Which district is West Singhbhum?
West Singhbhum district came into existence when the old Singhbhum District bifurcated in 1990. With 9 Community Development Blocks Eastern part became the East Singhbhum with Jamshedpur as its district Hqr. and with remaining 23 C.D. Blocks West Singhbhum with Chaibasa as its district Hqr.
How many districts are there in West Singhbhum?
There are 3 sub-divisions and 18 blocks in West-Singhbhum district.
| Sl No. | District | Block |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West-Singhbhum | Sonua |
| 2 | West-Singhbhum | Gudri |
| 3 | West-Singhbhum | Bandgaon |
| 4 | West-Singhbhum | Chakradharpur |
What is the area of West Singhbhum?
2,789 mi²West Singhbhum / Area
Who is the SP of West Singhbhum?
Sri Ashutosh Shekhar
District Administration
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Ashutosh Shekhar (I.P.S) | Superintendent of Police | +919431706451 |
| Sri. Sandeep Bakshi | Deputy Development Commissioner | +916200057405 |
| Shri Amit Prakash | Director ITDA | 8294041010 |
| Sri Santosh Kumar Sinha | Additional Deputy Commissioner | +919471584657 |
How many villages are there in West Singhbhum?
C.D.Block-wise List
| Sl No | C.D.Block | Total Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandpur | 88 |
| 2 | Bandgaon | 216 |
| 3 | Chaibasa | 76 |
| 4 | Chakradharpur | 182 |
What is Singhbhum famous for?
Singhbhum is known for its iron ore deposits and it provides for the iron ore requirements of the IISCO steel plants located at Hirapur, Kulti and Burnpur.
Who is DSP in Jamshedpur?
Jamshedpur, Jan 6: DSP Chandrasekhar Azad, CO Imtiyaz Ahmed, SHO Ravindra Munda and Amit Rabidas investigated the activities at Inter-State Check Post at Rasunchopa and the Inter-District Check Post at Hata under Potka block.
Which city comes West Singhbhum?
Cities and villages in West Singhbhum District.
| Taluk Name | State |
|---|---|
| Jagannathpur | Jharkhand |
| Jhinkpani | Jharkhand |
| Noamundi | Jharkhand |
| Kiriburu | Jharkhand |
How many blocks are there in East Singhbhum?
11 blocks
There are 2 sub-divisions and 11 blocks in East-Singhbhum district.
What is the meaning of Singhbhum?
The literal meaning of Singhbhum or Singhbhumi is Land of lions: Singh in Hindi means lion and Bhum or Bhumi indicates land. This appears to be apt as more than 50% area of the district is covered by dense forests and mountains, where wild animals once roamed freely.
In which district is Jamshedpur?
East Singhbhum
Jamshedpur
| Jamshedpur Tatanagar | |
|---|---|
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | East Singhbhum |
| Senior Superintendent of Police | M Tamil Vanan (IPS) |
| Deputy Commissioner | Suraj Kumar (IAS) |
Who is the IPS of Jharkhand?
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| Indian Police Service (IPS) – Civil List 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial No | Officer Name | Present Post |
| Domicile | Posting Date | |
| IPS Number | ||
| 1 | Niraj Sinha | DGP, Jharkhand DG ACB(Addl. Charge), Jharkhand |
Who is the IAS officer of Jamshedpur?
District Level Officers
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| VIJAYA JADHAV, IAS | Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum | dc-jsr[at]nic[dot]in |
| Sri, Pradeep Prasad, JAS | DDC, East Singhbhum | es-drda-jhr[at]nic[dot]in |
| Sri, SANDEEP KUMAR MEENA, IAS | S. D. O. DHALBHUM | sdodhalbhum-es-jhr[at]nic[dot]in |
| Mamta Priyadarshi, IFS | DFO. Dhalbhum |
What is the origin of the name of West Singhbhum?
The second account suggests that the name is a corrupt form of the SinghBonga the Principal deity of tribal population of the district. West Singhbhum district forms the Southern part of the newly created Jharkhand State and is the largest district in the State.
How was West Singhbhum divided into two parts?
With 9 Community Development Blocks Eastern part became the East Singhbhum with Jamshedpur as its district Hqr. and with remaining 23 C.D.Blocks West Singhbhum with Chaibasa as its district Hqr. In 2001 West Singhbhum again divided in two parts. With 8 Blocks Saraikela-Kharsawan district came into existence.
What are the key facts of West Singhbhum district?
The majority of the population of West Singhbhum district is tribal population. It contains some of the best Sal tree forests and the famous Saranda forest. This area is dominated by hilly ranges, valleys and plateaus. Hilly and steep sloping areas provide dense forest cover.
Who is the Deputy Commissioner of West Singhbhum?
For administrative purpose, the Deputy Commissioner, West Singhbhum is under the control of the Commissioner, Singhbhum (Kolhan) Division, Chaibasa. He has to play triple role as Deputy Commissioner, as Collector and as District Magistrate.