Bokaro is a city in the state of Jharkhand that makes a significant contribution to the industrial sector in India. The headquarters of the Bokaro district is Bokaro Steel City, an important industrial hub in eastern India. It is a highly industrialized region and houses the largest Indian steel plant.
Bokaro Steel City is the headquarters for Dhanbad and Giridih, which form the Koylanchal range together along with Bokaro. Bokaro Steel City, Dumka and Ranchi are the headquarters for the Police IG zone, which includes the seven districts of Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Chatra, Dhanbad, Koderma, and Bokaro.
The city lies in the Chhotanagpur Plateau, decorated with twisting streams and graded valleys. The city almost seems like a miniature version of India because of the amalgamation of people here and activities that take place in the city.
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Industry and Services Sector
Connectivity
Bokaro Civic Administration
Bokaro Infrastructure
Bokaro Steel City is efficiently planned with wide four-lane and six-lane roads running through the city, excellent public utilities, and trees lining the roads. The steel plant has boosted infrastructure growth in the region with many projects cropping up, in and around the region. Many large companies are eyeing the city as their next home.
Infrastructure Projects
Name Of The Project |
Impact Areas |
Expected Completion Date |
Remarks |
Bokaro Steel Plant Expansion |
Bokaro Steel Plant and adjoining areas |
2020 |
An initial plan to extend the plant’s capacity to 7.5 MT from 4.5 MT was carried out. SAIL plans on increasing this further to 17 MT. |
Bokaro SEZ |
Bokaro |
Under Development |
The state government and BIADA plan on setting up Jharkhand’s second SEZ covering 500 acres of land. |
Software Technology Park |
Bokaro |
Under Development |
After the successful software technology park in Ranchi, the state government is aiming to set up one in Bokaro and another in Jamshedpur. |
Greenfield Steel Plant |
NH-32 and Damodar Bridge |
2015 |
Reliance Infrastructure and SAIL are setting this plant up. It will have a capacity of almost 3 million tons and cost around Rs. 14,000 crore. |
Bokaro Real Estate Market
Key Localities in Bokaro
Localities |
Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013 |
Rent Per Month For a 2 BHK Apartment in Bokaro (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees) |
|
Chas |
2,100 |
4.4 |
8.8 |
Chakulia |
2,385 |
4.7 |
12 |
Sector 9 |
1,922 |
4.1 |
8.1 |
Sector 8 |
2,035 |
4.5 |
9 |
Charges by Different Government Bodies
Property Registration
Stamp Duty: 4% of market value
Registration Fee: 3% of the market value
Jharkhand State Electricity Board
The Jharkhand State Electricity Board is responsible for the electrification of the entire state, including Bokaro. The Bokaro Power Supply Company Limited handles power supply for the Bokaro Steel Plant.
Electricity Tariff
Electricity Consumption Slabs (In Units) |
Price Per Slab (In Rs.)(per kWh) |
0-200 |
1.25 |
Above 200 |
1.25 |
Kutir Jyoti Category - Electricity Consumption Slabs (In Units) |
Price Per Slab (In Rs.)(per kWh) |
0-50 |
1.10 |
50-100 |
1.10 |
The Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority - Water Supply
The Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority, Bokaro Steel City Town Administration Department and state government authorities handle water supply for Bokaro. The main sources of water for the city are the Tenughat Dam and Garga Dam. Shallow and deep bore wells and hand pumps form a systematic network of ground water supply for domestic needs.
E-Samadhan
E-Samadhan is the computerized complaint system created by the state Police forces to attend to citizen’s needs in a quick and organized manner. Once a citizen registers a complaint a unique number is given to them to track the status of the complaint. All complaints are also archived for future reference.
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