West Singhbhum district, Administrative district in Kolhan division, India
West Singhbhum district spans across southern Jharkhand with forests, hills, and rivers shaping its geographical boundaries at coordinates 22.5667 latitude and 85.8167 longitude.
The district emerged in 1990 through the division of Singhbhum, which previously belonged to the Chota Nagpur Division within the Bengal Presidency during British rule.
The Ho tribe forms a major portion of the population, maintaining their distinct language and traditional practices alongside Bengali, Hindi, and Santali speaking communities.
Chaibasa, the district capital, contains administrative offices and serves as the primary transportation hub connecting the region to other parts of Jharkhand state.
The area remained independent from Mughal and Maratha control throughout history, establishing its first political relationship with external powers in 1767 through British contact.
Location: Kolhan division
Inception: 1990
Capital city: Chaibasa
Shares border with: Simdega District, Mayurbhanj district
Website: http://chaibasa.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 22.56670,85.81670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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