Lohardaga district
Lohardaga district | |
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Top to bottom: The ancient Khakparta Temple, a protected Shiva shrine under ASI, The scenic Lawapani Waterfall, The Victoria Lake | |
Location of Lohardaga district in Jharkhand | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Division | South Chotanagpur |
| Headquarters | Lohardaga |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Dr Waghmare Prasad Krishna (IAS) |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Lohardaga (shared with Gumla district) |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 1 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,502 km2 (580 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 461,790 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 68.29% |
| • Sex ratio | 985 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | lohardaga |
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Lohardaga district is one of the twenty-four districts of the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district is named after the town of Lohardaga, the administrative headquarters of the district. The district was created from a portion of Ranchi district in 1983.
This district is surrounded by Latehar district in the north, Gumla district in south and west and Ranchi district in the east. The district is situated between 23°30' and 23°40' north latitudes and 84°40' and 84°50' east longitudes. The district covers an area of 1,502 km2.
As of 2011, it is the least populous district of Jharkhand (out of 24).
It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.