Bokaro is an important district in the state of Jharkhand, India, known for its industrial development, coal reserves, and educational institutions. It is home to the famous Bokaro Steel Plant, one of India’s largest steel manufacturing units. Apart from being an industrial hub, the district also boasts natural beauty, cultural heritage, and strong infrastructure.

Geography:

  • Coordinates: 23.7°N, 86.0°E
  • Total Area: 2,883 square kilometres
  • Altitude: 210 meters above sea level
  • Topography: The region is rich in coal, making it an important mining area. The Damodar River and its tributaries (such as Garga and Konar) pass through the district). The topography of Bokaro consist of plateaus, valleys, and river basins.
  • Neighbouring districts: Bokaro is surrounded by districts like Giridih, Dhanbad, Purulia (West Bengal), Ramgarh and Hazaribag.
  • Climate: Tropical wet and dry climate. In summer temperature rises upto 45°C and in winters temperature falls upto 5°C.

Demographics:

  • Population (2011 Census): ~2.1 million.
  • Languages: Hindi (official language), Khortha, Bengali, Santali, Bhojpuri, Urdu, and English.

Administrative Divisions:

  • Headquarters: Bokaro Steel City
  • Subdivisions: Chas and Bermo
  • Blocks: There are 9 blocks, including Chas, Chandankiyari, Gomia, Bermo, Nawadih, Kasmar, Jaridih, Petrwar and chandrapura.

Economy & Industries:

Bokaro is one of India’s major industrial districts, mainly due to steel production and coal mining.

Major Industries:

  1. Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL): It was established in 1964 with Soviet assistance and now operated by SAIL. BSL mainly produces steel, pig iron and other metallurgical products.
  2. Coal Mining:
  • The East Bokaro Coalfield is one of the oldest coalfields in India.
  • Companies operating here: CCL (Central Coalfields Limited), BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited).
  • Major coal-producing areas: Bermo, Gomia, Chandrapura, and Nawadih.
  1. Power Plants:
  • Tenughat Thermal Power Station.
  • Bokaro Thermal Power Station.
  1. Agriculture & Trade:
  • Major crops: Paddy, wheat, maize, pulses, mustard.
  • Chas and Chandankiyari are key agricultural markets.

Transportation &Connectivity:

  1. Air:
  • Bokaro Airport
  • Ranchi (Birsa Munda Airport), ~120 km away.
  1. Rail:
  • Major railway stations: Bokaro Steel City, Chandrapura, Bermo, Gomia.
  • Important rail routes: Howrah-Delhi Grand Chord line.
  1. Road:
  • Well-connected by NH-23, NH-18, and state highways.

Educational Institutions:

  • Schools: DPS Bokaro, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, DAV Public Schools, St. Xavier’s, etc
  • Colleges & Universities: K.K. College of Engineering & Management, Government Polytechnic Bokaro, Bokaro Steel City College.

Culture & Tourist Attractions:

  • Temples & Religious Sites:
  1. Jagannath Temple, City Park
  2. Laxmi Narayan Temple, Sector 4
  3. Gayatri Temple (Sector 9).

Tourist Spots:

  1. Tenughat Dam
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park (largest zoo in Jharkhand).

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