States PCS: Jharkhand GK for JPSC and other Jharkhand State Exams

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Hundru Falls is formed by the Swarna Rekha River (also called Subarnarekha River) in Jharkhand. The waterfall is located in Ranchi district and has a height of 98 meters. Subarnarekha originates near Piska/Nagri village in Ranchi district. It flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Hundru Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Jharkhand and ranks 34th highest in India.

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Jaduguda uranium mine is located in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It was commissioned in 1967-1968 as India’s first commercial uranium mine. The mine is operated by the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL). East Singhbhum district is also known as Singhbhum East. The mine supplies uranium ore for nuclear fuel. Other districts like Hazaribagh, Khunti, and Dumka do not have uranium mines.

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The Ho Renaissance movement took place among the Ho tribe in Jharkhand during 1950-52. Bodras led this movement to address exploitation and cultural revival. The Ho tribe is primarily found in Singhbhum, Jharkhand. The movement was a distinct tribal revival effort post-independence, different from struggles involving Oraon, Munda, or Santhal tribes. Bodras aimed to combat land alienation and socio-economic challenges faced by the Ho tribal community.

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In Munda society of Jharkhand, Desauli is a presiding village deity worshipped alongside Jaher Buri and Chandi Bonga. The Munda community follows the Munda-Manki administrative system with Munda as the head and Pahaan as the priest. Desauli holds ritual significance in the region’s cultural practices, especially in Jharkhand’s Khunti district and Chhotanagpur Plateau areas where Mundas are dominant.

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The Asur tribe of Jharkhand is recognized as the oldest ironsmith community. They practiced iron smelting dating back to 1300-1200 BCE. Archaeological evidence from Singhbhum confirms their indigenous iron technology. They extracted ore from rocks like Gatta, Tumba, and Pote and used traditional furnaces and salwood charcoal. This tribe produced high-quality iron tools, some used by the Mauryan armies. Other tribes like Chik Baraik, Birhor, and Baiga are not historically associated with ironsmithing in Jharkhand.

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The first census in Jharkhand was conducted in 1872. It recorded eighteen tribal communities as Aboriginal Tribes, including Asur, Binjhia, and Gond. This census was part of India’s first non-synchronous census during Governor-General Lord Mayo’s reign. It initiated systematic population documentation in the Jharkhand region, serving as a baseline demographic record for both tribal and non-tribal populations.

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Dhanbad district has the highest urban population in Jharkhand as per the 2011 census. The urban population in Dhanbad city was 1,162,472 and metro area 1,196,214. The total district population of Dhanbad was 2,684,487 with a high urbanization rate. Jamshedpur, Ranchi, and Bokaro have lower urban populations within their districts as per census data. Dhanbad maintains this status in 2026 estimates with an urban population of 1,413,101.

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Palamu division has the smallest population among Jharkhand divisions as per 2011 Census. It recorded a population of 3,989,631, less than other divisions like Kolhan (4,861,313) and North Chotanagpur (11,635,374). Jharkhand has five administrative divisions: Palamu, North Chotanagpur, Kolhan, Santhal Parganas, and South Chotanagpur. These population figures are sourced from government census data.

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Birsa Munda is linked to Dumbari (Shail Rakab) Hill near Ulihatu in Khunti district. This site witnessed a massacre during British colonial rule while resisting oppression. The area is known as a shaheed smarak with a memorial established in 2003. Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan uprising, with Dumbari Hill being a significant historical location during the Munda freedom struggle. The event is compared to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre due to the British siege on Mundas.

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As per the 2011 Census of India, Jharkhand’s population was 32,988,134. It ranked 14th among Indian states by population. States like Odisha (41,974,218), Telangana (35,193,978), and Kerala (33,406,061) were ranked 11th, 12th, and 13th respectively. Projections for 2025 estimate Jharkhand could rank 11th or 12th, but the official 2011 ranking is 14th. This ranking is based on official census data collected every ten years by the Government of India.