Jadugora
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| Coordinates: 22°39′N 86°22′E / 22.65°N 86.36°ECoordinates: 22°39′N 86°22′E / 22.65°N 86.36°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Purbi Singhbhum |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 19,003 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Santali, Ho |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
Jadugora (also spelt as Jadugoda or Jaduguda) is a census town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a small township of Uranium Corporation of India in the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state in Eastern India. It is 35 km by road and 20 km by train from the city of Jamshedpur. This was the first mines where Uranium was produced in India on a reasonable scale. The township was established in 1965, and it was way ahead of its time with modern school, clubs with tennis courts and a full-fledged hospital. The school here was part of the chain of schools called Atomic Energy Central School.
The name "Jadugora" or "Jadugoda" has been derived from the word "Jadagoda", which means 'land of elephants is a local tribal language. It is said that there was a time when this was home to many Asian elephants. But with time as many mines and factories were established, they moved to denser forests due to loss of habitat.
As of 2001[update] India census, Jadugora had a population of 19,003. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jadugora has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 63%. In Jadugora, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Jadugoda is blessed with diverse flora and fauna and rich tribal culture. The place is also home to some indigenous major tribes like the santhals, Gonds, mundas and hill kharia. The place is surrounded by hills and rivers. Many species of birds, reptiles and animals are found here. The culture of Jadugoda is very influenced by the culture of West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar, which are the neighbouring states of Jharkhand. The major festivals celebrated here are Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhath and Tusu Parva, which as a local tribal festival.
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