Famous Personalities
Jharkhand GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · 18 facts
Birsa Munda, born November 15, 1875, at Ulihatu, Khunti, is Jharkhand's greatest hero; he led the Ulgulan (1899–1900) and became 'Bhagwan Birsa' to his people.
Sido Murmu and Kanhu Murmu were the leaders of the Santhal Hool (rebellion) of 1855; they were brothers from Bhognadih village, Sahebganj, and are worshipped as martyrs.
Phulo Murmu and Jhano Murmu were women freedom fighters and sisters of Sido-Kanhu who participated in the Santhal Hool; they are called 'Veeranganas' (brave women).
Shibu Soren, born January 11, 1944, is the founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha; he served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand and as Union Coal Minister.
Jaipal Singh Munda (1903–1970) was a hockey legend and politician; he captained India to its first Olympic hockey gold (1928 Amsterdam) and founded the Jharkhand Party.
MS Dhoni, born July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, captained India to ICC World Cup 2011, ICC World T20 2007, and ICC Champions Trophy 2013 victories.
Deepika Kumari, born June 13, 1994, in Ratu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, is India's most decorated archer; she has been World No. 1 multiple times and won multiple World Cup golds.
Pandit Raghunath Murmu (1905–1982), from Odisha (near Jharkhand), invented the Ol Chiki script for the Santali language in 1925, a monumental contribution to tribal literacy.
Arjun Munda, from Khunti, Jharkhand, served as Chief Minister three times and as Union Tribal Affairs Minister; he is one of the longest-serving politicians from Jharkhand.
Babulal Marandi, Jharkhand's first CM, is also known as a wildlife conservationist; he has advocated for forest rights and tribals even after his political career.
Tana Bhagat (Jatra Bhagat) led the Tana Bhagat Movement (1914) in Jharkhand, a socio-religious tribal movement demanding revival of tribal culture and autonomy.
Hemant Soren, son of Shibu Soren, is Jharkhand's current CM; he has championed tribal land rights and welfare of the poor through multiple government schemes.
Diom Sai, a Santhal leader from Jharkhand, was a prominent participant in the 1857 uprising in the Santhal Parganas area, fighting against British rule.
Jamsetji Tata (1839–1904), though born in Gujarat, established Jamshedpur in Jharkhand (then Bihar) and founded Tata Steel, transforming the region into India's Steel City.
Simon Oraon, from Jharkhand, was known for his massive contribution to water conservation; he built hundreds of check dams and ponds across the region single-handedly.
Subodh Kant Sahay, from Ranchi, served as Union Minister and played a key role in tourism development for Jharkhand at the national level.
Salkhan Murmu, from Jharkhand, was a prominent Santali social activist and politician who advocated for Santali language recognition and tribal rights.
Droupadi Murmu, though born in Odisha (Mayurbhanj, near Jharkhand border), served as Jharkhand's Governor (2015–2021) and later became India's 15th President (2022).