Administrative divisions of Jharkhand
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Administrative divisions of Jharkhand
Jharkhand state (India) is divided into five Administrative Divisions namely South Chhotanagpur, North Chhotanagpur, Kolhan, Palamu and Santhal Parganas.[1]
Background
Jharkhand state was created as 28th State of the Indian Union by the Bihar Re-organization Act on 15th November 2000. State was created due to its underdevelopment and social justice. Jharkhand has four neighborhood states e.g. Bihar on the North, Orissa on the South, Chhattisgarh on the west and West Bengal on the East.
Alphabetical listing of divisions
| Division | Headquarters | Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kolhan division | Chaibasa | |
| North Chotanagpur division | Hazaribagh | |
| Palamu division | Medininagar | |
| Santhal Pargana division | Dumka | |
| South Chotanagpur division | Ranchi |
See also
References
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