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Deoghar district, Administrative district in Santhal Pargana division, India

Deoghar district spans across the western portion of Santhal Parganas with an elevation of 247 meters above sea level and borders five neighboring districts.

The district gained independence from Santhal Pargana district in 1981, marking a significant administrative restructuring in the eastern region of India.

The population of 1.4 million people speaks multiple languages including Khortha, Hindi, Santali, Urdu, and Bengali, reflecting the diversity of local communities.

The district headquarters in Deoghar city contains essential administrative offices, educational institutions, and medical facilities including an All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

The Baidyanath Temple, one of twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, draws 5 million annual pilgrims during Shravani Mela who walk 108 kilometers to offer water.

Location: Santhal Pargana division

Capital city: Deoghar

Shares border with: Jamui district

Website: http://deoghar.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 24.49000,86.70000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:25

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