The state of Jharkhand is endowed with unique amalgamation of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, religious ambience and modern lifestyle thus making it a popular tourist destination. Jharkhand literally means “The Land of Forests” which is very true when viewed from topographic angle. 29% of the state is covered by ‘jhars’ (forests) and woodlands. Further it has an abundance of mineral resources. Formerly a part of Bihar State, it became a separate state on 15 November 2000 coinciding with the birth anniversary of legendary Birsa Munda after a long struggle. As the 28th state of the Indian Union, Jharkhand is rapidly developing in terms of infrastructure & financial growth.
The state of Jharkhand is influenced by the culture of neighbouring states with which it shares its borders; Bihar lies to the north, Uttar Pradesh & Chhattisgarh to the west, West Bengal to the east and Odisha is to the south. Ranchi which was at the centre of Jharkhand movement is the Capital of Jharkhand, with Dumka being the sub capital. Other important cities include Jamshedpur which is large industrial city, Dhanbad and Bokaro Steel City. Today Jharkhand has an array of markets, shopping malls, fast food joints & multiplexes with the people of the state leading a comfortable & peaceful life. Hundreds of people flock to this state in search of new opportunities, business, or for leisure purposes and get amazed by the un-parallel beauty, art & culture of the state.