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The 28th state of the Indian Union was brought into existence by the Bihar reorganization Act on November 15, 2000 - the birth anniversary of the legendary Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Jharkhand is famous for its rich mineral resources like Uranium, Mica, Bauxite, Granite, Gold, Silver, Graphite, Magnetite, Dolomite, Fireclay, Quartz, Fieldspar, Coal (32% of India), Iron, Copper (25%of India) etc. Forests and woodlands occupy more than 29% of the state which is amongst the highest in India.

Major State Indicators

• A newly created, tribal dominated state, formerly part of Bihar
• 40% India’s minerals are in this state and yet poverty is rampant.
• Population: 26 million
• Literacy rate 54%.
• Infant Mortality Rate 70 per 1000 live birth