Jharkhand is an important state in eastern India, known for its plateau landscape, forest resources, mineral wealth, tribal cultural heritage, and river valleys. The state was carved out of southern Bihar and officially came into existence on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand is widely recognized for its significance in studies related to physical geography, mining regions, tribal settlements, forest resources, industrial development, and regional planning.

According to the Census of India 2011, Jharkhand had a total population of 32,988,134. Under the 2011 Census administrative structure, the state had:

• Total Districts: 24
• Total Sub-districts (Tehsils): 259
• Total Community Development Blocks: 259
• Total Villages: 32,584
• Total Urban Areas: 41

These administrative divisions are important for preparing and using SOI shapefiles, especially for district, tehsil, and village-level GIS work.

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Download Jharkhand SOI Shapefile

You can download shapefile for the state boundary, district boundaries, and sub-district boundaries for the state.

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Download Outline and Sub-district Boundary Shapefile for Individual District

Looking for CD Block Boundary Shapefile for Any District?

How to Use These Shapefiles

1. Download the Zip File: Click the above link(s) and download the zip file containing the shapefile.
2. Extract the Contents: Unzip the downloaded file. Inside, you’ll find multiple files with extensions like .shp, .shx, .dbf, etc. All these files make up a shapefile dataset.
3. Import into GIS Software: Open your preferred GIS software (such as QGIS or ArcGIS). Use the “Add Vector Layer” tool, and select the .shp file.
4. Start Mapping: Now you’re ready to visualize and analyze India’s administrative boundaries!

Why Use Official SOI Shapefiles?

• Accuracy: Data is sourced from the official Survey of India, the most authoritative mapping agency in the country.
• Consistency: The boundaries are aligned with government records, ensuring reliability for your work.
• Compatibility: Standard shapefile format works in all major GIS and remote sensing software.

Happy Mapping!

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