Chaibasa Town, headquarters of West Singhbhum, is surrounded by forests and tribal villages. The town itself has busy markets where Ho, Munda and other tribal communities come to buy and sell farm produce, forest products, metal tools and household items. The atmosphere on weekly haats is colourful and lively, with traditional dress, local snacks and a mix of rural and urban lifestyles. Small churches and temples add to the town’s modest skyline.
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History & highlights
West Singhbhum has long been a tribal heartland, with iron ore, forests and traditional agriculture forming the base of life. Chaibasa developed as an administrative centre under the British and later under Bihar and Jharkhand, chosen for its central location within the tribal belt. Its markets became key exchange points between tribal villages and outside traders. Industrial and mining activity in the wider district has grown, but Chaibasa’s historical role as a tribal administrative and market town remains central, and its culture strongly reflects indigenous traditions.
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