The Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR‑CIMFR) in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is a leading research organization in India dedicated to advancing mining technologies and fuel utilization. Operating under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), the institute supports industries such as coal, mineral, and power sectors with innovative solutions for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. About
Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR‑CIMFR) is a premier research institute under CSIR, Government of India. It focuses on R&D for the entire coal‑energy chain from mining and safety to fuel utilization and environmental sustainability.
Description
Established by merging CMRI and CFRI, CIMFR works on mining technology, fuel efficiency, clean coal, methane drainage, and mine safety. It serves coal, mineral, and power industries through research, consultancy, and field services.
Specialty
Underground and opencast mining technology
Mine safety & hazard mitigation
Clean coal technologies and beneficiation
Methane control and environmental solutions
Digital mining and IoT‑based monitoring
Address
Barwa Road, Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826001
Location (Longitude & Latitude)
23.8170861° N, 86.4276639° E
Visiting Timings
Visits allowed only by prior appointment (mainly academic, industrial, or research delegations)
Traveling Facilities
Rail: Dhanbad Junction ~1 km
Road: Connected by NH2/NH32, buses and taxis available
Air: Nearest airports – Asansol‑Durgapur (~85 km), Ranchi (~140 km)
Food Facilities
Guest house dining and canteen (for official visitors)
Local restaurants available in Dhanbad city
Stay Facilities
CIMFR Guest House and Satkar Guest House (Barwa Road)
Diamond Jubilee Hostel (Digwadih campus)
Hotels in Dhanbad city
Nearby Visiting Places
Dungri Hills
Topchanchi Lake
Jharia coalfields (mining heritage)
Kalyaneshwari Temple
Nearby Railway Station
Dhanbad Junction (DHN) – ~1 km
Nearby Airport
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Asansol‑Durgapur) – ~85 km
Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) – ~140 km
Nearby Bus Station
Dhanbad Bus Stand (near railway station)
Bus Routes to Industry
City buses and autos from Dhanbad Bus Stand to Barwa Road
Train Routes to Industry
Any train to Dhanbad Junction, then taxi/auto to CIMFR (~5–10 min)
Airways to Industry
Fly to Ranchi or Asansol‑Durgapur, then taxi/bus to Dhanbad (2–3 hrs)
Preferable Visiting Season
October to March (pleasant weather)
Nearby Shopping Famous For
Coal‑themed souvenirs
Local handicrafts and handloom saris
Jharkhand sweets (Tilkut, Chena Jalebi, Lari Khaja)
CIMFR, Dhanbad, stands as a cornerstone of India’s mining and fuel research, offering vital innovations that ensure safer, cleaner, and more efficient operations in the coal and energy sector. For researchers, industry professionals, and academic visitors, it is both a hub of technological excellence and a gateway to exploring the industrial heritage of Jharkhand.
