-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 28th state of the Indian Union was brought into existence by the Bihar reorganization Act on November 15,2000- the birth anniversary of the legendary Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Jharkhand is famous for its rich mineral resources like Uranium, Mica, Bauxite, Granite, Gold, Silver, Graphite, Magnetite, Dolomite, Fireclay, Quartz, Fieldspar, Coal (32% of India), Iron, Copper (25%of India) etc. Forests and woodlands occupy more than 29% of the state which is amongst the highest in India. Population 2,69,09,428 Male Population 1,38,61,277 Female Population 1,30,48,151 Per Capita Income Rs. 4161.00 Density of Population 338 persons / Sq. KM No. of Districts 22 No. of Sub divisions 35 No. of Blocks 212 No. of Villages 32620 No. of Villages Electrified 14667 (45 % of total) No. of Villages connected by roads 8484 National Highways 1006 KMs State Highways 4662 KMs Health Centers 506 Schools 21386 Universities 5 Incl. One Deemed University Total Geographical Area 79.70 Lakh Hect Cultivable Land 38.00 Lakh Hect Net Sown Area 18.04 Lakh Hect (25% of total area) Net Irrigated Area 01.57 Lakh Hect (8% of net shown area) Forest 29% of total area |

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