Which type of soil is found most in Jharkhand?
Explanation: Sandy soil, generally found in Hazaribagh and Dhanbad.
How was Jharkhand formed?
Following Indian independence in 1947, the region was divided between the new states of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, and Bihar. In 2000 a campaign led by the BJP for a separate state culminated with the passage of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, creating Jharkhand as a new Indian state.
Which caste is highest in Jharkhand?
Out of twenty two (22) SCs, Chamar is the most populous caste, having a number of 837,333, constituting 26.3 per cent of the total SC population. Bhuiya and Dusadh are the second and third largest SCs having population of 680,030 and 349,284 respectively.
Which is the harvest festival of Jharkhand?
Karam is a major native harvest festival of Jharkhand. It is celebrated on the 11th day of a full moon of the month of Bhado by the Sadan (Khortha, Nagpuri, Kurmali-speaking ethnic group) and the tribal (Munda, Santal and Kurukh) people of Jharkhand.
How many rivers are there in Jharkhand?
Presently there are 24 districts in Jharkhand. The population of the State is 32.96 million….Jharkhand Rivers Profile.
| S.no. | 8 |
|---|---|
| River name | Subarnarekha |
| Stretch Identified. | Hatia Dam To Jamshedpur |
| Towns Identified. | Ranchi, Namkum. |
| Approx length of the stretch (in Km) | 120 |
What is the main occupation of Jharkhand?
The main occupation of the people is cultivation. The indigenous people of the district are either working as agricultural labourers or cultivators.
Why is Jharkhand the richest state in India?
In India, Jharkhand is one of the leading states in terms of economic growth. Jharkhand is one of the richest mineral zones in the world and boasts of 40% and 29% of India’s mineral and coal reserves, respectively. Due to its large mineral reserves, mining and mineral extraction are the major industries in the state.
Is Ganga flow in Jharkhand?
The Ganges (also known as Ganga or Gonga), is the biggest river in the Indian subcontinent in terms of water flow. The length of the Ganga is 2,510 km or 1,560 miles. The Ganges passes through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Which is the biggest dam in Jharkhand?
Amanat Dam