Birsanagar
Birsanagar | |
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Neighbourhood of Jamshedpur | |
Birsanagar | |
Coordinates: 22°47′16.5″N 86°14′56″E / 22.787917°N 86.24889°ECoordinates: 22°47′16.5″N 86°14′56″E / 22.787917°N 86.24889°E | |
Country | India |
City | Jamshedpur |
Time zone | GMT + 0530 |
Commercial area of the city |
Birsanagar a part of Jamshedpur is the biggest slum of Asia. It covers a major part of Jamshedpur that are planned and divided into 12 zones which are further divided into smaller zones. Birsanagar was formed after hard struggle and labour by the original inhabitants "Adiwasi's" a few of the fighters were Birsa Munda, Sidhu and Kanu. Birsanagar was named after Birsa Munda. Birsanagar is thought to be a poor place but now has now become a get away because of it greenery and Natural appeal. To have a house in Birsanagar is a good option for those who like living in open places. Birsanagar has a self-sufficient market so that the residents of it do not have to go elsewhere for the basic amenities. There is a huge vegetable market every Sunday and Thursday.