Dhab


Dhab is a village in the Domchanch CD block in the Koderma subdivision of the Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Geography

Location

Dhab is located at

Overview

Koderma district is plateau territory and around 60% of the total area is covered with forests. The first dam of the Damodar Valley Corporation, at Tilaiya, was built across the Barakar River and inaugurated in 1953. Koderma Junction railway station has emerged as an important railway centre in the region. It is a predominantly rural district with only 19.72% urban population.
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Dhab had a total population of 2,291, of which 1,165 were males and 1,126 were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 509. The total number of literate persons in Dhab was 937.

Civic administration

Police station

Dhab police station serves Domchanch CD block.