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Bokāro

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bokāro month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bokāro are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 24–28°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 11°C), and August the wettest (about 367 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January24.211.3129.9
February28.514.41710.6
March33.518.82010.6
April38.223.43211.1
May37.125.29510.9
June35.526.61929.7
July31.625.43517.8
August31.024.93677.8
September30.824.63278.1
October30.121.61229.4
November27.816.459.6
December24.512.6159.2

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What is being reported around Bokāro

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People and places shaping Bokāro

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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Past and future events in Bokāro

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Establishment of Bokaro Steel Plant

    One of the largest steel manufacturing units in the country was set-up at Bokaro Steel City in 1965 by the Steel Authority of India Limited.

  2. Commissioning of Bokaro Thermal Power Plant 'A' Unit

    BTPS 'A' was started on 21.02.1953 and later closed down on 17 July 2000.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

    The then Prime Minister of the country who started the Bokaro Thermal Power Plant in 1953 in collaboration with USA and West Germany.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Bokaro Steel Plant

    One of the largest steel manufacturing units in the country, operated by Steel Authority of India Limited.

  • Bokaro Thermal Power Station

    The oldest thermal power plant in Asia run by the Damodar Valley Corporation.

  • Steel Authority of India Limited

    Operates the Bokaro Steel Plant set up in 1965.

  • Damodar Valley Corporation

    Established its first thermal power station at Bokaro (Thermal).

  • Central Coalfields Limited

    Operates several coal projects in the East Bokaro Coalfield area.

Newspapers and local media

  • Hindustan

    Provides local news coverage for Bokaro.

  • Patrika

    Offers in-depth coverage and headlines for Bokaro.

  • Dainik Bhaskar

    Publishes local news updates for Bokaro, Jharkhand.

  • Prabhat Khabar

    Features Hindi news, samachar, and articles about Bokaro.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Tenughat Dam

    A 5 kilometres long and 55 metres high earthfill dam with composite masonry cum concrete spillway across the Damodar River.

  • Lugu Pahar

    The highest hill in the Bokaro district, rising to a height of 1,070 metres.

  • DVC Football Ground

    A local sports and recreation area in Bokaro Thermal.

  • Swami Vivekananda Kridangan

    The main hub of sporting activities in Bokaro Thermal, known for the Bokaro Thermal Cricket Premiere League T20.

  • Vir Kunwar Singh Park

    Located near the central market in Bokaro Thermal.

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01 · Overview

Bokāro, in brief

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02 · History

How Bokāro took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bokāro

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bokāro

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bokāro

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bokāro

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bokāro

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bokāro

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bokāro

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bokāro located and what are its coordinates?

Bokāro is situated in India at geographic coordinates 23.6693, 86.1516, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bokāro?

Bokāro has a recorded population of approximately 564,319 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bokāro?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bokāro include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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