Maithon Dam is located 48 kilometers from Dhanbad, Jharkhand. It measures 15,712 feet (4,789 meters) long and 165 feet (50 meters) tall. Maithon’s name is derived from “Mai Ka Sthan,” which means the place of the Hindu Goddess Maa Kalyaneshwari. This dam was specifically developed…
Bhatinda Waterfalls is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, around 14 kilometers from Dhanbad Railway Station. Bhatinda Waterfalls is nestled among the rugged hillocks and lush foliage that surrounds it. The Bhatinda Waterfalls are encircled by massive boulders. Near Bathinda Falls, two rivers come together. The Katari River originates in Parasnath and runs from…
On November 15, 2000, Jharkhand became the country’s 28th state. JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) demanded statehood after India gained independence in 1947. Jharkhand is derived from two words: “JHAR” and “KHAND”. “JHAR” signifies forest, while “KHAND” indicates land. Thus, Jharkhand means “Land of Forests”. The day corresponds with Birsa…
