Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India

Places to visit near Katras

Katras is a town in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India, home to about 57,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 39 temples, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lilori Sthan (3 km), Bhatinda Water Falls (13 km) and Birsa Munda Park (16 km).

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Katras, Jharkhand
Katras, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Katras at a glance

Location
Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India
Population
about 57,349
Coordinates
23.7975° N, 86.2983° E
Places within 50 km
135 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Dhanbad, 17 km
Railway station
Katrasgarh (KTH), 1 km
Airport
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), 123 km

Top places to visit near Katras

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Katras: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Katras

58 temples within 100 km of Katras. The closest is Lilori Sthan (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Katras

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Katras. The closest is Coalfields Viewpoint (15 km); the best-known is Parasnath Parvat (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Katras

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Katras. The closest is Sita Fall (11 km); the best-known is Bhatinda Water Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Katras

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Katras. The closest is Rajendra Sarovar Park (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Katras

18 parks within 100 km of Katras. The closest is Wild Waadi Park ( Dhanbad ) (16 km); the best-known is Birsa Munda Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Katras

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Katras. The closest is Jama Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Katras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Katras
  2. 3 km Lilori Sthan · temple, Dhanbad
  3. 15 km Birsa Munda Park · park, Dhanbad
  4. 7 km Shakti Mandir · temple, Dhanbad
  5. 15 km Bhatinda Water Falls · waterfall, Dhanbad
  6. 23 km Jagannath Mandir · temple, Bokaro
  7. 25 km Back to Katras

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How to reach Katras

  • By train: Katrasgarh (KTH) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), Durgapur — about 123 km by road
  • By air: Deoghar Airport (DGH), Deoghar — about 104 km by road
  • By road from Dhanbad: about 17 km · directions
  • By road from Asansol: about 86 km · directions
  • By road from Deoghar: about 108 km · directions

All places near Katras by distance

Within 15 km of Katras

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Katras by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3958Lilori Sthan (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints831Coalfields Viewpoint (15 km)
Waterfalls1026Sita Fall (11 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs226Rajendra Sarovar Park (17 km)
Parks1418Wild Waadi Park ( Dhanbad ) (16 km)
Mosques & dargahs1616Jama Masjid (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1014Bijulia Forest Area (14 km)
Forts & heritage611Katras Palace (2 km)
Jain sites89Jain Mandir (15 km)
Museums68Brahma Kumaris Museum Birsa Munda Park (15 km)
Other attractions56Patrakuli Picnic Spot (6 km)
Churches66Church of North India (17 km)
Buddhist sites34Buddhist Rest House (12 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves22Rajabandh Talab (10 km)

Katras: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Katras?

Lilori Sthan (temple, about 3 km), Bhatinda Water Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Birsa Munda Park (park, about 16 km), Shakti Mandir (temple, about 16 km), Jagannath Mandir (temple, about 25 km), Katras Palace (palace, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Katras?

135 places on Spotwander: 39 temples, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest temple to Katras?

Lilori Sthan, about 3 km by road; Durga Mandir, Newdrift (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Katras?

Coalfields Viewpoint, about 15 km by road; View Point (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Katras?

Sita Fall, about 11 km by road; Katri Falls Upper View Point (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Katras?

Start in Katras, visit Lilori Sthan, then Birsa Munda Park, then Shakti Mandir, then Bhatinda Water Falls, then Jagannath Mandir, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Katras?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Katras?

By train: Katrasgarh (KTH), about 1 km away. By air: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 123 km by road. By road: 17 km from Dhanbad.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Katras’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Katras on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.