Dhanbad
State: Jharkhand (JH) Statehood: 15 November 2000 10168 Views
Dhanbad is a district located in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is known for its rich mineral resources, especially coal, which has earned it the nickname "Coal Capital of India." Dhanbad is situated in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region and is surrounded by the Giridih district in the north, Bokaro district in the west, Jamtara district in the east, and Purulia district of West Bengal in the south.
The district covers an area of approximately 2,075 square kilometers and has a population of over 2.7 million people. It is divided into two subdivisions, Dhanbad and Baghmara, which are further divided into a total of 13 blocks.
List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babulal Marandi | 15 November 2000 to 18 March 2003 |
| 2 | Arjun Munda | 18 March 2003 to 2 March 2005 |
| 3 | Shibu Soren | 2 March 2005 to 12 March 2005 |
| 4 | Arjun Munda | 12 March 2005 to 19 September 2006 |
| 5 | Madhu Koda | 19 September 2006 to 27 August 2008 |
| 6 | Shibu Soren | 27 August 2008 to 19 January 2009 |
| 7 | *President Rule* | 19 January 2009 to 30 December 2009 |
| 8 | Shibu Soren | 30 December 2009 to 1 June 2010 |
| 9 | *President Rule* | 1 June 2010 to 11 September 2010 |
| 10 | Arjun Munda | 11 September 2010 to 18 January 2013 |
| 11 | *President Rule* | 18 January 2013 to 13 July 2013 |
| 12 | Hemant Soren | 13 July 2013 to 28 December 2014 |
| 13 | Raghubar Das | 28 December 2014 to 29 December 2019 |
| 14 | Hemant Soren | 29 December 2019 to Incumbent |