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20-563: The Mohana River (also called Mohani River/Mohane River) flows through the Hazaribagh , Chatra and Gaya districts in the Indian states of Jharkhand and Bihar . The Mohana originates on Korambe Pahar on the Hazaribagh plateau near Bendi village, 19.3 kilometres (12.0 mi) from Hazaribagh It drains the upper part of the plateau. The western portion of the Hazaribagh plateau constitutes
40-416: A sex ratio of 946 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 69.75%. 15.87% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 17.50% and 7.02% of the total population respectively. Hindus make up 80.56% of the population, while Muslims make up 16.21%. Sarna makes 1.97% of the population, Christians are 0.99%. Languages of Hazaribagh district (2011) At
60-756: A broad watershed between the Damodar drainage on the south and the Lilajan (also called Niranjana) and Mohana rivers on the north. The Mohana then runs north past Itkhori , descends into the Gaya Plains, and crosses the Grand Trunk Road / NH 2 at the foot of the Danua pass. Near Itkhori it intersects the Chatra-Chauparan Road with its wide and sandy channel. 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) below Bodh Gaya it unites with
80-608: A location in Jharkhand is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hazaribagh district Hazaribagh district is one of the oldest districts of Jharkhand state, India and the district headquarter located in Hazaribagh town. It is located in the north east part of North Chotanagpur Division . The boundary of this district consists of districts of Gaya (BIHAR) and Koderma in
100-399: A shady pool below and then dashes down a gloomy gorge of strangely contorted rock; the lower falls at Hariakhal presents a scene of more placid beauty, as here the river, issuing through a picturesque glen, glides down the sloping slide of red rocks into a still, large pond surrounded by high wooden banks. Tamasin is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Chatra town. This article related to
120-430: Is a group of megaliths found close to Barkagaon that is about 25 km from Hazaribagh town at Punkri Barwadih, which has been proven to date back to beyond 3000 BCE. On 6 December 1972, Giridih district was split from Hazaribagh. In 1999 this happened again with the creation of Chatra and Koderma . Hazaribagh left Bihar when Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000. On 12 September 2007, yet another district
140-450: Is a hill dedicated to lord Shiva, where at Mahashivratri many devotees assemble to worship the god. Chanchal dham (hill) which is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from Nawadih railway station and 30 km (19 mi) from Koderma junction railway station, is dedicated to Maa Chanchalni. Many devotees gather here for the festivals of durga pooja, ramnavmi, akhari pooja, etc to worship Chanchalni Maa to fulfill their desires. Koderma district
160-404: Is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state , India and Koderma is the administrative headquarters of this district. Jhumri Telaiya is the most populus town of koderma district. It shares border with Hazaribagh & Giridih District of Jharkhand state and Nawada & Gaya District of Bihar state. Koderma district was created on 10 April 1994, after being carved out of
180-482: Is richly endowed with natural resources. Quartz , feldspar , asbestos , blue stone, white stone and moon stone are the minerals found here. At one time, Koderma was considered as the mica capital of India. Koderma district has one Lok Sabha constituency Kodarma (shared with Giridih and Hazaribagh districts) and one Vidhan Sabha constituency Kodarma . Koderma district is headed by Deputy Commissioner . It consists of one Sub-division and six Blocks. In 2006
200-487: The 2011 census Koderma district has a population of 716,259, roughly equal to the nation of Bhutan or the US state of Alaska . This gives it a ranking of 500th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 282 inhabitants per square kilometre (730/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 32.59%. Kodarma has a sex ratio of 949 females for every 1000 males, and
220-401: The 2011 census , Hazaribagh district has a population of 1,734,495, roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia or the US state of Nebraska . This gives it a ranking of 279th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 488 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,260/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 25.75%. Hazaribagh has
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#1732898004345240-569: The Lilajan (Niranjana) to form the Falgu . When it goes past the Barabar Hills , it again takes the name of Mohana, and divides into two branches. In the long range of hills south of the border of Gaya district , well inside Chatra district , there are two waterfalls of the Mohana. The first at Tamasin is at the head of deep valley where the river plunges abruptly down a high steep face of black rock in to
260-460: The Blocks in Hazaribagh district: The district is divided into two sub-divisions: Hazaribagh and Barhi. Hazaribagh sub-division comprises 11 blocks: Sadar, Hazaribagh , Katkamsandi , Bishnugarh , Barkagaon , Keredari , Ichak , Churchu , Daru , Tati Jhariya , Katkamdag and Dadi . Barhi sub-division comprises 5 blocks: Padma , Barhi , Chauparan , Barkatha and Chalkusha . According to
280-657: The Indian government named Koderma one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 21 districts in Jharkhand currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). There are several schools and degree colleges in Koderma, notable institutions include: The district has three major towns - Jhumri Telaiya , Koderma , Domchanch . According to
300-422: The north, Giridih and Bokaro in the east, Ramgarh in the south and Chatra in the west. The district is named after its headquarters, the town of Hazaribagh. The name, Hazaribagh consists of two Persian words, hazar meaning "one thousand", and bagh meaning "garden" - so, the literal meaning of Hazaribagh is 'a city of one thousand gardens'. According to Sir John Houlton, a veteran British administrator,
320-567: The original Hazaribagh district . It is currently a part of the Red Corridor . Koderma is bordered by Nawada district of Bihar on the north, the Gaya district of Bihar on the west, the Giridih district of Jharkhand on the east, and the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand on the south. Koderma is surrounded by forests. The main rivers of the district are Barakar , Barsoi and Sakri. Dhawajadhari Pahar
340-606: The time of the 2011 Census of India , 61.58% of the population in the district spoke Khortha , 23.59% Hindi , 7.73% Urdu and 3.48% Santali as their first language. There is also a small population of Bengali speaking community who are one of the early settlers of the region. There are 5 Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district: Barkatha, Barhi, Barkagaon, Mandu and Hazaribagh. All of these are part of Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency . 24°00′N 85°15′E / 24.000°N 85.250°E / 24.000; 85.250 Koderma district Koderma district
360-511: The town takes its name from the small villages of Okni and Hazari – shown in old maps as Ocunhazry. The last syllable in its name probably originated in a mango-grove, which formed a camping ground for troops and travellers marching along the ‘new military road’ from Kolkata to Varanasi, constructed in 1782 and the following years. There are ancient Cave Paintings in Isko, Hazaribagh district which are from Meso-chalcolithic period (9,000-5,000 BC). There
380-452: Was also coal mines areas of Hazaribagh but it is now in Ramgarh district. In 2006, the Indian government named Hazaribagh one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 21 districts in Jharkhand currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Hazaribag district consists of 16 Blocks. The following are the list of
400-407: Was created from Hazaribagh's territory: Ramgarh . Coal is the major mineral found in this district. This significant coal deposit reserves of this district include Charhi, Kuju, Ghato Tand and Barkagaon of North Karanpura Coalfield . The coal mines are the main source of livelihood for the residents of this district. People of this district are known to be very hard working. Patratu and Bhurkunda
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