GST State Code 20 — Jharkhand
GST state code 20 is the code for Jharkhand. Any GSTIN beginning with “20” was issued to a business registered in Jharkhand under the Goods and Services Tax.
Where the code sits inside a GSTIN
A GSTIN is exactly 15 characters. The first two digits are the state code — 20 for Jharkhand. Characters 3 to 12 are the PAN of the registered business, character 13 counts that PAN's registrations within the state (1–9, then A–Z), character 14 is the letter “Z” by default, and character 15 is a check digit computed from the first fourteen.
Worked example (fictitious PAN, valid structure and check digit):
20ABCDE1234F1ZE
Here 20ABCDE1234F1ZE reads as: registered in Jharkhand, PAN ABCDE1234F, first registration for that PAN in the state, with a mathematically valid check digit. Do not invoice against example numbers — always verify the real GSTIN first.
GST administration in Jharkhand
Jharkhand, capital Ranchi, headquarters the CBIC Ranchi zone with Commissionerates at Ranchi and Jamshedpur. The registration base is unmistakably mineral and metal heavy: Tata Steel and its ancillary ecosystem in Jamshedpur, Bokaro's steel plant, coal contractors around Dhanbad, and mining-equipment and transport operators across the Chotanagpur plateau.
Verify a Jharkhand GST number
All GST state codes
| Code | State / Union Territory |
|---|---|
| 01 | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 02 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 03 | Punjab |
| 04 | Chandigarh |
| 05 | Uttarakhand |
| 06 | Haryana |
| 07 | Delhi |
| 08 | Rajasthan |
| 09 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 10 | Bihar |
| 11 | Sikkim |
| 12 | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 13 | Nagaland |
| 14 | Manipur |
| 15 | Mizoram |
| 16 | Tripura |
| 17 | Meghalaya |
| 18 | Assam |
| 19 | West Bengal |
| 20 | Jharkhand |
| 21 | Odisha |
| 22 | Chhattisgarh |
| 23 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 24 | Gujarat |
| 26 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| 27 | Maharashtra |
| 29 | Karnataka |
| 30 | Goa |
| 31 | Lakshadweep |
| 32 | Kerala |
| 33 | Tamil Nadu |
| 34 | Puducherry |
| 35 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 36 | Telangana |
| 37 | Andhra Pradesh |
| 38 | Ladakh |
| 97 | Other Territory |
| 99 | Centre Jurisdiction |
Frequently asked questions
Which state has GST state code 20?
GST state code 20 belongs to Jharkhand. Every GSTIN issued to a business registered in Jharkhand begins with the digits 20.
Where does the state code appear in a Jharkhand GSTIN?
The state code is always the first two characters of the 15-character GSTIN. If a GSTIN starts with 20, the registration was issued in Jharkhand. Characters 3–12 are the PAN of the business, character 13 is the entity number, character 14 is always “Z”, and character 15 is a checksum.
Is the GST state code the same as the state's vehicle or census code?
No. GST state codes follow the Indian Census 2011 numbering adopted by GSTN, which is different from RTO vehicle registration codes. Always use the two-digit GST code when filing returns or raising invoices.
What does it mean if my supplier's GSTIN does not start with 20 but they claim to operate from Jharkhand?
It usually means the supplier is registered in a different state and supplies to Jharkhand inter-state (IGST applies instead of CGST+SGST). If they invoice you claiming local registration with a mismatched state code, verify the GSTIN before paying — the place of supply affects your input tax credit.
Can one business have more than one GSTIN in Jharkhand?
Yes. A business with multiple verticals or units in Jharkhand can hold multiple GSTINs, all starting with 20 and sharing the same PAN — only the 13th character (entity number) differs. Search by PAN on GST Search to see every registration held by one PAN.