Hazaribagh Buzzes for Makar Sankranti: Tilkut Demand Soars, Check Market Prices!

• Hazaribagh markets are vibrant and bustling with shoppers preparing for Makar Sankranti, which falls on Wednesday.
• Over 500 stalls have been set up in urban areas, offering a wide variety of traditional sweets like Tilkut, Rewri, Gajak, and Sesame Laddus.
• Jaggery Tilkut is priced at Rs 280-350/kg, Sugar Tilkut at Rs 250-320/kg, and Khoa Tilkut at Rs 450-550/kg.
• Local products from Jharkhand are popular, but Tilkut and jaggery from Bihar and other states also attract customers due to their purity and traditional taste.
• Barkagaon jaggery, known for its purity and natural sweetness, is priced at Rs 70/kg and is in high demand, considered the most expensive.

Why It Matters: Hazaribagh is festive for Makar Sankranti with high demand for traditional sweets and jaggery.