Who is the current Governor of Jharkhand?

C. P. Radhakrishnan is the current Governor of Jharkhand as of 2025. .

Who was the first Governor of Jharkhand?

Prabhat Kumar was the first Governor, serving from 15 November 2000. .

Where is the Raj Bhavan of Jharkhand located?

The official residence of the Governor is Raj Bhavan, Ranchi . .

How long is the Governor’s term in Jharkhand?

The Governor is appointed for a term of five years by the President of India. .

Was Draupadi Murmu the first tribal woman Governor of Jharkhand?

Yes, Draupadi Murmu was the first tribal woman to serve as Governor of Jharkhand and later became the President of India . .

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List of Governors of Jharkhand

The Governor of Jharkhand serves as the constitutional head of the state and acts as the representative of the President of India. Since the formation of Jharkhand in 2000, the state has had several Governors who played important roles in maintaining law, order, and democratic governance. Below is the complete list of Governors of Jharkhand along with their term start and end dates and home states.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025

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List of Governors of Jharkhand (2000–2025):

Name	Term Start	Term End	Home State
Santosh Gangwar	31 July 2024	Present	Uttar Pradesh
C. P. Radhakrishnan	18 Feb 2023	30 July 2024	Tamil Nadu
Ramesh Bais	14 Jul 2021	12 Feb 2023	Chhattisgarh
Draupadi Murmu	18 May 2015	12 Jul 2021	Odisha
Syed Ahmed	26 May 2015	27 Sep 2015	Maharashtra
Draupadi Murmu	18 May 2015	26 May 2015	Odisha
Syed Ahmed	4 Sep 2011	17 May 2015	Maharashtra
M. O. H. Farook	22 Jan 2010	4 Sep 2011	Puducherry
K. Sankaranarayanan	26 Jul 2009	21 Jan 2010	Kerala
Syed Sibtey Razi	10 Dec 2004	25 Jul 2009	Uttar Pradesh
Ved Marwah (Acting)	12 Dec 2003	9 Dec 2004	Delhi
M. Rama Jois	15 Jul 2002	11 Dec 2003	Karnataka
Prabhat Kumar	15 Nov 2000	3 Feb 2002	Uttar Pradesh

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FAQs on Governor of Jharkhand

Who is the current Governor of Jharkhand?
C. P. Radhakrishnan is the current Governor of Jharkhand as of 2025.
Who was the first Governor of Jharkhand?
Prabhat Kumar was the first Governor, serving from 15 November 2000.
Where is the Raj Bhavan of Jharkhand located?
The official residence of the Governor is Raj Bhavan, Ranchi.
How long is the Governor’s term in Jharkhand?
The Governor is appointed for a term of five years by the President of India.
Was Draupadi Murmu the first tribal woman Governor of Jharkhand?
Yes, Draupadi Murmu was the first tribal woman to serve as Governor of Jharkhand and later became the President of India.

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