10 Interesting Facts About Jharkhand

              

Jharkhand is blessed with picturesque landscapes, dense forests and beautiful waterfalls. Some notable attractions include Hundru Falls, Dasham Falls, Jonha Falls, and Netarhat.

Natural Beauty:

              

The tribal culture of Jharkhand is rich and vibrant. Various folk dances like Chhau, Jhumar, Paika, Santhal, and Domkachha are performed during festivals and cultural events.

Folk Dances:

              

Many festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm in Jharkhand. Some notable festivals include Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Jitiya, and Tusu Parab, which are celebrated by various tribal communities with music, dance, and traditional rituals.

Festivals:

              

The traditional cuisine of Jharkhand is simple yet flavourful. It consists mainly of rice, roti (flatbread), and dishes such as litti chokha, pittha, pua, and bamboo shoot curry, which reflect local tastes and culinary traditions.

Cuisine: 

              

Jharkhand is rich in mineral resources and is often referred to as the "Land of Minerals". It is one of the major mineral producing states of India with abundant deposits of coal, iron ore, copper, mica and uranium.

Mineral Resources:

              

The state is home to several large industrial establishments and is known for its industrial strength.

Industrial Hub:

              

Jamshedpur, also known as Tata Nagar, is one of the largest and most famous industrial cities in Jharkhand. It is home to the Tata Steel Plant, one of the oldest and largest steel plants in India.

Steel City:

              

Jharkhand boasts of diverse flora and fauna. The state has several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, including Betla National Park, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Biodiversity:

              

Jharkhand has a strong football culture and has produced many talented footballers who have represented India at the national level.  

Football Legacy:  

              

The Damodar River, also known as the "Sorrow of Bengal," flows through Jharkhand. It is one of the major rivers in the region and has historically been prone to flooding. 

Damodar River:  

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