Bokaro Steel City

Bokaro Steel City is a city in Jharkhand and one of the most important industrial cities in the Eastern Region. Population of the urban area is more than 1,000,000 with area above than 200 km2. The city is very well planned and systematic, with wide 4- to 6-lane roads across the city, a good sewage system, 24-hour electricity supply and the greenest environment in the region. Bokaro is famous for its steel plant, which is the biggest in Asia, as well as for its quality educational system. It is also a popular tourist destination for people from Eastern Region and also foreigners.

By train
Bokaro is well connected through rail to all parts of India. There few trains from southern states. The connecting trains are available.



By car
Bokaro Steel City is at the junction of NH-32 and NH-23 which link it to the state capital Ranchi, Patna, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and other major towns. NH-2 (GT Road) is just 50 km away from the city. Other state highways connect the city to nearby regions. Bokaro is connected through direct 2 Volvo service providers to Kolkata. The city has 3 bus terminals from where more than 1,000 buses/mini buses arrive and depart in all directions.

By plane
Bokaro has an air strip reserved for private use of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The nearest commercial airport is at Ranchi, a distance of 120 km. There is a civil airport at Dhanbad.

Best season: October to March.

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The best time to visit Bokaro is from October till March. One can enjoy the festivities through Durga Puja, Diwali, Christmas and the new year which the city celebrates with great fervour. Bokaro can boast of several beautiful lakes and picnic spots in its vicinity and citizens of Bokaro are known for their fascination for picnics, which are organized by Bokaro Steel plant Departments, housing societies and individuals in the months of December till January. The Garga Dam, in particular (Near Bokaro Railway station/Balidih) is one of the favourite picnic spots for city's denizens. Nature lovers can find solace in the city's wide sprawling roads, lined with luscious green trees, and the city park. Those who love shopping can visit the vast shopping arcades of City Centre, Sector 4. Organizations such as Quality circle (BSL) regularly host plays at community centres, located in each of the sectors. If you want to get a taste of small town India, which is rapidly evolving along the by lanes of development and prosperity, come to Bokaro. You would not be disappointed.

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 * City Centre, Sector 4 - The city centre is the main shopping district of the city. Other sectors have centre markets.
 * Chas- The wholesale market of district.
 * Cooperative colony- From electronics to medical store, from beauty parlour to restaurant every thing is here.
 * Dhundibag- The wholesale market for vegetables, crockery and local and traditional utensils.
 * Laxmi Market - 1 km from city centre is famous for fruits and non veg items.
 * Ram Mandir- This market is in sector 1, 3 km from city centre.
 * Sector-6 - Centre market of sector 6 4 km from city centre.
 * Sector-9 - Centre market of sector 9 is also a busy market located northward of city.
 * Sector-12 - Centre market of sector 12 6 km from the city centre.
 * Sector-12 - Centre market of sector 12 6 km from the city centre.

Eat

 * BabarchiKhana, City Centre
 * Khata Mitha, City Centre - Oldest and most trusted place in Bokaro to experience authentic Bengali sweets, north Indian chat & sweets and south Indian culinary delights.
 * Kozi Corner, City Centre – A very popular eating joint at City Centre which specializes in Chaat and sweet meat items.
 * Manpasand, City Centre
 * Mirch Masala, City Centre
 * Murg Mushlam, City Centre
 * Rainbow, City Centre
 * Sher –e-Punjab, City Centre – A bit claustrophobic restaurant, located at City centre, but specializes in great Punjabi food, and is managed professionally.
 * Vasant Vihar, City Park - Beautiful restaurant, set by the City park lake. One of the most scenic eating joints, one can found in India. It is a favourite with tourists who visit City Park for boating and sightseeing.
 * Ziraaf Chaw, City Centre

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Go next

 * Dhanbad- Coal city of India.
 * Parasnath Hills - Parasnath Hills are a range of hills located in Giridih district of Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres. It is one of the most important pilgrimage centre for Jains. They call it Sammet Sikhar. The hill is named after Parasnath, the 23rd Tirthankara. Twenty of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras attained salvation on this hill. According to some, nine Tirthakaras attained salvation on this hill. For each of them there is a shrine (gumti or tuk) on the hill. Some of the temples on the hill are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. However, although the place has been inhabited from ancient times, the temples may be of more recent origin. The Santhals call it Marang Buru, the hill of the deity. They celebrate a hunting festival on the full moon day in Baisakh (mid April).
 * Pindrajora - It is a small village around 20 km from Bokaro. It hosts the only Primary Teachers Training College of Dhanbad & Bokaro. It also has a State Government Basic School and a Sarvodaya high School.
 * Rajrappa- Famous for its temples, particularly temple of deity. It comprises small hills with many temples situated on those hills. It is a popular place for religious worship for Hindus. The damodar river in the vicinity can be enjoyed on boats, providing a breath-taking view of the sharp landforms created by river action.
 * Tenughat- 40 km away from Steel city is famous for Power plant and Dam on river Damodar. A beautiful place for tourists. Sightseeing of the Dam is just awesome.
 * Topchanchi- 40 km away famous for its gorgeous lake. Migratory birds and pleasant environment makes it a lovable place.