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Dhanbad : Excursions

The Collieries, various technical institutions and research centres of high order, attractive neighbourhood and the landscape are the attractions of this industrial city.

MAITHON DAM :
Its 52 kms from Dhanbad. Maithon can also be translated as 'Mother'-g Abode'. Maithon has the biggest reservoir in the Damodar Valley Corporation. This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on the Barakar River. It has a unique underground power station which is first of its kind in S.E. Asia. Just a little away from the dam lies an ancient temple at Kalyaneshwari .

The lake at Maithon is spread over an area of 65 sq. kms. On an island in the lake is a rest house, which offers accommodation. Boating and fishing facilities are available. Close by, a deer park and a bird sanctuary have been established.

TOPCHANCHI LAKE :
The Topchanchi lake lays 37 kms from Dhanbad and is almost on N.H.2. It is an artificial lake surrounded by green hills and forests and a wonderful place for picnics and spending quiet holidays .

JHARIA :
A suburb of Dhanbadis a rich colliery centres and has extensive commerce.

SINDRI :
30 kms - Fertilizer and other factories and Bihar Institute of Technology is there.

PANCHET DAM :
Panchet Dam is constructed on Damodar River, is 22,155 k. long and 134 ft. high. A hydel station has also been constructed against the ground of Panchet Hill in the eastern side of the dam.

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