The state of Jharkhand is located in the eastern portion of India. Please find some major facts about Jharkhand State. Name: The word “Jharkhand” means “The Land of Forests”. In regional language meaning of “Jhar” is Gold. So it can also be said that the meaning of “Jharkhand” is “Piece of Gold”. Existence: The former state of Bihar was divided into a separate the present … [Read more...] about Facts about Jharkhand
States of India
Facts about Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir is a state of Northern part of India. The state is full of mountain and valleys. The neighbouring states are Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Regions: The state consists of three regions: Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Jammu is situated on a Shivalik hillock with the river Tawi flowing by at the foot of the hill. The mountain ranges and valleys of … [Read more...] about Facts about Jammu and Kashmir
Facts about Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in North India. Himachal Pradesh has abundance of perennial rivers which helps the state to supply electricity to the neighbouring states with the help of Hydro-electricity power plants. Moreover, the economy of this state is highly dependent on three sources. Those are: Hydroelectric Power, Tourism and Agriculture. The facts of the State of … [Read more...] about Facts about Himachal Pradesh
Facts about Haryana
Haryana is considered one of the wealthier states of India. Much agriculture, automobile and other industries are located in Haryana. Due to such number of industries located in this state, Haryana helped sufficiently in food production in 1960s during Green Revolution. Name: The word “Haryana” literary means “the Forest Land of Hari.” Existence: It came into existence on … [Read more...] about Facts about Haryana
Facts about Gujarat
The state of Gujarat lies on the north-western coastal region of India. The state has very rich cultural history of thousands of years. A major portion of the ruins of Indus Valley Civilization were found here. The major facts and figures of Gujarat state is mentioned below. Hope that you will find it interesting! Modern History: During the British rule the present territories … [Read more...] about Facts about Gujarat