The Chatra district is situated in the
extreme northwest part of Jharkhand. The district came into existence in 1991, was previously a part of Hazaribagh district.
The district is bounded on the north by Gaya (Bihar State)
district and Hazaribagh district and on the east by Hazaribagh
district, on the south by Palamu and Ranchi district and on the west by
Gaya (Bihar State) and Palamu district
The major portion of the Chatra district is covered by forest (more than 60%) and has scattered settlement patterns.
Attractions
Bhaduli (Bhadrakali), Kolhua Hill, Kauleshwari Devi, Kunda Cave, Tama Sin
Waterfalls: Bichkiliya, Duari, Khaya Banaroo, Keridah, Maloodah, Dumer Sumer, Goa, Barura Sharif, Gogri
Important rivers
The
rivers flowing through the district are Damodar, Mayurakshi, barakar,
Koyal, sankh, Son, Auranga, More, Karo, Bansloi, South Koel, Kharkai,
Swarna Rekha, Ganga, Gumani, Batane.
| Year of formation | 29-05-1991 |
| Area | 3706 Sq. K.M. |
| Forest Land | 2161.14 Sq. K.M. |
| Population (2001) | 790680 |
| Males | 402565 |
| Females | 388110 |
| Literacy Rate | 34.55% |
| No. of Sub-Division | 1 |
| No. of Blocks | 10 |
| No. of Villages | 1479 |
| STD Code | 6541 |
How to Reach
Air :
There is no direct air connection but SAIL has a private air belt at Chatra.
Rail :
Chatra is near Dhanbad, which is on the main Delhi-Howrah railway line.
Road :
Well connected with all the major cities by good motor able roads.