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Jharkhand

When was Jharkhand created as a separate state of India?

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Map highlighting the state of Jharkhand in eastern India, shaded in orange with its capital, Ranchi, marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are also shown for regional context. — Jharkhand Jharkhand, India.

Jharkhand was created as a separate state of India in 2000, when it was carved out of the southern portion of the state of Bihar.1