The Jharkhand Regional Transport Office (RTO) was established under section 213 (1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This act is a central law that applies throughout India.
Main Functions of Jharkhand RTO
The primary role of the Jharkhand RTO is to enforce various regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This includes tasks like vehicle registration, issuance of driving licenses, and ensuring road safety standards.
Also read: RTO Goa Codes: Your Essential Guide for Vehicle Registration
Structure of Jharkhand RTO
Jharkhand has 24 District Transport Offices (DTOs), each managed by the Transport Department of Jharkhand. The head of the Jharkhand RTO is the Transport Commissioner.
Jharkhand Vehicle Registration Codes
Each district in Jharkhand has a unique vehicle registration code. Here’s a list of the districts and their corresponding codes:
| Code | District |
| JH-01 | Ranchi |
| JH-02 | Hazaribagh |
| JH-03 | Daltonganj |
| JH-04 | Dumka |
| JH-05 | Jamshedpur |
| JH-06 | Chaibasa |
| JH-07 | Gumla |
| JH-08 | Lohardaga |
| JH-09 | Bokaro Steel City |
| JH-10 | Dhanbad |
| JH-11 | Giridih |
| JH-12 | Koderma |
| JH-13 | Chatra |
| JH-14 | Garhwa |
| JH-15 | Deoghar |
| JH-16 | Pakur |
| JH-17 | Godda |
| JH-18 | Sahibganj |
| JH-19 | Latehar |
| JH-20 | Simdega |
| JH-21 | Jamtara |
| JH-22 | Saraikela-Kharsawan |
| JH-23 | Khunti |
| JH-24 | Ramgarh |
Also read: West Bengal RTO Codes: Guide to Registration and License!
