Musabani

Origin of the town dates backs before the independence of India. Mining was done from the ancient time but the place saw an economic boom when mining was restarted by the British. Mines situated in Musabani are some of the first copper mines of then British India. Mining started in early 1930s as the first mine. Banalopa mine was started in 1928.^[1]

Musabani is located at 22°31′N 86°27′E / 22.52°N 86.45°E / 22.52; 86.45.^[2] It has an average elevation of 160 m (520 ft).

Musabani is situated in the lap of Singhbhum Shear Zone, geologically one of the richest places of Indian Subcontinent. This can be said a Geologist's Paradise. Surrounded by mountains and lush green vegetation, Musabani is also home to a group of Copper Mines once run by Hindustan Copper Limited. Banalopa, located in Musabani once had the reputation of being second deepest mine in India after Kolar Gold mine. Musabani boasts of being the site of oldest copper mine to be developed in India in modern times. Best time to visit Musabani is from September to March. The most exciting feature of this small town is that one can get people from various parts of India as well as Nepal living side by side. So much of anthropological diversity in such a small place is very rare. People of Musabani are known for their helping nature and love for humanity.

The area shown in the map “forms a part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and is a hilly upland tract”. The main rivers draining the district are the Subarnarekha and the Kharkai.^[3] The area lying between Jamshedpur and Ghatshila is the main industrial mining zone. The rest of the district is primarily agricultural. In the district, as of 2011, 56.9% of the population lives in the rural areas and a high 43.1% lives in the urban areas.^[4]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

• Halka-1 Bara Jharnahil, Swaspur, Chapri, Kumhirmudi, Roam, Kulamara & Patkita.
• Halka-2 Forest Block, Chakulia, Netra, Somaidih, Kendadih & Terega.
• Halka-3 Benasol, Shahda, Surda, Uparbandh, Tilabani, Kadamdih, Dhobuni, Barunia, Laukeshra, Pathargoda, Medhia, Musabani & Rangamatia.
• Halka-4 Bikrampur, Phuljhari, Bhaduia, Bakrra, Kat Sankra, Patnipal, Raipahari & Latia.
• Halka-5 Bhandarboro, Bhuinyaboro, Kodasol, Bangoda, Niranjankocha, Kuilisuta & Kakdaha.

There is a police station at Musabani.^[5]

The headquarters of the Musabani CD block is located at Musabani village.^[6]

CRPF 193 BN

According to the 2011 Census of India,Musabani had a total population of 31,035, of which 16,063 (52%) were males and 14,972 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 3,537. The total number of literate persons in Musabani was 21,778 (79.20% of the population over 6 years).^[7]

(*For language details see Musabani block#Language and religion)

As of 2001 India census,^[8] Musabani had a population of 33,892. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Musabani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 58%. In Musabani, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Purbi Singhbhum, Musabani covered an area of 10.99 km² (4.24 sq mi). It has an annual rainfall of 1,030.2 mm (40.56 in). Among the civic amenities, it had 26 km (16 mi) of roads with both closed and open drains, the protected water supply involved tapwater from treated sources, hand pump, overhead tank. It had 5,984 domestic electric connections, 350 road lighting points. Among the medical facilities, it had 1 hospital (with 155 beds), 2 dispensaries, 2 health centres, 1 family welfare centre, 55 maternity and child welfare centres, 1 maternity homes, 1 nursing home, 13 veterinary hospitals, 4 medicine shops. Among the educational facilities it had 20 primary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 secondary schools, 2 senior secondary schools, 2 general degree colleges. It had 1 non-formal education centre (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan). Among social, cultural and recreational facilities, it had 1 orphanage home. Important commodities it produced were copper, mats, baskets, earthen pots. It had the branch offices of 2 nationalised banks, 1 private commercial bank, 1 cooperative bank, 1 agricultural credit society.^[10]

Mining was the prime economy, However along with mining labour works, Rice Farming (Kharif) and Bamboo weaving is the prime source of earning for locals.

Musabani Mines High School

Shivlal High School. Estd-1954

St Joseph's Convent High School. Estd-1961

Girish Chandra Jhuro Devi High School. Estd-1979

Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir. Estd-1984

Musabani Mines Inter College. Estd-1985

Bethel Model School.Estd-1991

Rankini Devi a deity of Bhuinya origin is considered the patron deity of the region and is revered by all people of Musabani in high esteem. A shrine dedicated to the goddess is located in the lap of Dhanjouri Hills, locally called Dhobni near the Uranium town of Jaduguda around 20 km north.Tusu Festival is celebrated by chanting Tusu hymns and the deity is immersed in river generally on the day of Makar Sankranti.

Makar Sankran is celebrated as harvest festival by people of this region in which they wear new clothes and throng to village fair. The first day Magha is celebrated as New year.Ganesh Pooja, Durga Pooja, Badadin or Christmas, Saraswati Pooja and Holi are other important festivals celebrated. Rathayatra, Chariot festival of lord Jagannatha is another addition to its already vibrant cultural panorama awakening true nature of universal brotherhood imbibed in every fellow resident of Musabani.

Sohrai is the most important festival of the local tribes as in this occasion they worship their ancestors. This festival is celebrated in the month of Kārtika and all native of this place working outside comeback to pay homage to their ancestors.

Nearest Railway Station is Ghatsila.

Nearest National Highway is NH33, NH18

Musabani is well connected through MDR 172 Hata-Swaspur-Musabani Road.