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- CM: Hemant Soren
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Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Festivals across multiple districts saw heightened security measures and administrative preparations, while several districts reported road accidents, criminal investigations, and political exchanges regarding law enforcement. Official statements and reports detail ongoing probes, though underlying claims remain unverified by judicial findings.
Key Issues Across Jharkhand
- Official statement
Police and administrative authorities implemented enhanced security measures, including drones and three-tier arrangements, for Chhath festival celebrations across multiple districts.
- Reported
Road accidents in districts including Seraikela Kharsawan, Bokaro, and Palamu resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
- Political claim
Political figures raised questions and exchanged statements regarding law and order conditions and ongoing investigations in the state.
Positive Developments
No clearly positive developments were reported today.
Citizen Action
Check local district administration and police advisories regarding traffic restrictions, security arrangements, and travel guidelines for ongoing festival observances.
Districts of Jharkhand24
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Bokaro 20.6L 75%
Chatra 10.4L 61%
Deoghar 14.9L 68%
Dhanbad 26.8L 79%
Dumka 13.2L 62%
East Singhbhum 22.9L 79%- Garhwa 13.2L 62%
Giridih 24.4L 64%
Godda 13.1L 57%
Gumla 10.3L 65%
Hazaribagh 17.3L 70%
Jamtara 7.9L 65%
Khunti 5.3L 68%
Koderma 7.2L 68%
Latehar 7.3L 57%
Lohardaga 4.6L 67%
Pakur 9.0L 51%
Palamu 19.4L 62%
Ramgarh 9.5L 74%
Ranchi 29.1L 77%- Sahebganj 11.5L 53%
Seraikela Kharsawan 10.7L 68%
Simdega 6.0L 65%
West Singhbhum 15.0L 65%
District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 2.91 M | |
| Dhanbad | 2.68 M | |
| Giridih | 2.44 M | |
| East Singhbhum | 2.29 M | |
| Bokaro | 2.06 M | |
| Palamu | 1.94 M | |
| Hazaribagh | 1.73 M | |
| West Singhbhum | 1.50 M | |
| Deoghar | 1.49 M | |
| Garhwa | 1.32 M | |
| Dumka | 1.32 M | |
| Godda | 1.31 M |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad | 79% | |
| East Singhbhum | 79% | |
| Ranchi | 77% | |
| Bokaro | 75% | |
| Ramgarh | 74% | |
| Hazaribagh | 70% | |
| Deoghar | 68% | |
| Khunti | 68% | |
| Koderma | 68% | |
| Seraikela Kharsawan | 68% | |
| Lohardaga | 67% | |
| Gumla | 65% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Simdega | 1009 | |
| West Singhbhum | 1004 | |
| Gumla | 1003 | |
| Khunti | 990 | |
| Lohardaga | 981 | |
| Latehar | 978 | |
| Seraikela Kharsawan | 978 | |
| Dumka | 972 | |
| Chatra | 965 | |
| Jamtara | 962 | |
| Giridih | 959 | |
| Sahebganj | 957 |