Jharia
India · State of JharkhandIN
Neighbourhood in Dhanbad in Jharkhand, India
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 86,938
- Coordinates
- 23.741, 86.415
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 77 m
Overview of Jharia
Jharia is the kind of medium-sized town you find in State of Jharkhand, India. It counts about 86,938 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Jharia
Culture in Jharia
(1)For culture, expect Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Jharia's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Jharia, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Jharia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jharia known for?
- Jharia, in State of Jharkhand, India, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 86,938 residents.
- What can you do in Jharia?
- Recorded activities in Jharia include Mines. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Jharia located?
- Jharia is located in State of Jharkhand, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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