What is the population of Saraikela, Jharkhand?

Saraikela has a population of approximately 1,000 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Saraikela, Jharkhand located?

Saraikela is located in Jharkhand, India, at approximate coordinates 22.6996°, 85.9313°.

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Saraikela

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Total population

1,000

Elevation154 m

Coordinates22.70°, 85.93°

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Elevation

154 m

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Overview

Saraikela is the district headquarters and a nagar panchayat in the Seraikela Sadar subdivision of the Seraikela Kharsawan district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It was formerly the capital of Saraikela State, a princely state. The town is a road junction, an agricultural trade centre and upcoming industrial centre. It is situated between Jamshedpur and Chaibasa.

History & geography

History

The Saraikela state was founded in 1620 by Raja Bikram Singh (a fore-runner to the ruling family's current nomenclature of Singh Deo).

Geography

Saraikela is situated on the bank of Kharkai River in southern Jharkhand. It is well connected with Jamshedpur via land route. ===Area overview=== The area shown in the map has been described as “part of the southern fringe of the Chotanagpur plateau and is a hilly upland tract”. 75.7% of the population lives in the rural areas and 24.3% lives in the urban areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

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