Jharkhand

Dhanbad

Coal capital of India

52/100
Average
Rs 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
Weather55
National average
Best For
IndustrialPSU HubCoal MiningEducation
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Air Quality Index

71
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
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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F
M
A
M
Jun
J
A
S
O
N
D
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
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Central Hospital BCCL
PSU Hospital
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Patliputra Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT
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BIT Sindri
Engineering College
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SNMMCH (Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College)
Government Medical College
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Transport Hubs

Giridih Airstrip
47 km away
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Dhanbad Airport
4 km away
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Burnpur Airport
58 km away
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Cultural Climate

Hindi dominant. PSU/mining township culture — familiar for public sector transferees.

Migrant Openness
Moderate
Language Barrier
Low
PSU Presence
Strong presence
City 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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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Dhanbad

Is Dhanbad a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Dhanbad scores 52/100 on CityDex. For PSU and government families, the strongest signals are schools, hospitals, rent levels, safety, and language comfort.

What should I check before accepting a transfer to Dhanbad?

Check KV or CBSE school access, CGHS or reliable hospital coverage, 1BHK/2BHK rent, commute to office or township, safety, and whether your family is comfortable with the local language and climate.

How expensive is Dhanbad for a transferred employee?

Dhanbad is marked as Low cost of living on CityDex. Use the rent and essentials sections to compare expected housing and monthly expenses before finalizing accommodation.

How is air quality in Dhanbad?

Current air quality guidance for Dhanbad is Moderate. Families with children or elderly parents should also check seasonal pollution patterns before choosing a locality.

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