The forests of Giridih West Forest Division including the reserved and protected forests forests of Jamua, Dhanwar and Doranda Afforestation Ranges. The total areaof the forest covered by working plan is 16242.01 ha. spread in Jamua, Dhanwar, Birni (part), and Deori (part) Blocks.
The forests lie between 23°00'45'' to 24°00'50'' North latitude and 85°00'37'' to 86°00'35'' east longitude falling in the Northern part of Jharkhand State. The lower plateaus extend upto average 1300 feet in height, their surfaces are undulating. In the north and north-west, the lower plateaus from fairly leveled tablelands until they reach the ghats when the drop to about 700 feet. In the east the general elevation is lower and the descent is gradual.
The division contains a large portion of forest area which is distributed almost uniformly all over. Sal is the most famous and predominant species of trees in the forest of the division. Among other common species are bamboo, khair (catechu), salai, simul, mahua, palas, kusum, kend, asan, piar and bhelwa. As we go by the history of this division, Giridih Afforestation Division now Giridih West Forst Division was created in the Year 1956.
The Giridih West Forest Division plays an important role in the conservation of the region's natural resources and in promoting sustainable forest management practices. The division also works to create awareness among the local communities about the importance of conserving forests and wildlife.
The division encompasses places of spiritual significance which the locals held in high regard. The famous site of the areas are: Jharkhand Dham, Langtababa Samadhi, Surya Mandir etc.
Geography and Climate:
Geographical features:-The forests lie between 23°00'45'' to 24°00'50'' North latitude and 85°00'37'' to 86°00'35'' east longitude falling in the Northern part of Jharkhand State. The lower plateaus extend upto average 1300 feet in height, their surfaces are undulating. In the north and north-west, the lower plateaus from fairly leveled tablelands until they reach the ghats when the drop to about 700 feet. In the east the general elevation is lower and the descent is gradual.
Climate and rainfall :
The topography is hilly with occasional tracts of flat plateau and valleys. The terrain is extremely varied and is spotted with several prominent hills. The district is a part of the Chhotanagpur Plateau and may be categorized into three natural formation:-
- Central plateau.
- Lower plateau.
- Damoar, Garga&Tenughat Valley
Damodar, Bokaro, Konar and Barakar are the main rivers traversing the territory. Barakar is a small river which flows into the Konar, a tributary of Damodar river. The average altitude of the land is 210 metres from mean sea level. The district has maze of valleys and sub-valleys formed by the River Damodar and its tributaries. They form an important source of water for the industries and townships which have sprung up on its banks in the last few decades. Some hills and hillocks rise above the gentle valley making it a panoramic landscape to view
The area has typical three distinct seasons, the summer, the rainy and the winter seasons of the monsoon type of climate. Hot weather is experienced all over the track during the months of mid April to June when the maximum temperature touches to 44-46 degree Celsius on few days. Pre-monsoon showers during late May or early June are common features. The winter is generally pleasant except for few days when the night temperature almost touches the freezing point.