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
