What is special about Dhanbad?
Dhanbad is the second-most populated city in the Indian state of Jharkhand after Jamshedpur. The city is called the ‘Coal Capital of India’ for housing one of the largest coal mines of India. The prestigious institute, Indian School of Mines (now IIT Dhanbad) is situated in Dhanbad.
Is Dhanbad safe city?
Crime rates in Dhanbad, India
| Level of crime | 41.35 | Moderate |
|---|---|---|
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 36.81 | Low |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 50.46 | Moderate |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 40.94 | Moderate |
| Worries car stolen | 29.24 | Low |
Why is Dhanbad called Dhanbad?
Dhanbad was earlier known as Dhanbaid (the paddy land) which seems to be derived from word dhan (paddy) and baid (land). In 1956, Dhanbad district was constituted and declared a district on 24th October 1956 on recommendation of The Sate Reconstitution Commission vide notification 1911.
What is the area of Dhanbad?
106.2 mi²
Dhanbad/Area
How many towns are there in Dhanbad?
Dhanbad-Cum-Kenduadih-Cum-Jagata Block – Dhanbad
| # | Town | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanbad Municipal Corporation | 1,162,472 |
| 2 | Pondarkanali Census Town | 6,611 |
| 3 | Sialgudri Census Town | 5,450 |
| 4 | Aralgoria Census Town | 4,647 |
How many coal mines are there in Dhanbad?
112 coal mines
Dhanbad is famous for its coal mines and industrial establishments; it has 112 coal mines with a total produce of 27.5 million tonnes and an annual income of 7000 million Rupees through coal business. There are also number of coal washeries present there….List of Coal Mines in Dhanbad.
| Si. No. | NAME OF MINES |
|---|---|
| 3. | CHASNALLA |
Is Ranchi safe for womens?
RANCHI: Authorities, individuals and police concede that the state capital is not safe for women at a workshop on women’s safety at Ranchi University recently. Almost every aspect which is necessary to ensure the safety of a woman within the walls of a city is in utter neglect here.
Which coal is found in Dhanbad?
Jharia coalfield is one of the oldest and richest coal fields of India. It lies south of Dhanbad and stores the best of metallurgical coal (bituminous) in the country.
How many village are there in Dhanbad?
Dhanbad Block (As per old Gazaetteer)
| Distance & Location from District Head Quarter : | 1.5 Kms. |
|---|---|
| Cultivable Barren land (Acre) | 1,841.30 |
| Forest Area (Acre) | 776.10 |
| Total No. of Panchayats | 12 |
| Total No. of villages. | 85 |
Which state belongs to Dhanbad?
Jharkhand
History | District Dhanbad, Government of Jharkhand | India.
Does Dhanbad have an airport?
The Dhanbad Airport Dhanbad , IATA Code DBD , is the main airport that serves the city of Dhanbad.
Which is the cleanest city in Jharkhand?
Jamshedpur
Under the Swachh Survekshan 2021, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand has been ranked 12th among the top-20 cities of the country in the category with population of 3 to 10 lakhs. In this way Jamshedpur became the only city of Jharkhand among the 20 cleanest cities of the country in that category.