JAMSHEDPUR
Jamshedpur /ˈdʒɑːmʃɛdpʊər/ (
Bengali:
জামশেদপুর,
Hindi:
जमशेदपुर),
pronunciation (help·info)) is the largest urban conglomeration and most populous city in the
state of
Jharkhand,
India. Jamshedpur is the first planned industrial city of India, founded by the late
Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. It is also known as
Steel City,
TataNagar or simply
Tata.
Jamshedpur is the headquarters of the
East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. According to the 2011 census of India, Jamshedpur has a population of 1,337,131; the Jamshedpur
urban agglomeration (UA), which includes the adjoining areas, Jamshedpur Urban Area is the third Largest city in Eastern India after
Kolkata and
Patna. It ranks 36th among the 53
million-plus cities in India.
It is located on the
Chota Nagpur plateau and is surrounded by the picturesque
Dalma Hills. The city is bordered by the rivers
Subarnarekha and
Kharkai on the north and west parts of the city.
Jamshedpur is a major industrial centre of East India. It houses companies like
Tata Steel,
Tata Motors,
Tata Power,
Lafarge Cement,
Telcon,
BOC Gases,
Praxair,
TCE,
TCS,
Tinplate and many more. It is home to one of the largest industrial zones of
India known as
Adityapur which houses more than 1,200 small and medium scale industries.
Jamshedpur was declared the 7th cleanest city of India for the year 2010 according to survey by the
Government of India.
It has been predicted as the 84th fastest growing city in the world for the timeframe 2006–2020.
A major part of the city is run by Tata Steel itself. Jamshedpur has
been selected as one of the cities for the Global Compact Cities Pilot
Programme by United Nations, the only one to be selected in India as
well as
South Asia.
Attractions
Dimna Lake:-
An artificial lake constructed by Tata steel, Dimna Lake is
situated at the foot hills of Dalma ranges. This lake serves as the
water reservoir for the steel plant and also a main source for the
drinking water in the city.
The lake is an ideal spot for boating and other water sports
activities. The required facilities for jet skiing and rowing are also
arranged in this serene lake. The picturesque surroundings and the lush
green trees providing cool shades make it a perfect spot for picnic
tours. Nearby garden offers relaxing moments for visitors and offer
exciting field for kids to enjoy the paying activities.
Dalma Wildlife Scantury:-Located at an altitude of 3000 feet and extending for more than 193 sq
km, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is established in 1975. The wildlife
sanctuary is the hamlet of many wild animals and bird fauna. The jungle
forests are credited with invaluable woody trees and plant life.
The animals, which can be spotted in this natural sanctuary are
elephants, tigers, leopards, barking deer, porcupines, sambar and sloth
bears. One can experience the view the wild life in their natural
habitat.
The vast forest land is an ideal spot for trekking expeditions.
Tata Steel Zoological Park:-Tata Steel Zoological Park is located in the Jubilee Park in Jamshedpur.
An upkept zoo enriched with worthy displays is a prime attraction in
Jamshedpur. The zoological park brings out the balanced design and
development of the city mixing the industrial revolution and the natural
bio-diversity.
There is a safari park in the zoo, which offers the eye
feasting views of the wild life in their natural habitats. The amazing
splendor of the woody forests makes the zoological park a unique spot
for nature lovers. Jayanti Sa
Many trekking trails are suitable for mild to medium trekking. A
local Shiva temple add the attraction of the environment.
rovar located nearby offers great options
of boating and water sports activities.