| Loyabad | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood in Dhanbad | |
| Location in Jharkhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 23°40′N 86°40′E / 23.67°N 86.67°ECoordinates: 23°40′N 86°40′E / 23.67°N 86.67°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Dhanbad |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 32,695 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
| Website | dhanbad |
Loyabad is a neighbourhood in Dhanbad in Jharkhand state, India.
The earlier census town was combined with other urban units to form Dhanbad Municipal Corporation in 2006.
Loyabad is part of Ward No. 8 of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation.
As of 2001[update] India census, Loyabad had a population of 32,695. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Loyabad has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 44%. In Loyabad, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The following collieries function under the Sijua Area of BCCL: Bansdeopur, Mudidih, Kankanee, Loyabad, S/Bansjora, Nichitpur and Tetulmari.
There is no production at Loyabad underground mine, only pumping goes on.