Sheikh Bhikhari Ansari was born on October 2, 1819, into the weaver Ansari family of Lotwa-Khudia Village in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. He participated in the Revolt of 1857 against British control in India. Since boyhood, Sheikh Bhikhari Ansari has worked as a craftsman, making coarse clothing…
Usri Falls is a waterfall in Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. It’s a popular tourist and picnic destination. Usri denotes a “beautiful source“. The Usri River, a tributary of the Barakar, rushes through a rocky valley. The Usri Falls descend 12 meters (39 feet) into three distinct streams. It’s surrounded by…
Massanjore Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Mayurakshi River in Massanjore, near Dumka, Jharkhand. The Massanjore Dam (also known as the Canada Dam) across the Mayurakshi River was completed in 1955. It was publicly launched by Canadian Foreign Minister Lester B. Pearson. The Mayurakshi River at the dam site has a…
