Dhanbad, the administrative headquarters of the
Dhanbad District, is a mining town situated 125 km north-east of
Ranchi. It is internationally renowned for its rich coalfields and is a prominent industrial and commercial center in
Jharkhand. Dhanbad is 171 km northeast of
Jamshedpur.
Places of tourist interest are
Topchanchi Lake,
Jharia and Sindri.
Nearest airport is at Ranchi. Dhanbad Junction Railway Station is a prominent railhead of Eastern Railways.
National Highway 2 (Grand Trunk Road) passes through Dhanbad.
