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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Bokaro

बोकारो
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Area · — km²
Population · 20,62,330
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bokaro — district of Jharkhand

Bokaro is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Bokaro

Steel production and industrial development, home to Bokaro Steel Plant.

District HQ
Bokaro

Must-visit places in Bokaro

monument

Bokaro Steel Plant

Major integrated steel manufacturing facility and symbol of India's industrial growth.

  • lake
    Tenughat Dam

    Multipurpose dam on the Barakar River offering scenic views and recreational activities.

  • park
    Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park

    Wildlife park featuring deer, wild boar, and other fauna in a natural setting.

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Then & Now

Bokaro district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,56,839
Census 2011 baseline
+11.5%
Population · 2026
11,77,855
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,01,922
Census 2011 baseline
+5.1%
Households · 2026
2,12,147
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 736 villages

Bokaro district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,43,739Census 2011
Female population
5,13,100Census 2011
Sex ratio
944 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,01,922Census 2011
SC population
1,72,220Census 2011
ST population
1,79,376Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
11,77,855+11.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,12,147RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,05,606Census 2011
Cultivators
46,891Census 2011
Agri labourers
21,273Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bokaro district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
18 of 736 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 37
  • PHC· 15
  • Temple· 6
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Bokaro district.

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All 9 mandals of Bokaro

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736 villages · 249 GPs
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Top villages in Bokaro

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bokaro

How many mandals and villages are in Bokaro district?

Bokaro district has 9 mandals and 736 revenue villages across 249 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Bokaro district?

The district headquarters of Bokaro is —.

What is the pincode of Bokaro district?

Bokaro district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Bokaro may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bokaro fall under?

Bokaro district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bokaro district?

Bokaro district had a population of 20,62,330 per the 2011 Census, across 736 villages.

When was Bokaro district formed?

Bokaro district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bokaro district?

Major rivers in Bokaro district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Bokaro

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