East Singhbhum Tourism, Jharkhand India
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East Singhbhum Fast Facts
- State: Jharkhand
- District: East Singhbhum
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- Population: 2,291,032 (2011)
- Religions: Hindu
- Area: 3,533 km2
- Language: Hindi, Santhali
- Best Season: October to March
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- Local Transport: Bus, Taxi, Rikshaw
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East Singhbhum Info
The Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur
Ph: 2431002 (O)
E-Mail : dc-jsr@nic.in
East Singhbhum, India Overview
East Singhbhum is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state, India. It was created on 16 January 1990. The literal meaning of Singhbhum is land of lions. More than 50% of the district is covered by dense forests and mountains, where wild animals once roamed freely. The district is currently a part of the Red Corridor.
The district comprises two sub-divisions: Dhalbhum and Ghatshila. Dhalbhum sub-division is divided into 4 blocks: Golmuri cum Jugsalai, Potka, Patamda and Boram. Ghatshila sub-division is divided into 7 blocks: Ghatshila, Musabani, Dumaria, Gudabandha, Dhalbhumgarh, Baharagora and Chakulia.
There are six Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district: Baharagora, Ghatsila, Potka, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West. All of these are part of Jamshedpur Lok Sabha constituency.
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East Singhbhum, India History
East Singhbhum district has a leading position in respect of mining and other industrial activities in Jharkhand state. Jamshedpur, a leading industrial city of India, is the district headquarters. Ghatsila is home to the five decade old Copper Refinery of Hindustan Copper Limited. The Singhbhum Shear Zone, a geological feature lying between river Subarnarekha on North-East and Dhanjauri ranges on South-West houses the mines of Copper and Uranium. Most notable Copper mines are Banalopa, Badia, Pathargora, Dhobni, Kendadih, Rakha and Surda. Out of these only Surda is operational. Important Uranium mines are jadugora, Narwapahar, Bhatin, Turamdih and Baghjanta.