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Jamshedpur, also known as Tatanagar, is a major industrial city in eastern India. Located on the confluence of Swarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, it lies in south-eastern part of Jharkhand. With a city limit population of 629,659 and 1,337,131 in urban agglomeration. The city spans across an area of 224 square kilometres (86 sq mi). Jamshedpur is most populous city in the state and is 3rd largest city in eastern India behind Kolkata and Patna. It is 72nd largest city proper and 36th largest metropolitan area in India. The city serves as headquarter to the East Singhbhum district of Kolhan division.
Jamshedpur
Tatanagar | |
|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | |
     From top to bottom: TCE Building, Sakchi view (L), Tata Steel Zoology Park (R), Golmuri Golf Course, JRD Tata Sports Complex | |
| Nickname(s): 'Steel City of India', 'Pittsburgh of India' | |
  Jamshedpur Location of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand  Jamshedpur Jamshedpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°47′33″N 86°11′03″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Jharkhand |
| District | East Singhbhum |
| Founded by | Jamsetji Tata |
| Named for | Jamshetji Tata |
| Government | |
| • Senior Superintendent of Police | Kamal kishore (IPS) |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Ananya Mittal[1] |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 224 km2 (86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Urban | 629,659[3] |
| • Metro | 1,337,131[4] |
| Demonym | Jamshedpurian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and English[5] |
| • Second language | Nagpuri, Bengali, Odia, Santhali, Urdu, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Kurmali[6][7] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 831001 to 831xxx |
| Telephone code | +91-657 |
| Vehicle registration | JH-05 |
| Literacy | 89.41% |
| Website | jamshedpur |
The city has been of a historical region "Singhbhum", which is part of wider "Manbhum", which came in prominence during the era of Akbar. By the 18th century, entire region came under control of the British. At the end of 19th century, industrialist visionary Jamshedji Tata laid foundation Asia's first steel plant and turn the region into an industrial city, which was named by Lord Chelmsford as Jamshedpur. Jamshedpur was an important city during the first and second world war. After independence, the city became part of Bihar state. Following years Jamshedpur witnessed deadly communal violence between different religions and ethnic group, resulting two major riots in 1964 and 1979. It also experienced an increase in crime, primarily the northern area. Jamshedpur became of one of the important centers for statehood movement. In 2000, Jamshedpur became part of newly-state Jharkhand.
Jamshedpur was ranked as the cleanest city of India in 2020 by Swach Survekshan in 2020. Jamshedpur was ranked the 7th cleanest city of India in 2010. The city is also ranked as 2nd in India in terms of quality of life. Jamshedpur is the 84th fastest growing city in the world according to City Mayors Foundation.
Early history
- Ichagarh
- Manbhum
- Dhalbhum
- Singhbhum
British rule
- Santhal rebellion
Foundation and early years
- Establishment
- World War I
- World War II
- leaders visit
Post-independence
- 1964 riot
- 1979 riot
- 1984 riot
- statehood movement
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