List of districts in Jharkhand

Jharkhand, a state recognized for its rich tribal heritage and natural riches, is made up of several districts, each with its own interesting history and unique traits. In this post, we will look at all 24 districts of Jharkhand, including their geography, culture, economics, and attractions. Whether you're planning a trip or are simply interested about this fascinating state, read on to discover the colorful tapestry of Jharkhand's regions.

Jharkhand had 18 districts when it was formed. Later, six additional districts were created by restructuring these districts. On September 12, 2007, the 23rd and 24th districts, Khunti and Ramgarh, were formed by combining the former Ranchi and Hazaribagh Districts.

Sl. No.	Code	District	Headquarters	Area (km2)	Population (2011)	Population Density (/km2)
1	BO	Bokaro	Bokaro Steel City	2,883	2,062,330	715
2	CH	Chatra	Chatra	3,718	1,042,886	280
3	DE	Deoghar	Deoghar	2,477	1,492,073	602
4	DH	Dhanbad	Dhanbad	2,040	2,684,487	1316
5	DU	Dumka	Dumka	3,761	1,321,442	351
6	ES	East Singhbhum	Jamshedpur	3,562	2,293,919	644
7	GA	Garhwa	Garhwa	4,093	1,322,784	323
8	GI	Giridih	Giridih	4,962	2,445,474	493
9	GO	Godda	Godda	2,266	1,313,551	580
10	GU	Gumla	Gumla	5,360	1,025,213	191
11	HA	Hazaribagh	Hazaribagh	3,555	1,734,495	488
12		Jamtara	Jamtara	1,811	791,042	437
13		Khunti	Khunti	2,535	531,885	210
14	KO	Kodarma	Kodarma	2,540	716,259	282
15		Latehar	Latehar	4,291	726,978	169
16	LO	Lohardaga	Lohardaga	1,502	461,790	307
17	PK	Pakur	Pakur	1,811	900,422	497
18	PL	Palamu	Medininagar	4,393	1,939,869	442
19		Ramgarh	Ramgarh Cantonment	1,341	949,443	708
20	RA	Ranchi	Ranchi	5,097	2,914,253	572
21	SA	Sahibganj	Sahibganj	2,063	1,150,567	558
22		Saraikela-Kharsawan	Saraikela	2,657	1,065,056	401
23		Simdega	Simdega	3,774	599,578	159
24	WS	West Singhbhum	Chaibasa	7,224	1,502,338	208