Kolhan division

Kolhan division is one of the five divisions in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The division comprises three districts: East Singhbhum, Seraikela Kharsawan district, and West Singhbhum. The three districts were earlier a part of South Chotanagpur division.

Kolhan division
Division of Jharkhand
Location of Kolhan Division in Jharkhand
Country India
StateJharkhand
Established2003
HeadquartersChaibasa
DistrictsSeraikela Kharsawan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum
Government
 • CommissionerNelson Eyon Bage (IAS)
 • DIGShri Anuranjan Kispotta (IPS)
Area
 • Total
13,443 km2 (5,190 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
4,861,313
 • Density361.62/km2 (936.60/sq mi)
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