List of Coal Mines in Dhanbad, Jharkhand – Complete Area Wise Guide

Dhanbad, popularly known as the Coal Capital of India, is one of the most important coal-mining regions in the country. Located in Jharkhand, Dhanbad has a long history of coal production and is home to several major coal mines operated by public-sector companies and private mining organizations.

The coalfields of Dhanbad are primarily associated with the Jharia Coalfield, which is known for its high-quality coking coal. Several mining areas are spread across the district, contributing to India's industrial and energy sectors.

In this article, we have compiled an area-wise list of coal mines in Dhanbad, including mines operated by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), and Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO).

1. Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)

Bharat Coking Coal Limited is one of the major coal-producing companies in the Dhanbad region. Its mining operations cover several areas of the Jharia and adjoining coalfields.

Below is the area-wise list of mines under BCCL.

I. Barora Area

1. Damoda

2. Madhuband

3. Phularitand

4. Muraidih

5. Shatabdi

II. Block II Area

1. Nudkhurkee

2. Benidih

3. Jamunia

4. Block-II

III. Govindpur Area

1. Kharkharee

2. Maheshpur

3. Jogidih

4. Kooridih

5. Govindpur

6. South Govindpur (S/Govindpur)

7. Teturiya

8. Akas Kinaree

IV. Katras Area

1. Salanpur

2. Angar Pathra

3. Keshalpur

4. Ramkanali

5. Ramkanali OC

6. West Mudidih

7. Galitand

8. Keshalpur OC

9. Katras Chot

10. East Katras

V. Sijua Area

1. Bansdeopur

2. Mudidih

3. Kankanee

4. Loyabad

5. South Bansjora

6. Nichitpur

7. Tetulmari

VI. Kusunda Area

1. Basuriya

2. East Basuriya

3. Gondudih

4. Khas Kusunda

5. Kusunda

6. Industry

7. Godhur

8. Dhansar

VII. P.B. Project Area

1. Balihari K.B.

2. Balihari S.B.

3. P.B. Project

4. Gopalichak

5. Pootkee

6. Bhagaband

7. Gopalichak 5/6

VIII. Kustore Area

1. Alkusa

2. Kustore

3. Kustore Fire

4. East Bhuggatdih

5. Ena

6. South Jharia

7. Burragarh

8. Simla Bahal

9. Hurriladih

10. Bhalgora

IX. Bastacolla Area

1. Bastacolla

2. Bera

3. Dobari

4. Ganooodih

5. Kujama

6. Kuya

7. C.O.C.P.

X. Lodna Area

1. North Tisra

2. South Tisra

3. Jeenagora

4. Joyrampur

5. Lodna

6. Bagdigi

7. Jealgora

8. Bararee

XI. Eastern Jharia

1. Bhowrah North

2. Bhowrah South

3. Bhowrah (OC 3 Pit)

4. Amlabad

5. Sudamdih Incline

6. Sudamdih Shafts

7. Paterdih

8. C.O.C.P.

XII. Western Jharia

1. Lohapatty

2. Murulidih 20/21

3. Bhatdee

4. Moonidih

XIII. CH / VICT Area

1. Dahibari

2. Dumagoria

2. Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

Eastern Coalfields Limited also operates coal mines in the wider Dhanbad region, particularly around the Mugma and Nirsa areas.

Mugma / Nirsa Area

1. Chapapur-II

2. Badjna

3. Nirsa

4. Mandman

5. Kapasara

6. Lakhimata

7. Kumardhubi

8. Gopinathpur

9. Khudia OCP

10. Khudia Underground

11. Shyampur "A"

12. Hariyajam

13. Rajpura OCP

14. Barmuri OCP

15. Shyampur "B"

3. Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)

The list also includes the following mining locations associated with Tata Iron and Steel Company:

1. Jamadobha

2. Digwadih

3. Pit 6 & 7

4. Sijua

5. Malkera

6. Bhelatand

4. Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO)

The following mines are listed under Indian Iron and Steel Company:

1. Jeetpur

2. Nunudih

3. Chasnalla

Conclusion

Dhanbad has a significant concentration of coal-mining locations, with operations historically associated with several major coal companies. From the Jharia coalfield to the Mugma and Nirsa mining belt, these areas have played an important role in the industrial development of Jharkhand and India.

This area-wise list provides a useful reference for people looking for information about coal mines in Dhanbad, their operating companies, and their respective mining areas.