The earlier census town was combined with other urban units to form Dhanbad Municipal Corporation in 2006.

The bulk of the area shown in the map is part of Baghmara community development block.

A portion of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation extends into the region till around Katras.

Katras was established as a notified area in the Dhanbad district along with Jharia, Chatatand, and Sindri.

In 2006, the notified areas were merged into the district under the jurisdiction of the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation (DMC).

Affiliated with the Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University, it offers courses in arts, science and commerce.