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Jharkhand
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
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 sambar.
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