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Dhanbad
Metropolis in Jharkhand, India

Dhanbad

DhanbadHindi pronunciation: [dʱənˌbɐːd̪] is the second-most populated city in the Indian state of Jharkhand after Jamshedpur and a major financial hub of Jharkhand.

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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 is situated in Dhanbad. Apart from coal, it has also grown in information technology.

Get in

Getting to Dhanbad

The nearest commercial airport is at Ranchi, 170 km from Dhanbad. Kolkata is 250 km away; Patna, 325 km. Gaya is 217 km away. Dhanbad has an airstrip for small planes. MDLR airlines and Air India is also planning to launch domestic services. Kolkata is 259 km from Dhanbad.

  1. 01
    Dhanbad Junction

    Dhanbad is just off the Grand Trunk Road (NH 2).

See

Worth seeing

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    Bhatinda Fall
  2. 02
    Indian Institute of Technology

    It was established in 1926, and has one of the most beautiful engineering campuses in the country.

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    Chati Gobindpur

    The village is in Govindpur development block, contains two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and the Afghan Chief Sher Shah.

  4. 04
    Lilori Sthan
  5. 05
    Maithon Dam

    Maithon Dam is the biggest Dam of Damodar Valley Corporation.

  6. 06
    Panchet Dam

    This is the longest dam of Damodar Valley Corporation.

Do

Things to 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.

Eat

Where to eat

Hotel Skylark - Flavours Restaurant, Bank More, Dhanbad (near Railway Station),. 09:00-23:00. Multicuisine restaurant, vegetarian food, non-vegetarian food, Jain food Madhulika, Bank More, 9-Shanti Bhawan, Bank More, Dhanbad,. Take Home, Saraidhela (1.5 km from Indian school of mines main gate). till 23:00. Veg and non-veg. Try Hyderabad Chicken Biryani(₹80).

How locals move

Getting around Dhanbad the local way

  • Get inAuto rickshaws are popular transport links with neighbouring towns and in the coalfields, but these are generally overcrowded.
  • Get aroundAuto rickshaws are also available till late at night.
  • Get aroundThis is also a cheap mode of transport as rickshaw wallahs demand more.

From Wikivoyage: Dhanbad, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.

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