About the Book :

This Gazetteer presents panoramic view of Sinhbhum, Saraikela and Kharsawan districts of Bengal. Going deep into its history, it provides a detailed account of its physical aspects, people and their life, public health, economic condition, agriculture, trade and industries. Natural calamities, means of communication, general administration, land revenue administration, local self-government and educational states have also been dealt with elaborately.

About Author :

Lewis Sidney Steward O' Malley I.C.S. was educated at Edward School, Normich and graduated from Hertford College, Oxford. He was appointed in 1897. He arrived in India on 7th Dec 1898 and Served in Bengal as Assistant Magistrate and Collector. He later joined as Under Secretary to Govt. General and Revenue Department, in July 1903.