Patratu
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Patratu is a census town
in Ramgarh district
in the India
n state
of Jharkhand
.
Patratu,this dam is constructed by under the planning of the indian greatest engineer and father of indian engineer"SIR MOKSHAGUNDAM VISVESVARAYA"(about http://wn.com/Sir_Mokshagundam_Visvesvaraya) and this dam only 40 km far away from Ranchi
, the capital of Jharkhand, from where it can be reached by the road less than an hour. It is directly connected to Ranchi
, patna
, jaipur
Jamshedpur, Varanasi
, Jammu
, Jabalpur, Allahabad
, Delhi
and Kolkata
by train.
, Patratu had a population of 32,132. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Patratu has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 61%. In Patratu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
boating has been started from 14 January 2010 on dam there are 4 boats have been purchased Patratu dam, 30 km from Ramgarh and 35 km from Ranchi, supplies water to Ramgarh cantonment area as well as the main reservoir of Patratu Thermal Power Plant (PTPS).the dam has huge potential and if given a facelift, would definitely attract tourists from different areas
the first step would be to woo tourists from the state, and once all the facilities were in place, to attract tourists from the rest of the country.The blueprint includes a restaurant on the island as well as a park and amusement corner for the visitors.
the Pithouria-Patratu Valley is no less attractive than the valleys on the Gangtok-Nathula,Dehradun-Mussouri and Raxaul-Kathmandu roads in terms of natural elegance. Of course, the hills along the Pithouria-Patratu stretch are devoid of snow, unlike the ones on Gangtok-Nathula.
But green saal, sakhuwa and bamboos with flowers, in a riot of colours, more than make up for the
absence of snow. The jingle-jangle of waterfalls and rivulets rushing through the stones, soothed the ears, and eyes, even more than any maestro?s music.
there were several groups carrying coal on their cycles and struggling to reach Ranchi to sell the goods.
They had probably loaded their bicycles at Patratu Mines and were peddling their way through the intricate
turns and bends of the valley.
NTPC's plan to take control of Jharkhand State Electricity Board
's Patratu thermal power station near Ranchi, hanging for a long time, is believed to have made some headway as the decision in this regard is likely to be firmed up shortly, according to informed sources.
Under the new arrangement being planned for the revival of the ailing plant, a 75:25 joint venture with NTPC holding the majority stake might be formed, the sources inform.
NTPC had earlier mooted the proposal for total takeover of the State's oldest 840 MW thermal power station operating at 10-15 per cent capacity. However, the PTPS workers resisted it.
When contacted, an NTPC official confirmed that the company was “in discussion” with the Jharkhand Government exploring the possibility of taking over the management control of Patratu power station. “Various options are under discussion. However, a decision in this regard is still awaited,” the official said. Comments were not available from the power department of Jharkhand.
It may be noted that NTPC has been considering taking over the ailing PTPS for nearly three years now. However, only in mid-2009 did it conduct the due diligence. According to the JSEB(Jharkhand state electricity board) Web site, Patratu has six Russian units of 36 to 42 years old and four BHEL manufactured units of 26–31 years old.
The company is setting up a 6.0 million TPA steel plant and 1609 MW captive power plant (CPP) at Patratu and it plans to set up a 5.0 MTPA steel plant and a 1000 MW CPP at Asanboni.
At Patratu, JSPL has taken over the assets of the closed Bihar Alloys & Steel Limited, which is about 40 km from Ranchi. Using the available land and adding some more, the company is setting up new steel and power plants. This endeavour would provide gainful employment to a large number of people and aid in economic and infrastructure development of the area.
Social Endeavours at Patratu
(1)Adopted 7 villages such as Balkudra, Kurse, Dewaria, Gegda, Rasda, Labga, Jainagar .
(2)Many projects undertaken in adjoining villages for up gradation of basic services such as sanitation, healthcare, education, plantation of trees, building of roads, etc.
(3)OP Jindal Institute of Technology and Skills established to train local youths under Modular Employment Schemes (welder, electrician & MMV).
(4)Renovated several schools and distributed books & furniture. JSPL runs evening coaching centers and adult education classes.
(5)Set up regular health check-up camps in villages by specialist doctors & specialized camp for cataract eye operation.
(6)Participation in government schemes such as Pulse Polio Vaccination Campaign, AIDS awareness and diarrhea control campaigns.
(7)Mega camps for livestock vaccination, de-worming & dehorning and distribution of medicines & vitamins.
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
in Ramgarh district
Ramgarh district
Ramgarh district is one of the 24 districts in the Indian state of Jharkhand.-Ramgarh Raj:Ramgarh was the seat of a major Zamindari in the era of the British Raj....
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
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of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
.
Geography
Patratu is located at 23.67°N 85.28°E. It has an average elevation of 405 metres (1328 feet)Patratu,this dam is constructed by under the planning of the indian greatest engineer and father of indian engineer"SIR MOKSHAGUNDAM VISVESVARAYA"(about http://wn.com/Sir_Mokshagundam_Visvesvaraya) and this dam only 40 km far away from Ranchi
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
, the capital of Jharkhand, from where it can be reached by the road less than an hour. It is directly connected to Ranchi
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
, patna
Patna
Paṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
, jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
Jamshedpur, Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
, Jammu
Jammu
Jammu , also known as Duggar, is one of the three administrative divisions within Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state in India.Jammu city is the largest city in Jammu and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir...
, Jabalpur, Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
and Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
by train.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Patratu had a population of 32,132. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Patratu has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 61%. In Patratu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Patratu Dam
Patratu dam is most popular tourist spot of Patratu it is used for picnic and for Chatt puja, it is 6 km far from Patratu city.boating has been started from 14 January 2010 on dam there are 4 boats have been purchased Patratu dam, 30 km from Ramgarh and 35 km from Ranchi, supplies water to Ramgarh cantonment area as well as the main reservoir of Patratu Thermal Power Plant (PTPS).the dam has huge potential and if given a facelift, would definitely attract tourists from different areas
the first step would be to woo tourists from the state, and once all the facilities were in place, to attract tourists from the rest of the country.The blueprint includes a restaurant on the island as well as a park and amusement corner for the visitors.
Patratu Valley
Flanked by hills covered with lush green trees, red and violet flowers and honey bees humming,the Pithouria-Patratu Valley is no less attractive than the valleys on the Gangtok-Nathula,Dehradun-Mussouri and Raxaul-Kathmandu roads in terms of natural elegance. Of course, the hills along the Pithouria-Patratu stretch are devoid of snow, unlike the ones on Gangtok-Nathula.
But green saal, sakhuwa and bamboos with flowers, in a riot of colours, more than make up for the
absence of snow. The jingle-jangle of waterfalls and rivulets rushing through the stones, soothed the ears, and eyes, even more than any maestro?s music.
there were several groups carrying coal on their cycles and struggling to reach Ranchi to sell the goods.
They had probably loaded their bicycles at Patratu Mines and were peddling their way through the intricate
turns and bends of the valley.
Patratu Thermal Power Station
The attraction of this city is its natural habitat and scenic beauty. The city is developed as a residential area for employees of Patratu Thermal Power Station. This thermal power station was made by Russian collaboration in 1962 and has two chimneys made in Russia which are called Russian side and the other two chimnies are made by Indian firm so it is called Indian side. The plant has a power generation capacity of 800MW.NTPC's plan to take control of Jharkhand State Electricity Board
Jharkhand State Electricity Board
Jharkhand State Electricity Board is an Indian governmental body responsible for generation and distribution of power in the state of Jharkhand.It suffers a loss of more than Rs 1,000 crore every year....
's Patratu thermal power station near Ranchi, hanging for a long time, is believed to have made some headway as the decision in this regard is likely to be firmed up shortly, according to informed sources.
Under the new arrangement being planned for the revival of the ailing plant, a 75:25 joint venture with NTPC holding the majority stake might be formed, the sources inform.
NTPC had earlier mooted the proposal for total takeover of the State's oldest 840 MW thermal power station operating at 10-15 per cent capacity. However, the PTPS workers resisted it.
When contacted, an NTPC official confirmed that the company was “in discussion” with the Jharkhand Government exploring the possibility of taking over the management control of Patratu power station. “Various options are under discussion. However, a decision in this regard is still awaited,” the official said. Comments were not available from the power department of Jharkhand.
It may be noted that NTPC has been considering taking over the ailing PTPS for nearly three years now. However, only in mid-2009 did it conduct the due diligence. According to the JSEB(Jharkhand state electricity board) Web site, Patratu has six Russian units of 36 to 42 years old and four BHEL manufactured units of 26–31 years old.
S.s High School Patratu
S.S High School was established on 1 January 1963. It is 10+2 school with large area and big playground .Jindal steel and power plant Patratu
carrying on with its plans of expansion, JSPL plans to invest US $ 6.00 billion (Rs. 30,000 Crore) in the state of Jharkhand for establishing a steel plant of capacity 11 MTPA and captive power plant with production capacity of 2600 MW in phases.The company is setting up a 6.0 million TPA steel plant and 1609 MW captive power plant (CPP) at Patratu and it plans to set up a 5.0 MTPA steel plant and a 1000 MW CPP at Asanboni.
At Patratu, JSPL has taken over the assets of the closed Bihar Alloys & Steel Limited, which is about 40 km from Ranchi. Using the available land and adding some more, the company is setting up new steel and power plants. This endeavour would provide gainful employment to a large number of people and aid in economic and infrastructure development of the area.
Social Endeavours at Patratu
(1)Adopted 7 villages such as Balkudra, Kurse, Dewaria, Gegda, Rasda, Labga, Jainagar .
(2)Many projects undertaken in adjoining villages for up gradation of basic services such as sanitation, healthcare, education, plantation of trees, building of roads, etc.
(3)OP Jindal Institute of Technology and Skills established to train local youths under Modular Employment Schemes (welder, electrician & MMV).
(4)Renovated several schools and distributed books & furniture. JSPL runs evening coaching centers and adult education classes.
(5)Set up regular health check-up camps in villages by specialist doctors & specialized camp for cataract eye operation.
(6)Participation in government schemes such as Pulse Polio Vaccination Campaign, AIDS awareness and diarrhea control campaigns.
(7)Mega camps for livestock vaccination, de-worming & dehorning and distribution of medicines & vitamins.
| Plant Facilities | Patratu Project Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1.9 million TPA coke and by-product plant | Work is in progress for the establishment of |
| 3.8 million TPA sinter plant | Bar mill of 1.0 million TPA |
| 4019 m3 blast furnace | Wire rod mill of 6.0 million TPA |
| 2 x 160 ton basic oxygen furnace (BOF) | Civil and structural work |
| Ladle furnace | Basic engineering for different plant facilities are in progress |
| Vacuum degassing unit | Jeraldaburu iron ore mines, Jitpur coal block and Amrakonda-Mugadangal coal block allocated |
| 2 nos. of 6-Strand billet caster | |
| 2x1.0 million TPA bar mill | |
| 0.6 million TPA wire rod mill | |
| Oxygen plant | |
| Lime and dolomite calcination plant |