The town is well known for the Chandrapura Thermal Power Station, a thermal-coal based power generation unit of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and De Nobili school which was established by Roberto de Nobili.

At present only two units of 250 MW each, constructed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) are in working.

[citation needed] The power station had the pride of being largest pulverized fuel fire power station of Asia and Unit Number I was the first reheat unit installed in India with highest steam parameters.

[citation needed] The power plant was a major source of pollution for the adjoining areas owing to the coal-based generators, but things changed after electrostatic precipitators were installed in the chimneys, and large-scale afforestation was carried out, which lowered the pollution levels significantly.

[citation needed] Chandrapura is roughly situated near the East-Central part of Jharkhand at 23°45′N 86°07′E / 23.75°N 86.12°E / 23.75; 86.12 and has an average elevation of 222 m (728 ft).

On the North, it is surrounded by the small adjoining villages of Ghatiyari, Pipradih, Narra and Taranari.

[citation needed] Bokaro district consists of undulating uplands on the Chota Nagpur Plateau with the Damodar River cutting a valley right across.

The 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) long, 55 metres (180 ft) high earthfill dam with composite masonry cum concrete spillway, Tenughat Dam, across the Damodar River, is operated by the Government of Jharkhand.

Among the civic amenities, it had 11 km roads with both open and closed drains, the protected water supply involved tapwater from treated sources, hand pumps, service reservoir.

Among the social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 1 stadium, 1 cinema theatre, 4 auditorium/ community halls, 1 public library, 1 reading room.

[7] Educational institutions in the area include the De Nobili School, Chandrapura, which is affiliated to the I.C.S.E.