Barajamda

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state_name = Jharkhand
district = Pashchimi Singhbhum
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Barajamda is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India.

Etymology

The word Barajamda , meaning "forest region," applies to a forested mountainous plateau region in eastern India. The existence of Barajamda dates at least to the sixteenth century.Fact|date=September 2008

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Barajamda had a population of 7,691. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Barajamda has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Barajamda fairly known for its mining prospects, its climatic conditions and its booming steel industry.There are a number of renowned companies present here:1) Jindal mines2) Taurian3) Sail4) Sesa goa5) Essel miningThere are more than 100 mines and 200 crushers.

MMTC, Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation is a Government of India Ltd. It is an enterprise that is responsible for the transport of minerals to the international market. It acts as an interface between those mines and the Iron and Steel Industry.

This area is mineral rich - surrounded by iron ore and Manganese ore mines. Maximum mines are in forest area. It is about 20 KM from Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu. In local language - Kiriburu means land of Elephants and Meghahatuburu means land of clauds.

Transport

By train from Kolkata / Tatanagar and /or by bus from Bhubaneshwar / Tatanagar / Ranch (Via Chaibasa).At present, Roads are under construction and it is not advisable to go by road. Also connected by Air (Nearest Airport Barbil abt 15 KM).

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