115-767: Adityapur is a city and suburb in Jamshedpur , Jharkhand , India . It is a nagar parishad in the Seraikela Sadar subdivision in the Seraikela Kharsawan district . Adityapur is part of the Greater Jamshedpur, under the Indian government 's Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). It is separated from Jamshedpur by the Kharkai River . Adityapur is named after Raja Aditya Pratap Singh Deo (1887-1969),
230-413: A British Viceroy and landscaped by a German Botanist. The central region of Jamshedpur includes Sakchi, Bistupur, Baridih and Golmuri. It is the location of important marketplaces and financial districts. Jubilee Park and Tata Steel complex dominates much of central Jamshedpur. Some of the prominent landmarks includes Keenan Stadium, Central Jama Masjid and JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Western portion of
345-413: A British Viceroy and landscaped by a German Botanist. The central region of Jamshedpur includes Sakchi, Bistupur, Baridih and Golmuri. It is the location of important marketplaces and financial districts. Jubilee Park and Tata Steel complex dominates much of central Jamshedpur. Some of the prominent landmarks includes Keenan Stadium, Central Jama Masjid and JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Western portion of
460-669: A Million Plus Urban Agglomeration as per Government terminology. Males constitute 52.1% of the population and females 47.9%. Jamshedpur has an average literacy rate of 89.41% – higher than the national average of 74%. In Jamshedpur, 11.5% of the population is under six years of age. Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration includes: Jamshedpur (Industrial Town), Jamshedpur (NAC), Tata Nagar Railway Colony (OG), Mango (NAC), Jugsalai (M), Bagbera (CT), Chhota Gobindpur (CT), Haludbani (CT), Sarjamda (CT), Gadhra (CT), Ghorabandha (CT), Purihasa (CT), Adityapur (M Corp.), Chota Gamahria (CT) and Kapali (CT). Jamshedpur's transformation from
575-669: A Million Plus Urban Agglomeration as per Government terminology. Males constitute 52.1% of the population and females 47.9%. Jamshedpur has an average literacy rate of 89.41% – higher than the national average of 74%. In Jamshedpur, 11.5% of the population is under six years of age. Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration includes: Jamshedpur (Industrial Town), Jamshedpur (NAC), Tata Nagar Railway Colony (OG), Mango (NAC), Jugsalai (M), Bagbera (CT), Chhota Gobindpur (CT), Haludbani (CT), Sarjamda (CT), Gadhra (CT), Ghorabandha (CT), Purihasa (CT), Adityapur (M Corp.), Chota Gamahria (CT) and Kapali (CT). Jamshedpur's transformation from
690-684: A great cinema culture and producing many film and television artists. Ritwik Ghatak 's Subarnarekha , a 1962 Bengali film and Satyakam , a 1969 Hindi film starring Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore were shot in Ghatsila area. Years after, film Udaan was shot and based in the city which also got screened in Cannes Film Festival . Bubble Gum film was based in the city and portions of M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story were also shot in Jamshedpur. Buddhadeb Dasgupta 's Bengali film, Urojohaj
805-519: A great cinema culture and producing many film and television artists. Ritwik Ghatak 's Subarnarekha , a 1962 Bengali film and Satyakam , a 1969 Hindi film starring Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore were shot in Ghatsila area. Years after, film Udaan was shot and based in the city which also got screened in Cannes Film Festival . Bubble Gum film was based in the city and portions of M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story were also shot in Jamshedpur. Buddhadeb Dasgupta 's Bengali film, Urojohaj
920-573: A hilly region and is surrounded by the Dalma Hills running from west to east and covered with dense forests. The other smaller hill ranges near the city are Ukam Hill and the Jadugoda-musabani hill range. The city is also a part of the larger Chota Nagpur Plateau region. The region is formed of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks belonging to the Dharwarian period. Jamshedpur is located at
1035-407: A hilly region and is surrounded by the Dalma Hills running from west to east and covered with dense forests. The other smaller hill ranges near the city are Ukam Hill and the Jadugoda-musabani hill range. The city is also a part of the larger Chota Nagpur Plateau region. The region is formed of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks belonging to the Dharwarian period. Jamshedpur is located at
1150-496: A library with 500 books and has 1 computer for teaching and learning purposes. S.N. High School is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1972. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class X. The school has a playground, and a library with 95 books and has 2 computers for teaching and learning purposes. Victoria Memorial High School is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1984. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class X. The school has
1265-442: A municipal corporation. In 1919 Lord Chelmsford named the city, which was early a village called Sakchi , to Jamshedpur in honour of its founder, Jamshedji Nausserwanji Tata , whose birthday is celebrated on 3 March as Founder's Day. J.N. Tata had written to his son Dorabji Tata about his vision of a great city in the area. On Founders Day, the 225-acre (0.91 km ) Jubilee Park is decorated with brilliant lightwork for about
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#17328687613871380-456: A new district —Singhbhum district was formed which corresponds to the modern kolhan region . Owing to modern development in the time of British Empire, police stations were opened at Ichagarh, Patamda and Chandil. Previously this place was inhabited mainly by Santhalis , Odias and Bengalis (now Jharkhandis ). The area came into prominence with the industrial development of Jamshedpur . Thus many peoples form other parts of India came an made
1495-538: A painstaking search across vast stretches of inhospitable terrain to find a location. One day they came across a village called Sakchi , on the densely forested stretches of the Chota Nagpur plateau , near the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. It seemed to be the ideal choice and the place was selected. In 1908 the construction of the plant as well as the city officially began. The first steel ingot
1610-479: A playground, and a library with 625 books and has 2 computers for teaching and learning purposes. Shri Ram NG High School is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 2009. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class X. The school has a library with 200 books. All India Radio, Jamshedpur has its radio station in Adityapur. Among social, cultural and recreational facilities, it had an old age home,
1725-643: A polytechnic, a non-formal education centre (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan). National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur , an Institute of National Importance established at Adityapur in 1960, has the status of a Deemed University . Srinath University is a private institution at Dindli, Adityapur with diverse educational programmes. Indo Danish Tool Room is one of the top polytechnic institutes in India that offers diploma in engineering courses. Government Polytechnic, established at Adityapur in 1980, offers diploma courses in engineering. DAV Public School, NIT Campus, Adityapur
1840-522: A population of 119,221. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Adityapur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of males and 40% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Seraikela Kharsawan , Among the civic amenities, it had one hundred and ninety-two km (119 mi) of roads with open drains. Among
1955-476: A quick-growing variety. Be sure that there is plenty of space for lawns and gardens; reserve large areas for football, hockey and parks; earmark areas for Hindu temples, Muslim mosques and Christian churches." Messrs Julin Kennedy Sahlin from Pittsburgh prepared the first layout of the town of Jamshedpur. What the city looks like today is a testament to his visionary plans. In 1919, the industrial neighborhood
2070-456: A rural area to a bustling urban center owes much to the establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited in 1907. Initially, its population remained modest until the 1921 census recorded a remarkable growth rate of 911.3%, attributed largely to immigration. People from various parts of India, notably Bihar, migrated to Jamshedpur in search of employment opportunities in industries and eventually settled in nearby areas. This influx diversified
2185-456: A rural area to a bustling urban center owes much to the establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited in 1907. Initially, its population remained modest until the 1921 census recorded a remarkable growth rate of 911.3%, attributed largely to immigration. People from various parts of India, notably Bihar, migrated to Jamshedpur in search of employment opportunities in industries and eventually settled in nearby areas. This influx diversified
2300-407: A stadium, three cinema theatre, an auditorium/ community hall, a public library, a reading room. Jamshedpur Jamshedpur ( / ˈ dʒ æ m ʃ ɛ d p ʊər / , Hindi: [dʒəmˈʃeːdpʊr] ), also known as Tatanagar , is a major industrial city in eastern India . It is the largest city in the state of Jharkhand and stands as the third largest metropolitan area in
2415-472: A week. The city has several nicknames including "Steel City" (which was referenced during TATA Steel's "Green City—Clean City—Steel City" campaign); "Tatanagar" after the name of its railway station Tatanagar Railway Station or simply "Tata" in deference to the presence of Tata companies. At one time it was also known as "Kalimati" (meaning "Land of Goddess Kali") after the village near the Sakchi area. Sakchi
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#17328687613872530-416: Is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1985. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. The school has a playground, and a library with 250 books and has 14 computers for teaching and learning purposes. Adarsh Shiksha Niketan is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1992. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. The school has a playground, and
2645-546: Is a cement plant located in Jojobera , Jamshedpur. It is Asia's largest Cement Grinding Unit. There is a varied and powerful industrial base in the Adityapur Industrial Area . Jamshedpur is regarded as the industrial capital of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur has influence on Santali , Hindi , Odia and Bengali films. Many films have been shot and based in the city and it is also sometimes called "Mini Mumbai" because of
2760-429: Is a cement plant located in Jojobera , Jamshedpur. It is Asia's largest Cement Grinding Unit. There is a varied and powerful industrial base in the Adityapur Industrial Area . Jamshedpur is regarded as the industrial capital of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur has influence on Santali , Hindi , Odia and Bengali films. Many films have been shot and based in the city and it is also sometimes called "Mini Mumbai" because of
2875-448: Is a major industrial city in eastern India . It is the largest city in the state of Jharkhand and stands as the third largest metropolitan area in the region. With a population of 629,658 in the city limits, the wider metropolitan area is home to around 1.3 million people. Located on the confluence of Swarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, Jamshedpur is surrounded by picturesque promenade Dalma Hills . The modern city of Jamshedpur
2990-584: Is a professional football club based in Jamshedpur which competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top flight of Indian Football. The club is owned by Tata Steel . Sporting facilities and academies include: Jamshedpur has two golf courses—the Beldih Golf Course and the Golmuri Golf Course. Both of these courses are at the heart of the city. The biggest is the Beldih Golf Course which
3105-400: Is a professional football club based in Jamshedpur which competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top flight of Indian Football. The club is owned by Tata Steel . Sporting facilities and academies include: Jamshedpur has two golf courses—the Beldih Golf Course and the Golmuri Golf Course. Both of these courses are at the heart of the city. The biggest is the Beldih Golf Course which
3220-451: Is also emerging as a tech cluster and information technology hub. Adityapur also has an information technology company which is IT-SCIENT. This is a company based in Noida . Adityapur houses several corporate firms. Adityapur industrial area is a large zone in the city of Adityapur, housing a large number of companies. Adityapur Auto Cluster is an economic cluster. It is a major economic hub of
3335-445: Is an English-medium coeducational institution established in 1991. It is a higher secondary school affiliated with the CBSE . Central Public School Adityapur is an English-medium coeducational institution established in 2005. It has facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. The school has a playground and a library with 16,000 books and has 60 computers. Srinath Public School Adityapur
3450-416: Is an English-medium coeducational institution established in 2014. It is a secondary school affiliated with the CBSE . Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya is a Hindi-medium girls only institution established in 2007. It has facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. The school has a playground, and a library with 30 books and has 6 computers for teaching and learning purposes. Gayatri Shiksha Neekatan
3565-701: Is around 6,000 yards. The Golmuri Golf Course although smaller is also challenging. They together hold the annual Tata Open Golf Tournament which is an event held under the support of the Professional Golf Tour of India . The tournament was started in 2002. Jamshedpur also has the Jamshedpur Gliding Club and the Jamshedpur Co-operative Flying club. Jamshedpur has various local news broadcast and cable media channels including: English, Santali, and Bengali newspapers are published from
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3680-498: Is around 6,000 yards. The Golmuri Golf Course although smaller is also challenging. They together hold the annual Tata Open Golf Tournament which is an event held under the support of the Professional Golf Tour of India . The tournament was started in 2002. Jamshedpur also has the Jamshedpur Gliding Club and the Jamshedpur Co-operative Flying club. Jamshedpur has various local news broadcast and cable media channels including: English, Santali, and Bengali newspapers are published from
3795-433: Is believed that the actual death toll was in the thousands. After the riots, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -affliated groups were finally able to take root in Jamshedpur. Many Muslims living in company quarters were killed, which gave birth to new Muslim neighborhoods in north Jamshedpur . In April 1979, Jamshedpur experienced a deadly Hindu-Muslim violence influenced by the presence of Hindu and Muslim communal forces. It
3910-433: Is believed that the actual death toll was in the thousands. After the riots, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -affliated groups were finally able to take root in Jamshedpur. Many Muslims living in company quarters were killed, which gave birth to new Muslim neighborhoods in north Jamshedpur . In April 1979, Jamshedpur experienced a deadly Hindu-Muslim violence influenced by the presence of Hindu and Muslim communal forces. It
4025-415: Is celebrated on 3 March as Founder's Day. J.N. Tata had written to his son Dorabji Tata about his vision of a great city in the area. On Founders Day, the 225-acre (0.91 km ) Jubilee Park is decorated with brilliant lightwork for about a week. The city has several nicknames including "Steel City" (which was referenced during TATA Steel's "Green City—Clean City—Steel City" campaign); "Tatanagar" after
4140-438: Is demographically diverse city. It has been ranked consistently as one of the cleanest cities in India by Swach Survekshan . The city is also ranked as 2nd in India in terms of quality of life. It is one of the fastest-growing global cities in the world. It is a local popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. Jamshedpur is one of the first Smart Cities in India along with Naya Raipur . It
4255-642: Is one of the fastest growing satellite cities in India. Adityapur is located at 22°47′24″N 86°09′57″E / 22.7901°N 86.1657°E / 22.7901; 86.1657 . Kharkai River surrounds Adityapur on three sides (except the west). Adityapur is connected, over the Kharkai River, to the city of Jamshedpur via a toll bridge through Kadma and Kharkai Bridge through Bistupur . Adityapur covered an area of 49 km (19 sq mi). It has an annual rainfall of 1,132.9 mm (44.60 in). With its recognition as an industrial town as early as
4370-611: Is one of the largest industrial centers in India, and a special economic zone is in the works through the Adityapur Industrial Development Authority. The Adityapur Industrial Estate (33,970 acres, 53 sq. mile) has been Asia's largest industrial hub for a while. About 1,000 industries are located here and about 250 are under construction. There are about 20 large scale industries such as Tata Growth Shop, Usha Martin, Omni Auto, LMT and RSB. The Estate has an average annual production of ₹ 4,950 Crores. The city
4485-465: Is the commercial area which is known for the wholesale market. while Birsanagar, Kadma and Bagbera consists of residential and commercial hubs. Burmamines, TELCO Colony , Bagbera Colony and Jojobera are the other main and major industrial areas of the city. Apart from north, whole areas of Jamshedpur has at least one industrial area. Other tall towers are TCE Building and Voltas House. In Jamshedpur, many hi-rise buildings are under construction now. Now
4600-465: Is the commercial area which is known for the wholesale market. while Birsanagar, Kadma and Bagbera consists of residential and commercial hubs. Burmamines, TELCO Colony , Bagbera Colony and Jojobera are the other main and major industrial areas of the city. Apart from north, whole areas of Jamshedpur has at least one industrial area. Other tall towers are TCE Building and Voltas House. In Jamshedpur, many hi-rise buildings are under construction now. Now
4715-463: Is the headquarters of the East Singhbhum district and is the 36th – largest urban agglomeration and 72nd largest city in India by population . Jamshedpur is the only million plus city in India without a municipal corporation. In 1919 Lord Chelmsford named the city, which was early a village called Sakchi , to Jamshedpur in honour of its founder, Jamshedji Nausserwanji Tata , whose birthday
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4830-424: Is the oldest management institute of India; Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College , established in 1961; and the engineering college National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur , an Institute of National Importance , established as a Regional Institute of Technology on 15 August 1960. The National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), one of the 38 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories,
4945-424: Is the oldest management institute of India; Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College , established in 1961; and the engineering college National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur , an Institute of National Importance , established as a Regional Institute of Technology on 15 August 1960. The National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), one of the 38 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories,
5060-421: Is the only city in the country whose basic facilities are taken care of by a private company. Jamshedpur is situated at the southern end of the state of Jharkhand and is bordered by the states of Odisha and West Bengal. The average elevation of the city is 135 metres while the range is from 129 m to 151 m. Total geographical area of Jamshedpur is 224 km square. Jamshedpur is primarily located in
5175-421: Is the only city in the country whose basic facilities are taken care of by a private company. Jamshedpur is situated at the southern end of the state of Jharkhand and is bordered by the states of Odisha and West Bengal. The average elevation of the city is 135 metres while the range is from 129 m to 151 m. Total geographical area of Jamshedpur is 224 km square. Jamshedpur is primarily located in
5290-503: The 1984 anti-Sikh riots . A refugee colony with dozens of Sikh households is in Golmuri . There are 33 gurudwaras in Jamshedpur. Tribals constitute around 28% of the population, and live in Birsanagar , a very large area covering a major part of Jamshedpur. The largest industry in Jamshedpur is that of Tata Steel . It is situated in the centre of the city and occupies approximately 1/5 of
5405-402: The 1984 anti-Sikh riots . A refugee colony with dozens of Sikh households is in Golmuri . There are 33 gurudwaras in Jamshedpur. Tribals constitute around 28% of the population, and live in Birsanagar , a very large area covering a major part of Jamshedpur. The largest industry in Jamshedpur is that of Tata Steel . It is situated in the centre of the city and occupies approximately 1/5 of
5520-850: The 2011 Census of India , Adityapur had a total population of 174,355 of which 91,664 (53%) were males and 82,691 (47%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 24,041. The total number of literate persons in Adityapur was 123,158 (81.93% of the population over 6 years. Languages spoken in Adityapur City (2011) (*For language details see Adityapur block#Language and religion ) Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration includes Jamshedpur (Industrial Town), Jamshedpur (NAC), Tata Nagar Railway Colony (OG), Mango (NAC), Jugsalai (M), Bagbera (CT), Chhota Gobindpur (CT), Haludbani (CT), Sarjamda (CT), Gadhra (CT), Ghorabandha (CT), Purihasa (CT), Adityapur (M Corp.), Chota Gamahria (CT) and Kapali (CT). As of 2001 India census , Adityapur had
5635-490: The Chota Nagpur plateau , near the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. It seemed to be the ideal choice and the place was selected. In 1908 the construction of the plant as well as the city officially began. The first steel ingot was rolled on 16 February 1912. It was a momentous day in the history of industrial India. The first world war began in August 1914. It rapidly escalated to West Asia centring around
5750-503: The Seismic Zone II region . Jamshedpur has many parks around it. Jubilee Park at Sakchi is the largest park in Jamshedpur. It was built by Jamshedji Tata, who was inspired by Vrindavanan Gardens of Mysore. Jamshedpur has been ranked 13th best "National Clean Air City" (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India. India's first planned industrial city, Jamshedpur was envisioned by an Indian, planned by an American, named by
5865-446: The Seismic Zone II region . Jamshedpur has many parks around it. Jubilee Park at Sakchi is the largest park in Jamshedpur. It was built by Jamshedji Tata, who was inspired by Vrindavanan Gardens of Mysore. Jamshedpur has been ranked 13th best "National Clean Air City" (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India. India's first planned industrial city, Jamshedpur was envisioned by an Indian, planned by an American, named by
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#17328687613875980-583: The Suez Canal of Egypt and from there to the region of Mesopotamia , now called Iraq . It extended to East Africa , Palestine and rest of the Middle East . Nearly 1,500 miles of rail and 3,00,000 tonnes of steel produced in Jamshedpur were used in military campaigns across Mesopotamia, Egypt, Salonica and East Africa. After the end of the war in 1919, the company received warm acclaim from Britain. The city's construction continued. Jamshedji's plan for
6095-612: The partition of India , residing in designated colonies. The 1974 Indian smallpox epidemic was partially traced to economic migrants returning from Jamshedpur. With funding from J.R.D. Tata , the World Health Organization quarantined the city's unvaccinated population, successfully limiting further spread. Languages spoken in Jamshedpur city (2011) In Jamshedpur NAC town and outgrowth , six prominent spoken languages, namely Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Urdu, and Punjabi, collectively cover approximately 85 percent of
6210-545: The partition of India , residing in designated colonies. The 1974 Indian smallpox epidemic was partially traced to economic migrants returning from Jamshedpur. With funding from J.R.D. Tata , the World Health Organization quarantined the city's unvaccinated population, successfully limiting further spread. Languages spoken in Jamshedpur city (2011) In Jamshedpur NAC town and outgrowth , six prominent spoken languages, namely Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Urdu, and Punjabi, collectively cover approximately 85 percent of
6325-439: The 1911 census, Jamshedpur was set on the road of steady population growth, as large number of emigrants flocked in for work opportunities. While in the earlier decades the central nucleus grew, in the later decades towns around Jamshedpur grew rapidly. In 2011, Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration included 13 urban centres, with a total population of 1.3 million people. However, in more recent years, Jamshedpur metropolitan area has lacked
6440-651: The European countries and extended to the Middle East and rest of Asia. The city was a high-value target for Japan during the war. The British government sought to protect the city from attacks. Several bomb shelters were set up across the city, while anti-aircraft guns were placed on the outskirts. British and American troops were brought into Jamshedpur. Additional airfields were built at Chakulia and Kalaikunda, surrounded by several underground bunkers. A series of wheeled armoured carriers, known as 'Tatanagars', contributing to
6555-569: The city and established Tata Group . The city played active role in the World War I. It was a high value target during the Second World War. Following the independence of India, the city became part of Bihar. Jamshedpur was impacted severely by the communal riots in 1964 and 1979. It was also a centre of the statehood movement. In 2000, the city became part of newly-formed Jharkhand state. A major commercial and industrial center in India, Jamshedpur
6670-577: The city center to Mango . Marine Drive is a popular road and picturesque promenade in Jamshedpur. It starts from Sonari and connects Adityapur. Adityapur has the NIT Jamshedpur .The Burma mines colony has the National Metallurgical Laboratory , a government-owned alloy and metals R&D lab. The southern part of Jamshedpur contains Jugsalai , Birsanagar , Kadma , Burmamines, TELCO Colony , Bagbera Colony and Jojobera . Jugsalai
6785-446: The city center to Mango . Marine Drive is a popular road and picturesque promenade in Jamshedpur. It starts from Sonari and connects Adityapur. Adityapur has the NIT Jamshedpur .The Burma mines colony has the National Metallurgical Laboratory , a government-owned alloy and metals R&D lab. The southern part of Jamshedpur contains Jugsalai , Birsanagar , Kadma , Burmamines, TELCO Colony , Bagbera Colony and Jojobera . Jugsalai
6900-424: The city has the areas of Adityapur , Gamharia, and Sonari . Sonari is a residential and commercial neighborhood, while Adityapur and Gamharia are the major industrial neighborhoods. Adityapur is also a city and a part of Jamshedpur. Gamharia has an industrial area namely Industrial Area, Gamharia. Adityapur has the Adityapur Industrial Area . There are five national highways crossing the city. Mango Bridge connects
7015-424: The city has the areas of Adityapur , Gamharia, and Sonari . Sonari is a residential and commercial neighborhood, while Adityapur and Gamharia are the major industrial neighborhoods. Adityapur is also a city and a part of Jamshedpur. Gamharia has an industrial area namely Industrial Area, Gamharia. Adityapur has the Adityapur Industrial Area . There are five national highways crossing the city. Mango Bridge connects
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#17328687613877130-412: The city looks like today is a testament to his visionary plans. In 1919, the industrial neighborhood was merged to form Jamshedpur according to Jamsetji Tata , the founder of the industrial establishment. As a tribute to the company's contribution in the war, on the day of city's official opening, Lord Chelmsford visited and named Jamshedpur, in honor of Jamshedji Tata. World War II started in 1939 in
7245-473: The city was clear. He envisioned far more than a mere row of workers hutments. He insisted upon building all the comforts and conveniences a city could provide. As a result, many areas in the city are well planned and there are public leisure places such as the Jubilee Park and Dimna Lake. While building the city, Jamshedji Tata had said, "Be sure to lay wide streets planted with shady trees, every other of
7360-461: The city's demographics, with significant communities from regions like Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Patna contributing to its multicultural character. Moreover, migrants from neighboring cities within Jharkhand, such as Dhanbad, Ranchi, and Bokaro, also flocked to Jamshedpur for job prospects. Alongside local residents, including Muslims and Sikhs, the city also became home to refugees who arrived during
7475-409: The city's demographics, with significant communities from regions like Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Patna contributing to its multicultural character. Moreover, migrants from neighboring cities within Jharkhand, such as Dhanbad, Ranchi, and Bokaro, also flocked to Jamshedpur for job prospects. Alongside local residents, including Muslims and Sikhs, the city also became home to refugees who arrived during
7590-579: The city's fringes. The major of them being the Dimna Lake located in between the Dalma range and the Sitarampur reservoir situated beside the Kharkai River. It is also a major tourist spot in the region. Both of them also act as reservoirs for drinking water in the city. The city falls under a deciduous type of forest region and the green cover is estimated to be around 33% of the total land area. The city falls under
7705-426: The city's fringes. The major of them being the Dimna Lake located in between the Dalma range and the Sitarampur reservoir situated beside the Kharkai River. It is also a major tourist spot in the region. Both of them also act as reservoirs for drinking water in the city. The city falls under a deciduous type of forest region and the green cover is estimated to be around 33% of the total land area. The city falls under
7820-505: The city's multicultural and cosmopolitan culture. After independence, Adityapur came into existence. In 1972, Bihar government (now Jharkhand Government ) notified Adityapur as an industrial area and a municipal corporation. Prior to Jharkhand's establishment, the original Jharkhandis were credited for the contribution to the state. Within few times, it developed rapidly as an industrial satellite city for Jamshedpur metropolitan area. Various new projects are coming here now. Now Adityapur
7935-423: The city, Jamshedji Tata had said, "Be sure to lay wide streets planted with shady trees, every other of a quick-growing variety. Be sure that there is plenty of space for lawns and gardens; reserve large areas for football, hockey and parks; earmark areas for Hindu temples, Muslim mosques and Christian churches." Messrs Julin Kennedy Sahlin from Pittsburgh prepared the first layout of the town of Jamshedpur. What
8050-600: The city, including. Hindi newspapers English newspapers Bengali Newspapers The Tatanagar Junction on the Chakradharpur railway division of the South Eastern Railway , is the major railhead of Jamshedpur. Other railway stations in the city include Adityapur , Gamharia , Salgajudih, Kandra and Govindpur . Jamshedpur Jamshedpur ( / ˈ dʒ æ m ʃ ɛ d p ʊər / , Hindi: [dʒəmˈʃeːdpʊr] ), also known as Tatanagar ,
8165-409: The city. Muslims forms 6.95% of the city's population. However, large number of them are concentrated in northern sububrs — Maango and Kopali , where they form around 50% of the population. There are around 134 mosques in the city. Central Jama Masjid in Sakchi is the largest mosque. Sikhs forms 4.1% of the city's population. Many Sikhs migrated to Jamshedpur after partition of India and then
8280-409: The city. Muslims forms 6.95% of the city's population. However, large number of them are concentrated in northern sububrs — Maango and Kopali , where they form around 50% of the population. There are around 134 mosques in the city. Central Jama Masjid in Sakchi is the largest mosque. Sikhs forms 4.1% of the city's population. Many Sikhs migrated to Jamshedpur after partition of India and then
8395-512: The city. City Residency Private Limited will set up a large mixed-use project, namely, The Onyx in the heart of Adityapur, with a shopping mall, a hotel, office, commercial, entertainment and residential spaces. It will be the first shopping mall of Adityapur. Among the educational facilities it had 19 primary schools, 17 middle schools, four secondary schools, two senior secondary schools, the nearest general degree college at Jamshedpur , four km (2.5 mi) away. It had an engineering college,
8510-501: The communist-led union of the Tata Steel. The state government declared the illegal. Within a week, the violence escalated into firing, looting, arson, curfew and movement of federal troops. According to the company, 4 people were killed and 114 people were injured. About 400 people were discharged and 335,000 man-days off work and 45,000 tons of steel production lost before mid-July when the steel plant returned to normal production. In
8625-448: The communist-led union of the Tata Steel. The state government declared the illegal. Within a week, the violence escalated into firing, looting, arson, curfew and movement of federal troops. According to the company, 4 people were killed and 114 people were injured. About 400 people were discharged and 335,000 man-days off work and 45,000 tons of steel production lost before mid-July when the steel plant returned to normal production. In
8740-605: The confluence of the Kharkai and Subarnarekha Rivers. Subarnarekha is the principal river of Jamshedpur, which flows from the west to the south-eastern part of the territory. Many small rivers, especially the tributaries, join the Subarnarekha river in this area. The Kharkai flows from the south and joins the Subarnarekha River at a place called Domuhani . The two rivers are the city's major sources of drinking water and groundwater. Several lakes of varying sizes are also located near
8855-494: The confluence of the Kharkai and Subarnarekha Rivers. Subarnarekha is the principal river of Jamshedpur, which flows from the west to the south-eastern part of the territory. Many small rivers, especially the tributaries, join the Subarnarekha river in this area. The Kharkai flows from the south and joins the Subarnarekha River at a place called Domuhani . The two rivers are the city's major sources of drinking water and groundwater. Several lakes of varying sizes are also located near
8970-513: The control of gold" in a lecture in Manchester . At the turn of the twentieth century, Jamshetji Tata asked geologist Charles Page Perin to help him find the site to build India's first steel plant. The search for a site rich in iron, coal, limestone and water began in April 1904 in today's Madhya Pradesh . The prospectors C. M. Weld, Dorabji Tata and Shapurji Saklatvala , took nearly three years in
9085-505: The end of 19th century Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata met steel makers in Pittsburgh to get the most advanced technology for his plant. It is said that he got the idea of building a steel plant when he heard Thomas Carlyle declaring that "the nation which gains control of iron soon acquires the control of gold" in a lecture in Manchester . At the turn of the twentieth century, Jamshetji Tata asked geologist Charles Page Perin to help him find
9200-447: The end of the war in 1919, the company received warm acclaim from Britain. The city's construction continued. Jamshedji's plan for the city was clear. He envisioned far more than a mere row of workers hutments. He insisted upon building all the comforts and conveniences a city could provide. As a result, many areas in the city are well planned and there are public leisure places such as the Jubilee Park and Dimna Lake. While building
9315-469: The entire city area. It acts as a pivotal center for the industries of the city of Jamshedpur with a large number of them having direct or indirect linkages with it. Tata Motors is the second major industry. It is spread over an area of 822 acres (333 ha) in the eastern side of the city. It manufactures Medium and Heavy commercial vehicles and the main components. The company also has its own township commonly known as Telco. Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd
9430-469: The entire city area. It acts as a pivotal center for the industries of the city of Jamshedpur with a large number of them having direct or indirect linkages with it. Tata Motors is the second major industry. It is spread over an area of 822 acres (333 ha) in the eastern side of the city. It manufactures Medium and Heavy commercial vehicles and the main components. The company also has its own township commonly known as Telco. Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd
9545-557: The government's proposal. In 2005, a similar proposal was once again put up by lobbying politicians. The target audience was the working class. A large majority sided with the government and set up protest meetings outside the East-Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner's office. However, the objective was never achieved and Jamshedpur remains without a municipality. On 15 November 2000, Jamshedpur became part of new state called Jharkhand. There are wide roads, shady trees on
9660-480: The government's proposal. In 2005, a similar proposal was once again put up by lobbying politicians. The target audience was the working class. A large majority sided with the government and set up protest meetings outside the East-Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner's office. However, the objective was never achieved and Jamshedpur remains without a municipality. On 15 November 2000, Jamshedpur became part of new state called Jharkhand. There are wide roads, shady trees on
9775-618: The growth and development observed around other similar industrial cities in western and southern India. Note: The map alongside presents the Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. There is a police station at Adityapur. The headquarters of Adityapur CD block are located at Adityapur city. The protected water supply involved tap water from treated sources, hand pump, overhead tank. It had 31,710 domestic electric connections, 572 road lighting points. According to
9890-499: The last ruler of Seraikela State . The region around Adityapur is rich in history. Patkum State 's capital was at Ichagarh. In Ichagarh there is a cave. There is also a century old temple located there. The Ichagarh Palace was the seat of Patkum State. It was established by the Scion of King Vikramaditya of Ujjain , this place hosts several historical places on the banks of river Karkari and Swarnarekha. By conquering of Kolhan by British,
10005-510: The medical facilities, it had three hospitals (with 75 beds), four dispensaries, four health centres, one family welfare centre, two maternity and child welfare centres, two maternity homes, two nursing homes, two charitable hospital/ nursing homes, two veterinary hospitals, 12 medicine shops. Three important commodities it produced were bus body building, saria (iron), iron ore process. It had the branch offices of 9 nationalised banks, two private commercial banks, three co-operative banks. Adityapur
10120-447: The merger of Kharsawan. The Orrisa Military Police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in a massacre. Aftermath of the incident, the bodies were disposed of in a well and the jungle, and many injured were left untreated. Official records state 35 deaths, but other sources, like P.K. Deo ’s “Memoir of a Bygone Era,” suggest numbers as high as 2,000. A violent strike occurred in May 1958 by
10235-401: The merger of Kharsawan. The Orrisa Military Police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in a massacre. Aftermath of the incident, the bodies were disposed of in a well and the jungle, and many injured were left untreated. Official records state 35 deaths, but other sources, like P.K. Deo ’s “Memoir of a Bygone Era,” suggest numbers as high as 2,000. A violent strike occurred in May 1958 by
10350-652: The mid 1960s, thousands of Hindus escaped anti-Hindu violence in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh ) and sought refuge in India, which caused communal tensions in East India. The theft of a religious relic, believed to be a hair of Prophet Mohammed in Srinagar caused brutal riots in Jamshedpur. This led to a chain of protests, resulting deadly riots where 134 people were killed in Calcutta, Rourkela , and Jamshedpur. Still, it
10465-442: The mid 1960s, thousands of Hindus escaped anti-Hindu violence in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh ) and sought refuge in India, which caused communal tensions in East India. The theft of a religious relic, believed to be a hair of Prophet Mohammed in Srinagar caused brutal riots in Jamshedpur. This led to a chain of protests, resulting deadly riots where 134 people were killed in Calcutta, Rourkela , and Jamshedpur. Still, it
10580-415: The name of its railway station Tatanagar Railway Station or simply "Tata" in deference to the presence of Tata companies. At one time it was also known as "Kalimati" (meaning "Land of Goddess Kali") after the village near the Sakchi area. Sakchi was merged Jamshedpur as a neighborhod in 1919. The only trace of the name is the main road through Sakchi area of Jamshedpur which is named Kalimati Road. At
10695-418: The region. With a population of 629,658 in the city limits, the wider metropolitan area is home to around 1.3 million people. Located on the confluence of Swarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, Jamshedpur is surrounded by picturesque promenade Dalma Hills . The modern city of Jamshedpur was established in 1912. It was named after industrialist Jamshedji Tata , who laid foundation of Asia's first steel plant in
10810-467: The roadside, Dimna Dam for drinking water supply near the city, 24-hour uninterrupted electricity supply. Apart from this, many national level institutes like Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute, National Institute of Technology, National Metallurgy Laboratory, MGM Medical College, Al Kabir Polytechnic College are operating here. At present, Tata Steel is the country's largest private steel production company producing 11 million tons of steel. Jamshedpur
10925-467: The roadside, Dimna Dam for drinking water supply near the city, 24-hour uninterrupted electricity supply. Apart from this, many national level institutes like Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute, National Institute of Technology, National Metallurgy Laboratory, MGM Medical College, Al Kabir Polytechnic College are operating here. At present, Tata Steel is the country's largest private steel production company producing 11 million tons of steel. Jamshedpur
11040-431: The site to build India's first steel plant. The search for a site rich in iron, coal, limestone and water began in April 1904 in today's Madhya Pradesh . The prospectors C. M. Weld, Dorabji Tata and Shapurji Saklatvala , took nearly three years in a painstaking search across vast stretches of inhospitable terrain to find a location. One day they came across a village called Sakchi , on the densely forested stretches of
11155-459: The tallest building will be Ashiana Garden Sunflower Block, which will be built at Adityapur. These tall buildings are mostly on the Central and Western side of the city. Jamshedpur has 10 – 14 floors of buildings. According to the 2011 census of India, the city of Jamshedpur had a population of 629,659, but the Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 1,337,131. The city is designated as
11270-409: The tallest building will be Ashiana Garden Sunflower Block, which will be built at Adityapur. These tall buildings are mostly on the Central and Western side of the city. Jamshedpur has 10 – 14 floors of buildings. According to the 2011 census of India, the city of Jamshedpur had a population of 629,659, but the Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 1,337,131. The city is designated as
11385-424: The total population. Other notable languages spoken in the town are Maithili , Ho , Chhattisgarhi , Santali , Mundari , Gujarati , Tamil , Telugu , Kurukh/Oraon , Nepali , Malayalam , Marathi , Rajasthani , Sadan/Sadri , Awadhi , and Bhumij . Hindus form the majority religion in Jamshedpur. While Muslims , Sikhs , and Christians form a significant minority. Jains and Buddhists also live in
11500-424: The total population. Other notable languages spoken in the town are Maithili , Ho , Chhattisgarhi , Santali , Mundari , Gujarati , Tamil , Telugu , Kurukh/Oraon , Nepali , Malayalam , Marathi , Rajasthani , Sadan/Sadri , Awadhi , and Bhumij . Hindus form the majority religion in Jamshedpur. While Muslims , Sikhs , and Christians form a significant minority. Jains and Buddhists also live in
11615-545: The war effort, were manufactured in Jamshedpur. Between 1940 and 1944, a total of 4,655 Tatanagar units were produced at the Railway workshop in Jamshedpur. In 1945, Tata Motors was established as "Tata Engineering & Locomotive", by purchasing the railway workshop. A reminiscent of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place near Jamshedpur on 1 January 1948. Over 50,000 people assembled in Kharsawan and protested against
11730-443: The war effort, were manufactured in Jamshedpur. Between 1940 and 1944, a total of 4,655 Tatanagar units were produced at the Railway workshop in Jamshedpur. In 1945, Tata Motors was established as "Tata Engineering & Locomotive", by purchasing the railway workshop. A reminiscent of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place near Jamshedpur on 1 January 1948. Over 50,000 people assembled in Kharsawan and protested against
11845-422: The war. The British government sought to protect the city from attacks. Several bomb shelters were set up across the city, while anti-aircraft guns were placed on the outskirts. British and American troops were brought into Jamshedpur. Additional airfields were built at Chakulia and Kalaikunda, surrounded by several underground bunkers. A series of wheeled armoured carriers, known as 'Tatanagars', contributing to
11960-402: The world. It is a local popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. Jamshedpur is one of the first Smart Cities in India along with Naya Raipur . It is the headquarters of the East Singhbhum district and is the 36th – largest urban agglomeration and 72nd largest city in India by population . Jamshedpur is the only million plus city in India without
12075-417: Was also a centre of the statehood movement. In 2000, the city became part of newly-formed Jharkhand state. A major commercial and industrial center in India, Jamshedpur is demographically diverse city. It has been ranked consistently as one of the cleanest cities in India by Swach Survekshan . The city is also ranked as 2nd in India in terms of quality of life. It is one of the fastest-growing global cities in
12190-575: Was also shot in outskirts of city. The movie Dil Bechara , starring Sushant Singh Rajput and John Abraham 's directorial Banana were also shot in the city. Many entertainers are also from this city such as Priyanka Chopra , R. Madhavan and Imtiaz Ali . Jamshedpur is a million-plus city with four municipal corporations, Jamshedpur Notified area committee , Jugsalai Municipal corporation , Chakulia and Mango Notified area committee. The major urban local bodies are: Important educational institutions in Jamshedpur are: XLRI , founded in 1949,
12305-575: Was also shot in outskirts of city. The movie Dil Bechara , starring Sushant Singh Rajput and John Abraham 's directorial Banana were also shot in the city. Many entertainers are also from this city such as Priyanka Chopra , R. Madhavan and Imtiaz Ali . Jamshedpur is a million-plus city with four municipal corporations, Jamshedpur Notified area committee , Jugsalai Municipal corporation , Chakulia and Mango Notified area committee. The major urban local bodies are: Important educational institutions in Jamshedpur are: XLRI , founded in 1949,
12420-413: Was established in 1912. It was named after industrialist Jamshedji Tata , who laid foundation of Asia's first steel plant in the city and established Tata Group . The city played active role in the World War I. It was a high value target during the Second World War. Following the independence of India, the city became part of Bihar. Jamshedpur was impacted severely by the communal riots in 1964 and 1979. It
12535-622: Was inaugurated on 26 November 1950 by Jawaharlal Nehru . Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute (SNTI), established in 1921 as the technical training department of Tata Steel, now develops skilled employees for other companies as well. Its 400,000 volume library is one of the most popular in the city. Many high-level institutions are located in Jamshedpur. Now there is further development to set up more universities and several other educational institutions. Jamshedpur's private clubs provide opportunities for activities, such as golf, tennis, squash, billiards, horseriding and water scootering. Jamshedpur FC
12650-622: Was inaugurated on 26 November 1950 by Jawaharlal Nehru . Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute (SNTI), established in 1921 as the technical training department of Tata Steel, now develops skilled employees for other companies as well. Its 400,000 volume library is one of the most popular in the city. Many high-level institutions are located in Jamshedpur. Now there is further development to set up more universities and several other educational institutions. Jamshedpur's private clubs provide opportunities for activities, such as golf, tennis, squash, billiards, horseriding and water scootering. Jamshedpur FC
12765-457: Was merged Jamshedpur as a neighborhod in 1919. The only trace of the name is the main road through Sakchi area of Jamshedpur which is named Kalimati Road. At the end of 19th century Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata met steel makers in Pittsburgh to get the most advanced technology for his plant. It is said that he got the idea of building a steel plant when he heard Thomas Carlyle declaring that "the nation which gains control of iron soon acquires
12880-432: Was merged to form Jamshedpur according to Jamsetji Tata , the founder of the industrial establishment. As a tribute to the company's contribution in the war, on the day of city's official opening, Lord Chelmsford visited and named Jamshedpur, in honor of Jamshedji Tata. World War II started in 1939 in the European countries and extended to the Middle East and rest of Asia. The city was a high-value target for Japan during
12995-530: Was rolled on 16 February 1912. It was a momentous day in the history of industrial India. The first world war began in August 1914. It rapidly escalated to West Asia centring around the Suez Canal of Egypt and from there to the region of Mesopotamia , now called Iraq . It extended to East Africa , Palestine and rest of the Middle East . Nearly 1,500 miles of rail and 3,00,000 tonnes of steel produced in Jamshedpur were used in military campaigns across Mesopotamia, Egypt, Salonica and East Africa. After
13110-487: Was the first major riot on the occasion of Ram Navami . 108 peole were killed in the riot, among whom 79 Muslims and 25 Hindus were identified. A notable figure among the victims was Zaki Anwar, a popular secularist. Legend has it that in the late 1980s when the state government proposed a law to end the Tatas' administration of Jamshedpur and bring the city under a municipality, the local populace rose in protest and defeated
13225-439: Was the first major riot on the occasion of Ram Navami . 108 peole were killed in the riot, among whom 79 Muslims and 25 Hindus were identified. A notable figure among the victims was Zaki Anwar, a popular secularist. Legend has it that in the late 1980s when the state government proposed a law to end the Tatas' administration of Jamshedpur and bring the city under a municipality, the local populace rose in protest and defeated
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