Why Dhanbad is most densely inhabited district of Chhotanagpur plateau?

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All of the above. Some of the famous and biggest mines of India are situated in Dhanbad which comes under Chhotanagpur plateau. Dhanbad is densely populated mainly because of rapid growth of urban areas, large number of mines and industrial activities. It is worth notable that the Chhotanagpur plateau is called the storehouse of minerals due to the fact that it is rich in minerals like mica, bauxite, copper, limestone, iron ore and coal. It is responsible for a significant share of the country's mineral output.

Why Dhanbad is most densely inhabited district of Chhotanagpur plateau?

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