Santhal Pargana division

Santal Pargana division
Division of Jharkhand
Location of Santhal Pargana in Jharkhand
Coordinates: 24°30′N 87°30′E / 24.500°N 87.500°E / 24.500; 87.500
Country India
StateJharkhand
Established1983
HeadquartersDumka
DistrictsGodda, Deoghar, Dumka, Jamtara, Sahibganj, Pakur
Government
 • CommissionerShri Lalchand Dadel (IAS)
 • DIGShri Amber Lakra (IPS)
Area
 • Total
12,601 km2 (4,865 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
6,969,097
 • Density553.06/km2 (1,432.4/sq mi)

Santhal Pargana division is an administrative division of the Indian state of Jharkhand. The division comprises six districts and serves as a key administrative unit of the state. It is overseen by a Divisional Commissioner, while law and order is managed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).

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