Country India District Bokaro PIN 829107 Elevation 234 m Area code 06549 Number of airports 1 | State Jharkhand Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 06549 Population 39,305 (2011) Local time Monday 12:51 PM | |
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Bokaro Thermal is a census town in Bermo block in Bermo subdivision of Bokaro district in the state of Jharkhand, India. Often colloquially referred to as 'BTPS', as the Bokaro Thermal Power Station is located in this area.
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Geography
Bokaro Thermal is located at 23.78°N 85.97°E / 23.78; 85.97. It has an average elevation of 234 metres (767 feet). It is situated on the banks of the Konar River.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India, Bokaro had a population of 39,305, of which 20,634 were males and 18,671 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 5,499 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 1,928.
As per 2011 Census of India, Phusro Urban Agglomeration had a total population of 186,139, of which males were 97,665 and females 88,874. Phusro Urban Agglomeration is composed of Phusro (NP), Bermo (CT), Jaridih Bazar (CT), Bokaro (CT) and Kurpania (CT).
As of 2001 India census, 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.
Literacy
As of 2011 census, the total number of literates in Bokaro was 29,000 out of which 17,000 were males and 12000 were females.
Education
Bokaro Thermal has a many schools affiliated to the central and state education boards. The popular ones are Carmel School, St Paul's Modern School , Kendriya Vidyalaya and DVC+2 High School,& DVC M.E. School & Indian school of learning. There are schools which 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. Carmel School is best known for its education and discipline.It is one of the few schools in Bokaro district which is affiliated to I.C.S.E.
There is only one college for graduation in Bokaro Thermal.
Industry
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 4,000 crores.
Besides, the place is also rich in coal. The mining operations are carried out by Central Coalfields Limited. .
Connectivity
Bokaro Thermal railway station serves quite a few trains. There are three local trains daily on Gomoh-Barkakana section and vice versa.
Places of interest
Shopping
Small shops which cater to day-to-day needs of the people are scattered around the area. Bokaro Thermal Central Market is the main hub for most of these shops which generally sell grocery, clothes, stationary, electronics and other similar items. Weekly markets selling perishables like fish and vegetables are often seen on Sundays in and around the central market.
Sports
Swami Vivekananda Kridangan is the main hub of the sporting activities.This ground is known for Bokaro Thermal Cricket Premiere League T20.
Govindpur basti ground is the hub of sporting activities. Different sport event are organised every year. Late Prem Mahto memorial football tournament is organised every year. Mr. Jagarnath Mahto also known as 'Tiger' a politician of JMM has been invited as chief guest.
Healthcare
Most hospitals in the area only provide basic health care facilities. Prominent among these are DVC hospital, Bokaro Thermal and CCl Hospital, Govindpur (located near Bokaro Thermal).