Chandrapura PIN Codes: 826004 to 829301 | Bokaro, North Chotanagpur, Jharkhand

Key Facts

Chandrapura is a town and a notified area in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand, India. Located in the eastern part of the North Chotanagpur division, Chandrapura sits approximately 30 kilometers northwest of the district headquarters in Bokaro Steel City and about 50 kilometers from the state capital, Ranchi. The town is strategically positioned along the Damodar River, which flows through the region, and lies at an elevation of around 210 meters above sea level. Chandrapura covers an area of approximately 25 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 to 30,000 people, with a diverse mix of communities including tribal populations. It is administratively divided into several wards under the Chandrapura notified area committee, which oversees local governance and development. The town is historically significant as the site of the Chandrapura Thermal Power Station, one of the oldest power plants in the region, contributing to its industrial character. Additionally, Chandrapura serves as a railway junction on the South Eastern Railway zone, connecting it to major cities like Kolkata and Patna. The surrounding landscape features undulating terrain with forests and agricultural lands, typical of the Chotanagpur Plateau. To access detailed postal code information for its various wards and localities, users can explore the sub-regions within Chandrapura through this platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Bermo
• Jaridih
• Gomia
• Petarwar
• Nawadih