About District

Singhbhum district came into existence when the old Singhbhum District bifurcated in 1990. With 9 Community Development Blocks Eastern part became the East Singhbhum with Jamshedpur as its district Hqr. and with remaining 23 C.D.Blocks West Singhbhum with Chaibasa as its district Hqr. In 2001 West Singhbhum again divided in two parts. With 8 Blocks Saraikela-Kharsawan district came into existence and  West Singhbhum remain with 15 blocks and two administrative Sub-divisions. At present West Singhbhum has 18 Blocks and 3 Sub-divisions.The district is full of hills alternating with valleys, steep mountains, and deep forests on the mountain slopes. The district contains one of the best Sal forests and the SARANDA ( seven hundred hills) forest area is known world over.

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Scenic view of the district highlighting its cultural heritage

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Helpline Contacts

  • Citizen Call Centre: 155300
  • Child Helpline: 1098
  • Cyber Helpline: 1930
  • Women Helpline: 1091
  • Fire Helpline: 101
  • Police Helpline: 100

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