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Bokaro (Thermal)
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Bokaro Thermal is a census town
in Bokaro district
in the state of Jharkhand
, India
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, Bokaro Thermal has a population of 36,419. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bokaro Thermal has an average literacy rate of 67%. 14% of the population in this young town is under 6 years of age.
Bokaro Thermal Power Plant is the oldest thermal power plant in Asia run by Damodar Valley Corporation
, India's first multipurpose river valley project. It was started in 1952 in collaboration with USA and West Germany by the then Prime Minister of the country Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
It has two power plants:
In addition, a new 500 MW plant is under construction, which is likely to be commissioned in 2012-13. It is coming up at an estimated cost of Rs 3550 crores.
Besides, the place is also rich in coal. The mining operations are carried out by Central Coalfields Limited
. .
Also, there are small markets near railway station and hospital more.
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
in Bokaro district
Bokaro District
Bokaro district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state, India. It was established in 1991 by carving out one subdivision consisting of two blocks from Dhanbad District and six blocks from Giridih District. Bokaro Steel City is the district headquarters...
in the state of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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Geography
Bokaro Thermal is located at 23.78°N 85.97°E. It has an average elevation of 234 metres (767 feet). It is situated on the banks of the river Konar.Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Bokaro Thermal has a population of 36,419. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bokaro Thermal has an average literacy rate of 67%. 14% of the population in this young town is under 6 years of age.
Education
Bokaro Thermal has a plethora of esteemed schools affiliated to the central and state education boards. The notable ones are Carmel School, DAV Public School Sawang, DAV Public School Kathara, Kendriya Vidyalaya, St Paul's School, DVC High School, Pitts Modern School Gomia. There are schools run under the aegis of the DVC management, and some run by the Central government. However, the scope of quality education after schooling is limited due to the lack of good colleges and this is probably a blessing in disguise, since it forces the students to look for avenues outside, and they excel in most all India level competitive examinations. Pitts Modern school(CBSE), Gomia is one of the best schools near BTPS (Bokaro Thermal Power Station). Carmel School (ICSE board), which is till 10th class only, is well-known for its discipline and the quality of education. Only one college for graduation is in BTPS.Industry
Damodar Valley Corporation
The Damodar Valley Corporation, popularly known as DVC, is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India. The corporation came into being on July 7, 1948 by an Act of the Constituent Assembly of India . It is modelled on the Tennessee Valley Authority of the USA. Jawaharlal...
, India's first multipurpose river valley project. It was started in 1952 in collaboration with USA and West Germany by the then Prime Minister of the country Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
It has two power plants:
- BTPS 'A' was started in 1952 and closed down on 17th July 2000 for violating pollution norms.
- BTPS 'B' has three power generating units totalling 630 MW (3×210). The first unit was commissioned in 1986.
In addition, a new 500 MW plant is under construction, which is likely to be commissioned in 2012-13. It is coming up at an estimated cost of Rs 3550 crores.
Besides, the place is also rich in coal. The mining operations are carried out by Central Coalfields Limited
Central Coalfields Limited
Central Coalfields Limited is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited , an undertaking of the Government of India. CCL manages the nationalized coal mines of the Coal Mines Authority, Central division...
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Environmental Pollution
Due to the presence of coal fired power plants and coal mines, pollution is a major concern for the people in the area. Polluted river, ash ponds, and poor air quality affect the health of the people adversely.Connectivity
Bokaro Thermal railway station serves quite a few trains. Shaktipunj Express is the only express train here. Besides, there are three local trains daily on Gomoh-Barkakana section and vice versa.- Bokaro Steel CityBokaro Steel CityBokaro Steel City is one of the largest Industrial city situated in the State of Jharkhand, in India. Bokaro is the 48th cleanest city in India and second in Jharkhand after Jamshedpur and one of the best cities to live in India...
50 km - ChandrapuraChandrapuraChandrapura is a census town in Bokaro district in the state of Jharkhand, India. The township, created for the Thermal Power Project, is situated beside the river Damodar. It is well connected by road and rail. As of now expansion of DVC's Power Project is underway. BHEL has been contracted for...
29 km - GomohGomohGomoh is a census town in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a major railway junction situated on the Grand Chord Line under Dhanbad division of the East Central Railway...
43 km - Ranchi Road 49 km
- RanchiRanchi-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
110 km - DhanbadDhanbadDhanbad features climate that is transitional between a humid subtropical climate and a tropical wet and dry climate. Summer starts from last week of March and ends in mid-June. Peak temperature in summer can reach 47oC. Dhanbad also receives heavy rainfall...
80 km - KolkataKolkataKolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
300 km - PatnaPatnaPaṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
305 km
Places of interest
- Pancha Mandir- Situated near railway station.
- Hanuman Mandir- Situated near police station
- Trayodas Mandir- Situated near civil office.
- Shiv Mandir- Situated near ash pond.
- Mahavir Mandir- Situated near railway station.
- Pahari Mandir- Situated near central school.
- Vir Kunwar Singh Park- Situated near central market.
Shopping
Main market is near Hanuman Mandir. It caters to the day today needs of the people.Also, there are small markets near railway station and hospital more.