Bokāro, India

Jharkhand · India

Bokāro is a major city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 564,319. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

564,319 Population 1,934/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population564,319
Density1,934/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population564,319
Population Density1,934 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates23.6693°, 86.1516°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bokāro

Bokāro is a major city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 564,319. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Bokāro

Bokāro has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1516 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 5.1° / 26.4° 11.4
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 7° / 32.3° 19.1
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 13.2° / 38.2° 32.0
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 19.1° / 43° 37.1
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22.1° / 43.8° 135.3
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 24.5° / 41.9° 184.3
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 24.3° / 35° 262.7
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.9° 341.4
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.1° 325.8
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 16.5° / 30.9° 139.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.3° 9.2
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 5.7° / 26° 18.3
Bokāro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density1,934/sq mi
Coordinates23.6693°N, 86.1516°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 91 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 106 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 129 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 50 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 101 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 144 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 268 km
2019 Fani Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bokāro has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 65°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Bokāro

17 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Asha Lata Viklang Kendra - - - -
Holy Cross - - - -
Kendra Vidhalaya No. 3 - - - -
DAV Public School - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
Saint Xavier's School - - - -
ISPAT secondary school playground - - - -
ISPAT Secondary school (Sector 2C) - - - -
Ayyappa Public School - - - -
Asha Lata Viklang Kendra - - - -
Kendra Vidhalaya No. 3 - - - -
DAV Public School - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
Saint Xavier's School - - - -
ISPAT secondary school playground - - - -
ISPAT Secondary school (Sector 2C) - - - -
Ayyappa Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bokāro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha kiirtan, mantra MP3

Farmers Markets in Bokāro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sector 2 shopping complex
Sector 2 shopping complex

Hotels in Bokāro

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aadityaa International
Hotel Reliance

Restaurants in Bokāro

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bokaro Club
Bokaro Niwash

Clinics in Bokāro

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhanwantari Orthopedic And Trauma Centre
Krishna Nursing Home
Muskan superspecilalty center
Priyadarshi S Clinic
Vrindavan Nursing Home

Train Stations in Bokāro

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chas Road

Bus Stations in Bokāro

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1383629363
IN #996686004

Gas Stations in Bokāro

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #10289496544
Jai Jawan Petrol Pump
Prakash Fuels
Sector-5 Petrol Pump

Banks in Bokāro

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of India
Indian Bank
SBI ATM
SBI ATM

Stadiums & Teams in Bokāro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bokāro

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bokāro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nikhil Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bokāro

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chhatt Ghat
Gayati Mandir
Gurudwara
Kali Mandir
Ram Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bokāro

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 24
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 3
Hotels 2
Parks 32
Places of Worship 7

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Bokāro?

Bokāro has a population of 564,319 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,934 people per square mile, spread across 291.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bokāro?

Bokāro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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