About Jamadoba

Jamadoba a small hamlet located in the Jharia Block of Dhanbad lies at a distance of nearly 141 kms from the State Capital of Ranchi. The town cordinates at 23.72°N 86.4°E. This city is Dhanbad Block at the Northern side, while the Baliapur Block is surrounded towards the East, as well as the Govindpur Block and Raghunathpur-Ii Block at the Eastern side. There are many cities that surrounds Jamadoba, which are namely the Gomoh, the Bokaro Steel City, and Chandrapura.

Geography of Jamadoba

Jamadoba is one of the place in Jharkhand, where coal mining is done. The town is surrounded by thick forests, that includes various types of fruits and flowers trees, and many bushes can be seen at this place. The climate is moderate whole year, and can be visited any time to this industrial place of Jamadoba.

Demograpy of Jamadoba

According to the records of 2001 census (India), the population of Jamadoba was 33,981. Amongst which, the total population of Males was 54 percent and females constitute the population of 46 percent; and population of under 6 years old is 15 percent. This city has a total literacy rate upto 62 percent; amongst which, total male literacy is 71 percent, and female literacy rate is 51 percent.

Economy in Jamadoba

There are variety of businesses performed in Jamadoba, which are namely mining, textiles trading, footwear selling, and lot more. Amongst which, coal mining and washery is said to be the main business, which has become the main reason for the increase in the economy of Jamadoba, and this coal mining is operated by the Tata Group.

Culture of Jamadoba

The culture of Jamadoba shares similarity with its neighboring cities of Jharkhand. The main languages spoken here are Hindi and Santali. However, English is also known to the qualified people. Also, other people who have settled in Jamadoba from different parts of India and abroad speak different language. In Jamadoba, people consume both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Rice, bread or roti can be consumed as a combination to daals and pulses, eggs, meat and fish, as well as some other sorts of cooked spicy food. Eating at this place gives a great joy for the tourists who come from long distance. One can enjoy the local dishes at roadside stalls.

Healthcare in Jamadoba

Jamadoba is a small place with limited healthcare infrastructure. Though one may not find good healthcare centers, hospitals, but still find small health clinics to treat the minor illness. To get good treatment for any serious health issues, you must visit the nearby city of Dhanbad to get quick healthcare service from the expertise health specialists.

Shopping in Jamadoba

What to shop in Jamadoba, is a most common question that roam inside the tourists mind! Well, one can shop the garments, wooden furniture, footwear, and many other essential items at this place. You can buy home-decorative items, as well as purchase some gift items for your beloved ones, to gift them on their birthdays or anniversaries, etc. People can also purchase some baby products, or any electronic product or toys for your kid, and much more.

Tourism in Jamadoba

There are very few tourist places in Jamadoba, which are namely the Water Filter Plant of Jamadoba -Dhanbad, and another one is Tata Park. Tata park is a most popular spot in Jamadoba, which is operated by Tata. This place can be visited by the general public only on sunday, as the employees of Tata company will be visiting this place on other days. One can visit this park between 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. People visit this place every Sunday, as there is absolutely no entry fees to be paid. This Water Filter Plant located at Jamadoba supplies water to the entire Dhanbad, and it has been a good picnic spot, which is occupied by many locales as well as the people from various parts of India. There is very limited accommodation facility provided to the tourists. So, it is better to make arrangements to stay in the nearby cities like Dhanbad. You will find many good hotels to reside in, from there you can visit to the Jamadoba Water Filter Plant, and move back to the hotel.

Important Helpline Numbers
Govt. of Jharkhand
F.F.P Bhawan, 2nd Floor, Dhurwa,
City: Ranchi,
Pin Code: 834004, (Jharkhand)
Phone: +91 651 240 0981,
Fax: +91 651 2400982,
Email:info@jharkhandtourism.in

Or
Tourist Information Center
Hirapur, Court More,
City: Dhanbad,
Pin Code: 826001, (Jharkhand),
Phone: 06546 231 1022 / 0326 220 0090, 0326 220 5084

Transportation in Jamadoba

Transportation in Jamadoba is a found to be bit difficult, as there are no direct transportation means to reach this remote pace. There is neither the direct flight, nor the bus or train. However, one can move to the nearest airport, railway station or bus stop and pick the taxi or any other vehicles to reach Jamadoba. Ranchi (Jharkhand) and Gaya (Bihar) are said to be the nearest Airports, which are just 116 kms and 189 kms respectively.While, you can travel through regular trains via Bhaga Railway junction, Karkend and Dhanbad Railway stations to Jamadoba. In case, you wish to travel by bus, you must get down at Dhanbad, which is just 8 kms away from the city of Jamadoba, else choose Bokaro that is 30 kms from the city.