Dhanbad

Also known as Coal capital, Dhanbād

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Dhanbad is the second-largest city in Jharkhand state and serves as the economic capital of the region, with the largest economy in the state and growing manufacturing sector. The city ranks among India's largest urban centers and is known for its cultural heritage and tourist attractions, making it an important financial and industrial hub.

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Place details

Locality: Dhanbad
Region: Jharkhand
Country: India
Population: 1,196,214
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Dhanbad
Settlement.settlement_type: Metropolis
Settlement.nicknames: 'Coal Capital of India', 'Koylanchal'
Settlement.motto: City For All
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Jharkhand
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Dhanbad in Jharkhand
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Jharkhand
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Dhanbad
Settlement.established_date: 1956 from Manbhum
Settlement.government_type: Municipal governance in India (Municipal corporation)
Settlement.governing_body: Dhanbad Municipal Corporation
Settlement.leader_title1: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name1: Chandrashekhar Agarwal (BJP)
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 275

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Wikidata facts

Area: 2052
Elevation: 222
Image: Skyline of dhanbad.jpg
Dialing code: 326

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Commons category: Dhanbad
postal code: 826001
P8168: Peter Binoit
P12749: 5th arrondissement of Lyon

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Travel guide

Get around

Hired cars and taxis are available at the railway station 24/7. Auto rickshaws are also available till late at night. This is also a cheap mode of transport as rickshaw wallahs demand more.

See

thumb|Bhatinda Falls Two types of Coal Mines – the open cast and underground. Advance permission has to be procured from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. for visiting any of their mines. Sudamdih is worth a visit.

Do

Carnivals are arranged by Lions Club, Rotary Club and other clubs, mostly in winter and these are open to visitors also.

Dhanbad is surrounded by beautiful picnic spots. People are very helpful and friendly and love visitors.

Charak Pathar is a popular picnic spot. This is a village, which falls under the development block of Govindpur in the district of Dhanbad. The place gets its name from an old white stone boulder called Charak Pathar.

Buy

Large malls include Central Mall and Ozone Galleria at Saraidhela. Smaller Markets in Purana Bazzar, Bank More, Steel Gate are also present.

Go next

Asansol - 60 km from Dhanbad. Bokaro Steel City - 50 km from Dhanbad. Parasnath Hills – highest peak in the state at 1,350 metres, is a Jain pilgrimage centre, around 50 km from Dhanbad. Sindri – is about 25 km from Dhanbad. It was home to one of the early fertliser plants set up in the country but since closed. Bihar Institute of Technology-now Birsa Institute of Technology is here.

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Article

19 sections

Contents

History
Geography
Rivers and lakes
Climate
Demographics
Population
Languages
Economy
Education
Politics
Members of Parliament for Dhanbad
Transport
Rail
Roads
Air
Sports
Notable people
References
External links

Dhanbad is the second-most populated city in the Indian state of Jharkhand after Jamshedpur and a major financial hub of Jharkhand. In terms of economy, Dhanbad has the largest economy in the state of and is often referred to as the 'economic capital of Jharkhand'. Dhanbad is also an emerging center for manufacturing industries. The Dhanbad district is known for its cultural heritage and has few tourist attractions, making it a well-rounded destination. Dhanbad ranks as the 39th largest city in India and is the 33rd largest million-plus urban agglomeration in India. The Dhanbad railway division generates the highest revenue in India. Dhanbad shares its land borders with the Paschim Bardhaman district and the Purulia district of West Bengal and Bokaro, and the Giridih and Jamtara districts of Jharkhand. The city is called the 'Coal Capital of India' for housing one of the largest coal mines in the country. The prestigious institute Indian School of Mines (now IIT Dhanbad) is situated in Dhanbad. Apart from coal, it has also grown in information technology.

Dhanbad is the 96th fastest growing city in the world, according to the City Mayors Foundation. It is the 56th cleanest city of India, according to the 2019 Swachh Survekshan cleanliness survey. It showed a great change in the city which was considered the dirtiest city in the 2018 Swachh Survekshan. Dhanbad Municipal Corporation works for increasing green cover in the city.