Singhbhum District Gazetteer, 1910 Revisited

Singhbhum District Gazetteer, 1910 Revisited

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Kanjiv Lochan

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*jharkhandcat The Title 'Singhbhum District Gazetteer, 1910 Revisited written/authored/edited by Kanjiv Lochan', published in the year 2026. The ISBN 9788169908924 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 338 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.

Year:

2026

Language:

English

Publisher:

Gyan Publishing House

Pages:

338

Book Category:

pub

Subject:

History

ABOUT THE BOOK

Jharkhand is a significant region where layers of ancient, medieval and modern manners and traditions prominently co-exist.

Around hundred years ago, the British who ruled over the region meticulously documented the environment, history and sociology of the region and described in details its trade, education, communication, customs, health and medicine. These documents were called ‘Gazetteers.’ For Jharkhand region they produced Gazetteers on each of the six districts those days: Palamu (1907), Santal Parganas (1910), Singhbhum (1910), Manbhum (1911), Hazaribagh (1917) and Ranchi (1917).

The British worked with certain biases and prejudices. Still, these Gazetteers serve as historical treasure trove that unveils the rich fabric of the region during a pivotal period of history. These Gazetteers permit readers to immerse themselves in the nuanced description of the condition and forces that shaped the British time Jharkhand.

This series would serve as an invaluable source for anyone studying history, sociology, anthropology or any aspects of Jharkhand.

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Editorial Board

Members:

Kanjiv Lochan, (Ph. D, Centre for Historical Studies, JNU, New Delhi), Astt. Prof. of History, Ranchi University, Ranchi (General Editor)

Neelam Asur, (MA, History), Gumla Based Independent Researcher

Nikhil Kumar, (Ph D., History Department, Patna University, Patna), Guest Faculty, RU, Ranchi

Sirista Julita Meenz, (Ph. D., Ranchi University, Ranchi), Astt. Prof. of Anthropology, RU, Ranchi

Sunny Ruchi Ecka, (Ph D., History, Dept. Hyderabad Central University, Hyd.) Guest Faculty, RU, Ranchi

Research Associates: Kritika Punia, Kundan Kumar Saw, Mahesh Thakur, Payal Singh, Shafaque Ammar, Suraj Kumar (All Research Students, Ranchi University) and Shivam Kumar Dev (Research Student, JNU, New Delhi), Pooja Singh, and Soumya Sahay (Copy Editors)

CONTENTS

I	Physical Aspects	General Description—Origin of name—Boundaries—Configuration—Natural Divisions—Sanjai Valley—Dhalbhum—Porahat—Kolhan—Saranda Pw—Scenery—Hill System—North-western spur—Trap-range—Quartzite range—Schistose range—North-eastern spur—Principal peaks—River System—Subarnarekha System—Subarnarekha—Kharkai—Roro—Sanjai—Baitarani System—Brahmani System—South Koel—North and South Karo—Deo—Koina—Geology—Superficial deposits—Dharwar rocks—Gneisses and granites—Igneous rocks—Minerals—Gold—Copper—Iron and manganese—Miscellaneous—Botany—Fauna—Game birds—Reptiles—Climate—Temperature—Rainfall	1–21
II	History	The Stone Age—Early Civilization—The Jains—Aboriginal Races—British Conquest of Dhalbhum—Early Relations with Porahat—First Invasion of the Kolhan—Submission of the Hos—Kol Rebellion—Ganga Narayan’s Rebellion—Annexation of the Kolhan—Mutiny of 1857—Birsait Outbreak of 1900—Administrative Changes	22–46
III	The People	Growth of Population—Census of 1901—Density—Migration—Towns and villages—Village Organization—Pirs—Mankis and Mundas—Pradhans—Occupations—Sex and Marriage—Languages—Munda languages—Religions—Hindus—Muhammadans—Christians—Tribes and Castes—Origin—Nomenclature—Distribution—Principal tribes and castes—Santals—Go?als—Bhumij—Mundas—Munda monuments—Tantis—Bhuiyas—Kurmis—Kamars	47–65
IV	The Hos	Traditions of Origin—Physical Type—General Characteristics—Development under British Rule—Dress—Internal Structure—Birth—Marriage—Funeral Ceremonies—Sepulchral Monuments—Property—Caste—Language—Folklore—Religion—Deities—Spirits of the Dead—Witchcraft—Exorcism—Festivals—Maghi—Ba Parab—Other festivals—Amusements—Villages—Village Life—Communal System	66–95
V	Public Health	Climate—Vital Statistics—Principal Diseases—Fever—Cholera—Small-pox—Other diseases—Infirmities—Vaccination—Medical Institutions	96–98
VI	Forests	Area and Situation—Character of Forests—The sal forests—Mixed forests—Reserved Forests—History—System of management—Markets—Revenue prospects—Protection—Relations with the people—Protected Forests—Kolhan—Porahat—Other Forests	99–108
VII	Agriculture	General Conditions—Rainfall—Irrigation—Bandhs—Wells—Classes of Land—Principal Crops—Rice—Other cereals and pulses—Oil-seeds—Sugarcane—Cotton—Tobacco—Methods of Cultivation—Rotation—Manures—Extension of Cultivation—Improvement of Crops—Cattle	109–119
VIII	Natural Calamities	Liability to Famine—Famine of 1866—Famine of 1874—Famine of 1897—Famine of 1900	120–123
IX	Rents, Wages and Prices	Rents—Kolhan—Porahat—Dhalbhum—Rakumats and abwabs—Bethbegari—Prices—Wages—Supply of Labour—Material Condition—Kolhan—Porahat—Dhalbhum	124–139
X	Mines, Manufactures and Trade	Mines—Copper—Gold—Native methods of gold recovery—Ancient workings—Prospects—Iron—Manganese—Mica—Soapstone quarries—Limestone—Manufactures—Tata Iron and Steel Works—Cocoon-rearing—Other industries—Trade—Weights and measures—Land measures	140–159
XI	Means of Communication	Railways—Roads—Bungalows—Conveyances—Water Communications—Postal Communications	160–162
XII	Land Revenue Administration	Kolhan—Revenue History—Settlement of 1837—Settlement of 1897—System of administration—Mankis—Mundas—Tahsildars—Rules regarding Dikkus—Tenures—Rights of tenants—Porahat—Land tenures—Zamindari of Porahat—Tenure-holders—Khorposh—Chakran—Rent-free land—Tenants’ rights—Mankis—Headmen—Khuntkattidars—Ryoti rights—Forest rights—Rights in trees—Miscellaneous incidents—Dhalbhum—Revenue history—Ghat-wals—Pradhani tenures—Other tenures—Khunt-katti rights	163–187
XIII	General Administration	Administrative Charges and Staff—Revenue—Land revenue—Excise—Stamps—Cesses—Income-tax—Registration—Administration of Justice—Crime—Criminal castes—Police—Village police—Kolhan—Porahat—Dhalbhum—Chaukidari system—Jails—Kolhan Market Fund	188–198
XIV	Local Self-Government	Municipalities—District Road Committee	199–200
XV	Education	Progress of Education—Secondary Schools—Primary Schools—Girls’ Schools—Special Schools—Industrial Schools—Education of Aboriginals	201–205
XVI	Gazetteer	Anandpur—Baharagora—Bandgaon—Bennsagar—Chaibasa—Chainpur—Chakradharpur—Chakulia—Dhalbhum—Ghateila—Goilkera—Haludpukur or Haldipukhur—Jagannathpur—Jaintgarh—Kalimati—Kera—Kesnagarh—Kolhan—Kolhan Pirs—Manoharpur—Porahat Estate—Ruam—Sadant Pirs—Saranda—Saranda Garh	208–226

SARAIKELA STATE

I	Physical Aspects	General Description—Physical Aspects—River System	227–228
II	History	History	229–231
III	The People	Industries—Trade—Material Condition	232–233
IV	Agriculture	General Conditions—Classes of Land—Irrigation—Principal Crops—Rice—Other crops—Extension of Cultivation	234–236
V	Land Revenue Administration	Land Tenures—Pirpattidars—Khorposh grants—Chakran or Naukran—Religious grants—Muafi—Survey and Settlement—Rents—Agricultural Tenancies—Prajali—Transfer of occupancy rights—Thika—Non-agricultural Tenants—Under-ryots—Pancha and abwabs—Village Headmen	237–243
VI	General Administration	Status of the Chief—Revenue—Excise—Justice—Police—Jails—Communications—Medical—Registration—Education	244–246
VII	Gazetteer	Baulsai—Dugni—Gamharia—Icha—Kandra—Karaikele—Kuchang—Sadant Pir—Saraikela	247–248

KHARSAWAN STATE

I	Physical Aspects	Physical Aspects	249
II	History	History	250–251
III	The People	Agriculture—Industries—Trade	252–253
IV	Land Revenue Administration	Land Tenures—Khorposh—Chakran—Agricultural tenancies—Khuntkatti tenures—Survey and Settlement—Rent Settlement—System of Collection	254–255
V	General Administration	Revenue—Excise—Police—Jails—Communications—Medical—Education	256–257
	Index		259–266

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