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Dhanbad

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Area · — km²
Population · 26,84,487
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dhanbad — district of Jharkhand

Dhanbad is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dhanbad

Dhanbad is known for its coal mining industry and is a major coal production hub in India.

District HQ
Dhanbad

Must-visit places in Dhanbad

lake

Tilaiya Dam

A scenic dam and reservoir on the Barakar River, popular for picnicking and water activities.

  • historical
    Jadugora

    A village known for uranium mining and its historical industrial significance in Dhanbad district.

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Then & Now

Dhanbad district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
11,28,751
Census 2011 baseline
+19.1%
Population · 2026
13,44,438
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,11,872
Census 2011 baseline
+10.3%
Households · 2026
2,33,764
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,222 villages

Dhanbad district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,84,379Census 2011
Female population
5,44,372Census 2011
Sex ratio
932 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,11,872Census 2011
SC population
1,63,666Census 2011
ST population
1,98,685Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
13,44,438+19.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,33,764RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,12,617Census 2011
Cultivators
30,212Census 2011
Agri labourers
20,778Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dhanbad district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
19 of 1,222 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Railway· 17
  • Temple· 12
  • Shop· 9
  • Hospital· 7
  • PHC· 6
  • Restaurant· 2
  • Fuel· 2
  • School· 1
  • Playground· 1
  • Police· 1
  • ATM· 1
  • Bank· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dhanbad district.

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All 11 mandals of Dhanbad

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1222 villages · 256 GPs
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Top villages in Dhanbad

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhanbad

How many mandals and villages are in Dhanbad district?

Dhanbad district has 11 mandals and 1,222 revenue villages across 256 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Dhanbad district?

The district headquarters of Dhanbad is —.

What is the pincode of Dhanbad district?

Dhanbad district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dhanbad may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dhanbad fall under?

Dhanbad district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dhanbad district?

Dhanbad district had a population of 26,84,487 per the 2011 Census, across 1,222 villages.

When was Dhanbad district formed?

Dhanbad district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dhanbad district?

Major rivers in Dhanbad district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Dhanbad

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