Dhanbad Postal Codes, North Chotanagpur, Jharkhand India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Dhanbad, located in Jharkhand, North Chotanagpur, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Dhanbad to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Sub-districts in Dhanbad

Dhanbad on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Dhanbad districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Dhanbad

Key Facts

Dhanbad is a district located in the North Chotanagpur division of Jharkhand state in eastern India. Situated in the heart of the Damodar Valley, Dhanbad occupies a strategic position within the mineral-rich Chotanagpur Plateau region. The district covers an area of approximately 2,040 square kilometers and serves as the administrative headquarters for both the district and the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation. With a population of over 2.6 million people according to the 2011 census, Dhanbad is one of the most densely populated districts in Jharkhand and forms part of the larger Dhanbad-Bokaro industrial region. The district is administratively divided into 8 blocks and contains numerous towns and villages that contribute to its urban and rural landscape. Dhanbad's economy is predominantly driven by coal mining operations, with the region being famously known as the 'Coal Capital of India' due to its extensive coal reserves and mining activities. The district's geographical features include the Damodar River flowing through its territory and various coal-bearing rock formations that have shaped its industrial development. For those seeking to access postal services and delivery information within this important industrial district, comprehensive postal code data is available for all its sub-regions and localities.

Neighboring Regions

* Bokaro

* Giridih

* Purulia

* Paschim Bardhaman