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[[File:Coal_Mine.jpg|right|thumb|Open-cast mining in the outskirts of Dhanbad]]
[[File:Coal_Mine.jpg|right|thumb|Open-cast mining in the outskirts of Dhanbad]]
The economy of [[Dhanbad]] is famous for mining, utilities, retail, IT and cement etc. Dhanbad is the [[List of cities in Jharkhand by population|second largest city]] in [[Jharkhand]], [[India]]: and [[List of cities in Jharkhand by area|in area also]]. In the terms of populations. It is [[List of cities in India by population|33rd]] in India in terms of population. It is called "The Coal Capital of India".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=There is a path to prosperity for India’s coal-dependent towns, but it’s tough|url=https://india.mongabay.com/2020/11/there-is-a-path-to-prosperity-for-indias-coal-dependent-towns-but-its-tough/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=Mongabay-India|language=en-US}}</ref>
Dhanbad is the [[List of cities in Jharkhand by population|second largest city]] in [[Jharkhand]], [[India]] both [[List of cities in Jharkhand by area|by area]] and [[List of cities in Jharkhand by population|by population]]. Dhanbad has the largest economy in Jharkhand. It is [[List of cities in India by population|33rd in India by population]]. The economy of [[Dhanbad]] is primarily known for mining, utilities, retail, IT and cement industries. It is called "the coal capital of India".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=There is a path to prosperity for India's coal-dependent towns, but it's tough|url=https://india.mongabay.com/2020/11/there-is-a-path-to-prosperity-for-indias-coal-dependent-towns-but-its-tough/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=Mongabay-India|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>https://www.businessinsider.in/slideshows/miscellaneous/a-photographer-spent-years-exploring-indias-apocalyptic-capital-of-coal-and-returned-with-unreal-photos/slidelist/66333719.cms#slideid=66333729</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=City - Dhanbad (Jharkhand, India) - |url=https://urbanemissions.info/india-apna/dhanbad-india/ |access-date=2023-05-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Mining ==
== Mining ==
[[File:Dhanbad coalfield.jpg|thumb|[[Dhanbad]] Coalfield]]
[[File:Dhanbad coalfield.jpg|thumb|[[Dhanbad]] Coalfield]]
Dhanbad is called "The Coal Capital of India". It is rich in coal. This led to the foundation and opening of many coal companies in Dhanbad. [[Bharat Coking Coal]] 's headquarters is in Dhanbad. This is a subsidiary of [[Central Coalfields]]. It is a coal mining company based and headquartered in Ranchi. Here are many coalfields. Dhanbad has many coal mining companies such as Central Coalfields and BCCL etc. In Dhanbad there are 112 mines. It is in the whole over in the city of Dhanbad.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pioneer|first=The|title=CCL pays tribute to Ambedkar|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/ccl-pays-tribute-to-ambedkar.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Pioneer|language=en}}</ref>
Dhanbad is rich in coal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhanbad, Coal capital of India, Dhanbad city, Dhanbad district, Dhanbad jharkhand, Dhanbad district map, Dhanbad tourism |url=https://www.traveljharkhand.com/jharkhand-tourism/jharkhand-districts/dhanbad.html |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=www.traveljharkhand.com}}</ref> which led to the foundation and opening of many coal companies in Dhanbad such as [[Central Coalfields]] and [[Bharat Coking Coal]]. Bharat Coking Coal's headquarters is in Dhanbad. In Dhanbad, there are 112 mines. All industry activity can be found all over the city of Dhanbad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CCL pays tribute to Ambedkar|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/ccl-pays-tribute-to-ambedkar.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Pioneer|language=en}}</ref>
 
[[Hindustan Zinc]] (now [[Vedanta Resources]]) is a mining company of India. Its corporate office branch is in Dhanbad, and it has a pilot plant at [[Mugma]]. This company is specializing in mining several products and metals such as zinc, lead, silver, and cadmium.
 
== Energy ==
[[Tata Power]], an electrical and a power supply utility company, is based in Bombay (Mumbai). It is a part and a subsidiary of [[Tata Group]]. This company has built various utility and power plants across all of India. It is operating a plant in Dhanbad also, known as [[Maithon Power Plant]] at [[Maithon]]. [[Damodar Valley Corporation]] is operating and controlling several dams across Bengal and Jharkhand.
 
[[Maithon Dam]] is a dam in [[Maithon]]. This is one of the largest dams in India. This dam filters the water. It supplies water to the city of Dhanbad. This dam was specially designed for flood control and generates 60,000&nbsp;kW of electric power. There is an [[underground power station]], the first of its kind in the whole of South East Asia. [[Damodar Valley Corporation]] also operates and controls dams.


== Metals and cement ==
== Metals and cement ==
Hindusthan Malleables & Forgings Limited is a company in Dhanbad. It has been manufacturing graded, malleable, S.G (ductile iron), manganese steel, and alloy steel castings. It is supported by well-equipped [[pattern shop]], fettling and grinding Shop, heat treatment shop having bell and pit cycle annealing furnaces, machine shop, physical, chemical and metallographic testing facilities and spectrometer for chemical analysis. The company has been awarded ISO 9001-2008 and ISO / TS 16949–2009. It has a branch at [[Bhuli, India|Bhuli]], Dhanbad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiamart.com/hindusthan-malleables-forgings/aboutus.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=www.indiamart.com}}</ref>
Hindusthan Malleables & Forgings Limited is a company in Dhanbad that manufactures graded, malleable, S.G. (ductile iron), manganese steel, and alloy steel castings. It is supported by a well-equipped pattern shop, fettling and grinding shop, heat treatment shop with bell and pit cycle annealing furnaces, machine shop, physical, chemical, and metallographic testing facilities, and a spectrometer for chemical analysis. The company has been awarded ISO 9001-2008 and ISO/TS 16949-2009. It has a branch in [[Bhuli, India|Bhuli]], Dhanbad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiamart.com/hindusthan-malleables-forgings/aboutus.html|title=Hindusthan Malleables & Forgings Limited - Manufacturer from Bhuli, Dhanbad, India - About Us|access-date=2020-12-07|website=www.indiamart.com}}</ref>
 
== Cement ==
[[ACC (company)]] has set up a cement plant in Dhanbad. Its headquarter is in [[Mumbai (Bombay)]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. This company has set up cement plants in various places and cities of India. Dhanbad has a cement plant and corporate office branch at [[Sindri]]. ACC Cements is one of the largest cement manufacturing companies in India. This is one of the leading cements companies in India along with Ultra Tech Cement and Ambuja Cements etc.


== Projects ==
== Projects ==
[[Projects and Development India Limited]] and [[ACC (company)|ACC. Ltd]] at [[Sindri]] have many projects in and across Dhanbad. Indian railway is also a big and large employer in Dhanbad. This is been a large company in Dhanbad since its opening and establishment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Eastern Railway to reopen non-suburban passenger train services from December 21|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/eastern-railway-to-reopen-non-suburban-passenger-train-services-from-december-21/story/423272.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref>
[[Projects and Development India Limited]], Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd. Sindri and [[ACC (company)|ACC Ltd.]] at [[Sindri (Dhanbad)|Sindri]] have many projects in and across Dhanbad. [[Indian Railways]] is also a big employer in Dhanbad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Eastern Railway to reopen non-suburban passenger train services from December 21|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/eastern-railway-to-reopen-non-suburban-passenger-train-services-from-december-21/story/423272.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=www.businesstoday.in|date=28 November 2020 }}</ref>
 
== Information Technology ==
[[Software Technology Parks of India|Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)]] set up its IT park branch at Dhanbad; it  opened recently. Now Dhanbad will also become an IT hub. This IT Park will houses several IT and BPO companies. It is nearer to BIT Sindri. This IT Park was inaugurated by the chief minister [[Hemant Soren]] by online. It built at a cost of Rs 18.67 crore, this is the third STPI in Jharkhand, the other two being in Ranchi and in Jamshedpur. While the other is in Deoghar. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 30|first=टाइम्स न्यूज़ नेटवर्क / TNN /|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=06:00|title=Software tech park inaugurated in Sindri , H’bag gets new collectorate building {{!}} Ranchi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/software-tech-park-inaugurated-in-sindri-hbag-gets-new-collectorate-building/articleshow/80015371.cms|access-date=2021-01-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
== Retail, Trade and Commerce ==
[[File:Dhanbad 0873.jpg|thumb|[[City Center, Dhanbad|City Center Dhanbad]]]]
[[File:Big Bazzar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 828127 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|[[Ozone Galleria Mall]]]]
Retail is a major economic part of Dhanbad. After [[Ranchi]] and [[Jamshedpur]]. Dhanbad has the higher number of shopping malls here. Many peoples from other cities come here in Dhanbad for marketing. Dhanbad has also several branded retail stores such as Trends, Max etc.<ref>{{Cite web|title=5 Malls in Dhanbad For Shopping, Food & Entertainment in 2020|url=https://www.holidify.com/pages/malls-in-dhanbad-4401.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=www.holidify.com}}</ref>
 
Dhanbad has many shopping malls. Here the most famous shopping malls are as follows:
 
* [[Ozone Galleria Mall]]
* Centre Point Mall
* City Square
* Shankar Mall
* [[City Center, Dhanbad|City Center]]
 
Dhanbad have many business districts and financial districts:


* [[City Center, Dhanbad|City Center]]
== Information technology ==
* Bank More
[[Software Technology Parks of India]] set up an IT park branch at Dhanbad. This IT park branch will house several information technology and [[business process outsourcing]] companies. It is near [[Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri]]. It was inaugurated by chief minister [[Hemant Soren]]. It was built at a cost of Rs 18.67 crore, the third site for the company in Jharkhand, the other two being in [[Ranchi]] and [[Jamshedpur]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 December 2020|title=Software tech park inaugurated in Sindri, H'bag gets new collectorate building|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/software-tech-park-inaugurated-in-sindri-hbag-gets-new-collectorate-building/articleshow/80015371.cms|access-date=2021-01-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* Jay Prakash Nagar
* [[Hiranpur|Hirapur]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Open-cast mining in the outskirts of Dhanbad

Dhanbad is the second largest city in Jharkhand, India both by area and by population. Dhanbad has the largest economy in Jharkhand. It is 33rd in India by population. The economy of Dhanbad is primarily known for mining, utilities, retail, IT and cement industries. It is called "the coal capital of India".[1][2][3]

Mining[edit | edit source]

Dhanbad Coalfield

Dhanbad is rich in coal,[4] which led to the foundation and opening of many coal companies in Dhanbad such as Central Coalfields and Bharat Coking Coal. Bharat Coking Coal's headquarters is in Dhanbad. In Dhanbad, there are 112 mines. All industry activity can be found all over the city of Dhanbad.[5]

Metals and cement[edit | edit source]

Hindusthan Malleables & Forgings Limited is a company in Dhanbad that manufactures graded, malleable, S.G. (ductile iron), manganese steel, and alloy steel castings. It is supported by a well-equipped pattern shop, fettling and grinding shop, heat treatment shop with bell and pit cycle annealing furnaces, machine shop, physical, chemical, and metallographic testing facilities, and a spectrometer for chemical analysis. The company has been awarded ISO 9001-2008 and ISO/TS 16949-2009. It has a branch in Bhuli, Dhanbad.[6]

Projects[edit | edit source]

Projects and Development India Limited, Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd. Sindri and ACC Ltd. at Sindri have many projects in and across Dhanbad. Indian Railways is also a big employer in Dhanbad.[7]

Information technology[edit | edit source]

Software Technology Parks of India set up an IT park branch at Dhanbad. This IT park branch will house several information technology and business process outsourcing companies. It is near Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri. It was inaugurated by chief minister Hemant Soren. It was built at a cost of Rs 18.67 crore, the third site for the company in Jharkhand, the other two being in Ranchi and Jamshedpur.[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "There is a path to prosperity for India's coal-dependent towns, but it's tough". Mongabay-India. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  2. ↑ https://www.businessinsider.in/slideshows/miscellaneous/a-photographer-spent-years-exploring-indias-apocalyptic-capital-of-coal-and-returned-with-unreal-photos/slidelist/66333719.cms#slideid=66333729
  3. ↑ "City - Dhanbad (Jharkhand, India) -". Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Dhanbad, Coal capital of India, Dhanbad city, Dhanbad district, Dhanbad jharkhand, Dhanbad district map, Dhanbad tourism". www.traveljharkhand.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "CCL pays tribute to Ambedkar". The Pioneer. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  6. ↑ "Hindusthan Malleables & Forgings Limited - Manufacturer from Bhuli, Dhanbad, India - About Us". www.indiamart.com. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Eastern Railway to reopen non-suburban passenger train services from December 21". www.businesstoday.in. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  8. ↑ "Software tech park inaugurated in Sindri, H'bag gets new collectorate building". The Times of India. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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