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Hazaribagh is a city and a municipal corporation in Hazaribagh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is also the administrative headquarters of Hazaribagh district and divisional headquarters of North Chotanagpur division. It is known as a health resort [2] and for the Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary (17 kilometres [11 mi] from city).
The name, Hazaribagh consists of two Persian words, hazar meaning "one thousand", and bagh meaning "garden" - so, the literal meaning of Hazaribagh is 'a city of one thousand gardens'. According to Sir John Houlton , a veteran British administrator, the town takes its name from the small villages of Okni and Hazari – shown in old maps as ...
A display at the entrance of the sanctuary giving relevant details in Hindi. Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Jharkhand, India, about 55 miles (89 km) north of Ranchi. [2] It was established in 1955. It is home to many wild animals including deer, monkey and birds. [3]
The following institutions are located in Hazaribagh Sadar subdivision: Vinoba Bhave University was established at Hazaribagh in 1972. [18] St. Columba's College was established at Hazaribagh in 1899. [19] Annada College was established at Hazaribagh in 1979. [20] [21] Markham College of Commerce was established at Hazaribagh in 1974. [22]
Hazaribagh district is a plateau area and forests occupy around about 45% of the total area. It is a predominantly rural area with 92.34% of the population living in rural areas against 7.66% in the urban areas.
Hazaribagh district is a plateau area and forests occupy around about 45% of the total area. It is a predominantly rural area with 92.34% of the population living in rural areas against 7.66% in the urban areas.
• Official: Hindi, Urdu: Time zone: UTC+5:30 : PIN: 825402 (Ichak) Telephone ... Hazaribagh district is a plateau area and forests occupy around about 45% of the ...
Hazaribagh district is a plateau area and forests occupy around about 45% of the total area. It is a predominantly rural area with 92.34% of the population living in rural areas against 7.66% in the urban areas.