West Singhbhum
State: Jharkhand (JH) Statehood: 15 November 2000 10142 Views
West Singhbhum district is located in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is one of the 24 districts in the state and is situated in the southern part of Jharkhand. The district headquarters is in Chaibasa, which is also the largest town in the district.
West Singhbhum is known for its rich mineral resources and is a major hub for mining activities. It is home to several mining companies and has significant deposits of iron ore, manganese ore, and other minerals. The district's economy is largely dependent on mining and related industries.
List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babulal Marandi | 15 November 2000 to 18 March 2003 |
| 2 | Arjun Munda | 18 March 2003 to 2 March 2005 |
| 3 | Shibu Soren | 2 March 2005 to 12 March 2005 |
| 4 | Arjun Munda | 12 March 2005 to 19 September 2006 |
| 5 | Madhu Koda | 19 September 2006 to 27 August 2008 |
| 6 | Shibu Soren | 27 August 2008 to 19 January 2009 |
| 7 | *President Rule* | 19 January 2009 to 30 December 2009 |
| 8 | Shibu Soren | 30 December 2009 to 1 June 2010 |
| 9 | *President Rule* | 1 June 2010 to 11 September 2010 |
| 10 | Arjun Munda | 11 September 2010 to 18 January 2013 |
| 11 | *President Rule* | 18 January 2013 to 13 July 2013 |
| 12 | Hemant Soren | 13 July 2013 to 28 December 2014 |
| 13 | Raghubar Das | 28 December 2014 to 29 December 2019 |
| 14 | Hemant Soren | 29 December 2019 to Incumbent |