South Chotanagpur division

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South Chotanagpur division is one of the five divisions in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The division comprises the following districts: Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Ranchi and Simdega. [1]

It has a population of 5,532,719.

Location of South Chotanagpur division in Jharkhand, in green Jharkhand divisions map.png
Location of South Chotanagpur division in Jharkhand, in green

Languages

Languages of South Chotanagpur division (2011) [2]

   Sadri (36.51%)
   Hindi (18.12%)
   Kurukh (12.90%)
   Mundari (11.83%)
   Kurmali (6.55%)
   Urdu (6.32%)
   Kharia (2.41%)
   Bengali (1.38%)
   Bhojpuri (1.28%)
  Others (2.70%)

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References

  1. "Districts:South Chotanagpur Division" . Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  2. "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". www.censusindia.gov.in.

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