A city founded by the late
Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata , (जमशेदपूर in
Devanagari ),
India , then known as Sakchi was home to the first private Iron and Steel company of India. The areas surrounding Jamshedpur are rich in minerals, including
Iron Ore ,
Coal ,
Manganese ,
Lime . Some of these areas are Jamadoba,
Noamundi and West Bokaro.
The city recently won international acclaim when it was selected for the 2004 Global Compact City award from the UN in India, beating other contenders such as Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, amongst others. A true testimony indeed to it's robust infrastructure, cosmopolitan outlook and strong industry.
The city was named in
1919 by
Lord Chelmsford , in honour of its founder. J.N.Tata had written to his son Dorabji Tata about his vision of a great city in the area. His birthday is celebrated on
3rd March every year as 'Founders Day'.
Located in the
East Singhbhum district of
Jharkhand on the
Chota Nagpur Plateau , it is surrounded by the beautiful
Dalma Hills , and the rivers
Subarnarekha and
Kharkhai border the north & west of the city, respectively.
It is a modern, industrial city; the main industries being
Iron and
Steel , truck manufacturing, tinplate production, cement and other small and medium scale industries revolving around these products. The largest factory is that of
Tata Steel (the erstwhile TISCO), and it is situated almost at the center of the city. The other major factory in the city is
Tata Motors (previously called The Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO)- as once upon time railway locomotives used to be manufactured here - hence the name), which manufactures heavy vehicles & construction/earth moving equipment. Tata Tinplate (the erstwhile Tinplate Co. of India Ltd.) manufactures tinplate.It was originally a British company built in Golmuri,later on taken over by Tata. Most of the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are located just outside Jamshedpur, in the Adityapur Industrial Estate.
Jamshedpur is host to one of the best business schools in India -
XLRI which is known for its Personnel Management & Industrial Relations program.
Life in the city is comfortable, with all areas having 24 hours running water and electricity. Facilities are maintained by Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company Limited(JUSCO), a 100% owned subsidiary of
Tata Steel . However, areas not maintained by JUSCO experience intermittent power cuts, bad roads and government apathy. Jamshedpur is also called the Steel City. It is one of the greenest cities of India.
The conversational language is Hindi, though the city itself is cosmopolitan in nature. The main ethnic groups are Biharis, Adivasis and Bengalis. The major festivals are Deepavali, Holi, Durga Pooja (Dussehra), Id-ul-fitr and Christmas. Adivasis celebrate 'Tusu' and Biharis celebrate Chhat.
- : The heart of the city, with the main markets and a few residential areas. Generally, the Sakchi Market is crowded and dusty.
- : An upmarket commercial area & residential township, which caters more to the middle/upper-middle class. Most of the city's showrooms & popular restaurants are situated here on the high street. Commands the highest real estate prices.
- : The factory premises of Tata Tinplate. Includes a quaint residential colony for the employees of the company.
- : This township is owned & maintained by Tata Motors.
- : The area adjacent to the Tatanagar railway station.
- :Biggest water reservoir of jsr is situated here.
- : Residential and market areas. The Doordarshan television tower is located here, besides a '' Maidan '' where touring circuses often pitch their tents. There are plans to build an 18-hole golf course here.Akash deep shooping complex is situated here.
- : Named after freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Birsanagar is the biggest residential area in Jamshedpur. It started out as a huge Squatter settlement that was later legalised.
- : A huge residential area situated across the river Subarnarekha. Has evolved as a suburb of the Steel City with most new residential constructions coming up here.
- : A quiet residential locality next to Sonari. Situated here are living quarters for Tata Steel employees like Professional Flats, Dindli Enclave and the Kaiser Bungalows.
- : Houses residential layouts & the airport.
- : Connected to the Steel City by Kharkai Bridge, at one time held the status of Asia's largest industrial estate. Most of the ancillaries catering to Tata Motors & Tata Cummins are located here.
- : Fashion stores; car showrooms & tony hotels & restaurants. Most of the establishments are situated on the high street. This is the downtown section of the city, close to Tatanagar railway station and Sonari Airport.
- : The "centre" of the city.
- : Lying at the outskirts of Telco Colony, this is the most important market for the employees of Tata Motors . It is basically a long stretch of road that has spread its tentacles into other lanes.
- : Serves Tinplate Colony & Baridih.
- : The largest wholesale market for grains & foodstuff.
- : Known for Sundays' vegetable market.
- : The latest in youth fashion & footwear.
- : Electronics, CDs, video games & fashion.
- : There is an airport at Sonari, which used to have Vayudoot flights to Calcutta . At present it is used for private /corporate airplanes and gliding lessons. Connectivity to Calcutta is soon to be reestablished through Air Deccan .
- : Tatanagar (Jamshedpur) is an important railway junction on the South Eastern Railway and is connected directly to all the major cities of India , viz., Kolkata , Mumbai , Delhi , Chennai , Bangalore Patna , etc. The Railway station is known as Tatanagar.
- : Jamshedpur is connected by road with most of the major cities in India . Regular bus services are available from Jamshedpur to Ranchi (131 km), Patna , Gaya, Calcutta (250 km) via Baharagora , Hazaribagh etc.
- : Private vehicles are very popular, though "Mini Buses" and Auto Rickshaws are available in all parts of the town. Transportation is cheap & easily available.
- : This is a 200 acre (0.8 km²) park with a zoo and a lake. A favourite with joggers, cyclists & anglers.
- : 8 miles (13 km) from Jamshedpur, nestling at the foot of the Dalma hills. An artificial reservoir, it is one of the main sources for the city's drinking water needs. Has facilities for water sports (jetskiing/rowing).
- : The confluence of rivers Kharkai and Subarnarekha. Situated at the extreme North-West point of the city. A popular picnic spot.
- : North of Subarnarenkha river they stretch 16 km from east to west. They are accessible by road. Famous for herds of wild elephants. Facilities for trekking & mountain climbing.
- : In Telco Colony, a beautiful park and picnic spot with an artificial waterfall & man-made lake. Provides a panoramic view of the surrounding areas.
- : Near Keenan Stadium. Hosts Jamshedpur's annual flower show in December.
- : Situated at Shastri Nagar.
- : Was largely regarded as India's most beautiful cricket stadium until Mohali came up.
