Deoghar
India · State of JharkhandIN
City in Jharkhand, India
Deoghar is a city and a municipal corporation in Deoghar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is also the administrative headquarters of Deoghar district. It is a holy place of Hinduism. The city is primarily known for Baidyanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The sacred temples of the city make this a place for pilgrimage and tourists. The city is very sacred to the followers of Hinduism, regardless of sects.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 203,116
- Coordinates
- 24.490, 86.699
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 254 m
Overview of Deoghar
Located in State of Jharkhand, India, Deoghar is best described as a medium-sized town. With 203,116 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Deoghar
Culture in Deoghar
(1)The culture shortlist for Deoghar: Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Deoghar. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in State of Jharkhand; once there, walking covers most of Deoghar. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Deoghar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deoghar known for?
- Deoghar is mainly a destination for culture, set in State of Jharkhand, India with around 203,116 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Deoghar?
- You can plan around Religious Sites in Deoghar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Deoghar located?
- Administratively, Deoghar sits in State of Jharkhand, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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