Kodarma
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Kodarma कोडरमा Koderma |
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 Kodarma
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| Coordinates: 24°28′N 85°36′E / 24.47°N 85.6°ECoordinates: 24°28′N 85°36′E / 24.47°N 85.6°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Koderma |
| Named for | Kadram rishi |
| Elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 24,633 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Santali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 825410 |
| Telephone code | 06534 |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
| Website | koderma |
Kodarma (also spelled as Koderma) is a city and a notified area in Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district is bound on the north by the Nawada district of Bihar, on the south by Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, on the east by Giridih district of Jharkhand and on the west by the Gaya district of Bihar.
Koderma district lies in the Chhotanagpur Plateau at 397 m (1,302 ft) above the sea level. The area exhibits undulating topography comprising hills, hillocks, plains and mounds. Northern part of the district is occupied by Koderma Reserve Forest. The highest peak is Debour Ghati (677 m) which is the boundary of Jharkhand and Bihar states. The section line from south to north from Jharkhand to Bihar passes through Hazaribag plateau. The rocks at the edge of this plateau have been cut deeply by innumerable streams. There are a number of rills and gullies of various type such as figure or shoe-lace gullies. Barakar River flows from west to east in the southern part of the district and supports Tilaiya Hydel project, a multipurpose dam constructed on it. Poanchkhara, Keso, Akto, Gurio, Gukhana Nadi are the main tributaries of the Barakar river. Sakri river is the main river in the northern part of the district which flows from south east to northwest. Ghggnna Naddi, Chhotanari Nadi are the tributaries of Sakri river. Mahua, Banyan, Sakhua, Palash, Peepal, Neem, Khajoor, Bamboo are the flora of the area. Fauna such as leopard, bear, pig, deer and hare are found in the forest area of Koderma Reserve forest. Koderma is surrounded by forests and many natural resources, Dhawajadhari Pahar (hill) that is dedicated to lord SHIVA and on the MAHASHIVRATRI many devotees get together to worship the GOD. Koderma district is richly endowed with natural resources. At one time, Koderma was considered as the mica capital of India. During that time, the townships of Koderma and Jhumri Tilaiya had seen the rise of several mica tycoons, including the houses of Bhadanis, Modi family including late Chottu Modi and Rajgarhias. Now, it is the fastest developing city in Jharkhand state. Koderma holds the world record in terms of holding largest deposits of Mica in the world.
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