Date of Formation: Dhanbad District was carved out of Dhanbad subdivision and Sadar subdivision of Manbhum District on 24th October 1956.
Area: 2090 square kilometers
Density of Population: 1284 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 75.71 % - Male: 85.68 %, Female: 64.70 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:908
Boundaries of Dhanbad District
North: Giridih District, Jharkhand
South: West Bengal
East: Jamtara District, Jharkhand
West: Bokaro District, Jharkhand
Dhanbad District Average Rainfall: 1154.4 mm
Dhanbad District Average Temperature in Summer: 32.16 deg C
Dhanbad District Average Temperature in Winter: 17.93 deg C
DHANBAD DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Damodar, Konar, Barakar, Jamuria, Katri, Gobai, Irji, Khudia
Blocks: Baghmara, Gobindpur, Jharia, Nirsa, Topchanchi, Tundi, Baliapur, Dhanbad
Assembly Constituencies: Giridih, Tundi, Baghmara, Dhanbad, Sindri, Jharia, Nirsa
Dhanbad District Nearby Attractions
1. Charak Pathar
2. Chati Gobindpur
3. Gopalpur
4. Jhinjhipahari
5. Meva
6. Panrra
7. Chark - Khurd
8. Topchanchi
9. Maithon
10. Panchet
11. Jamadoba
Dhanbad District Facts: This is the second most populous district of Jharkhand after Ranchi. It is called the Coal Capital of India. This is one of the 21 most backward districts of Jharkhand that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, oilseeds
Major Industrial Products: Firebricks, glass products, cement, ceramics, iron and steel, engineering products
Large Scale Industries: Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Tata Iron and Steel Company, Indian Iron and Steel Company
Major Educational Institutions: R. S. P. College, P. K. Roy Memorial College, Guru Nanak College, Bhagmara College, P. N. M. College, Sindri College, Binod Bihari Mahro College, Dhanbad Law College, Rajganj College, Kumardhubi College, Mahuda College
What is Dhanbad District Famous For: Coal mines
Famous People From Dhanbad District: D.D. Thacker, Seth Khora Ramji Chawda, Ram Narayan Sharma, S. B. Sinha
Last Updated : Monday Jun 11 , 2012