Why visit Dhanbad
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bhatinda Falls, Government Polytechnic Bhaga, Paruki park and Birsa Munda Park.
Weather in Dhanbad
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About 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. 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.
From the Wikipedia article Dhanbad (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Dhanbad on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do7
Government Polytechnic Bhaga
School · 15.3 km
College in Jharkhand, India
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
School · 2.1 km
Public Engineering and Research Institute
University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University
School · 13.2 km
Department of Panjab University
Museums and landmarks6
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
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BNR Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 6.2 km
SHIELDER by Shahnewaz Street, BNR Nadi Dhaura Kustore
football ground (Balldanga)
Park · 14.7 km
A common ground where public can participate and play sports games
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Tiwari Hotel
Restaurant · Indian · 0.8 km
near janta medical, Hirapur, Pandey Muhalla, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Dhanbad
39 more on the map.
History
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. 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. 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.
From the History section of Dhanbad on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship28
Shiv Mandir
Place of worship · Hindu · 2.1 km
New Harinarayan Colony, Duhatand, Dhanbad
Simlabahal Basti Mosque
Place of worship · Sunni · 6.4 km
Simlabahal Basti, Jharia, Jharia
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Central Institute of Mining And Fuel Research - CIMFR
School · 11.9 km
PK Roy Memorial College Dhanbad
School · 2.5 km
PK Roy Memorial College Dhanbad, Dhanbad
Healthcare110
D'S Dental Clinic
Hospital · 1.6 km
Bhawani Suryatoran Appartments JC Mallick Road, Dhanbad
Map of Dhanbad
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Getting there and nearby towns
Dhanbad Airport (DBD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 km away.
- Jharia 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- Baua Kalan 7 km west, about 7 min by car
- Alagdiha 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Mahlidih 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Pondarkanali 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Aralgoria 8 km southwest, about 8 min by car
- Jāmadoba 9 km south, about 9 min by car
- Kenduadīh 9 km southwest, about 9 min by car
- Nagri Kalan 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Sialgudri 9 km southwest, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Skyline of dhanbad, Xyzabc1817, CC0
- Mating Pair Of Junonia atlites (Linnaeus, 1763) – Grey Pansy DSC 0029Dhanbad, Aniruddha97350, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dhanbad Junction, Manoj Meena, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pandey Muhalla, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826001, India - panoramio (1), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dhanbad Chandrapura Passenger, Aman dhanbad, CC0
- Coal train in Dhanbad, Smeet Chowdhury, CC BY 2.0
- Pandey Muhalla, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826001, India - panoramio (2), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pandey Muhalla, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826001, India - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gym at IIT Dhanbad, Iitatul, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swimming Pool at IIT Dhanbad, Iitatul, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opal hostel at IIT Dhanbad, Iitatul, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dhanbad 1, Mr. Kaka Babu, CC0
- Dhanbad, Mr. Kaka Babu, CC0
- FIITJEE Centre near Big Bazzar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bazzar , Dhanbad, Jharkhan 828127 - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bazzar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 828127 - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sahayogi Nagar Sector II, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 828127, India - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SAVE 20260815 12200, Rick17778, CC0
- Bhatinda Falls 1, Bpagla, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beautiful road view after heavy rain, Alokthakur95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The dark grass blue, Divya kamal03, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AtalBihariVajpayee, Smrutiphysica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dps Administrative Block, Sirf.suleman76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samosa masala, Baishakhibb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jharkhand Naja naja, FJZAJV, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wild flower in Jharia, Dipika Chourasia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Polianthes tuberosa rajnigandha, Dipika Chourasia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy basil flower, Dipika Chourasia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tilakraidi, Jharkhand, India - panoramio (1), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tilakraidi, Jharkhand, India - panoramio (2), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tilakraidi, Jharkhand, India - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chati Gobindpur, Jharkhand 828109, India - panoramio (2), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chati Gobindpur, Jharkhand 828109, India - panoramio, sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chati Gobindpur, Jharkhand 828109, India - panoramio (3), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chati Gobindpur, Jharkhand 828109, India - panoramio (1), sanjeew singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Birsa Munda park, SaiKrishnaCh, CC0
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