The names of rival dons Sabir Alam and Fahim Khan, lords of two mafia are associated with Wasseypur.[3][4] Despite being out on bail after spending eight years in jail, Sabir Alam rarely stays at home due to the threat to his life.[5] Fahim Khan, who is still alive and in the Ghaghidih Central Jail currently, is the son of Shafiq Khan, a former rival of Suraj Deo Singh.[6][7]
Wasseypur is a quite famous for its gang wars and mafia activity. Although the gang war has now decreased, the progeny of Fahim Khan and relatives are involved in businesses that often affect normally functioning families in the locality.[4][3]
Location
4km 2.5miles
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Damodar River
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BBMK University
F
CIMFR – CSiR
F
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
0
BCCL Sijua Area
0
BCCL Kusunda Area
0
BCCL Bastacola Area
MC
Dhanbad
R
Belgaria
N
Jharia Khas
N
Jharia
N
Saraidhela
N
Wasseypur
N
Tetulmari
N
Jogta
N
Godhar
N
Dhaunsar
N
Chhatatanr
N
Chandaur
N
Bhuli
N
Basaria
N
Bhagatdih
N
Loyabad
N
Sijua
Cities, towns and locations in the central portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district MC: Municipal Corporation, CT: Census Town, N: Neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Note: The map alongside presents some of the able locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Wasseypur is about 165km from state capital Ranchi.[8] It was combined with other urban units to form Dhanbad Municipal Corporation in 2006.[9][10] It is part of Ward No. 17 of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation.[11]
↑ "District Census Handbook Dhanbad"(PDF). Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
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