Jharkhand- A Historical Place

Jharkhand is a state which is one of the old civilizations. You won’t find the unmatchable history of Jharkhand anywhere. It is a prosperous, aging, and marvelous place full of traditions and customs and virtuous land where many kings and scholars were born. It also provided a prominent place to Hindus and Sikhs in ancient society. This nation was ruled by great kings like Chandra GuptMaurya, Khillji Dynasty, Shershah, and Ashoka. It covers a small area of India and has the main focal point for its ancient history all over the country. 

This state is surrounded by the most pious holy river – named Ganga. The people of Jharkhand are classified according to their religion and social Caste, as it is one of the biggest populated states in the country. Tourists recognize the state as their prevailing opinion because of its diversified nature, which provides visitors with a wide range of interests. Jharkhand has occupied a significant position in the prior history of India.

Capital of Jharkhand

Ranchi was the capital of Jharkhand, also called the summer capital of Bihar, until Jharkhand was separated from Bihar. The other name of Ranchi is the city of waterfalls and a renowned educational institution because it contains some prestigious institutes like NIFFT, NUSRL, CIP, RIMS, etc., and some essential governmental organizations like HEC, CCL, and SAIL. Moreover, this city contains many tourist locations, waterfalls, hills, and forests. 

Land of Jharkhand

Jharkhand covers around 79,716 km per sq. area of Indian geographical land. It is the 15th largest and 14th most comprehensive state of the country. Jharkhand is surrounded by the mountains and forests of Bihar, Bengal Chattisgarh, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh. It occupies a specific position in the diversity of India as it is one of the most ancient places.   Jharkhand was obtained from southern Bihar as an individual state in 2000. After long struggles, the place can secure the rights of the Adivasis and tribal community. It is the silk hub. The most prominent feature of Jharkhand is the Chota Nagpur plateau, a broadDeccan plateau surrounded by hills and plateau regions such as Hazirabagh and Ranchi. The son river floats from the southern part of Jharkhand and provides ample sandy soil to this region. Jharkhand has an average chronic climate all through the year. May is considered the hottest month, while December is the coldest. The rainfall scale of Jharkhand is quite as compared to the other states due to the plateau region. Forest occupies around ¼ of the area of Jharkhand while it is also a hub of the animal as the Hazaribagh century is located which is famous for Bengal tigers. This place is rich in species of different trees such as sal, lac, mahua, etc. 

Ancient History of Jharkhand

The fight for rights led to a separate state known as Jharkhand today. It was a concerning issue regarding the rights of the backward classes, tribal community, and the Adivasis, and the movement against the separate reservation for these people. Its idea of a separate Jharkhand arose after the statement of the famous hockey player Jaipal Singh. The concept of a separate Jharkhand was still a dream until the Bihar government passed the reorganization bill for an independent state from Bihar consisting of districts. The Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000 after the recognition from the parliament. The place has had a specific position since the stone age, which the Maurya Dynasty first occupied. They ruled Jharkhand for an extended period after the decline. The great Mughal king, Akbar, conquered this state and worked on the infrastructure for a decade. Later it came into the hands of local rulers and the east India Company’s arrival in India. The campaign started by the leaders in the 20s led to the execution of Jharkhand. Right after the rule of the British government, the Britishers expanded their power to all the regions of Bihar, and they treated Jharkhand as the center of administration activities. Since the Britishers left India, the fight for the individual state lasted until 2000. 

Art and Culture

Jharkhand is a rich place full of tribal arts all over the state. The villages show the standard features concerning the Stone Age culture. Although different communities have similar characteristics, the joy of festivals remains the same. 

Jharkhand’s folk music, dance, and instrument have a diverse fan base throughout the country. Jharkhand is the center of festivities, and many festivals originated here, like Tybhaiya du, Diwali, chatt puja, and holi. It has the most simplistic feature, which makes it different from other states. It is where every festival is celebrated with joy and harmony; most festivals and rituals are obtained from here only. Fold dance and music have a different place in the life of the mandua people. How is it possible to celebrate an occasion without music and dance? Hence, the Jharkhand took it too seriously. India’s most spectacular dance forms are practiced here, like the Barao dance, hunt dance, danga dance, and chair dance are the prime part of every occasion.

Occupation of Jharkhand

 The state’s industries surround the people’s occupation and living. It is a new and growing place, and many people from rural areas are engaged in primary activities such as farming, poultry farming, mining, etc. The elite class of Jharkhand usually appears to be business people, traders, or government workers. The state consists of the most excellent steel industry of the whole county- the Bokarosteel Company and the tata steel company, which provide excellent employment to the people of Jharkhand. The steel industry of Jharkhand is paying a significant contribution to the growth of the state and the country. Despite this, Jharkhand is rich in soil and fertility, but the use of these resources is still the highest among the people of Jharkhand. 

Major Places and Tourist Attractions in Jharkhand

Jharkhand is always on top of the list of tourists as it is full of historical places and monuments, and watching these places are worth witnessing. The most famous places in Jharkhand are:

• Tagore hills 
• PahariMandir
• Kanke dam
• Jagannath temple 
• NakshatraVan
• Ranchi lake
• Biodiversity park
• Rock garden 
• SidhuKanha park
• Patratu valley 
• Bokaro
• Hazaribagh

There are still so many places that need to be mentioned which define the vast diversity of this place. Jharkhand is famous because of its cultural heritage, which is evidence of the excellent lens administration of its rulers. Bihar is the main center of attraction for tourists, and thousands of people come to Jharkhand every year to enjoy the immense and beautiful view of art and tradition.

Famous Food in Jharkhand

When we take a comprehensive look at the culture of India, the first thing which clicks our mind is food. Indian food is one of the most famous and favorable things worldwide. The spices, dishes, taste, and love of making food cannot be found easily. Every traditional word carries a different story. It is the center of ancient civilization and the land of varied crops. It has been famous for the most authentic texture of food for almost 2000 years, so the nutrition of Jharkhand has its divine history. Some of the most famous dishes of Jharkhandare as follows:

• Chika roti– is made by using rice flour and besan. It is prepared during festivals and special occasions and served with elephant’s foot yam, mutton curry, and chana dal chutney.
• Dhaka– it is the most common and favorite food of Jharkhand. It is mainly consumed for breakfast. It is prepared with rice and lentil batter and then fried, commonly served with a simple curry made of black chickpeas and tomato.
• Handia– it is a drink commonly rice bear which local people make. It is made by ranu tablet, a combination of more than 25 herbs mixed with rice boiled and left to ferment for one week.
• Til barfi is a sweet dish and is also called the pride of Jharkhand. It is prepared during the Makara Sankranti festival.

Climate of Jharkhand

It is a humid subtropic in the n north and dry in the southeast .summer winter, rainy, autumn, and spring is the primary season of Jharkhand. Summer occurs from May to June, and May is the hottest month of the year. The highest temperature is around 37 degrees Celcius, and the lowest is about 25 degrees Celcius. The monsoon starts in October and offers annual rainfall of about 1,000mm in every state. The winter begins in February, and the last spring offer is in e month of mid-February or April.

Major rivers of Jharkhand

• Ganga river– Ganga is a holly river that passes through the northeastern district of shebang.
• Son river originated from Amarkantak, and Sindhi is located on the shore of the son river. 
• Damodar river- Damodar river originated from the Chota Nagpur plateau. Later, lohardaga, Ramgarh, gridih, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Asansolraniganj, and Durgapur are the cities located on the shore of the Damodar river.
• Barakar River- Originates from Hazaribagh and covers the district of koderma, Giridhar,v Hazaribagh ETC.
• Ajay river- originated from Munger. Chattisgarh, jaydevkenduli are cities located on the shore of the Ajay river. 
• South koel river – originated from the Chota Nagpurplate.

Famous personalities of Jharkhand

• Lance Naik Albert Ekka– He was a soldier in the Indian arm and a param veer chakra awarded chimera. He was born in Ranchi. He faced an injury suffered during the battle.
• Mahendra Singh Dhoni– He was born in Ranchi, an Indian cricketer, and the recent captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-hand middle-over batsman and wicketkeeper. He was the only captain in the world who won 3 ICC trophies.
• Deepika Kumari– He was born in Ranchi, India, played at national and international levels, and showcased her extraordinary archery skills. In 2010, She won a gold medal in the commonwealth games. She was also awarded by Arjuna award by President of India Pranab Mukharjee.
• R.Madhavan– He was born in Jamshedpur and was an Indian actor. His father is a management executive at TATA steel. He was one of the famous actors who achieved pan-Indian appeal and was awarded 2 Filmfare awards.

Festivals of Jharkhand

Every festival has a connection with nature and people. Since it is fragmented, every occasion is also related to nature. People worship nature and the substances of nature formed by god. As the large population is a tribal community and Adivasis, the people are bound by the natural ecosystem and think that only the heart and the creatures made by god are worth praying for. 

• Sahul is celebrated during the spring when the Saal tree gets new flowers on its branches. The worship of the village deity is performed, who is considered the protector of the tribe. The people sing and dance. During this festival, the village fasting for a couple of days. In the morning, after taking a bath, he wears a dhoti, takes three pots, and fills it with water. Then, the following day, the priest observes the pot’s water level. If the water level decreases, it must be a sign of less rain or famine. If the water level is average, it is considered a good sign of rain.
• Karam- in this festival, the worship of Karamdevta is performed. It is considered the god of youthfulness, youth, and power. The festival is performed on the 11 moons of Bhadra month. Young people of the village go to the forest and collect wood, fruit,t, and flower, and the small flower is distributed among all the villagers and represent the feeling of brotherhood and friendship. Chat puja- is the most famous festival in Bihar. It is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the sun and celebrated after 6 days of Diwali. In this festival, the people are fasting around 36 hours till the final day the puja starts before sunrise. The sun is called the god of energy and life –force. 
• Rohini- it is the first festival of Jharkhand. In this festival, the villagers sow seeds in the field, but there is no song and dance like in other festivals. Only a few rituals were performed.
• Hal punchy started with the fall of winter, the first month of Magh month, known as akhirJanta or halpunhiya, which means the beginning of plow.  

Flora and fauna

Jharkhand contains various flora and fauna and has many national parks, zoological gardens, and the Palamau tiger reserve. In every part of Jharkhand, type of species of  flora and fauna are found are:

Demographics of Jharkhand

Jharkhand is encircled by the Indian state of west Bengal, UP, Chattisgarh, Bihar, and Odisha. The state covers a more than 30,778 sqm area, has a large population, and is one of the biggest cities for industrial purposes. 

According to the 2011 census, the state’s current population is about 32.96 million (males 16.93 million and females 16.03 million). The form contains 24 districts And 32,620 villages. Out of this, 12% of the population is scheduled Caste, and 28% consists of tribes. There are many tribal communities situated here, like mal Pahari, Kisan, Suriyapahariya, biracial, sabr, hill sharia, santal, Orion, and many more. Around the 64%population follow Hinduism, 13.4% follow Islam, 13% follow animistic saran, and 4.1% follow Christianity.

Statical data are given below:

Language

Hindi is the official language which is spoken by most of the population,n although different religion have their other languages like Nagpur, short, Bhojpuri, bhumi, mandarin, Odia, Santhal, Urdu, Angika, Bengali, ETC. the three most crucial language groups are Munda, indo-Aryan, and Davidian

Important Lakes and Centuries In Jharkhand

1. Dimna lake, Jamshedpur
2. Jubilee lake, Jamshedpur
3. Hazaribagh lake, Hazaribagh
4. Lutheran lake, chai base
5. Ranchi lake, Ranchi
6. Law along wild lake century
7. Palkot wildlife century
8. Palamau life century
9. Koderma life century
10.  Peasant wildlife century
11.  Maithon dam
12.  Panache dam
13.  Konar dam
14.  Hire fall 
15.  Bhatinda fall
16.  John fall
17.  Diner summer fall

Government and administration

Governor is the constitutional head of Bihar and is appointed by the president of India. The chief minister and their cabinet will handle the executive powers. The political party has a majority in the legislative assembly form government. Chief Secretary is the head of the state bureaucracy, which include IAS, IPS, and IFS, and different wings of the state civil services. Bihar has a high court established in 1916, and the chief justice is the head of the judiciary. All the governmental branches are located in the state capital Ranchi.

Economy of Jharkhand

Jharkhand is India’s second-largest producer of mineral wealth, like iron ore, copper, uranium, bauxite mica, and limestone. This state’s per capita income increased yearly because of rich mineral resources. The state has many industrialized cities like Ranchi, Ramgarh, and Dhanbad. Jamshedpur has the first iron ore industry in Bokaro, Asia’s most significant plant.

Conclusion

Jharkhand is India’s oldest civilization, containing many different religions, traditions, and cultures, and always on top of the food district places and d most important festivals. It covers a small area of India but significantly impacts its prosperity worldwide. Looking closely, you will feel how beauty and harmony have covered themselves in these places. 

People are simplistic and nature lovers; they worship nature like a god as they think nature is the most worth praying thing in this universe. When you talk with the people, the mandua accent is still the power of this state. It is a small example to feel how diversifying India is. 

FAQs

• Do we need a ration card to get the birth certificate in Jharkhand?

A sound card is not considered a binding document for forming a birth certificate. But, at the same time.

They need to provide the information and documentation related to the birth and the birthplace.

•  Name the border state of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand is surrounded by many small states and plateaus, while some boundaries are Bihar, west Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.

• Who established Jamshedpur city?

Jamshed Jetta established Jamshedpur city.

• How many wildlife sanctuaries are there in Jharkhand?

There are around three wildlife sanctuaries in Jharkhand.