Sahibganj also known as ‘skirts of the hills’ was formed in 1983 when it was carved out of the Santhal Pargana district.
The district is bounded on north by the river Ganges and district of Katihar, on the south by the district Godda, on the east by Maldah and Murshidabad districts of the state of West Bengal, and on the west by Bhagalpur and Godda districts.
Rivers :
The important rivers are Ganges Gumani.
Attractions
Sahibganj Fort, Netarhat, Shahpur, Sahibganj, Betla, Palamau Tiger Reserve
| Latitude | 22.43° N |
| Longitude | 85.57° E |
| Population (1991) | 767442 |
| No. of Sub-Division | 1 |
| No. of Blocks | 8 |
| STD Code | 6582 |