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| name                    = Musabani
| name                    = Musabani
| other_name              = Mini India
| other_name              = مسابانی
| nickname                = Tamranagari
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| subdivision_type2      = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2      = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[Purbi Singhbhum district|Purbi Singhbhum]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[East Singhbhum district|East Singhbhum]]
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Musabani Population Religion Data
Religion Percentage
Hindu 46.20%
Muslim 32.90%
Christian 2.43%
Sikh 0.66%
Buddhist 0.18%
Jain 0.00%
Others 17.36%
No Religion 0.26%
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| population_footnotes =  
| demographics1_title1    = Official
| demographics1_title1    = Official
| demographics1_info1    = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[English language|English]]
| demographics1_info1    = [[Hindi urdu]], [[Santali language|Santali]]
| timezone1              = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1              = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1            = +5:30
| utc_offset1            = +5:30
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code            = 832104
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| area_code_type          = Telephone/[[Subscriber trunk dialling|STD]] code
| area_code              = 0657
| registration_plate      = JH 05
| registration_plate      = JH 05
| website                =  
| blank1_name_sec1        = Literacy
| blank1_info_sec1        = 79.20%
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1        = [[Jamshedpur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jamshedpur]]
| blank3_name_sec1        = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank3_info_sec1        = [[Ghatsila (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatsila]]
| website                = {{URL|jamshedpur.nic.in/}}
| footnotes              =  
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}}
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'''Musabani''', also spelt as '''Mosabani''' or '''Mushabani''', is a [[census town]] in [[East Singhbhum district|Purbi Singhbhum district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]].
'''Musabani''', also spelt as '''Mosabani''' or '''Mushabani''', is a [[census town]] in the [[Musabani block]], a [[Community development blocks in India|Community development block]] in the Ghatshila subdivision of the East Singhbhum district in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of Jharkhand.
 
==History==
Origin of the town dates backs before the independence of India. Mining was done from the ancient time but the place saw an economic boom when mining was restarted by the British. Mines situated in Musabani are some of the first copper mines of then British India. Mining started in early 1930s as the first mine. Banalopa mine was started in 1928.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindustan Copper Limited |url=https://www.hindustancopper.com/Page/ICCPlant |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=www.hindustancopper.com}}</ref>
 
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Musaboni is a mining town which was started by the British before independence under the name ICC (Indian copper complex). It has a group of copper mines.
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==Demographics==
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Musabani had a population of 31,035. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Musabani has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78.07, and female literacy is 61.02. In Musabani, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 
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==Geography==
== Location ==
Musabani is located at {{Coord|22.52|N|86.45|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Mushabani.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mushabani]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|160|m|ft|abbr=on}}.
Musabani is located at {{Coord|22.52|N|86.45|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Mushabani.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mushabani]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|160|m|ft|abbr=on}}.


Musabani is situated in the lap of Singhbhum Shear Zone, geologically one of the richest places of [[Indian Subcontinent]]. This can be said a Geologist's Paradise. Surrounded by mountains and lush green vegetation, Musabani is also home to a group of [[Copper]] Mines once run by [[Hindustan Copper Limited]]. Banalopa, located in Musabani once had the reputation of being second deepest mine in [[India]] after Kolar Gold mine. Musabani boasts of being the site of oldest [[copper]] mine to be developed in India in modern times. Best time to visit Musabani is from September to March. The most exciting feature of this small town is that one can get people from various parts of [[India]] as well as [[Nepal]] living side by side. So much of anthropological diversity in such a small place is very rare. People of Musabani are known for their helping nature and love for humanity.
==Civic administration==
There is a police station at Musabani.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://jhpolice.gov.in/east-singhbhum | title= District Police Profile – East Singhbhum |publisher= Jharkhand Police| access-date = 18 December 2021}}</ref>


===5 Halkas of Musabani===
The headquarters of the Musabani CD block is located at Musabani village.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2012_PART_A_DCHB_PURBI%20SINGHBHUM.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Purbi Singhbhum, Series 21, Part XII A| work= Page 97: Map of Musabani CD block |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand | access-date = 18 December 2021}}</ref>
*Halka-1 Bara Jharnahil, Swaspur, Chapri, Kumhirmudi, Roam, [[Kulamara]] & Patkita.
*Halka-2 Forest Block, Chakulia, Netra, Somaidih, Kendadih & Terega.
*Halka-3 Benasol, Shahda, Surda, Uparbandh, Tilabani, Kadamdih, Dhobuni, Barunia, Laukeshra, Pathargoda, Medhia, Musabani & Rangamatia.
*Halka-4 Bikrampur, Phuljhari, Bhaduia, Bakrra, Kat Sankra, Patnipal, Raipahari & Latia.
*Halka-5 Bhandarboro, Bhuinyaboro, Kodasol, Bangoda, Niranjankocha, Kuilisuta & Kakdaha.


==People and Culture==
==Demographics==
Musabani is called Mini [[India]] for being home to people from different parts of [[India]], such as [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Punjab]], [[Bihar]] and the neighboring states of [[West Bengal]] and [[Odisha]]. There are also good number of [[Nepalis]] whose forefathers came to this part of [[India]] for livelihood in the [[copper]] mines. Musaboni also boasts of being home to some [[Anglo Indian]] families. The local people consist of heterogeneous mix of local [[Odia language|Oriya]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]] speakers along with numerous [[Scheduled Tribes]] belonging to Munda branch of Indo-Austric stock like [[Santhal people|Santhal]], [[Kol people|Kol]], [[Mahali]], [[Bhuinya]], [[Munda people|Munda]] etc. Musaboni is also home to [[Sabars]] who are recognized as [[Primitive Tribe]] by [[Constitution of India]].
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Musabani had a total population of 31,035, of which 16,063 (52%) were males and 14,972 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 3,537. The total number of literate persons in Musabani was 21,778 (79.20% of the population over 6 years).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2012_PART_B_DCHB_PURBI%20SINGHBHUM.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Purbi Singhbhum, Series 21, Part XII B| work= Location code: 363955, Pages 26-27 : District primary census abstract, 2011 census |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand | access-date = 18 December 2021}}</ref>


[[Rankini]] Devi a deity of [[Bhuinya]] origin is considered the patron deity of the region and is revered by all people of Musabani in high esteem. A shrine dedicated to the goddess is located in the lap of [[Dhanjouri]] Hills, locally called Dhobni near the [[Uranium]] town of [[Jaduguda]] around 20&nbsp;km north. [[Makar Sankranti]] is celebrated as harvest festival by people of this region in which they wear new clothes and throng to village fairs. [[Durga Pooja]], [[Diwali]], [[Sohrai]], [[Eid-ul-Fitr|Id]], [[Bakrid]], [[Badadin]] or [[Christmas]], [[Saraswati Pooja]] and [[Holi]] are other important festivals celebrated. [[Rathayatra]], Chariot festival of lord [[Jagannatha]] is another addition to its already vibrant cultural panorama awakening true nature of universal brotherhood imbibed in every fellow resident of Musabani.
(*For language details see [[Musabani block#Language and religion]])


Languages : [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]], [[Santali language|Santhali]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Odia language|Oriya]], [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Marwari language|Marwari]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[English language|English]] etc.
As of 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Musabani had a population of 33,892. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Musabani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 58%. In Musabani, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
===Languages===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Musabani Town (2011)<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2000.XLSX 2011 census data] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1= [[ Urdu language| Urdu]]
|value1= 24.60
|color1 =green
|label2= [[ Bengali language| Bengali]]
|value2 = 18.62
|color2 =brown
|label3 = [[ Santali language | Santali]]
|value3 =17.29
|color3 =yellow
|label4 = [[ Hindi language| Hindi]]
|value4 = 14.36
|color4 =orange
|label5 = [[ Odia language | Odia]]
|value5 = 9.32
|color5 =pink
|label6 = [[ Bhojpuri language| Bhojpuri ]]
|value6 = 3.01
|color6 = blue
|label7= Others
|value7= 12.80
|color7 = white
}}
 
===Religion===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religion in Musabani Town (2011)<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2000.XLSX 2011 census data] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1= Hindu
|value1= 46.20
|color1 =orange
|label2= Muslim
|value2 = 32.90
|color2 =green
|label3 = [[Sarna (religion)| Sarna]]
|value3 =17.36
|color3 =blue
|label4 = Christian
|value4 = 2.43
|color4 =white
|label5 = [[Sikh]]
|value5 = 0.66
|color5 =yellow
|label6 = Buddhist
|value6 = 0.18
|color6 = brown
|label7= Others
|value7= 0.27
|color7 = grey
}}


The place had a glorious past but with [[Hindustan Copper Limited]] mine closure the economy declined. With very less job opportunities forcing migration for the emigrants as well as locals to the near by cities [[Ghatsila]], [[Jamshedpur]] and other parts of the Globe. One can find [[squatters]] in every part of the colony with mostly unemployed.
==Infrastructure==
According to the ''District Census Handbook 2011, Purbi Singhbhum'', Musabani covered an area of {{cvt|10.99|km2}}. It has an annual rainfall of {{cvt|1,030.2 |mm}}.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2012_PART_A_DCHB_PURBI%20SINGHBHUM.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Purbi Singhbhum, Series 21, Part XII A| work= Pages 863-871 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand | access-date = 14 December 2021}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:38, 1 March 2026

Jama masjid musabani

Musabani
مسابانی
Census Town
Nickname: 
Tamranagari
Musabani is located in Jharkhand
Musabani
Musabani
Location in Jharkhand, India
Musabani is located in India
Musabani
Musabani
Musabani (India)
Coordinates: 22°31′N 86°27′E / 22.52°N 86.45°E / 22.52; 86.45
Country India
StateJharkhand
DistrictEast Singhbhum
Area
 • Total10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total31,035

Musabani Population Religion Data Religion Percentage Hindu 46.20% Muslim 32.90% Christian 2.43% Sikh 0.66% Buddhist 0.18% Jain 0.00% Others 17.36%

No Religion 0.26%
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
832104
Telephone/STD code0657
Vehicle registrationJH 05
Literacy79.20%
Lok Sabha constituencyJamshedpur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyGhatsila
Websitejamshedpur.nic.in

Musabani, also spelt as Mosabani or Mushabani, is a census town in the Musabani block, a Community development block in the Ghatshila subdivision of the East Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

History[edit | edit source]

Origin of the town dates backs before the independence of India. Mining was done from the ancient time but the place saw an economic boom when mining was restarted by the British. Mines situated in Musabani are some of the first copper mines of then British India. Mining started in early 1930s as the first mine. Banalopa mine was started in 1928.[1]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Musabani is located at 22°31′N 86°27′E / 22.52°N 86.45°E / 22.52; 86.45.[2] It has an average elevation of 160 m (520 ft).

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

There is a police station at Musabani.[3]

The headquarters of the Musabani CD block is located at Musabani village.[4]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 Census of India, Musabani had a total population of 31,035, of which 16,063 (52%) were males and 14,972 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 3,537. The total number of literate persons in Musabani was 21,778 (79.20% of the population over 6 years).[5]

(*For language details see Musabani block#Language and religion)

As of 2001 India census,[6] Musabani had a population of 33,892. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Musabani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 58%. In Musabani, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Languages[edit | edit source]

Languages spoken in Musabani Town (2011)[7]

   Urdu (24.60%)
   Bengali (18.62%)
   Santali (17.29%)
   Hindi (14.36%)
   Odia (9.32%)
   Bhojpuri (3.01%)
  Others (12.80%)

Religion[edit | edit source]

Religion in Musabani Town (2011)[8]

  Hindu (46.20%)
  Muslim (32.90%)
   Sarna (17.36%)
  Christian (2.43%)
  Sikh (0.66%)
  Buddhist (0.18%)
  Others (0.27%)

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Purbi Singhbhum, Musabani covered an area of 10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi). It has an annual rainfall of 1,030.2 mm (40.56 in).[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Hindustan Copper Limited". www.hindustancopper.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mushabani
  3. "District Police Profile – East Singhbhum". Jharkhand Police. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  4. "District Census Handbook, Purbi Singhbhum, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Page 97: Map of Musabani CD block. Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. "District Census Handbook, Purbi Singhbhum, Series 21, Part XII B" (PDF). Location code: 363955, Pages 26-27 : District primary census abstract, 2011 census. Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  6. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  7. 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
  8. 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
  9. "District Census Handbook, Purbi Singhbhum, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 863-871. Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand. Retrieved 14 December 2021.