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Dhanbad is the second-most populated city in the Indian state of Jharkhand<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> after Jamshedpur<ref>List of cities in Jharkhand by population</ref> and a major financial hub of Jharkhand. In terms of economy, Dhanbad has the largest economy in the state of Jharkhand and it is often referred to as the 'Economic Capital of Jharkhand'.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> in India. Dhanbad shares its land borders with the Paschim Bardhaman district and the Purulia district of West Bengal and Bokaro,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The prestigious institute Indian School of Mines (now IIT Dhanbad) is situated in Dhanbad.<ref name="ISMIIT"> Template:Cite news</ref> Apart from coal, it has also grown in information technology.<ref name="The Times of India">Template:Cite news</ref>

Dhanbad is the 96th fastest growing city in the world, according to the City Mayors Foundation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is the 56th cleanest city of India, according to the 2019 Swachh Survekshan cleanliness survey.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It showed a great change in the city which was considered the dirtiest city in the 2018 Swachh Survekshan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Dhanbad Municipal Corporation works for increasing green cover in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Dhanbad is suffering from a century old underground coal seam fire and that continues to burn relentlessly, causing land subsidence, landslides and severe environmental and health impacts. Harmful fumes coming out from the ground. Since colonial rule till date it can't be doused. Significant areas of Jharia coal belt area is fire affected, forcing the closure of a major railway line that was Dhanbad-Jharia-Pathardih line. Land subsidence is very common in the region, putting lives and homes at continuous risk.
Among the rail divisions of Indian Railway, Dhanbad Rail Division is the largest revenue generator.<ref name="The Times of India"/> Dhanbad is ranked as the top city in India with the highest 4G mobile phone network availability in India by a survey of Opensignal.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Dhanbad's economy revolves primarily around coal mining and related industries. It is home to several coal mines, including some of the largest in India. This extensive coal reserve has led to the establishment of various industries such as steel plants, power plants, and coal washeries, contributing significantly to the region's economic prosperity.

History

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Dr. Ambedkar talking to people as the Labour Minister in the Viceroy's Executive Council at coal mines, Dhanbad

The present district used to be a part of Manbhum region and was occupied by Mundari tribals in the wilderness of South undivided Bihar. In the seventh century A.D. some information is available from the account of the travels of Hieun Tsang. These accounts narrate the existence of a powerful kingdom which comprised the district and adjoining areas, ruled by Sasanka.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Manbhum was one of the districts of the East India during the British Raj.

The region has thick forests, with rich mineral resources, and had a mixed demographic profile with people from different religious and social groups, including adivasis, particularly the Santals and the Mundas before the city was established.<ref name=brit/> After the Partition of India, the district became a part of Bihar state, and upon re-organization of the Indian states in the mid-1950s, the district became a part of the West Bengal. Purulia district was carved out of the district of Manbhum.<ref name=brit>Encyclopædia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain</ref>

In the Settlement Report for Manbhum (1928) it was stated that no rock inscriptions, copper plates or old coins were discovered and not a single document of copper plate or palm leaf was found, during the Survey and Settlement operations. The oldest authentic documents produced were all on paper and barely even a hundred years old.<ref name="indiatravelite1">Dhanbad Introduction/Jharkhand-Dhanbad Sightseeing-Dhanbad Jharkhand Transport-Places of Interest in Dhanbad Template:Webarchive. Indiatravelite.com. Retrieved on 14 April 2012.</ref> Dhanbad city was in Manbhum district from 1928 up to 1956.<ref name="indiatravelite1" /> However, on 24 October 1956, Dhanbad district was carved out of Manbhum district with Dhanbad as District headquarter<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> on the recommendation of the States Reorganization Commission vide notification 1911.

This was done under the commitment and leadership of journalist, Satish Chandra. In the year 2006, Dhanbad celebrated 50 years of being an independent district and city. From 1956 to 14 November 2000, it was under Bihar. At present, it is in Jharkhand, after the creation of the state on 15 November 2000.<ref>BIHAR REORGANISATION ACT, 2000</ref> The discovery of rich deposits of coal in the region caused the city to flourish financially, but also bought notorious coal-mafia and gang wars<ref name="coalm" /> which continues to this day with areas of city like Wasseypur being most affected by the conflict.<ref name="coalm"> Template:Cite news </ref>

Geography

Template:Climate chart Dhanbad has an average elevation of Template:Convert. Its geographical length (extending from north to south) is Template:Convert and the breadth (stretching across east to West) is Template:Convert. It shares its boundaries with West Bengal in the eastern and southern part, Giridih and Dumka in the North and Bokaro District in the west. Dhanbad comes under the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

Rivers and lakes

The Damodar is a major river of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. It rises in Palamu and flows eastward between the plateaus of Ranchi and Hazaribag. It is joined by the Bokaro, the Konar and the Barakar rivers.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Damodar enters Dhanbad district at its confluence with the Jamuria, a stream which marks the western boundary of Dhanbad with Hazaribagh District. Further east, the Damodar is joined by the Katri River which rises in the foothills below Parasnath and traverses through the coal-field area.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Barakar, which forms the northern boundary of the district, traverses about 77 km. It flows in south westerly direction up to Durgapur and then south till it joins the Damodar near Chirkunda.

Damodar River
Topchanchi Lake

Climate

Dhanbad features a climate that is transitional between a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) and a tropical wet and dry climate (Aw).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Summer starts from the first week of March and ends in mid-July. The peak temperature in summer can reach 48 °C. Dhanbad also receives heavy rainfall. In winter, the minimum temperature remains around 8 °C with a maximum of 25 °C.

Template:Weather boxDhanbad has been ranked 34th best "National Clean Air City" (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Cityscape

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Demographics

Population

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Template:As of census, Dhanbad City had a population of 1,162,472.<ref name="DHCITY"/> Males (614,722) constitute 53% of the population and females (547,750) 47%. It has a sex ratio of 891. Dhanbad has an average literacy rate of 79.47%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 86.14% and female literacy is 71.96%. 10.57% of the population is under 5 years of age.<ref name="DHCITY"/>

Languages

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At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 46.32% of the population spoke Hindi, 11.83% Urdu, 10.55% Khortha, 9.77% Bengali, 8.08% Magahi, 7.20% Bhojpuri, 1.33% Maithili and 0.92% Santali as their first language.<ref name=language>Template:Cite web Alt URL</ref>

Economy

Template:Main Template:See also Dhanbad has one of the oldest and largest markets in the region and is also a centre of large scale industries. It is known for its coal mines and industrial establishments; the city is surrounded by about 112 coal mines<ref>LIST OF COAL MINES IN DHANBAD. dhanbad.nic.in</ref> with a total production of 27.5 million tonnes and an annual income of 700 crore rupees through coal business. There are a number of coal washeries there.

Education

Heritage Building at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
(Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University)Main Building
Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri

Dhanbad is a leading center of education in eastern India.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The city's education system is followed as of the Indian Education System. Schooling is followed by 10+2+3 plan. Most of the schools in Dhanbad are of CBSE, ICSE and state board. The medium of instruction in schools are Hindi, Santali and Urdu and as well as Bengali and Kurmali.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Notable schools in Dhanbad include: Dhanbad Public School (KG Ashram), Carmel School Digwadih, DAV Public School, Delhi Public School, De Nobili School Bhuli, De Nobili School CMRI, De Nobili School FRI, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Tata D.A.V School.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University is the public university of Dhanbad to which many colleges of the region are affiliated.<ref>Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchai University</ref> There are various engineering, medical and arts colleges in Dhanbad. Dhanbad is home to some of the leading engineering colleges of India —the Indian Institute of Technology, Birsa Institute of Technology and K. K. College of Engineering and Management.<ref name="ISM">Template:Cite web</ref> The Indian Institute of Technology (formerly Indian School of Mines), was established by the British in 1926.<ref name="ISMIIT" /> It is a premier engineering college of India. Birsa Institute of Technology in Sindri is one of the oldest government engineering college in India.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

SSLNT Women's College is one of the oldest women's science and art college in east India established in 1956.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Raja Shiva Prasad College was established in 1949 by Raja of Jharia. The Patliputra Medical College and Hospital, established in 1971 is a premier medical college where applicants write the NEET exam to get enrolled. Other major institutions includes Law College,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Guru Nanak College,<ref name="dhanbad.nic.in">Template:Cite web</ref> P.K. Roy Memorial College, Bholaram Shibal Kharkia College, B.S.S Mahila College<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Al Iqra Teacher's Training College.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Politics

Dhanbad city and district is considered a BJP stronghold with majority of its MPs MLA's being of the party since the 1990s. Chandra Shekhar Agrawal of BJP is the mayor; otherwise known as the first citizen, of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation. He won by the margin of 42,525 votes.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Raj Sinha of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won in the 40-Dhanbad assembly constituency defeating Mannan Malick of the Indian National Congress in 2014.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP defeated Mannan Mallik of Congress in 2005, Prasadi Sao of RJD in 2000, and Ramadhar Yadav of JD in 1995. Surendra Prasad Roy of Congress defeated S.K. Shriva of JD in 1990 and Ram Chander Singh of Janata Party in 1985. Yogeshwar Prasad Yogesh of Congress defeated Gopi Kant Bakshi of CPI(M) in 1980 and Kalawati Devi of Janata Party.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Dhanbad assembly constituency is part of Dhanbad (Lok Sabha constituency).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Members of Parliament for Dhanbad

Election Member Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 1991 Rita Verma Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 1996 Rita Verma Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 1998 Rita Verma Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 1999 Rita Verma Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 2004 Chandra Shekhar Dubey Indian National Congress
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 2009 Pashupati Nath Singh Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 2014 Pashupati Nath Singh Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 2019 Pashupati Nath Singh Bharatiya Janata Party
style="background-color: Template:Party color" | 2024 Dhullu Mahto Bharatiya Janata Party

Transport

Rail

Template:Main Template:More citations needed section Dhanbad has a very good rail connectivity with the other major parts of the country such as Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Bhagalpur, Munger, Gaya, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kochi, Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Durgapur, Asansol, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam Jodhpur, Nagpur, Pune, Varanasi and Guwahati etc. Dhanbad railway division is the largest revenue generator in India.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Double-decker train standing on the platform of Dhanbad railway station
Coal Train in Dhanbad yard

Dhanbad Rail Division comes under East Central Railway zone. Grand Chord rail-line passes through Dhanbad junction, it connects Howrah and New Delhi. CIC rail line starts from Dhanbad and ends at Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh. There is one more rail line passing through the district, it starts at Kharagpur and ends at Gomoh, this rail line comes under South Eastern Railway. Dhanbad is connected with almost all states through rail network. Each and every train through this has a stop at Dhanbad. Even Sealdah Duronto has a stoppage at Dhanbad. Other important railway stations in Dhanbad city extremities are Bhaga Junction, Bhuli, Dokra Halt and Pradhankunta Junction.

On 1 October 2011, India's first AC double-decker train was flagged off to connect Howrah and Dhanbad. With this India joins the league of Europe and North America that run multi-deck trains. As of October 2011, the train runs daily except Sunday, departing from Howrah at 8:30 am to arrive at Dhanbad at 12:45 pm, and on return trip it departs Dhanbad at 6:30 pm to arrive at Howrah at 10:40 pm. It has a maximum permissible speed of Template:Convert/hr with stops at Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Barakar and Kumardhubi on both legs of the route. This new AC design has several features namely stainless steel body, high-speed Eurofima design bogies with air springs and other safety-features.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Roads

National Highway 19 and National Highway 18 are the major highways passing through Dhanbad.<ref name="nhai.org">National Highways and their Length Template:Webarchive National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)</ref> NH 19 is part of Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) highway network; Dhanbad lies in Kolkata-Delhi link of the Golden Quadrilateral network.<ref name="blackdiamond1">The Public Website of Dhanbad (Black Diamond City of India) Template:Webarchive. dhanbad.jharkhand.org.in. Retrieved on 15 August 2015.</ref> NH19 is being converted into six lane expressway; NH 18 connects Dhanbad to Bokaro-Jamshedpur.<ref name="blackdiamond1"/>

National Highway 19 also emerges as a connector and transport system for various purpose connecting Delhi with Kolkata.Template:Citation needed

Private and State buses are available for inter-city traveling.<ref name="blackdiamond1"/>

Air

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Dhanbad Airport is used for private small aircraft and helicopters, currently there is no public air-link at the airport. The nearest public airports to Dhanbad are:

Sports

Template:More citations needed section Cricket is the most popular sport in Dhanbad, followed by Football. Dhanbad is one of the centres where 34th National Games<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> was organised. Cricket Stadiums at present are at Tata Steel Stadium Digwadih, Nehru Stadium Jealgora and Railway Stadium where Ranji Trophy matches are organised.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Women's International Cricket were also played at Railway Stadium. Football matches of national level were played at Railway Stadium but now it is converted into Cricket Stadium by the Railway management.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Dhanbad officially became the second town in the state to boast a cricket stadium with floodlights, with the inauguration of floodlights at Tata Digwadih Stadium.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Media

Template:More citations needed section Hindi newspapers are mainly published from the city, among them Hindustan Dainik is the most popular, followed by Prabhat Khabar, Dainik Jagran and Dainik Bhaskar. "Dhanbad Bokaro Live" is published from Dhanbad.

Doordarshan relay station is present in Dhanbad near Koyla Nagar. There are some local news channels in the city such as, Antarkatha which are creative media houses which broadcast on local cable on Dhanbad, Jharia, Bokaro, Chatra, Hazaribag, Koderma, Ramgarh etc.Template:Citation needed

FM radio is available as Vividh Bharti Service of All India Radio at 101.8 MHz.Template:Citation needed

Notable people

References

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