Dhanbad district was constituted in 1956 by carving out the old Dhanbad subdivision,Chas and Chandankiyari police stations of the Sadar subdivision of the Manbhum district. In 1991,a part of Dhanbad district was sliced to form Bokaro district. Dhanbad is also known as the coal capital of India and City of black diamond.
(Dhangi hills)
In the western middle part of the district are the Dhangi hills, situated in the strip falling between the GT road in the north. In the south,these hills extend from Pradhankhanta to Govindpur. Further north, a branch of Parasnath hill runs through Topchanchi and Tundi, the highest point of 1,500 feet being reached at Lalki.
Places one must visit in Dhanbad:-
1) Bhatinda Falls:-
The Bhatinda Falls is a powerful and beautiful waterfall that cascades over pronounced rock formations. It makes for an excellent picnic spot for groups looking for a quick and refreshing getaway.
2) Maithon Dam
The reason Maithon Dam is a famous spot due to its unique nature of being one of a kind underground power station in the whole south east Asia. This powerhouse also requires permission to get into and provides guides for all its visitors.
3) Shakti Mandir
The Shakti Mandir is one of the pride of Dhanbad and gathers several devotees to the city all year round. The reason for the temple standing out amongst the several temples situated here, being a nationally known temple is the fact that Shakti Mandir owns the Akhand Jyoti or the eternal flame which is bought down from Vaishno Devi.
4) Birsa Munda Park
Birsa Munda Park has the distinction of being the only park in Dhanbad. It is major tourist attraction spread over 21 acres of land having a walking path, lawns, a canteen, a playground and toy rides for children.
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