Garhwa district, Administrative district in Palamu division, India
The district spans across southwestern Jharkhand between latitudes 23.60°N and 24.39°N, with the Sone River forming its northern boundary.
Garhwa district emerged as an independent administrative entity on April 1, 1991, when it separated from the original Palamau district of Jharkhand.
The district population communicates in multiple languages including Hindi, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Sadri, and Urdu, reflecting its diverse linguistic heritage.
The district contains twenty blocks across three subdivisions - Garhwa, Ranka, and Nagar-Untari - with 189 Panchayats serving 915 villages.
The Indian government designated Garhwa as one of 250 backward districts nationwide, making it eligible for special development funds.
Location: Palamu division
Capital city: Garhwa
Shares border with: Sonbhadra district, Latehar district
Website: http://garhwa.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.17000,83.81000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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