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Dhanbad is one of the most important industrial centers in India. In and around Dhanbad is the richest mineral wealth of India. It is situated about 168 km from Ranchi. Dhanbad district was constituted in 1956 by carving out the old Dhanbad subdivision, Chas and Chandankiyari police stations of the Sadar subdivision of the erstwhile Manbhum district. Dhanbad is Police district since 1928. Dhanbad is the chief town and the headquarters of the district.
Location - The Dhanbad district is situated in the state of Jharkhand and lies between 23o37'3" N and 24o4' N latitude and between 86o6'30" E and 86o50' E longitude.
Climate - The climate of the district is characterised by general dryness. It is very pleasant during the cold weather from November to February. Thereafter the climate becomes warm. It remains hot until the monsoon breaks towards the middle of June. With the setting in of rains the temperature falls and humidity rises, July to October are the rainy months. July and August are the wettest months. The average rainfall during July is 287 mm and that in August 445 mm. The average annual rainfall in the district is approximately 1300mm.
Temperature (deg C) : Summer Max- 44, Min- 22; Winter Max.-22, Min- 8.| Hotel Name | Address | Phone/Fax |
| Hotel Ajanta | Dhanbad | 2304078 |
| Hotel Arya Niwas | Dhanbad | 2304952 |
| Hotel Blue Diamond | Bokaro | 247710 |
| Hotel Black Rock | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2302027 |
| Hotel Bombay | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2305589 |
| Hotel Bananza | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2303297 |
| Hotel Chanakya | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2304005 |
| Hotel Coalfield | Hirapur, Dhanbad | 2204839 |
| Hotel Everest | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2302592 |
| Hotel Gee Cee | Hirapur, Dhanbad | 2202020 |
| Hotel Hill Top | Railway Station, Dhanbad/td> | 2202022 |
| Hotel Kohinoor | Dhanbad | 2305701 |
| Hotel Kunal | Hirapur, Dhanbad | 2207784 |
| Hotel Neel Kamal | Chas, Bokaro | 255817 |
| Hotel Panchmukhi | Hirapur, Dhanbad | 2204395 |
| Hotel Poonam | Dhanbad | 2302332 |
| Hotel Prince | Dhanbad | 2305374 |
| Hotel Raj | Dhanbad | 2305276 |
| Hotel Rajdoot | Dhanbad | 2305220 |
| Hotel Rahhans | Dhanbad | 2303431 |
| Hotel Samrat | Bartand, Dhanbad | 2302349 |
| Hotel Savoy | Bartand, Dhanbad | 2303073 |
| Hotel Skylark | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2305384 |
| Hotel V.I.P. | Bank More, Dhanbad | 2303164 |
| Hotel Vasundhara | Hirapur, Dhanbad | 2202215 |
| Hotel Vikram | Dhanbad | 2304131 |
| Hotel Ramson | Dhanbad | 2307464 |
Chark Khurd - The village, situated about 10 Kms from Tundi on the Dhanbad- Govindpur -Giridih Road, is noted for its hot spring .
Charak Pathar - The village is situated in GOVINDPUR development block. It is a very large ancient boulder of white stone. It derives its name from this stone.
Chati Gobindpur - The village is located in GOVINDPUR development block, contains two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and the Afghan Chief Sher Shah.
Gopalpur - The village lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda development block. It contains an ancient pillar said to date back to the time of Emperor Asoka. There is also a large stone image said to be of Asoka himself.
Jhangi Mountain - This is the longest mountain of the Jharkhand. This is situated in the way of Dhanbad to Govindpur.
Jhinjhipahari - The village is situated in Baghmara development block. It is said that an ancient temple of Lord Shiva was found when the mines here were being worked.
Maithan Dam - This Dam is situated at about 52 km. from Dhanbad district. This is the biggest Dam of Damodar Ghati Pariyojna. This Dam has been built to control flood in the Barakar River. The reservoir of Maithan Dam is spread in 65 sq. km. In the mid of this reservoir, there is an island. A rest house has been built in this island. Boating & fishing facilities are also available in this reservoir. There is a Deer park and Birds garden near this Dam these are also of a tourists importance.
Meva - The village is situated in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Block. It contains ancient pillars said to date back to the time of Emperor Ashoka. There is also a large stone image said to be of Ashoka himself.
Panchet - This is also a census town situated 9 Kms. South of Chirkunda and about 54 Kms. South east of Dhanbad. The Panchet Dam, around which the Township has developed, is located here.
Panchet Dam - This is situated about 16 km from Maithan. This is the longest dam in Damodar Ghati Pariyojna.
Panrra - The village, which also lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Block, it said to have derived its name from the Pandavas. According to local legend the Pandavas spent some period of their exile in hiding at this place. The village contains an ancient temple of Lord Shiva known as Pandeweshar Mahadev. The temple is believed to have been constructed by Hindu King at a much later day.
Tetulia - Just near the Damodar River in the Dhanbad district, there is a spring of hot water.
Topchanchi - The village is the headquarters of the development block being the same name. It is situated on the Grand Trunk Road. The Parasnath Hill is located nearby. The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of 214 Ac. It is a noted picnic spot.
Topchanchi Reservoir - This is situated about 37 km from Dhanbad district. This is the artificial reservoir. Mountains and forests surround this reservoir. This spot is a well place to celebrate picnic and holiday. Boating facility is also available here. There is also a wild animal park near it.
Phone : 8102737153, 9308317375, 9304629177, 9471761607
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Address : S.P.G Mart, 3rd Floor, Bahu Bazar, Old H.B. Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand)
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