Kolhan division

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Kolhan division is one of the five divisions in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The division comprises three districts: East Singhbhum, Seraikela Kharsawan district, and West Singhbhum. The three districts were earlier a part of South Chotanagpur division. The headquarters of the division is Chaibasa.[1][2][3]

Languages[edit]

Languages in Kolhan division 2011 census

  Santali (26.58%)
  Bangla (20.41%)
  Ho (20.33%)
  Hindi (17.40%)
  Mundari (5.24%)
  Urdu (4.69%)
  Odia (2.03%)
  Others (3.32%)

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Decay of indigenous style - Tribes at crossroads". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph, 27 April 2006. 27 April 2006. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  2. ↑ "BJP wins 6 of the 14 seats in Kolhan". Times of India, 23 December 2009. 23 December 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Jenamani, Kumud (9 April 2010). "Wildlife experts counting on Kolhan census - Regional chief conservator of forest expects numbers to increase during three-day exercise, beginning April 19". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph, 9 April 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.

Coordinates: 22°36′N 85°48′E / 22.6°N 85.8°E / 22.6; 85.8

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