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Capital |
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Ranchi. |
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Languages |
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Hindi, Nagpuria, Oraon, Mundari and Bengali. |
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Airports |
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Ranchi |
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Time to visit |
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September - May. |
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Rail |
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Comes under South- Eastern Railways. |
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Road |
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Junction of National Highways 23 and 33. |
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Temperature |
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Max - 37.2 degrees, Min - 10.3 degrees.
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Rainfall |
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1530 mm (annual).
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This is one of the recently formed three states that include Chattisgarh and Uttranchal. It has been carved out of Bihar state. It comprises of 18 districts with Ranchi as the State capital. It has 40% of India's mineral resources. And it accounts for two thirds of Bihar states' revenue collections. It is a large industrial base and can be rightly called the industrial power -house of the East.
This land has swift flowing rivers, and placid lakes and flowery gardens. Temples, mosques and monasteries dot this state and make it sacred to all faiths.
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Bokaro |
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Steel plant |
Hazaribagh
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The Hazaribagh National park is situated here. Panthers, deer, sambars and other varied animals can be spotted here. |
Jamshedpur |
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It is called the Iron city of India. The Tata Iron and Steel plant with its vast area is worth visiting. |
Netarhat |
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This place is a little distance away from the capital Ranchi and is a good place to explore. |
Singhbum
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Noted for its Coal fields. |
Ranchi
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Capital of Jharkhand State, Tribal Research Institute
Waterfalls - Hundru, Jonha, Dassam, Panch Ghagh and Hirni
Tagore Hill - where Tagore was inspired for many of his works
Ranchi Lake , Ranchi Hill and Gonda hill. |