Jharkhand, known for its dense forests, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant tribal traditions, is also home to numerous tourist destinations and has been a key region for anti-Naxalite operations. This blog presents a district-wise breakdown of popular tourist attractions and a detailed overview of major operations conducted in the state.
District-Wise Major Tourist Destinations in Jharkhand
1. Ranchi
- Hundru Falls, Jonha (Gautamdhara) Falls, Dassam Falls, Sita Falls
- Tagore Hill (Morabadi Hill)*
- Pahari Mandir, Jagannathpur Temple, Sun Temple
- Birsa Zoological Park (Ormanjhi), Rock Garden, Nakshatra Van
- Ratu Fort, Science City, Getalsud Dam, Deori Temple
Highlight: Tagore Hill and Jagannathpur Temple have been previously asked in competitive exams.
2. Khunti
- Panchdham Falls, Rani Falls, Birsa Mrig Vihar (Deer Park)
- Dubari Hill, Ulihatu (Birthplace of Birsa Munda), Amreshwar Dham (Shiva Temple)
Highlight: Ulihatu village is an internationally recognized heritage site.
3. Gumla
- Ghaghra Falls, Hepad Falls, Premaghagh Falls
- Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary, Navratangarh Fort, Palokot Palace
- Nagpheni Fort, Mahamaya Temple, Anjandham Temple, Tanginath Temple
4. Hazaribagh
- Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Salparni Lake, Surajkund
- Rani Bahal Hot Springs, Konar Dam, Chandrapura Deer Park
- ISCO Rock Paintings (Barsopani), Padma Fort, Vadam Fort
- Rajrappa Falls, Patratu Dam, Maa Chhinnamastika Temple (Rajrappa)
5. Chatra
- Kolhua Hill, Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary, Dumer-Sumer Falls
- Bhadrakali Temple (Itkhori), Kauleshwari Temple, Sahasrabuddha Temple
6. Koderma
- Tilaiya Dam, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, Koderma Sanctuary
7. Bokaro
- Tenughat Dam, Bokaro Thermal Power Station (BTPS)
- Jawaharlal Biological Park, Durgapur Hill
- Nehru Park, City Park, Chandrapura Bird Sanctuary, Lugu Buru
8. Dhanbad
- Maithon Dam, Panchet Dam, Topchanchi Lake, Tetulia Hot Springs
- Panchet Fort, Jharyagarh Palace
9. Palamu
- Palamu Wildlife Sanctuary, Mediniray Fort, Shahpur Fort
- Rohilla Fort, Sukhadari Falls, Balchaura Falls, Gursindhu Falls
- Bishrampur Fort, Bansidhar Temple (Nagar Untari)
10. Garhwa
- Budha Ghagh Falls, Kanti Falls, Lodh Falls (Jharkhand’s highest)
- Ghaghri Falls, Mirchaiya Falls, Betla National Park
- Mahuadand Wildlife Sanctuary, Palamu Tiger Reserve
- Palamu Fort, Netarhat’s Mongolia Point, Ugratara Temple (Chandwa), Tatapani Hot Springs
11. East Singhbhum
- Jubilee Park, Dimna Lake, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dharagiri Falls, Jaduguda Uranium Mine, Phuldungri Hill (Ghatshila)
- Chitreshwar Temple, Rankini Temple, Bhuvaneshwari Temple (500 ft)*
- Hudco Lake (Jamshedpur)
Highlight: Bhuvaneshwari Temple is a key exam-referenced site.
12. West Singhbhum
- Hirni Falls, Lupungtu Falls, Jojohatu Village
- Ramteerth, Benisagar, Sarangda Forest
- Jaitgarh Fort, Jagannath Fort, Mahadevshala Temple
13. Saraikela-Kharsawan
- Ichagarh Bird Sanctuary
14. Dumka
- Masanjore Dam, Jhumka Spring, Tapapani Spring
- Jhariyapani Spring, Tatloi Spring, Barajharna
- Vasukinath Temple, Chotenath Idol, Maluti Temple (Mihijam)
- Kalyaneshwari Temple
15. Deoghar
- Trikut Hill, Bakulia Falls, Baidyanath Temple (Jyotirlinga)
- Yugal Mandir, Tapo Van Temple, Leela Mandir
- Kundeshwari Temple, Satsang Nagar
16. Sahebganj
- Teliagarh Fort, Rajmahal Fossil Park, Udhwa Bird Sanctuary
- Damin-e-Koh, Motijhara Falls, Rajmahal Hills, Bhagwa Well
17. Godda
- Barakopa Hills, Yogini Temple (Barakopa)
18. Pakur
- Baramasiya, Shivpur Sota Hot Springs
- Aliganj Fort, Birkhata Fort
Newly Declared Tourist Sites by Jharkhand Government
The Tourism, Art-Culture, Sports & Youth Department has recently classified 31 new tourist sites into three categories:
International-Level Tourist Sites
- Ulihatu (Khunti)
- Perwaghagh Falls (Khunti)
- Remix Falls, Dombari Buru (Ranchi)
Highlight: Ulihatu is the birthplace of Birsa Munda – internationally acclaimed.
National-Level Tourist Sites
- Tribal Museum, State Museum (Hotwar, Ranchi)
- Benisagar, Sameej Ashram (West Singhbhum)
- Thalkobad Saranda Forest (West Singhbhum)
- Maya Tungri (Ramgarh)
State-Level Tourist Sites (21)
- Medininagar Fort (Palamu)
- Sutiyambe & Pithoria (Ranchi)
- Sukhaldari Falls, Chaturbhuj Bhagwati Temple (Garhwa)
- Mahadevshala Temple, Jojohatu Village (West Singhbhum)
Major Anti-Naxalite Operations and Missions in Jharkhand
Since 2009, the Jharkhand Government has carried out multiple anti-Naxal operations across the state. Here’s a list of major ones:
Key Operations:
- Operation Green Hunt – Pan-India anti-Naxal campaign since 2009
- Operation K-2 – Conducted in Garhwa region
- Operation Jungle – Targeted Palamu and nearby areas
- Operation Agnidoot – Lohardaga (Bendi forests), May 2013; led by state DGP
- Operation Jaal, Operation Khoj, Operation Saamna – Palamu-Latehar region
- Operation Anaconda 1 & 2 – Carried out in Saranda Forest
- Operation Nai Disha – Focused on mainstreaming Naxals
- Operation Comb – Security sweep in railway zones (Dhanbad)
- Operation Justice – To ensure minimum wages to laborers
- Operation Todarmal – Land distribution drive
- Operation Varun – Drinking water projects
- Operation Dhanwantri – Fake medicine crackdown
- Operation Muskaan – Missing child rescue by CID
- Operation Trident, Safaaya, Double Bull – Naxal cleanup ops (Ranchi, Saraikela)
- Operation Chakravyuh, Octopus – Joint Jharkhand-Bihar campaigns
- Mission Clean – PLFI crackdown by CRPF in Budha Pahar
Highlight: Operations such as Green Hunt and Anaconda are widely cited in civil services exams.