Cultural Peculiarities of Jharkhand

CULTURAL
PECULIARITIES
- VARUN KRISHNAN
Jharkhand Factfile
Jharkhand is located in the Eastern part of India. The state shares its border with West Bengal in
the East, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the West, Bihar in the North and Odisha in the South.
Jharkhand is a newly formed state, which has been segregated from Bihar. It, thus, witnessed
transmigration of various people from West Bengal and Bihar, retaining their individual cultural
traits intact.
Commonly spoken languages of the state are Hindi and Santhali. Urdu and Bengali are also
prevalent. English is the primary medium of education.
Forests and woodlands occupy more than 29 per cent of the state.
Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Deoghar and Hazaribagh are some of the major cities and
industrial areas in the state.
Culture of Jharkhand is vivid, and you can also easily observe the cross-cultural influences of
local nontribal communities and the followers of Buddhism and Jainism, Mughal rule and the
reign Hindu emperors of Bengal.
JHARKHAND'S CULTURE
Local Languages
Santhali, Mundari, Kurukh, Khortha, Nagpuria, Sadri, Khariya, Panchparagnia, Ho, Malto, Karmali, Hindi, Urdu,
Bangla etc.
Festivals
Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Badna, Tusu, Id, X-mas, Holi, Dushahra
Folk Music
Akhariya Domkach, Dohari Domkach, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Faguwa, Udasi, Pawas, Daidhara,
Pahilsanjha, Adhratiya, Vinsariya, Pratkali, Jhumta
Folk Dance
Paika, Chhau, Jadur, Karma, Nachni, Natua, Agni, Choukara, Santhal, Jamda, Ghatwari, Matha, Sohrai, Lurisayro
Cuisines
Handia, Bamboo Shoots, Mushroom, Rugra, Kanda, Thekua, Mitha Khaja, Pua, Mahua, Litti, Aaloo Chokha,
Dhuska, Chhirka or Chhilka Roti, Arsa Roti, Dubhni Roti
Tribal Groups
Jharkhand has 32 tribal groups:
Munda, Santhal, Oraon, Kharia, Gond., Kol, Kanwar, Savar etc
Social and Cultural Facts
Advantage Jharkhand
Endowed With Extensive Mineral Reserves
Jharkhand has around 40 per cent of the countrys mineral wealth. The state is one of the largest producers of coal, mica and copper in
India. Because of its large mineral reserves, mining and mineral extraction is the major industry in the state.
Policy And Fiscal Incentives

Jharkhand offers a wide range of fiscal and policy incentives to the industries, under the Industrial Policy, 2012. The state also has
policies for IT and SEZ offering sector-specific incentives.
High Economic Growth

The average GSDP growth rate was about 9.4 per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. The state provides investment opportunities in
sectors such as mining and metal, power, infrastructure, manufacturing and food processing.
Location Advantage
The states industries enjoy a unique location-specific advantage as it is close to the vast market of Eastern India; it is closer to the ports
of Kolkata, Haldia and Paradip and has easy access to raw materials.
Jharkhand- Business And
Economy
Jharkhand houses two major steel plants in India - Bokaro and the Tata Iron and
Steel Company. These steel plants largely contribute towards the economy of not
only Jharkhand, but India.
Among the other important steel plants that form an integral part of the business
and economy at Jharkhand are:
Tata Steel
Sriram Bearing
Tata Motors
Usha Martin, etc.
Besides, the topography of Jharkhand is rich in minerals. The abundance in

minerals also enhances the prospects of the industries in Jharkhand. Some of the
important minerals found in Jharkhand are:
Chromites, Mica, Iron, Copper, Limestone, Asbestos, Uranium, Sillimanite,
Gold, Manganese, Silver, Bauxite, Coal, etc.
Most of the tribal community in Jharkhand earns their livelihood through

agriculture - wheat, paddy, pulses, maize, Sugarcane, Bajra etc.
Cultural Infrastructure
The culture of Jharkhand encompasses its languages, dance, drama, music and painting
and is characterised by the distinct tribal or folk form. The state has around 30
indigenous tribes, including nine primitive ones.
The State Government has established Chhau Dance (a form of folk dance) Centre at
Saraikela and Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir at Ranchi and Dumka.
Jharkhand has some well-known historic and pre-historic sites such as Maluti Temple,
Palamu Fort, Tanginath Temple and Haradih Temple, which are being conserved by the
Archaeological Survey of India. There are two museums in the state, one each at
Ranchi and Dumka.
There are six sports training centres: three for hockey, two for athletics and one for
football, located at Ranchi, Gumla and Latehar. Ranchi also has an 18-hole golf course.
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Policy And Fiscal Incentives

High Economic Growth

Besides, the topography of Jharkhand is rich in minerals. The abundance in

Most of the tribal community in Jharkhand earns their livelihood through

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