir |
| 4. | Jagannath Temple |
Dress Code:
| Dress Code | |
| Women | silk sarees,Blouse,Parthan and Panchi |
| Men | kurta,pyjama,Bhagwan |
