Jharkhand
Dhanbad
Coal capital of India
52/100
AverageRs 5k+1BHK Rent
AQI 71Moderate
Research localitySafety
Needs researchSettlement fit
City At a Glance
Population
12.0 L
Census estimate
Area
2956 km²
Elevation
218m
above sea level
Avg Temp
26°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 2
State
Jharkhand
Coordinates
23.80°N
86.43°E
Livability Scores
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Education48
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Healthcare44
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Safety50
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Cost of Living61
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AQI49
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Transport44
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Lifestyle48
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Economy51
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Weather55
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National average
Best For
IndustrialPSU HubCoal MiningEducation
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Air Quality Index
71
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good0–50
Satisfactory51–100
Moderate101–200
Poor201–300
Very Poor301–400
Severe401–500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall
Avg Temp
26°C
Hottest
32°C
Coolest
21°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall
Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted
City Essentials
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Top Hospitals
SNMMCH (Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College)
Government Hospital
Central Hospital BCCL
PSU Hospital
Patliputra Hospital
Private Hospital
Cultural Climate
Hindi dominant. PSU/mining township culture — familiar for public sector transferees.
Migrant Openness
ModerateLanguage Barrier
LowPSU Presence
Strong presenceCity Character
Jharkhand coal city with BCCL and large working-class migrant base. Hindi-dominant.
Neighbourhoods
5 localities mapped in Dhanbad
Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.
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