Cities in Jharkhand: District, Area and Population

Jharkhand is an eastern state of India that spreads over an area of 79716 km2. This shares its borders with Bihar to the north, Odisha to the south, West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west and Uttar Pradesh to the northwest.

The state of Jharkhand is widely known for its hill, waterfalls and holy places such as Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath, Dewri and Rajrappa Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath, Dewri, Rajrappa etc.

Read along to know all about the cities in Jharkhand.

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List of Cities in Jharkhand

Here is a list of cities in Jharkhand with the details of area, population and other factors to help you explore the best places and settle. In this regard, here is a category of these cities for your convenience.

Name of the City	District	Area	Population (Subject to Change)
Jamshedpur	East Singhbhum, Seraikela Kharsawan	209 km²	767,486
Dhanbad	Dhanbad	223 km²	1,413,101
Ranchi	Ranchi	182 km²	1,304,858
Bokaro Steel City	Bokaro	187 km²	504,255
Deoghar	Deoghar	22 km²	246,916
Phusro	Bokaro	85 km²	121,000
Hazaribag	Hazaribag	27 km²	173,210
Giridih	Giridih	11 km²	139,226
Ramgarh	Ramgarh	50 km²	121,000
Medininagar	Palamu	3 km²	107,000
Chirkunda	Dhanbad	25 km²	162,000
Sahibganj	Sahibganj	9 km²	120,000
Saunda	Ramgarh	24 km²	112,000
Chaibasa	West Singhbhum	8 km²	94,000
Lohardaga	Lohardaga	14 km²	78,000
Chakradharpur	West Singhbhum	6 km²	77,000
Madhupur	Deoghar	18 km²	75,000
Gumla	Gumla	11 km²	69,000
Chatra	Chatra	11 km²	66,000
Godda	Godda	8 km²	65,000

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Jharkhand

Here are some interesting facts that you should know about the top cities in Jharkhand:

Dhanbad, the second-most populated city in the state of Jharkhand, is known as the coal capital of India.
Jamshedpur, a large city between the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, is the first planned industrial city in India. Moreover, it is the industrial capital of Jharkhand and is popularly known as the “Pittsburgh of India.”
There are forests and woodlands in Jharkhand that occupy more than 29% of the state and are among the highest in India.
Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand which was the centre of the Jharkhand movement for separating this region. In addition, Dumka is the sub-capital of this state.
Deoghar is the ancient city of Jharkhand which is widely known for its temples. Baidyanath Dham is one of them which is one of the famous 12 Shiva Jyotirlingas.
Jharkhand is the home of the largest Steel Plant in Asia. Not to mention, Bokaro Steel City is one of the first planned towns in India.

Apart from the rich heritage of the cities in Jharkhand, they are vital for their developmental strides, making them indispensable for exploration. Ranchi’s administrative significance, Jamshedpur’s industrial prowess and Dhanbad’s coal-riched landscapes underline their true importance. Therefore, knowing these cities from their depth is essential to make decisions on their economic, cultural, and social infrastructures.

FAQs About Cities in Jharkhand

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Is the Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO) located in Jharkhand?

Yes, Tata Motors Ltd, previously known as the Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO) is located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. This company was founded as a manufacturer of locomotives in 1945. It manufactured its first commercial vehicle in 1954.

How many districts are there in the state of Jharkhand?

There are 24 districts in the state of Jharkhand that are divided into 5 divisions. These divisions are Palamu Division (3 districts), North Chotanagpur Division (7 districts), South Chotanagpur Division (5 districts), Kolhan Division (3 districts) and Santhal Pargana Division (6 districts).

What are the best places to visit in Jharkhand?

Some of the best places to visit in Jharkhand are Jubilee Park, Baba Baidyanath Temple, Patratu Valley, Dimna Lake, Maithan Dam, Jagannath Mandir, Dassam Falls, Pahari Mandir, Jonha Falls, Sammed Shikharji, Rock Garden, Yogoda Satsanga Society of India or Ranchi Ashram etc.

What are the most celebrated festivals of Jharkhand?

The most celebrated festivals of Jharkhand are Tusu Parab or Makar, Hal Punhya, Sarhul (New Year), Bhagta Parab, Manda Mela, Dhan Buni, Rohini, Asadhi Pooja, Karam, Jitiya, Kadleta, Sohrai or Bandna Festival etc.

What are the famous foods of Jharkhand?

Jharkhand is famous for delicious foods like Litti Chokha, Pittha, Handia (though it is a drink), Rugra, Chilka Roti, Malpua, Bamboo Shoots, Thekua, Dhuska, Aloo Chokha, Til Barfi, Mitha Khaja etc.