Dhanbad district, Mining district in Jharkhand, India
The district sits on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, with two primary rivers, the Damodar and Barakar, flowing through its terrain of 43 miles north to south.
The region transformed from tribal Manbhum territory into a separate administrative district in 1956, marking a shift toward organized coal mining operations.
The population of 1.1 million people speaks Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali, reflecting the linguistic diversity that emerged through industrial development.
The district maintains 112 operational coal mines producing 27.5 million tonnes annually, supported by an extensive railway network for distribution.
The Indian School of Mines, established in 1926 and now IIT Dhanbad, stands as India's primary institution for mining and geological research.
Location: North Chotanagpur division
Capital city: Dhanbad
Shares border with: Giridih district, Purulia district
Website: http://dhanbad.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 23.79000,86.43000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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