What is the population of Deoghar, Jharkhand?

Deoghar has a population of approximately 203,100 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Deoghar, Jharkhand located?

Deoghar is located in Jharkhand, India, at approximate coordinates 24.4898°, 86.6990°.

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Deoghar

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Deoghar

Total population

203,100

Elevation254 m

Land area337 km²

Coordinates24.49°, 86.70°

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Elevation

254 m

Area

337 km²

Official website

deoghar.nic.in

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Overview

Deoghar is a city and a municipal corporation in Deoghar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is also the administrative headquarters of Deoghar district. It is a holy place of Hinduism. The city is primarily known for Baidyanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The sacred temples of the city make this a place for pilgrimage and tourists. The city is very sacred to the followers of Hinduism, regardless of sects.

History & geography

Geography

Deoghar is located at . It has an average elevation of 255 metres (833 feet). It is a part of the Indian peninsular plateau which forms a part of the oldest landmass on Earth, Gondwana land. Deoghar is situated on the bank of Ajay river (which originates from Batpar village of Jamui district in Bihar) and its tributary Dadhawa river (which originates from Purnia Lake near Karangarh village in Jamui district of Bihar). The city is surrounded with various small relict hills such as Dighriya Pahaad, Nandan Pahaad, Trikuti Pahaad, and Tapovan Pahaad. Dighriya Pahaad forms the western boundary of the city and there is a national park being constructed on these hills. Nandan Pahaad is a children's amusement place and serves as one of the principal recreational places in the city. Tapovan Pahaad has its cultural relevance found in Hindu scriptures. It is one of the amusement places in the city and serves as a habitat for monkeys. Deoghar has an area of .

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