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Dhanbad: Attractions and Travel Guide

Things to Do in Dhanbad, Jharkhand: attractions to See in Dhanbad



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Bokaro

About 47 kilometers from Dhanbad is located the biggest steel complex in India at Bokaro. This is situated on the southern bank of river Damodar and here one can visit the steel plant of Steel Authority of India Ltd, Cooling pond, Stadium, City Park and Garga Dam.

Jharia

About 10 kilometers from Dhanbad exists the suburb called Jharia which is a rich colliery center. For the past several decades, there is a huge underground fire in the coal mines underneath the town.

Panchet Dam

About 50 kilometers from Dhanbad exists the Panchet Dam which is 22,155 feet in length and 124 feet in height. In the eastern side of the dam against the background of Panchet hill a hydel power station has been built.

Maithon Dam

The Maithon Dam situated 52 kilometers from Dhanbad is the largest reservoir of the Damodar Valley Corporation. The meaning of Maithon is ‘Mother’s Abode.’ This dam has been constructed on the Barakar River and has been designed for flood control. Here one can find a unique underground power station that is the first of its kind in South East Asia.

Topchanchi Lake

The Topchanchi Lake which is 37 kilometers from Dhanbad is located on National Highway No.2 and is an artificial lake that is encircled by forests and green hills.


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