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    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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    Jharkhand -- At a Glance