Jharkhand became the 28th state through the Bihar Reorganisation Act, on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda
Background
The Jharkhand government portal says the 28th state of the Indian Union was brought into existence by the Bihar Reorganisation Act on 15 November 2000.
The date is the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Most of the state lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, the source of the Koel, Damodar, Brahmani, Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers.
Forests and woodlands cover more than 29% of the state.
The portal says coal accounts for 32% and copper for 25% of India's total.
Formed:
15 November 2000
Order among states:
28th
Coal share of India:
32%
Copper share of India:
25%
Why it matters for exams: Formation date, parent state and the Act are standard state-profile questions; the Birsa Munda link is a favourite.
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In plain words
Chota Nagpur Plateau Chota Nagpur Plateau — The plateau covering most of Jharkhand, source of several rivers.