Eastern Region States: Know All Details and Facts
Under the Eastern Region, we would cover following States: Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal.
Bihar
Capital Patna
Foundation Day 22 March 1912
Area wise Position 12th largest
Population wise position 3rd largest
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Governor Phagu chauhan
State animal Gaur (Mithun)
State Bird House Sparrow
State tree Peepal Tree (Bodhi Tree)
State flower Kachnar
Languages Official: Hindi
Second official: Urdu
Other majorly spoken languages: Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi,
Folk dances:
- Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
Paintings:
- Mithila Painting also known as Madhubani art.
Important Fair and Festivals:
- Chhath (Dala Chhath), Durga Pooja, Shravani Mela, Pitri Paksha Mela, Saraswati pooja, Bihula-Bishari Puja.
- The Sonepur cattle fair, is considered as the largest cattle fair in Asia.
Important Historical Monuments and tourist spots:
- Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya [Buddha attained enlightenment Here]. It is also the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Vikramshila Monastery
- Ancient Remains of Vaishali
- Sher Shah Tomb (in Sasaram)
- Vishnupad Temple (in Gaya)
- Padari Ki Haveli (Patna)
- Pathar Ki Masjid (Patna)
- Nalanda University
- Manganese, Mica, Pyrites,
Major Crops:
- 4th largest producer of vegetable and 8th largest producer in fruits.
- Main agricultural products: litchi, guava, mango, pineapple, brinjal, lady's finger, cauliflower, cabbage, rice, wheat, sugarcane, and sunflower.
Important Hills:
- Rajgir hills
- Barabar hills
- Bateshwar hills
- Kaimur Range
- Brahmayoni hills
- Pretshila hills
- Ramshila hills
Major Rivers:
- Ganga, Kosi, Son, Gandak.
Important wildlife sanctuaries and national Parks:
- Valmiki National park (also a tiger reserve)
Wildlife Sanctuaries:
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary:
- Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary
- Nagi Dam
- Nakti Dam
GI tags Handicrafts:
- Madhubani Paintings
- Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar
- Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar
- Sikki Grass Products of Bihar
- Bhagalpur Silk
- Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (Logo)
- Sikki Grass Products of Bihar (Logo)
- Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar (Logo)
Agricultural:
- Bhagalpuri Zardalu
- Katarni Rice
- Magahi Paan
- Shahi Litchi of Bihar
- Silao Khaja (Food Stuff)
Important Airports and Stadiums
Airports:
- Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna
- Gaya Airport in Gaya
- Darbhanga Airport in Darbhanga
Stadiums:
- Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna (cricket)
- Rajendra Stadium in Siwan (Football)
- Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna (Football)
West Bengal
Capital Kolkata
Foundation Day 26 January 1950
Area wise Position 14th
Population wise position 4th
Chief Minister Mamta Benerjee
Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
State animal Fishing Cat
State Bird White-throated kingfisher
State tree Chatim tree
State flower Night-flowering jasmine
Languages Bengali, Hindi
Folk dances:
- Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
Important Fair and Festivals:
- Durga Pooja, Rath Yatra, Vijaya Dashami, Dolyatra, Rath Yatra, Poila Baisakh, Kali Pooja.
- Belur Math, Kolkata
- Bishnupur Group of Temples, Bishnupur
- Fort William, Kolkata
- Hazarduari Palace
- Kali Temple (Kolkata)
- Shanti Niketan
- Victoria Memorial (Kolkata)
- Coal, fire Clay, dolomite, lime stone, copper, iron, manganese, wolfram.
Major Crops:
- Rice, potato, jute, sugarcane and wheat.
- Tea is produced commercially in northern districts, Darjeeling Tea.
Important mountain ranges:
- Singalila Ridge,
- Darjeeling-Kurseong range
- Sinchula range
- Chola range
Major Rivers:
- Ganga, Bhagirathi, Hooghly, Teesta, Damodar, Torsa, Jaldhaka and Mahananda.
Important wildlife sanctuaries and national Parks:
National Parks:
- Jaldapara National Park
- Sunderban National Park (also a Tiger Reserve)
- Singalila National Park
- Neora Valley National Park
- Gorumara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries:
- West Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary
- Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jore Pokhari Salamandar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Holiday Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary
- Chaparamari Wildlife Sanctuary
- Buxa (Tiger Reserve) Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bibhuti Bhusan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary
GI tags Handicraft:
- Nakshi Kantha
- Santiniketan Leather Goods
- Santipore Saree
- Baluchari Saree
- Dhaniakhali Saree
- Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft
- Bengal Patachitra
- Purulia Chau Mask
- Wooden Mask of Kushmandi
- Madur kathi
Agricultural:
- Darjeeling Tea (word & logo)
- Malda Laxman Bhog Mango
- Malda Khirsapati (Himsagar) Mango
- Malda Fazli Mango
- Gobindobhog Rice
- Tulapanji Rice
Food stuff:
- Joynagar Moa
- Bardhaman Sitabhog
- Bardhaman Mihidana
- Banglar Rasogolla
Important Airports and Stadiums
Airports:
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, Kolkata.
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (Football)
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata (Cricket)
- Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri (Football)
- East Bengal Ground, Kolkata, (Football)
- Mohun Bagan Ground, Kolkata (Football)
- Rabindra Sarobar Stadium, Kolkata (Football)
- Mohammedan Sporting Ground, Kolkata (Football)
- Jadavpur Stadium, Kolkata, (Football)
Odisha
Capital Bhubaneswar
Foundation Day 1st April 1936
Area wise Position 8th largest
Population wise position 11th largest
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Governor Ganeshi Lal
State animal Sambar Deer
State Bird Indian Roller
State tree Sacred Fig
State flower Ashoka Tree
Languages Official: Odia
Others: Sambalpuri, Kui, Santali, Urdu, Telugu, Hindi
Folk dances:
- Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Medha, Danda, Changu, Karma, Dalkhai.
Important Fair and Festivals:
- Durga Pooja, Saraswati Pooja, Ganesh Pooja, Shiv Ratri, Janmashtami, Kali Pooja, Dolapurnim, Holi, Nua Khai, Sitala sasthi, Rath Yatra.
Important Historical Monuments and tourist spots:
- Sun Temple (Konark) is the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Ancient remains inside and outside the rampart.
- Ashoka rock inscription.
- Linagraj Temple, (Bhubneswar)
- Mukteswara Temple, (Bhubneswar)
- Raja Rani temple, (Bhubneswar)
- Ruins of Buddhist temples, (Lalitagiri & Ratnagiri)
- Jagannath Temple, Puri.
- Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves (Bhubneswar)
Rich in Minerals:
- Contributes 1/5th of the India’s Coal, 1/4th of Iron ore and 1/3rd of Bauxite ore.
- Bauxite, Chromite, graphite, manganese ore, Iron ore, dolomite.
Major Crops:
Important mountain ranges:
- Deomali, mountain peak in Eastern Ghats, near Koraput town in the Koraput district of southern Odisha.
Major Rivers:
- Mahanadi, Brahmani.
Important wildlife sanctuaries and national Parks:
- Simlipal National Park
- Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
- Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhitarkanika National Park
- Chilika Lake (brackish water lagoon) Irrawaddy dolphins are found here.
- Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur district is the longest earthen dam in the World.
GI tags Handicraft:
- Kotpad Handloom fabric
- Orissa Ikat
- Konark Stone carving
- Orissa Pattachitra
- Pipli Applique Work
- Khandua Saree and Fabrics
- Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics
- Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics
- Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics
- Bomkai Saree & Fabrics
- Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics
- Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree & Joda.
- Orissa Pattachitra (Logo)
- Kandhamal Haladi
Agricultural:
- Ganjam Kewda Flower
- Ganjam Kewda Rooh (Manufactured)
- Odisha Rasagola (Food Stuff)
Important Airports and Stadiums
Airports:
- Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
- Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda
Stadiums:
- East Coast Railway Stadium, Bhubaneswar (Cricket)
- KIIT Stadium, Bhubaneswar (Cricket)
- Veer Surendra Sai Stadium, Sambalpur (cricket)
- Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium, Raurkela
- Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack (Gymnastic)
- DRIEMS Ground, Cuttack, (Cricket)
- Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar (Hockey)
- Barabati Stadium, Cuttack (Cricket)
Jharkhand
Capital Ranchi
Foundation Day 15 Nov 2000
Area wise Position 15th largest
Population wise position 14th largest
Chief Minister Hemant Soren
Governor Draupadi Murmu
State animal Asian elephant
State Bird Asian koel
State tree Sal
State flower Palash
Languages Official: Hindi
Others: Khortha, Santhali, Bengali, Nagpuri, Urdu, Magdhi
Folk dances:
- Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
Important Fair and Festivals:
- Chhath Puja, Durga Puja, Karam, Jitia, Diwali, Sohrai/Bandna, Phagua/Holi, Dussehra, Ram Navami, Sarhul and Mage Porob.
Important Historical Monuments and tourist spots:
- Parasnath, Baidyanath Dham, and Rajrappa are major religious places.
- Jonha Falls, Hundru Falls, Dassam Falls and Panchghagh Falls.
Rich in Minerals:
- Largest producer of Iron ore, Copper ore, Mica, Kainite, Asbestos and Uranium.
- 3rd largest producer of Coal, Bauxite and Thorium.
- Others: manganese, limestone, china clay, fire clay, graphite, gold.
Major Crops:
- wheat, maize, pulses, potatoes, and vegetables such as tomato, carrots, cabbage, brinjal, pumpkin, and papaya.
Important mountain ranges:
- Parasnath Hill, Netarhat ("Queen of Chotanagpur"), Rajmahal hills, Trikut Hill, The Tagore Hill (Morabadi Hill).
Major Rivers:
- Ganga, Son, Subarnrekha, Kharkai, Damodar, North Koel, South Koel, Sankh
Important wildlife sanctuaries and national Parks
National Park:
- Betla National Park
Wildlife Sacturies:
- Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mahauadanr Wildlife Sanctuary
- Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary
- Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary
- Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary
- Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Udhwa Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary
GI tags:
- Sohrai-Khovar Painting (Handicraft)
Important Airports and Stadiums:
Airports:
- Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi
Stadiums:
- JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi (Cricket)
- Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Ranchi (Athletics)
- JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur (Football)
- Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur (Cricket)
- Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi (Cricket)
- Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Ranchi (Hockey)
- Dilip Tirkey Stadium, Ranchi (Hockey)
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