Amenities and Living Conditions of major urban agglomerations/cities of Jharkhand State of India

Amenities and Living Conditions of the four major urban agglomerations/cities of Jharkhand State of India have been discussed here.  These are Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur. The four major cities of Jharkhand namely Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur are the major parts of the mentioned respective urban agglomerations. The Urban Quadrangle, comprising Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur have over half the ULB population in the state.

RANCHI

Ranchi is the capital city of Jharkhand state. Ranchi is one of the most urbanized districts of Jharkhand state. Out of the total Ranchi district population of 29, 12,022 (2011 census), 43.18 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,257,340 people lives in urban areas of which males are 654,655 and females are 602,685.

As per census 2011, population of Ranchi city is 1,073,440, of which male and female are 559,031 and 514,409, respectively.

Based on the results of Annual Health Survey, 2010, the amenities and living conditions of urban Ranchi district are presented as below.

           

Two thirds of households have their own houses. About 18 percent were living in Kutcha or semi-Pucca houses. Though 76 percent households had access to improved sources of drinking water, 51 percent were treating water to make it safer.

Whereas 29 percent were sharing toilets, still about 10 percent were defecating in open. About 97 percent had access to electricity. Though 58 percent were using LPG for cooking, 16 percent were still using fire wood/dung cakes/ crop residues for cooking. As high as 84 percent had telephones/ mobiles and 26 percent even had computers.

JAMSHEDPUR

Steel City of Jharkhand is the happening centre and pride of Jharkhand as well as India. Jamshedpur is the largest urban conglomeration and most populous city in the state of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur is the first planned industrial city of India, founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. It is also known as Steel City, Tata Nagar or simply Tata. Jamshedpur is the headquarters of the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.  

As per census 2011 the population of urban Purbi Shinghbhum is about 12.72 lakhs. According to the 2011 census of India, the Jamshedpur has a population of 13, 37,131; the Jamshedpur urban agglomeration (UA), which includes the adjoining areas, Jamshedpur UA 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.

Based on the results of Annual Health Survey, 2010, the amenities and living conditions of urban East Singhbhum district are presented as below.

      

Only 60 percent households have their own houses. As high as 23 percent were living in Kutcha or semi-Pucca houses. Though 95 percent households had access to improved sources of drinking water, only 19 percent were treating water to make it safer. Whereas 24 percent were sharing toilets, still about 17 percent were defecating in open. About 95 percent had access to electricity. Though 58 percent were using LPG for cooking. As high as 84 percent had telephones/ mobiles and 19 percent even had computers.

DHANBAD

Dhanbad is famous for coal mining. Coal mining, coal washing, and coke making are the main coal-related industries in the city.  The total urban population of Dhanbad is 15,59,416 persons. According to the 2011 census, Dhanbad is among the 53 cities of India with a population of more than one million and is the 42nd largest city. The total population of Dhanbad city is 1,161,561 persons.

Based on the results of Annual Health Survey, 2010, the amenities and living conditions of urban Dhanbad district are presented as below.             

About 54 percent households have their own houses. As high as 40 percent were living in Kutcha or semi-Pucca houses. Though 94 percent households had access to improved sources of drinking water, 26 percent were treating water to make it safer.

Whereas 14% were sharing toilets, still about 35% were defecating in open. About 97% had access to electricity. About 21 percent were using LPG for cooking. As high as 79 percent had telephones/ mobiles and 13 percent even had computers.

BOKARO STEEL CITY

Bokaro Steel City is a major industrial city in the State of Jharkhand. It is the district headquarters of Bokaro which is one of the most industrialized zones. It is the home of the largest steel plant in India.

In 2011, Bokaro had population of 2,061,918 of which male and female were 1,076,270 and 985,648 respectively. Bokaro City has a total population of 413,934 persons. The Population density is 508 persons per square kilometer as compared to the Indian average of 324. This indicates the immensely overcrowded habitat condition in the city.

Based on the results of Annual Health Survey, 2010, the amenities and living conditions of urban Bokaro district are presented as below.             

About 53% households have their own houses. Over 10% were living in Kutcha houses. Though 92 percent households had access to improved sources of drinking water. About 38% were treating water to make it safer.

Whereas 12% were sharing toilets, still about 35% were defecating in open. About 95% had access to electricity. About 38% were using LPG for cooking. As high as 84% had telephones/ mobiles and 7% even had computers. Underline is that the quite a few people of Bokaro love to have communication means even if they do not have toilets in their homes.