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Giridih is in the Chhotanagpur region of Jharkhand state and the area is mostly covered with bamboo and sal trees. Giridih was created in the year 1972 from the district of Hazaribagh. The district of Giridih shares its geographical boundaries with the districts of Nawada Deogarh Jamtara and Jamui. The popular attractions located here include Parasnath Hills also known by the name of Marang Buru which is visited by large number of devotees during the religious festivals that extend up to three days. The economy of Giridih is dependant more on agriculture. About 85440 hectares of land in the region of Giridih is under cultivation and the presence of natural resources in the region makes the cultivation more fruitful. The district of Giridih is well connected by road. The Grand Trunk Road here connects several towns with the help of state highways that make travelling within and out of the town very convenient.
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