Jharia
City in Jharkhand, India
Overview
Jharia is a coal mining city in Jharkhand, famous for its active underground fires and industrial heritage. It offers a glimpse into India's mining communities, lively local markets, and a resilient spirit shaped by centuries of industry.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Jharkhand
Population
86,938
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
23.74°, 86.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$356
Local Cost
$169
Local Income
$115
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1391 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DBD
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 84 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.