JHARKHAND at a Glance

Formed on 15th November 2000, Jharkhand is rich in minerals, forests, and tribal heritage. With Ranchi as its capital, the state spans over 79,000 sq. km and comprises 24 districts. Home to diverse tribes like Santhal, Munda, and Ho, it has 29% forest cover and is a major contributor to India’s mineral output. Agriculture, handicrafts, and forest produce form the backbone of rural livelihoods. The cooperative sector plays a key role in empowering communities and promoting inclusive development.

Founded in 1907 during British colonial rule, this historic Church Society in Jharkhand stands as a living testament to enduring faith and service. Over 115 years, it has evolved from a missionary outpost to a vibrant community hub—running schools, healthcare initiatives, and preserving tribal-Christian heritage. Recognized by the state as part of Jharkhand's 'Living Legacy,' it continues to serve marginalized communities while maintaining its original Gothic-era church building. Its unbroken operation symbolizes resilience, adapting to post-independence challenges while staying rooted in its founding mission of education and social upliftment

  • All Cooperatives

    11940
  • Total Cooperatives Sectors

    28
  • Primary Cooperatives

    11896
  • Federations

  • Cooperative Banks

  • Multi State Coop Societies

    10
  • Functional Cooperatives

    7806
  • State

    1
  • StCB

    14
  • Non-Functional/Dormant

    3945
  • District

    1
  • DCCB

    526
  • Under Liquidation

    189
  • UCB

    32

District-Wise Societies - JHARKHAND

District Name No. of Societies % Societies No. of Members % Members
BOKARO 848 7.13 107097 3.91
CHATRA 313 2.63 76048 2.78
DEOGHAR 657 5.52 109773 4.01
DHANBAD 696 5.85 194751 7.11
DUMKA 593 4.98 210319 7.68
EAST SINGHBUM 594 4.99 334227 12.20
GARHWA 317 2.66 56337 2.06
GIRIDIH 517 4.35 231783 8.46
GODDA 352 2.96 98154 3.58
GUMLA 368 3.09 105461 3.85
HAZARIBAGH 568 4.77 121371 4.43
JAMTARA 209 1.76 151027 5.51
KHUNTI 171 1.44 35932 1.31
KODERMA 329 2.77 43941 1.60
LATEHAR 283 2.38 158603 5.79
LOHARDAGA 234 1.97 33142 1.21
PAKUR 392 3.30 64166 2.34
PALAMU 609 5.12 99949 3.65
RAMGARH 347 2.92 40762 1.49
RANCHI 2036 17.11 170725 6.23
SAHEBGANJ 570 4.79 82375 3.01
SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN 333 2.80 68909 2.52
SIMDEGA 192 1.61 29700 1.08
WEST SINGHBHUM 368 3.09 115208 4.21
Total 25822 100% 16137872 100%
Lohardaga Gumla Lohardaga Deoghar Giridih Godda Lohardaga West Singhbhum Simdega Garhwa Latehar Sahebganj Dumka Pakur Koderma Hazaribagh Chatra Palamu

About Jharkhand

Co-operative movement in India was started primarily for dealing with the problem of rural credit. The Co-operative movement in Jharkhand started like other states with registration/organization of Rural Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies with the enactment of Co-operative Societies Act 1904.

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Functional Status of Cooperatives

JHARKHAND
Rural Urban Total
Functional 7285 478 7763
Non Functional/Dormant 2788 1157 3945
Under Liquidation 187 1 188
Total Societies 10260 1636 11896
Area Of Operation Wise No. of Societies
Urban 1604
Rural 10258
Both 29

Sector Wise Cooperatives In - JHARKHAND

Cooperative Sector Name No of Societies % Societies
PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL CREDIT SOCIETY (PACS) 2411 20.27
LARGE AREA MULTIPURPOSE SOCIETY (LAMPS) 2043 17.18
WOMEN WELFARE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY 1346 11.32
AGRICULTURE & ALLIED COOPERATIVE 968 8.14
LABOUR COOPERATIVE 927 7.79
FISHERY COOPERATIVE 882 7.41
HOUSING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY 524 4.41
AGRO PROCESSING / INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIVE 509 4.28
DAIRY COOPERATIVE 379 3.19
CREDIT & THRIFT SOCIETY 306 2.57
CONSUMER COOPERATIVE 288 2.42
TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE 260 2.19
MISCELLANEOUS NON CREDIT 230 1.93
LIVESTOCK & POULTRY COOPERATIVE 208 1.75
HANDLOOM TEXTILE & WEAVERS COOPERATIVE 200 1.68
MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE 134 1.13
SOCIAL WELFARE & CULTURAL COOPERATIVE 107 0.90
MARKETING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY 60 0.50
TRIBAL-SC/ST COOPERATIVE 53 0.45
HANDICRAFT COOPERATIVE 19 0.16
MISCELLANEOUS CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY 10 0.08
SERICULTURE COOPERATIVE 10 0.08
BEE FARMING COOPERATIVE 8 0.07
EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING COOPERATIVES 5 0.04
FARMERS SERVICE SOCIETIES (FSS) 5 0.04
URBAN COOPERATIVE BANK (UCB) 2 0.02
TOURISM COOPERATIVE 1 0.01
JUTE AND COIR COOPERATIVE 0 0.00
SUGAR MILLS COOPERATIVE 0 0.00
Total 25822 100%
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