Q. According to the 2011 census, how many cities are there in Jharkhand?
Answer: 152
Notes: Jharkhand had 40 statutory towns as per the 2011 census. These included urban centers like Phusro, Chas, Chatra, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Giridih, Jamshedpur, and Ranchi. The total number of urban local bodies and outgrowths combined is approximately 152. Census data classifies these areas under cities or towns across districts like Bokaro, Dumka, Garhwa, and Simdega. No official count matches 225, 78, or 199 exactly, making 152 the most accurate representation of Jharkhand's urban centers according to 2011 data.