Bistupur

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Bistupur
Neighbourhood and business district
Bistupur
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P&M Hi-Tech City Centre Mall at night
Bistupur
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Coordinates: 22°47′29″N86°10′50″E / 22.79139°N 86.18056°E / 22.79139; 86.18056
CountryIndia
City Jamshedpur
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Urdu
Time zone GMT + 0530
Postal code
831001

Bistupur is a neighbourhood in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. It is located in central Jamshedpur and is bordered by Tata Steel and Northern Town to the east, Dhatkidih and Kadma to the north, Adityapur to the west and Jugsalai to the south. One of the oldest neighbourhoods. The Kharki River flows through the westernmost side of Bistupur.

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One of the earliest settlements formed during the planning of Jamshedpur, Bistupur emerged as one of the most affluent neighborhoods of Jamshedpur. [1] The neighborhood is deeply rooted in historical significance, due to presence of numerous landmarks packed in stories. [1] Ram Mandir is considered to be more than 100 years old. [2] Bistupur Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the city. [3] Regal Building was built in 1936, with leftover steel for Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. [4] St. Mary's Church in South Park is oldest Catholic Church in Jamshedpur. [5] Today, Bistupur is home to a large number of shopping malls, hotels, insurance companies, showrooms, restaurants and clubs.

History

During the establishment of Jamshedpur this area was established. This place was a commercial area. During the time of the British, The Regal Building was built. It is one of the oldest buildings in Jamshedpur. It is now a shopping mall. Other historical buildings in Bistupur include Muslim Library, Tata Steel Gate, Bistupur Masjid, Tata Steel Guest House and Circuit House. During World War II, troops came to stay at Circuit House.

Civic administration

There is a police station at Bistupur. [6]

Education

Colleges

University

Tourist attractions

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Jamshedpur- Planning History
  2. ↑ "Jamshedpur: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu prays at Bistupur Ram Mandir". The Avenue Mail. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Desk, News (28 March 2025). "Thousands congregate in Jamshedpur for prayers on last Friday of Ramadan". The Avenue Mail. Retrieved 27 November 2025.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ↑ Desk, News (17 April 2024). "From Kalimati Station to Bharucha Mansion: A retro jaunt through Jamshedpur heritage times". The Avenue Mail. Retrieved 27 November 2025.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ↑ Desk, News (25 October 2025). "100-year-old St. Mary's Church Jamshedpur gets a new look, inauguration on October 26". The Avenue Mail. Retrieved 27 November 2025.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ↑ "District Police Profile – East Singhbhum". Jharkhand Police. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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