Bokaro Steel City

Getting there

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

1 Bokaro Steel City railway station. (updated Dec 2019)

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.

See

1 Aaiyappa Mandir (in sector 5). It is an important social, cultural and religious meeting place for people from the south. Babudih. A village in Chas Block famous for 75 foot (23 m) high tower. Bokaro Ispat Pustakalaya (near Bokaro Hotel.). Has a collection of over 40,000 books (including some valuable manuscript) that meets the reading requirements of the people in the township. It is managed by the management of the steel plant. 2 Bokaro Steel Plant. One of the largest steel mills in the country, with an output capacity of more than five million tonnes of salable steel. It's a fully integrated steel plant; hence, a visit here will give you a first hand experience of steel-making from raw material handling, coke ovens, blast furnace to steel melting shops and rolling mills where you see the finished product. 3 Bokaro Thermal. This is the home of the oldest thermal power plant in Asia, started in 1952 in collaboration with USA and West Germany by the then Prime Minister of the country Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Chandrapura. A town famous for Chandrapura Thermal Power Station, a unit of Damodar Valley Corporation. It was a big source of pollution for the adjoining areas owing to the coal based generators, but things changed after electrostatic precipitators were installed in the chimneys, and large scale afforestation was carried out. The town lies on the northern edge of the Damodar river. The Chandrapura Railway Station is a small but beautifully designed Railway Station. Chas. Once a small grain trading hub of the region, this town first became famous during the Second World War when the British Government used it as a base to supply soldiers fighting on the eastern front against the Japanese. After the decision of Government of India to establish the Bokaro Steel Plant it gained in stature. It was the administrative headquarters of the area when Bokaro was a part of Dhanbad district, and later when Bokaro became a district. The headquarters have been mov

Do

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.

Buy

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. ROQ Star clothing, 1st flr. Avtar Hotel, near Garga Bridge, beside Dena Bank. Chas (On right hand after crossing the Garga Bridge while coming from Bokaro). Readymade garments: Jeans, t-shirts, trousers for men; Kurti jeggings & leggings for ladies. 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.

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 find in India. It is a favourite with tourists who visit City Park for boating and sightseeing. Ziraaf Chaw, City Centre

Drink & nightlife

Authorized Permit rooms at:

Hans Regency. Hotel Classic. Hotel Blue Diamond. Hotel Reliance. Hotel Yamuna Villa, chas. Rainbow. Saki Restaurant, Chas. Vasant Vihar.

Sleep

Hotel Blue Diamond, Naya More, ☏ +91 6542 240199, +91 6542 240299. TV, AC, free WiFi, refrigerator, and a king-sized bed. (updated Sep 2025) Hotel Classic, Sector 4, ☏ +91 6542 233138, +91 6542 233163. ₹1100-1700. Hotel Hans Regency, Sector 1, ☏ +91 6542 240909. ₹1825-2425. Hotel Limca, Sector 1, ☏ +91 6542 240896. ₹1225-1600. Hotel Reliance, Bus Stand, ☏ +91 6542 224848. ₹600-1600. Hotel Vaibbhav, Chas, ☏ +91 6542 235021. Dormitory ₹45, rooms ₹485-1250. Hotel Yamuna Villa, Chas, ☏ +91 6542-235664.

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