Dhanbad Monsoon: What It Means for Coal Mining Industry
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As of 17 October 2026, Dhanbad is at 25°C and smoky haze, with a 19% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹105.22/L and diesel ₹100.43/L here today.
Air is moderate today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Dhanbad: 80/100 (Good)
Rank #48 of 271 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Dhanbad's AQI of 115 took off 20 points; fuel here is at or below the national average and took off 0 more - leaving 80/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Dhanbad Today: 115 (Moderate)
Down 1 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
NO2 is driving Dhanbad's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~229 min
Live Weather in Dhanbad Today: 25°C, Smoky haze
69% humidity · up 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🏆 Hottest tracked city in Jharkhand today
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 6:19 AM IST · next refresh in ~3 min
Dhanbad Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹105.22 and ₹100.43
Petrol down ₹0.97 yesterday
Dhanbad Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:59 AM · Sunset 6:27 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:51 AM-11:17 AM
Dhanbad Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in Jharkhand are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Dhanbad Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Jharkhand right now.
Compare Dhanbad with Nearby Cities
vs Jamtara, Giridih and 4 more nearby cities
Live Dhanbad Mandi Prices Today
Purulia APMC4 items
- Mustard Oil₹19,400/q
- Masur Dal₹8,900/q
- Potato₹750/q
- Rice₹3,720/q
Dhanbad PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
222 post offices across 62 PIN codes in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Showing 1–30 of 222 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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99 Koylanchal City Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
826012 | PO | Delivery |
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ACC Colony SO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828124 | PO | Delivery |
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Ambona BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828201 | BO | Delivery |
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Amlabad Colliery BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828302 | BO | Delivery |
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Amtal BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828111 | BO | Delivery |
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Angarpathra BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828113 | BO | Delivery |
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Ankduara BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828201 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagdaha BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
826006 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagdigi BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828110 | BO | Delivery |
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Baghmara Bazar BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828306 | BO | Delivery |
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Baghmara BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828201 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagsuma BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828109 | BO | Delivery |
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Baliapur SO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828201 | PO | Delivery |
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Balihari BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828116 | BO | Delivery |
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Bandrabad BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828204 | BO | Delivery |
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Bansjora SO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828101 | PO | Delivery |
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Bara Putki BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828116 | BO | Non Delivery |
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BARADAHA Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828201 | BO | Delivery |
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Baramuri Sub Post Office Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
826013 | PO | Delivery |
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Barbendia BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828205 | BO | Delivery |
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Bardohi BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828109 | BO | Delivery |
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BARIO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828109 | BO | Delivery |
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Barwa BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828205 | BO | Delivery |
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BARWADDA S.O Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
826010 | PO | Delivery |
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BARWATANR Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828109 | BO | Delivery |
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Bastacola BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828106 | BO | Delivery |
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BCCl Township SO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
826005 | PO | Delivery |
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Benagoria BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828204 | BO | Delivery |
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Benagoria BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828205 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhadrichak BO Dhanbad Division · Jharkhand Circle |
828121 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Dhanbad's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Dhanbad is NO2. Dhanbad's current AQI of 115 falls in the "Moderate" band (101–200).
Is Dhanbad's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Dhanbad is at Moderate today (AQI 115). Sensitive groups (children, elderly, asthma/heart conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Dhanbad?
Petrol is ₹105.22/L, diesel ₹100.43/L, for Dhanbad. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Dhanbad's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Dhanbad's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Dhanbad today?
No - banks in Jharkhand are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Dhanbad today?
Rahu Kalam in Dhanbad today runs from 9:51 AM to 11:17 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Dhanbad's Weather and AQI?
Dhanbad is widely known as the 'Coal Capital of India', sitting atop the Jharia coalfield, one of the country's largest coal-mining regions and the site of long-running underground coal-seam fires that have burned for decades. Mining operations here run enormous outdoor logistics networks that weather affects directly, on top of an already coal-dust-heavy baseline air quality.
Coal Mining Industry Impact
Open-cast mining and coal transport are both disrupted by heavy monsoon rain, which can flood pits and halt haulage for days, while Dhanbad's baseline AQI runs higher than most Indian cities its size even before any seasonal pollution spike. Track Dhanbad AQI if you're spending extended time outdoors here.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Dhanbad's most comfortable months, though industrial AQI stays elevated year-round.
Mar-Jun: Hot Summer - Highs regularly exceed 40°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Dhanbad weather for mining-logistics planning during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Jharkhand weather and AQI for how Dhanbad compares with other cities in the state.