Nirsha Block. (Nirsa)

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Distance & Location from District Head Quarter (Dhanbad):30 Kilometers.

Area (Hectare) :41,684.73
Total population :3,76,843
SC population :60,132
ST population :54,967

Cultivable land :39,703.07 Acre
Cul. Barren land :6,928.95 Acre
Forest Area :2,528.97 Acre

Total No. of Panchayats :68
Total No. of villages :119
Total No. of Banks :17

Block is Famous for a Galaxy of Industries especially Hard Coke plants based on Coal Mines. Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Panchet are two very important Hydel Power Plants situated in this block. These two are also known for its tourist importance. Being situated on the border of Bengal and Jharkhand the life style in this block appears to be the amalgamation of Jharkhand and Bengal culture.