About Us

The Dhanbad Education Department is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment across the district. With a focus on enhancing the quality of education and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities, the department oversees a wide range of educational initiatives from primary schooling to higher education.


Our vision is to empower every student in Dhanbad with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to excel in an ever-changing world. We aim to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, ensuring that all students can achieve their fullest potential.


The Dhanbad Education Department is committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. We work closely with schools, teachers, parents, and the community to create an educational system that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and holistic development.


For any queries or more information about our programs and initiatives, please reach out to the Dhanbad Education Department. We are here to support the educational journey of every student in our district.

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District Education Officer, Dhanbad

Miss Nishu Kumari

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About Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)

The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme was launched by the Government of India in August, 2004 for setting up residential schools at upper primary level for girls belonging predominantly to the SC, ST, OBC and minorities in difficult areas. The scheme was applicable, in Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs) where the rural female literacy is below the national average (46.13%: Census 2001) and gender gap in literacy is more than the national average (21.59%: Census 2001).