Musabani

Musabani, also spelt as Mosabani or Mosaboni or Mushabani, is a census town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Pin code of Musabani is 832104.

Musaboni is a mining town which was started by the British before independence under the name ICC (Indian copper complex). It has a group of copper mines.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Musabani had a population of 31,035. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Musabani has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78.07, and female literacy is 61.02. In Musabani, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

Mushabani is located at 22°31′N 86°27′E / 22.52°N 86.45°E / 22.52; 86.45. 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 after Kolar Gold mine. Banalopa is the mine where mining of Copper re started for the first time by modern methods. It is the best weather it has from September to March. The most exciting feature of this small town is that you can get people from various parts of India as well as Nepal living side by side. People of Musabani are known for their helping nature and love for humanity.