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Bokāro

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Updated Saturday, August 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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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.

  2. Inauguration of Bokaro Thermal Power Plant

    Started on 21.02.1953 in collaboration with USA and West Germany.

  3. Closure of BTPS 'A'

    Closed down on 17 July 2000 for violating pollution norms.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

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

Local business and employers

  • Bokaro Steel Plant

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

  • Damodar Valley Corporation

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

  • Steel Authority of India Limited

    Operates the Bokaro Steel Plant set-up at Bokaro Steel City.

  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

    Set up a new efficient 500MW power plant commissioned here in May 2016.

  • Central Coalfields Limited

    Operates various projects in East Bokaro Coalfield through Bokaro and Kargali Area.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Lugu Pahar

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

  • Tenughat Dam

    A 5 kilometres long, 55 metres high earthfill dam with composite masonry cum concrete spillway across the Damodar River, operated by the Government of Jharkhand.

  • Bokaro Thermal Power Station

    The oldest thermal power plant in Asia run by Damodar Valley Corporation, located in Bokaro Thermal.

  • Vir Kunwar Singh Park

    Located near the central market in Bokaro Thermal.

  • Swami Vivekananda Kridangan

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

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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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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 of an elevation monitored in local 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 (INR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bokāro?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bokāro include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.

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