Dhanbad Facts and Figures
Dhanbad city is situated in the state of Jharkhand. The city is known for coal mining. Important facts and figures of Dhanbad including total area, population and literacy rate are provided in the table.| Total Area | 2,052 sq. kms. |
| Elevation | 728 ft. |
| Population (2011) | 1,195,298 |
| Population Density | 1,284 per sq. kms. |
| Telephone Code | +91-326 |
| Vehicle Registration | JH 10 |
| Literacy Rate |
Male: 85.68 % Female: 64.70 % |
| Male Female Ratio | 1000:908 |
| Boundaries |
North: Giridih district (Jharkhand)
South: West Bengal
East: Jamtara district (Jharkhand)
West: Bokaro district (Jharkhand) |
| Average Rainfall | 1154.4 mm. |
| Average Temperature in Summer | 32.160 C |
| Average Temperature in Winter | 17.930 C |
| Languages spoken | Santhali, Hindi |
| Major Rivers | Damodar, Konar, Barakar, Jamuria, Katri, Gobai, Irji, Khudia |
| Districts | 1 (Dhanbad) |
| Sub-Districts | 1 (Dhanbad) |
| Blocks | There are 8 Blocks: Baghmara, Gobindpur, Jharia, Nirsa, Topchanchi, Tundi and Purbi Tundi, Baliapur, Dhanbad |
| Assembly Constituencies | Giridih, Tundi, Baghmara, Dhanbad, Sindri, Jharia, Nirsa |
| Villages | 1349 (As per 1991 Census). |
| Panchayats | 256 (As per new Gazetteer). |
| Revenue Inspector Circle | 8 (Dhanbad, Jharia, Baghmara, Nirsa, Topchanchi, Tundi and Purbi Tundi, Govindpur, Baliapur). |
| Major Agricultural Products | Paddy, wheat, oilseeds |
| Major Industrial Products |
Firebricks, glass products, cement, ceramics, iron and steel,
engineering products
|
| Major Exportable Items |
Engineering Products, Magnetite, Ceramic Products, Refractories Products
and
Cement etc. |
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