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Dhanbad is globally well-known town for its coal field & industrial founding. Its also called "Coal Capital of India". The major attractions of Dhanbad includes : collieries, Rd & technical institutions of high order, beautiful area & landscapes.
In city there are 2-main industries : coal washing & coal making. Tata Steel, India's one of the major industries, has its mines in Dhanbad. Other major industries are : Bharat Coking Coal Limited and Indian Iron & Steel Co.
The main places worth to visit are :
- Institute of Central Fuel Research
- Central Mining Research Station
- Indian School of Mines
- Directorate General of Mines Safety
How to Reach There :
- By Airways : Nearest airport is Ranchi 169 km. Patna airport station is at a distance of 325 km.
- By Railways : It is well-connected by rail ways to the major cities of India like Patna, Culcatta. Main rail station is Eastern Railway.
- By Roadways : It is well-connected by road ways to Patna 323kms, Ranchi 169 kms, Bokaro 84 kms.
- By Local Transports : Rickshaws, Taxis are also available there.
Tourist Places Around Dhanbad:
Sindri : It is 30 km far from Dhanbad. At this place you can visit fertilizer plants and other plants also. In Sindri, there is Government Eng. College & Bihar Institute of Technology.
Jharia : It is a suburb of Dhanbad, is situated 10 km away from Dhanbad. It has very rich coal mine centre and it is a well-known business activity center.
Panchet Dam : It lies 50 km far from Dhanbad. It is located on river Damodar. The Dam is 22,155 feet long & 124 feet high. It has the hydel power station on its eastern side and has been mad against pleasing background of the Panchet Hill.
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