Jamshedpur is the largest city in the state of Jharkhand. It was named after the industrialist Jamsetji Tata and is home to such industrial giants as Tata Steel and Tata Motors. Jamshedpur is one of the 'Industrial Cities' of India, being known by many simply as "The Steel City". Jamshedpur is completely maintained by Tata Steel for the most part. Tata Steel is responsible for the infrastructure as well the public services offered in most parts of the city.
Jamshedpur is in the East Singhbhum district. Languages spoken in the area are Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Santhali and Oriya. Jamshedpur is a cosmopolitan city with people from all over the country. English is understood in the main areas of visitor interest.
The railway station is known as Tatanagar which is an important railway junction on the south eastern railway network and is connected to Ranchi and Barkakhana, Asansol on the Howrah-Delhi line via Purulia and Adra, and Gua via Noamundi and Barajamda. There are direct trains from all the major cities of India, viz., Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Ranchi, and Patna. Kolkata and Patna are linked with super fast trains. You may also take a train to Dhanbad or Ranchi and then a taxi or a bus to Jamshedpur. It may take around four hours from Dhanbad to Jamshedpur and two and a half to three from Ranchi.
Regular bus services are available to Jamshedpur from Ranchi (140 km), Patna, Gaya, Kolkata (270 km), snd Hazaribag.
Jamshedpur is connected by road with most of the major cities in India. NH 32 connects Jamshedpur to Govindpur on NH 2 (Kolkata-Delhi) via Chandil, Chas and Dhanbad. NH 33 connects Chandil to Barhi on NH 2 (Kolkata-Delhi) via Bundu, Ranchi, Ramgarh and Hazaribagh and also in the opposite direction to Baharagora on NH 6 (Kolkata-Western India) via Mahulia. Kolkata is 270 km from Jamshedpur via Baharagora and Kharagpur. Ranchi is 140 km from Jamshedpur. The highway from Ranchi is double-laned but without a divider. Chandil is about 35 km from Jamshedpur.
There are no commercial flights to Jamshedpur airport which is restricted to chartered planes of the TATA group.
Hired cars, minibuses and auto rickshaws are available in all parts of the town. Auto Rickshaws are available 24/7 at Jamshedpur railway station. However there is no pre paid booth. Be prepared to bargain hard.
Amar Market, Bistupur. The latest in youth fashion and footwear.
Birsanagar Market. Better known as the Sunday vegetable market.
Bistupur. Best markets, fashion stores, car showrooms, and the best hotels and restaurants.
Golmuri. The largest wholesale market for grains and foodstuff.
Jawahar Market, Bistupur. Electronics, CDs, video games and fashion.
Kharangajhar. This is the most important market for the employees of Tata Motors.
Sakchi Bazaar. Sakchi is present in the centre of Jamshedpur. Here you will find a very big market which is called Sakchi Bazaar, all types of malls, shops and show rooms.
Sanjay Market, Sakchi. Similar to Amar Market.
Sector Market, Telco colony. Internet cafe, beauty parlor for both men and women, medical store and other stores.
Jugsalai Market, the wholesale capital of Jamshedpur.
Appetite. A great multicuisine restaurant with a great view of the Tata Steel factory (best viewed at night). Located next to the Gurudwara in Sakchi.
Blooms. A suburban bar and restaurant in Bistupur.
Cinnamon. Good value for moeny. At the Sonnet Hotel, South Park Bistupur. It's a 24/7 facility. Breakfast here starts at 6AM.
Country Club. It is a beautiful Bar with Egyptian background on the walls, a swimming pool, and a ice cream parlour.
Daavat. Is a part of Hotel Asian Inn at Dhatkidih. Best Mughlai food you can ever have and don't miss the sizzlers if you happen to be there.
Deep Purple. A new restaurant on a slightly expensive side in Sakchi Area in the Hotel Smita International. Has a big screen to entertain you with music videos or any important sports event that are on.
Delhi Darbar. Quite cheap place for non-vegetarians, situated at Sakchi next to Shopper's Square mall.
Equinox. The most expensive restaurant of Jamshedpur, part of the Sonnet Hotel.
Ganga Regency, 171, New Baradwari, Sakchi (near Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital), +91 657-2422192. A luxurious hotel with spacious parking lots and excellent quality food and service available.
The Host. This is not a part of a hotel. Very good food and not very expensive. Located Near Hyundai Showroom, Bistupur.
Hotel Smita, Sackhi. The best hotel for authentic Bengali cuisine. The Taj festival is also famous .
Little Italy. The Fortune Hotel Centre Point in Bistupur has this great vegetarian Italian Restaurant.
Novelty. A great place to eat on the little more expensive side situated in Bistupur.
Sukhsagar. A very good pure vegetarian restaurant at Yashkamal Complex, Main Road Bistupur.
Wave International. A beautiful resort 16 km (10 miles) away from Jamshedpur on the Jamshedpur-Ranchi highway.
Alcohol is strictly not served after 11PM due to local laws.
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