Koderma District

Population: 717,169 (2011)

State: Jharkhand

Language: Santhali, Hindi

Headquarters: Kodarma

 

Date of Formation: Koderma District was carved out of Hazaribagh District on 10th April 1994.

Area: 1680 square kilometers

Density of Population: 427 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 68.35 % - Male: 81.25 %, Female: 54.77 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:949

 

Boundaries of Koderma District

 

North: Bihar

South and West: Hazaribagh District, Jharkhand

East: Giridih District, Jharkhand

 

Koderma District Average Rainfall: 954.4 mm 

Koderma District Average Temperature in Summer: 31.30 deg C 

Koderma District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.04 deg C 

 

KODERMA DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Sakri, Barakar, Ghaggnna Nadi, Chhotanari Nadi, Poanchkhara, Keso, Akto, Gurio, Gukhana Nadi, Telaiya

Sub Divisions: Koderma

Blocks: Koderma, Jainagar, Markacho, Satgawan, Chhatarbar, Domchanch

Assembly Constituencies: Koderma, Barkatha

 

Koderma District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Jhumri Tilaiya

2. Tilaiya Dam

3. Saint Paramhans Baba Tomb

4. Makamaro Hills

5. Shaktipeeth Maa Chanchala Devi

6. Urwan Tourist Complex

7. Dhwajadhari Hill (Pahari)

8. Satagawan Petro falls

 

Koderma District Facts: This is one of the 21 most backward districts of Jharkhand that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. Koderma was known as Mica Capital of India. NH 31 passes through this district.           

 

Major Agricultural Products: Maize, arhar, ragi, radish, tomato, potato, wheat, mustard, linseed

 

Flora: Mahua, banyan, sakhua, palas, pipal, neem, khajoor, bamboo

 

Fauna: Leopard, bear, pig, hiran, hares, monkey, antelope, jackal, bear, deer

 

What is Koderma District Famous For: Forest resources and Mica

 

Koderma District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Monday Jun 11 , 2012