Bokaro (Thermal)
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| ?Bokaro Jharkhand • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 234 m (768 ft) |
| District(s) | Bokaro |
| Population | 36,419 (2001) |
Coordinates: Bokaro is a census town in Bokaro district in the state of Jharkhand, India.
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[edit] Geography
Bokaro is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 234 metres (767 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], 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%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 58%. 14% of the population in this young town is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Industry
Bokaro Thermal is one of the oldest power plants in Asia. It was opened in 1952. Bokaro Thermal (BTPS) is situated about 35 km from Bokaro Steel City.
[[Image:BokaroThermalPowerStation.jpg]explain in industry
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bokaro
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
