Type Jesuit, Catholic Website XavierDumka Founded 2011 | Affiliation Sido Kanhu Murmu Univ. Phone 06434 290 665 | |
Established 2011; 6 years ago (2011) Principal Rev. Dr. S.Stephen Raj S.J Location Maharo, Dumka
Jharkhand, India Address MAHARO,, Dumka, Jharkhand 814101 |
St. Xavier's College, Dumka, was opened by the Society of Jesus in 2011, with a special focus on educating the tribals, Dalits, and women in the Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand state in eastern India. It is affiliated with Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka. St. Francis Xavier, for whom the college is named, was a founding member of the Society of Jesus and an early Catholic missionary to India. This is one of six colleges founded by the Jesuits in Eastern India between 2006 and 2012.
Programs
The College offers 10+2 classes in science, arts, and commerce, and the following 3-year specializations:
There is a hostel facility for girls.
References
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