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Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, is the second most populated city in the country. It is officially called the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). The city is the largest commercial center in the northern part of India. It shares its border with Uttar Pradesh on the east, and on the north, west, & south by Haryana, considered as the heart of the nation. The city is famous for its enriched culture and heritage. Delhi has a store of some beautiful and mesmerizing monuments to explore. From the carvings of Mughal rulers to astounding Islamic architecture, Delhi never misses an opportunity of leaving an everlasting impression on the minds of its visitors.

Quick Facts
Chief MinisterArvind Kejriwal
GovernorAnil Baijal
Size1484 sq km
population Delhi Metro Area in 202030291000
population (UN report 2014)25 million
RiversYamuna
LanguagesHindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu
State BirdHouse Sparrow
STD Code11
Time ZoneIST (UTC+5:30)
Neighbouring StatesHaryana and Uttar Pradesh
No. of District11

History of Delhi

Delhi has a rich historical background and has been home to many ancient empires such as the Mauryan Empire, Mughal Empire, and renowned dynasties like the Tomara dynasty, the Slave dynasty, Tughlaq dynasty, Khilji dynasty, and so on. It is believed that Delhi was Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas, in the Mahabharata epic. Delhi was also a significant place for Sufism. Delhi became India’s political capital when the British shifted its capital from Calcutta in 1911. The name ‘New Delhi’ was given to the capital city in 1927, and on 13 February 1931, Delhi was officially inaugurated as the capital of India. When India became independent on 15 August 1947, New Delhi became the capital of India.

Geographical Area and Location of Delhi

Delhi lies in North India at 28.63°N 77.21°E. Delhi lies at an altitude between 200–250 m (650–820 ft) and is situated on the Yamuna River. The River Yamuna is the only major river flowing through the city. The Delhi ridge, which reaches a height of 1043 ft, originates from the Aravali Range in the South and surrounds the West, Northeast, and Northwest parts of the city. Delhi lies in India’s seismic zone-IV, which makes it vulnerable to earthquakes./a>

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Demographics

The metro area population of Delhi in 2020 was 30,291,000, and the number of females per 1000 males is 868. The literacy rate in Delhi is 86.21 %. In terms of area, Delhi is the largest metropolis and holds the second position according to the population. Hindi is the most commonly spoken language (81%), followed by Punjabi (7%) and Urdu (6%).

Government and Administration in Delhi

Delhi is officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), famous as an important cultural, commercial, and political hub of the country. Currently, Delhi has 11 districts. It is divided into New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and the Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB). The national capital has four satellite cities Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. Delhi has seven Lok Sabha constituencies and 70 assembly seats. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament of India, and the Supreme Court of India are situated in Delhi.

In the early nineties, Delhi had only one district. In January 1997, Delhi was divided into nine districts. In September 2012, two more districts were created bringing the total number to 11. The districts of Delhi and their headquarters (in brackets) are – Central Delhi (Daryaganj), North Delhi (Narela), South Delhi (Saket), East Delhi (Preet Vihar), North East Delhi (Seelampur), South West Delhi (Dwarka), New Delhi (Connaught Place), North West Delhi (Kanjhawala), West Delhi (Rajouri Garden), South East Delhi (Defence Colony) and Shahdara (Shahdara). In 2012 the Municipal Corporation of Delhi was trifurcated into smaller corporations, viz. North Delhi Municipal Corporation, South Delhi Municipal Corporation, and East Delhi Municipal Corporation.  More Details…

Transportation

Being the capital of India, Delhi has an extensive transport system. Indira Gandhi International Airport, which lies to the southwest of Delhi, is the main airport and is maintained by the GMR Group. It is one of the busiest airports in South Asia.

Delhi is the headquarters of the Northern Railway. There are five main railway stations in Delhi; New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station, Anand Vihar railway terminal, and Sarai Rohilla railway station. There is also a suburban railway system in the city. The National Highways that pass through Delhi are the National Highway Number 1, 2, 8, 10, and 24.

The state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is the significant bus service provider and operates one of the largest fleets of CNG-fuelled buses worldwide. DTC will provide an E-ticketing facility to the commuters. Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot said that the city administration will launch contactless e-ticketing services in all its buses from November.

Apart from this, taxis, radio cabs, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws (in some localities) are available in Delhi. The Delhi Metro rapid transit system, built and operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), is another means of transportation in Delhi. It serves many parts of Delhi and the neighbouring NCR cities like Gurgaon, Noida, and Ghaziabad. With the starting of the magenta and pink lines, almost all the areas within Delhi have covered. It is the most convenient means of transport for Delhites as well as for people visiting Delhi.

Culture

Delhi has a rich cultural and traditional background. People from all walks of life live here together with happiness. Every festival is celebrated with joy and excitement to forget about the barriers of religion. Be it Holi, Diwali, Eid, Baisakhi, Buddha Purnima, or Merry Christmas, see the same amount of energy and enthusiasm among the people belonging to different communities.

Delhi has a rich store of beautifully-built monuments, heritage buildings, and other famous architectural buildings like the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Laxminarayan Temple, and Akshardham, and others. It was the seat of many powerful empires in the past, and the reflection of its rich history is still available in its carefully-preserved monuments, ancient forts, and tombs.

In Delhi, one can enjoy all types of Indian and international cuisines and delicacies besides the typical, mouth-watering local fast-food items like Dahi Bhalla and Papri Chaat. Delhi is a shopping hub. From jewellery and saris to all sorts of electrical gadgets, Delhi has everything.

Delhi Tourism keeps on organizing some fabulous festivals like the International Kite Festival, Magic Festival, Itra, and Sugandhi Mela, Mango Festival, Dilli ke Pakwaan, and Garden Tourism Festival, which are becoming an integral part of the cultural heritage of Delhi.  More Details…

Education in Delhi

Delhi is home to many prestigious schools, colleges, and universities. There are several Central Universities located in Delhi: University of Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. Distance education courses are also available in the Indira Gandhi National Open University and Delhi University. Apart from these, IIT Delhi and AIIMS for medical are other prestigious institutions in the national capital.

The state universities are Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi Technological University, National Law University, Delhi, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Delhi has a good variety of public and government schools. Keeping in mind the increasing population, several schools have been set up to ensure every child in the state receives an education, which is his or her birthright. From time to time, the government organizes educational programs to spread awareness about the importance of education.  More Details…

Entertainment in Delhi

Delhi, being a cosmopolitan city, is overloaded with many places for entertainment. Delhi offers you a variety of entertainment options for its spectators. The entertainment places like malls, cinema halls, hotels, adventure parks, clubs, restaurants, and pubs are open all over the weekend. There are street plays organized by the theatre community on various social issues. With the advent of malls in India, everything has come under one roof. The shopping malls have access to restaurants, grocery stores, fancy showrooms, play stations, etc.

Old Delhi, often referred to as “Purani Dilli” is the best place for food lovers. Chandni Chowk is the food capital of India located in Old Delhi.  More Details…

Places to Visit

  • Delhi Metro TourDelhi Metro Tour
  • Welcome to Yamuna ExpresswayYamuna Expressway
  • Jantar mantarJantar mantar
  • JanpathJanpath
  • Dilli HaatDilli Haat
  • Red FortRed Fort
  • India GateIndia Gate
  • Safdarjung TombSafdarjung Tomb
  • Qutub MinarQutub Minar
  • Jama MasjidJama Masjid
  • Lodi GardenLodi Garden
  • Humayuns TombHumayuns Tomb
  • Purana QilaPurana Qila

Delhi Facts

City NameDelhi
StateNational Capital Territory of Delhi
DistrictsNorth West Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, South West Delhi, North East Delhi, East Delhi, North Delhi, Central Delhi, New Delhi, Shahdara, South East Delhi
Tehsil/TalukDaryaganj, Karol Bagh, Paharganj, Gandhi Nagar, Preet Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Chanakyapuri, Connaught Place, Parliament Street, Civil Lines, Kotwali, Sadar Bazar, Seelampur, Seemapuri, Shahdara, Model Town, Narela, Saraswati Vihar, Defance Colony, Hauz Khas, Kalkaji, Delhi Cantonment, Najafgarh, Vasant Vihar, Patel Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden
WardsNorth Delhi Municipal corporation – 104, South Delhi Municipal Corporation -104, East Delhi Municipal Corporation – 64 wards
ZonesSouth Delhi Zone, North Delhi Zone, East Delhi Zone
Lat Long28.633074, 77.219543
Area1,484 sq. km
Population as per 201116787941
Population (UN report 2014)25 million
Official LanguagesHindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
STD Code11
TransportAir, Road, Railway, Metro
Vehicle registrationDL-1, DL-2, DL-3, DL-4, DL-5, DL-6, DL-7, DL-8, DL-9
Food and CuisineMughlai Cuisine, Kebab, Biryani, Tandoori, Butter Chicken, Aloo Chaat, Chaat, Dahi Vada, Kachori, Chole Bhature, Jalebi, Lassi, Street Food, South Indian Food, Delicious Paranthas, Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Fish
ReligionHindu, Muslim, Sikhism, Jainism, and others
FestivalsRepublic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, Mahavir Jayanti, Parkash Utsav, Dasveh Patshah, Guru Nanak Gurpurab, Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Karva Chauth, Krishna Janamastami, Maha Shivratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Moharram, Buddha Jayanti, Qutub Festival, International Mango Festival, Vasant Panchami, and many more
MonumentsRed Fort, India Gate, Purana Qila, Qutab Minar, Iron Pillar
Places of InterestJama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple, Raj Ghat, The Secretariat, Rajpath, Vijay Chowk. Safdarjung’s Tomb, Mughal Gardens, Lal Bangla, Mutiny Memorial, Sunehri Masjid (Red Fort), Tomb of Safdarjung, Jahaz Mahal, Tomb of Adham Khan, Iron Pillar
HospitalsAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, Moolchand Medcity, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Rockland Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Sant Parmanand Hospital, Aruna Asaf Ali Govt. Hospital, Acharyaashree Bhikshu Hospital, Attar Sain Jain Hospital, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, Dr. N.C. Joshi Hospital, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, Guru Govind Singh Govt. Hospital, Guru Nanak Eye Center, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital, Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Hospital, Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Sushrut Trauma Centre, B R Sur Homeopathic Medical College, Nehru Homeopathic Medical College, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Apollo etc.
HotelsLe Meridien, The Oberoi, Imperial Hotel, The Metropolitan Hotel, Hotel Delhi City Centre, Hyatt Regency Delhi, Taj Palace Hotel, The Park, Ashok Hotel, Hotel Ajanta, The Connaught, Hotel Grand Godwin, Hotel City Park, Taj Palace Hotel, Hotel La Suite, Piccadily Hotel, The Lalit etc.
MarketsConnaught Place (CP), Chandni Chowk, Dilli Haat, Palika Bazaar, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Lagpat Nagar, Khan Market, South Extension, Hauz Khas, Green Park, Greater Kailash, Kamla Nagar, Janpath, Sarojini Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Vasant Kunj, Vasant Vihar, Rajouri Garden, Khari Baoli, Ghanta Ghar, Bhajanpura and DLF Emporio – Vasant Kunj, Select Citywalk – Saket, Pacific Mall – Tagore Garden, Ansal Plaza – Andrews Ganj, DLF Promenade/Ambience Mall – Vasant Kunj, etc.
Industrial AreasAnand Parbat Industrial Area, Badli Industrial Estate, Bawana Industrial Area, Dilshad Garden Industrial Area, Flatted Factory Complex Jhandewalan, Friends Colony Industrial Area, GTK Industrial Area, Jhilmil Industrial Area, Kirti Nagar Industrial Area, Lawrence Road Industrial Area, Mangol Puri Industrial Area, Mayapuri Industrial Area, Mohan Co-Operative Industrial Area, Moti Nagar Industrial Area, Najafgarh Road Industrial Area, Nangloi Dsidc Industrial Area, Naraina Industrial Area, GT Road Industrial Area Shahdara, Okhla Indl. Area, Okhla Industrial Estate, Patparganj Industrial Area, Rajasthan Udyog Nagar Industrial Area, Samaipur Industrial Area, Shahzada Bagh Industrial Area, SMA Industrial Area, SSI Industrial Area, Udyog Nagar Industrial Area, Wazirpur Industrial Area, Dilshad Garden Industrial Area, Directory Of Industries In Delhi, Friends Colony Industrial Area, Mohan Co-Operative Industrial Area, Moti Nagar Industrial Area, Shahzada Bagh Industrial Area, Udyog Nagar Industrial Area, Wazirpur Industrial Area etc.
Universities/CollegesNational Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Indira Gandhi National Open University, TERI University, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapith, School of Planning and Architecture, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, National University of Educational Planning and Administration, National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Musicology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Indian Law Institute, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, South Asian University, Institute of Professional Education & Entrepreneurship, National Law University, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi Technological University (Formerly known as Delhi College of Engineering), Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, National School of Drama
Notable peopleKhushwant Singh (Journalist) Chetan Bhagat (Novelist) Safdar Hashmi (Playwright, writer, street theatrist) M.F.Hessain (Painter) Pt Ravi Shankar (Sitarist) Shabana Azmi (Actress) Nandita Das (actress) Shah Rukh Khan (Actor) Saif Ali Khan (Actor) Sudhir Tailang (Cartoonist) HKL Bhagat (Indian Politician) Rahul Gandhi (Indian Politician) Gen. Parvesh Musharaf (Pakistani Politician) Ajay Jadeja (Cricketer) Mohinder Amarnath (Cricketer) Virat Kohli (Cricketer).

Hyderabad, is the capital of the state Telangana, India. It conjointly goes by its appellation town of Pearls. As of 2010 it’s the sixth most inhabited town and sixth-most inhabited urban agglomeration in India. Hyderabad was supported by Muhammad Quli Qutb sovereign in 1591 on the banks of Musi. Nowadays the town covers a neighborhood of roughly 650 km.The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad come below the range of one municipal unit, The bigger Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

Hyderabad has a population of about 6.8 million and a metropolitan population of approximately 7.75 million. At a mean altitude of 542 metres (1,778 ft), a lot of Hyderabad is located on an unsmooth piece of ground around artificial lakes, together with Hussain Sagar—predating town founding—north of the city centre.

Hyderabad has developed into one of the foremost hubs for the knowledge technology business in India that has earned it the extra appellation “Cyberabad”. In addition to the IT business, varied biotechnology and pharmacy corporations have got wind of their operations in Hyderabad due to its established Public sector in natural science analysis and ordering natural depression. Townhomes are the residential assets in Telangana in Banjara Hills and holiday Hills.

Town is home to the Telugu movie industry, either the second- or third-largest in India, counting on the idea of measuring, glorious popularly as Tollywood. Residents of Hyderabad are typically referred to as Hyderabadis. Set at the crossroads of North and South India, Hyderabad has developed a singular culture that’s mirrored in its language and design.

History of Hyderabad

Although Hyderabad was 500 years past, archaeologists have unearthed Iron Age sites from 500 BC. Approximately over a thousand years past this region was dominated by Kakatiyas. Muhammad Quli Qutb sovereign, a ruler of the Qutb Shahi kinsfolk (the ruling family of the source land, antecedently a feudatory of Bahmani land that declared independence in 1512) supported the town Hyderabad on the banks of the Musi stream in 1591 to alleviate a water shortage the kinsfolk had veteran at its previous headquarters at source city(11 kilometers west of Hyderabad city on the opposite aspect of Musi). He jointly ordered the development of the Charminar.

Get to understand why Hyderabad is the best town to measure in and what makes it thus special!

History of Hyderabad

Glorious for its heritage :- Monuments like Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, The Falaknuma Palace, QutubShahi grave, several minarets, tombs and fortresses are a heart of Hyderabad’s beauty.

Hyderabadi cooking is completely a delight! :- It’s glorious for its food that could be a mixture of Mughal, Arabic, Turkish, Telugu, etc. be it street food in early town or hotels – each meal could be a special delicacy!

Value of living :- The price of living in Hyderabad is incredibly low when put next to the opposite metropolitan cities. What is admirable is the infrastructure, law and order. Shopping for a property/home here is sort of reasonable too.

Real Estate :- The continual developing and growing health care sector, IT, ITeS sector, and improved business opportunities across town have helped Hyderabad’s assets. 3 best areas within the town that are presently witnessing a serious assets makeover are Kukatpally, Gachibowli as a sophisticated town. There are several reliable luxury flats in Gachibowli.

Every prime location is well connected here :- Reaching varied locations isn’t troublesome, particularly with the well-planned railway, cabs, car, rickshaws, buses, etc.

Hyderabad stands firm to be touted as one of the safest residential cities due to the comparatively low rate.

You may love the weather here; it’s quite pleasant all the time. Even summer nights tend to be very pleasant and not stay sultry hot.

Climate of Hyderabad

Hyderabad features a distinctive combination of a tropical wet and dry climate that borders on a hot semi-arid climate, with hot summers from late April to early September, the monsoon season from late July to early September and a pleasing winter from late November to early March month. Within the evenings and mornings, the climate is usually cooler due to the city’s sensible elevation. Hyderabad gets about 32 inches (about 810 mm) of rain each year, mostly focused on the monsoon months.

Packers and movers in Hyderabad

Geography of Hyderabad

Situated on the Deccan tableland, Hyderabad has a mean elevation of 536 metres higher than water level (1,607 ft). Most of the area’s features a rocky piece of ground and a few areas are unsmooth. Crops are usually big within the encompassing paddy fields.

The original town of Hyderabad was supported on the banks of stream Musi.Now referred to as the previous historic town, home to the Charminar and Mecca place of worship, it lies on the southern bank of the river. The center of town saw a shift to the north of the river, with the development of the many government buildings and landmarks there, particularly south of the Hussain Sagar lake. The ascension of town, at the side of the merging of Hyderabad, 12 municipal circles and therefore the camp has resulted in a very giant, united and inhabited space.

Information Technology Business in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has established itself as the leading destination for IT and IT-enabled services

Hyderabad has established itself as the leading destination for IT and IT-enabled services, BPO and recreation industries. Several laptop computer code corporations, computer code consulting companies, business method outsourcing (BPO) companies, handling IT and alternative technological services companies have established their offices and facilities within the town since 90’s.

The development of an administrative division with connected technological infrastructure referred to as HITEC town prompted many IT and ITES corporations to line up operations in the town. Aggressive promotion of growth during this space has led to semiconductor diode civic boosters to Cyberabad. There are in depth investments in digital infrastructure at town promoting the fixing of many campuses by a colossal array of corporations at interim town. This list includes many international firms having established their development centres within the town.

Major areas where such campuses get wind of are Madhapur, Kondapur, Gachibowli and Uppal. Microsoft (with its largest R&D field outside the US), Oracle Corporation, etc. have wind of operations in Hyderabad. For an additional comprehensive list of IT corporations in Hyderabad, computer code business in Telangana. TCS Deccan park is one of the most active branches of TCS in Hyderabad. The twentieth International World Wide internet Conference came about in Hyderabad.

Economy of Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the monetary, economic and political capital of the state of Telangana. This town is the largest contributor to the state’s Gross Domestic Product, state tax and excise revenues.

Hyderabad ranks 93rd (as of 2008) within the List of richest cities within the world by gross domestic product (PPP) with US$60 bn and sixth in India. In terms of gross domestic product per capita (PPP), Hyderabad ranks fourth in India with US$6,428 and a work force participation of 29.55%[citation needed]. Hyderabad is hierarchical because it is the ordinal best Indian town for doing business within the Doing Business 2011 Report printed by the globe Bank cluster.

Medical Industry Enterprise in Hyderabad

Medical industry enterprise at hospitals in Hyderabad combines to look after your health with the international business enterprise. The reasons behind its billowy quality are best health care services that embody a good array of progressive instrumentation and trendy amenities, extremely proficient health care professionals – trained in varied specialized disciplines, impeccable service and private attention to any or all the wants of the patient, and every need, at a price that are surprisingly reasonable.

Sports

The 2003 continent Games was the second largest sports event held in India. Shown here is the gap Ceremony at the GMC Balayogi structure.

Cricket and hockey are the foremost standard sports within the town. Hyderabad Sultans won the inaugural Premier conference championship in 2005. The town took pride in hosting National Games and continent Games. The fourth Military World Games with participation from one hundred ten countries was held in Hyderabad in Gregorian calendar month 2007. Hyderabad 10k Run could be a marathon event conducted each year.

Some of the advantages are listed below

  • Accredited medical facilities with the newest technologies
  • Significant value savings
  • Quality in Health Care
  • Highly proficient physicians/surgeons and medical support workers
  • Options for personal space, translator, non-public cook, dedicated workers throughout the patient’s keep and alternative tailored services

Festivals in Hyderabad

Every year, Hyderabad comes alive with a good spectrum of festivals that people from totally different communities celebrate along. Whether they are simply cultural programs with ‘ghazal’ nights or non secular festivals like Muharram or Diwali, Hyderabad, being a melting pot of ethnicities, goes all throughout the celebrations of various festivals.
Can simply be combined with a holiday/business trip

Street Art in Hyderabad

  • The previous fort of source, a former diamond-trading center and capital of the Qutb Shahi folk
  • The Charminar, the 16th-century house of prayer with its 4arches and 4 minarets, is the city’s painting landmark
  • Badshahi Ashurkhana is close to the Charminar. The heritage website was engineered shortly after the house of prayer. The Shiah mourning place is legendary for its tile work
  • Hussain Sagar Lake could be a cordiform urban lake with a large Buddha sculpture within the southern corner of Chowmahalla

Bazaars in Hyderabad

  1. Hyderabad’s markets are the places if you rummage around for a peregrine searching expertise, realize bridalwear, fabrics, jewelry, bangles, and spices
  2. Laad Bazaar (Choodi Bazaar), is the previous market close to the Charminar
  3. The Lady Bazaar is the largest business market within the town, and Grand Turk Bazaar is a merchant of women’s garments and tableware

Jharkhand, a Goldmine of Mineral Resources

Introduction

Jharkhand lies in eastern India, formed on November 15, 2000. It shares its borders with Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east. It became an independent state after splitting from Bihar. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, which is a well-known industrial and academic city of Jharkhand.

Geography

Jharkhand is known as a mining and industrial hub of India with Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Dhanbad as the highly industrialized cities of eastern India. It is replete with thick forest, mines, and natural beauty. That is why it is well-known as one of the wealthiest states of the country with a skilled workforce, abandoned mineral wealth, and forestry products.

Its cover of thick forests is the natural habitat of tigers and Indian elephants. Jharkhand is the origin of various rivers such as Koel, Damodar, Brahmani, Subarnarekha, and others. Known for its rich flora and fauna, it is home to various national parks and the zoological gardens: Betla National Park, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary, and Singhbhum Elephant Reserve, Palamu Tiger Reserve.

Demographics

Jharkhand’s population is 32,988,134, as per the 2011 census, consisting of 16.93 million males and 16.03 million females. The sex ratio of the state is 947 females to 1,000 males (as per the 2011 census). It occupies the 14th position regarding total occupiers in the country.

About one-third of its population is tribal. There are as many as 32 tribes in Jharkhand, out of these nine are classified as PTG (Primitive Tribe Groups). They are – Asur, Birhor, Birajia, Korwa, Parahiya (Baiga), Sabar, Mal Pahariya, Souriya Pahariya, and Bile Kahria.

Jharkhand has seen a lot of migration from the neighbouring states of West Bengal and Bihar for employment. In this state, tribal communities do not follow Hinduism; they have their own spiritual beliefs called Sarna.

Mineral Wealth

As discussed earlier, Jharkhand is the goldmine of minerals and ores such as iron ore, copper ore, mica, coal, bauxite, manganese, fireclay, china clay, limestone, kainite, graphite, chromites, uranium, thorium, asbestos, gold, silver, and Yemenite. In the production of some of these minerals and ores, Jharkhand ranks among the top three states of India.

Politics

Despite its industrial growth and mineral resources, the people are financially poor, and the civic infrastructure and amenities in the state are substandard. The poor situation in Jharkhand arises due to poor governance and corruption in politics. Annual per capita income is also low. Jharkhand has 24 districts, and the Jharkhand government runs the government machinery, which is assisted by a lobby of IAS officers.

Religions and Language

After sweeping colonization, followers of other religions such as Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity also settled here, but tribal faith Sarna is still growing. Bhojpuri, Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu are the main languages spoken, whereas the tribal people also speak their language: Kharia, Paharia, Bhumij, Mundari, Santhali, and Ho. People of Jharkhand utter some of the Dravidian languages like Oraon and Korwa in the state as well.

Bihar

Bihar is a fascinating tourism destination and is known for its monuments and relics dating from the ancient to medieval times. Some treasures worth visiting in the state are the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Barabar Caves- one of the oldest rock-cut caves, Vikramshila Monastery, Buddha Smriti Park, ruins of the ancient city of Vaishali, Bodhi Tree, and the Mahabodhi Temple. Takht Sri Patna Sahib, built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in honor of Guru Gobind Singh Ji who was born in Patna.

Madhya Pradesh is known for famous cities like Gwalior, which is popular for attractions like the Gwalior Fort, Teli-Ka-Mandir, Sasbahu Temple and the Man Singh Palace. The small town of Orchha is famous for its beautiful palaces, temples, and gardens. The renowned town of Khajuraho is known to have the largest number of Hindu and Jain temples famous for their exquisite and erotic art work. This group of temples have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are considered to be one of the “Seven Wonders of India”. Also popular in Khajuraho is the Khajuraho Dance Festival, held every year in February/March and gives visitors the chance to experience Indian classical dance against the backdrop of these beautiful temples. The city of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh is famous for its plethora of mosques, lakes and temples, the most popular being the Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Also popular sights are the Birla Museum and the State Archaeological Museum.