Jharia
Neighbourhood in Dhanbad in Jharkhand, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jharia is a neighbourhood in Dhanbad city in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand state, India. Jharia's economy is heavily dependent on the local coal fields, used to make coke. However, fires in the coal fields have made the city heavily polluted, with several government studies recommending relocation of much of the population to nearby Belgaria.[2][3]
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Jharia | |
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Neighbourhood in Dhanbad | |
Coordinates: 23.751568°N 86.420345°E / 23.751568; 86.420345 | |
Country | India |
State | Jharkhand |
District | Dhanbad |
Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 81,979 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, Urdu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 828111 |
Vehicle registration | JH |
Website | dhanbad |
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As of 2011, Jharia was the fifteenth-largest town in the state of Jharkhand.[4] Subsequently, Jharia plays a very important role in the economy and development of the metropolitan area around Dhanbad City.