Rail junction
Main lines and colliery branches meet at Dhanbad. The resulting web of tracks dominates the map and ties the scattered mining towns to the city.
Minimalist map poster · India
Dhanbad Map Poster & Print
23.7976° N / 86.4299° E
A mining city of rail lines and scattered colliery settlements, spread across the coalfields of eastern Jharkhand.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Dhanbad in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Dhanbad, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Dhanbad at home
The map
About this Dhanbad map poster
Dhanbad is often called the coal capital of India. The map shows why. The city is not a single dense core. It is a scattered network of towns, colliery settlements and rail sidings across the Jharia coalfield, linked by roads that follow the old mining lease boundaries rather than a planned grid.
Railways are central to a Dhanbad map poster. The city is a major junction on the line between Kolkata and northern India, and branch lines reach out to the mines in several directions. The Grand Trunk Road passes nearby. To the south the Damodar River marks the edge of the coalfield, and reservoirs such as Maithon lie within reach to the north-east.
The Jharia field is known for underground coal fires that have burned for more than a century and have forced settlements to relocate. On a street map that history shows up as gaps and irregular edges. The city is also home to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, founded as a school of mines in 1926, whose campus appears as a calmer, greener block in the plan.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 23.7976° N / 86.4299° E
- Elevation
- 247 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Dhanbad, India
Jharia coalfield
South of the centre, mining settlements, open pits and access roads form a loose, fragmented pattern that has little in common with an ordinary city grid.
Institute campus
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad occupies a defined campus with its own internal roads. It began as the Indian School of Mines and remains the city's academic anchor.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Dhanbad
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Dhanbad
A map that means something
Dhanbad has deep ties for mining families, railway workers and generations of engineers who studied at ISM. A map of the city is a practical way to remember years spent there, whether on campus or in the coalfield towns.
Give the poster a title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps a graduation year, and choose one of five styles, including Blueprint for a technical look. Download files instantly or order a matte print, framed if you like.
Order the Dhanbad posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Dhanbad map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Dhanbad poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Dhanbad poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Dhanbad poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Dhanbad poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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