West Singhbhum District

Population: 1,501,619 (2011)

State: Jharkhand

Language: Santhali, Hindi

Headquarters: Chaibasa

 

Date of Formation: West Singhbhum District came into existence in 1990 when Singhbhum District was bifurcated.

Area: 7186 square kilometers

Density of Population: 209 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 59.54 % - Male: 72.18 %, Female: 47.01%

Male Female Ratio: 1000:1004

 

Boundaries of West Singhbhum District

 

North East: Ranchi District and Seraikela Kharsawan District, Jharkhand

North West: Khunti District and Simdega District, Jharkhand

South, South East and South West: Orissa

 

West Singhbhum District Average Rainfall: 1179.6 mm 

West Singhbhum District Average Temperature in Summer: 32.00 deg C 

West Singhbhum District Average Temperature in Winter: 18.28 deg C 

 

WEST SINGHBHUM DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Koel, Karo-Koina, Kharkai, Sanjai, Raro, Deo, Baitarini

Blocks: Jhinkpani, Noamundi, Chakradharpur, Bandgaon, Meramhonar, Chaibasa, Khuntipani, Goilkera, Sonua, Hatgamharia, Tonto, Kumardungi, Tantnagar, Jagannathpur, Manjhari, Majhganw

Assembly Constituencies: Chakradharpur, Kharasawan, Meramhonar, Chaibasa, Jaganathpur, Majhgaon

 

West Singhbhum District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Serengda

2. Bamiyaburu

3. Chainpur

4. Harni

5. Jagannathpur

6. Jojohatu

7. Kera

8. Bidri

9. Tholkobad

10. Benisagar

11. Murgeswar Mahadev

12. Hakumatkam

13. Kesrikund

14. Chiriya

15. Kotgarh

16. Clock House

17. Shahid Park

 

West Singhbhum District Facts: Singhbhum means land of lions or land of Singh community.    

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, cauliflower, tomato, brinjal, mango, guava, jackfruit, wheat, jowar, barley, papaya, custard apple, linseed, rapeseed, mustard

 

Major Educational Institutions: Kolhan University, Tata College, Mahila College, G.C. Jain Commerce College, Chaliyama Inter College, ITI

 

Mineral Resources: Chromite, Magnetite, Manganese, Kainite, Lime Stone, Iron Ore, Asbestos, Soap Stone

 

Fauna: Elephants, bison, tigers, leopards, bear, wild dog, wild boars, sambar deer, spotted deer

 

What is West Singhbhum District Famous For: Its large deposits of iron ore

 

Famous People From West Singhbhum District: Madhu Koda

 

West Singhbhum District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Monday Jun 11 , 2012