Bokaro district

Bokaro district is an administrative area in Jharkhand that spreads across eastern parts of the state with forests, hills, and rivers throughout. The region is anchored by its capital city Bokaro Steel City, where major industrial facilities operate.

The district was established in 1991 by combining administrative blocks from two neighboring districts. This reorganization brought together different regions into a single administrative entity.

The local population speaks Khortha as a first language, alongside Hindi, Bengali, and Santali. This language diversity shapes daily communication and community identity throughout the region.

The district connects to major cities through an extensive railway and road network that supports both industrial transport and passenger movement. Visitors should know that the infrastructure was primarily developed to serve industrial operations.

The region contains three major thermal power stations that generate electricity for surrounding areas. These facilities shape the landscape and play a key role in eastern India's power supply.

Location: North Chotanagpur division

Capital city: Bokaro Steel City

Shares border with: Hazaribagh district

Website: http://bokaro.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 23.68920,86.11000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:46