Cities, towns and locations in the northern 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 notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Overview
The region shown in the map lies to the north of Dhanbad city and is an extensive rural area with villages (particularly in the northern areas) scattered around hills. One of the many spurs of Pareshnath Hill (1,365.50 m), situated in neighbouring Giridih district, passes through the Topchanchi and Tundi areas of the district. The Barakar River flows along the northern boundary. The region shown in the map covers several CD blocks – Topchanchi, Govindpur, Tundi, Purbi Tundi and a small part of Baghmara. The Kolkata-Agra National Highway 19 (old number NH 2)/ Grand Trunk Road cuts across the southern part of the region.[2]
Dam and reservoir
At Topchanchi a stream has been dammed by Jharia water Board at Rajdhato to form a big reservoir from where water is supplied to Dhanbad and its suburbs. This reservoir is famous as Topchanchi lake attracting thousands of tourists around the year.[3] The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of 214 Ac.[4] The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary covers a sprawling plot that measures approximately 8.75 square kilometers. Although the Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is not that spacious yet it manages to preserve the innocuous essence of the wild beasts that reside in it. Grand truck road passes through the middle of topchanchi. You can catch a glimpse of the Parasnath hill from Topchanchi.
Police station
Topchanchi police station serves Topchanchi CD block.[5]
CD block HQ
Headquarters of Topchanchi CD block is at Topchanchi.[6][7]
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Topchanchi had a total population of 6,082 of which 3,109 (51%) were males and 2,973 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 830. The total number of literates in Topchanchi was 4,095 (77.97% of the population over 6 years). [8]
As of 2001[update] India census,[9] Topchanchi had a population of 5,397. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Topchanchi has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 43%. In Topchanchi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Infrastructure
Topchanchi has an area of 3.29 km2. It is 35 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. The nearest railway station is at Gomoh 12 km away. Buses are available in the town. It has 5 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pumps and tap water from treated source. There are 914 domestic electric connections and 152 road lighting points. Amongst the medical facilities it has 1 hospital with 6 beds. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 2 primary schools, 15 middle schools, 1 secondary school and 1 senior secondary school. The general degree college is available at Gomoh. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, the nearest cinema theatre is available at Gomoh There is 1 auditorium/ community hall. It has the branch offices of 6 nationalised banks, 1 cooperative bank and 1 agricultural credit society. [10]
St. Thomas High School was established at Topchanchi in 1997. It is a senior secondary school affiliated to the CBSE. It is a residential school. The foremost and the best school in the district of Dhanbad. [12]
^"District Census Handbook Dhanbad" (PDF). Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
^(PDF). Jharkhand Forest Division. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
^"Places of tourist interest in Dhanbad district". District Administration. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
^. Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District – List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad. Jharkhand Government. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
^"District Census Handbook 2011 Series 21 Part XIIB" (PDF). Map on Page 3. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
^"CD Block/ Tehsil Map of Dhanbad". Maps of India. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
^"2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
^. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
^"District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 639-664 Statements. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
^"St. Thomas High School, Topchanchi". STHS. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
External links
Photos of Topchanchi
January 30, 2023
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Topchanchi is a census town in Topchanchi CD block in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand TopchanchiCensus TownTopchanchi lakeTopchanchiLocation in Jharkhand IndiaShow map of JharkhandTopchanchiTopchanchi India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 23 54 N 86 12 E 23 9 N 86 2 E 23 9 86 2 Coordinates 23 54 N 86 12 E 23 9 N 86 2 E 23 9 86 2Country IndiaStateJharkhandDistrictDhanbadCD blockTopchanchiArea Total3 29 km2 1 27 sq mi Elevation304 m 997 ft Population 2011 Total6 082 Density1 800 km2 4 800 sq mi Languages OfficialHindi UrduTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN828402Vehicle registrationJHLok Sabha constituencyGiridihVidhan Sabha constituencyTundiWebsitedhanbad wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Location 1 2 Overview 1 3 Dam and reservoir 1 4 Police station 1 5 CD block HQ 2 Demographics 3 Infrastructure 4 Transport 5 Education 6 Topchanchi picture gallery 7 References 8 External linksGeography Edit Interactive fullscreen map Cities towns and locations in the northern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad districtMC Municipal Corporation CT Census Town N Neighbourhood R Rural Urban centreOwing to space constraints in the small map the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Location Edit Topchanchi is located at 23 54 N 86 12 E 23 9 N 86 2 E 23 9 86 2 1 It has an average elevation of 304 metres 997 feet Note The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map Overview Edit The region shown in the map lies to the north of Dhanbad city and is an extensive rural area with villages particularly in the northern areas scattered around hills One of the many spurs of Pareshnath Hill 1 365 50 m situated in neighbouring Giridih district passes through the Topchanchi and Tundi areas of the district The Barakar River flows along the northern boundary The region shown in the map covers several CD blocks Topchanchi Govindpur Tundi Purbi Tundi and a small part of Baghmara The Kolkata Agra National Highway 19 old number NH 2 Grand Trunk Road cuts across the southern part of the region 2 Dam and reservoir Edit At Topchanchi a stream has been dammed by Jharia water Board at Rajdhato to form a big reservoir from where water is supplied to Dhanbad and its suburbs This reservoir is famous as Topchanchi lake attracting thousands of tourists around the year 3 The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of 214 Ac 4 The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary covers a sprawling plot that measures approximately 8 75 square kilometers Although the Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is not that spacious yet it manages to preserve the innocuous essence of the wild beasts that reside in it Grand truck road passes through the middle of topchanchi You can catch a glimpse of the Parasnath hill from Topchanchi Police station Edit Topchanchi police station serves Topchanchi CD block 5 CD block HQ Edit Headquarters of Topchanchi CD block is at Topchanchi 6 7 Demographics EditAs per the 2011 Census of India Topchanchi had a total population of 6 082 of which 3 109 51 were males and 2 973 49 were females Population below 6 years was 830 The total number of literates in Topchanchi was 4 095 77 97 of the population over 6 years 8 As of 2001 update India census 9 Topchanchi had a population of 5 397 Males constitute 53 of the population and females 47 Topchanchi has an average literacy rate of 57 lower than the national average of 59 5 male literacy is 69 and female literacy is 43 In Topchanchi 15 of the population is under 6 years of age Infrastructure EditTopchanchi has an area of 3 29 km2 It is 35 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad The nearest railway station is at Gomoh 12 km away Buses are available in the town It has 5 km roads and open drains The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pumps and tap water from treated source There are 914 domestic electric connections and 152 road lighting points Amongst the medical facilities it has 1 hospital with 6 beds Amongst the educational facilities it has 2 primary schools 15 middle schools 1 secondary school and 1 senior secondary school The general degree college is available at Gomoh Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities the nearest cinema theatre is available at Gomoh There is 1 auditorium community hall It has the branch offices of 6 nationalised banks 1 cooperative bank and 1 agricultural credit society 10 Transport EditTopchanchi is on National Highway 19 old numbering NH 2 Grand Trunk Road A short stretch of local road links it to Gomoh 11 Education EditSt Thomas High School was established at Topchanchi in 1997 It is a senior secondary school affiliated to the CBSE It is a residential school The foremost and the best school in the district of Dhanbad 12 Topchanchi picture gallery Edit Bawan kothi tirpan dham Topchanchi Lake Topchanchi ParkReferences Edit Falling Rain Genomics Inc Topchanchi District Census Handbook Dhanbad PDF Series 21 Part XIIA pages 4 5 5 6 8 Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand Retrieved 4 June 2019 Name and Situatioj PDF Jharkhand Forest Division Archived from the original PDF on 13 July 2011 Retrieved 6 June 2010 Places of tourist interest in Dhanbad district District Administration Retrieved 17 April 2010 Dhanbad Welcome to the Coal Capital of India Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad Jharkhand Government Archived from the original on 24 October 2017 Retrieved 8 October 2017 District Census Handbook 2011 Series 21 Part XIIB PDF Map on Page 3 Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand Retrieved 8 October 2017 CD Block Tehsil Map of Dhanbad Maps of India Retrieved 8 October 2017 2011 Census C D Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data PCA Jharkhand District wise CD Blocks Registrar General and Census Commissioner India Retrieved 11 June 2019 Census of India 2001 Data from the 2001 Census including cities villages and towns Provisional Census Commission of India Archived from the original on 16 June 2004 Retrieved 1 November 2008 District Census Handbook Dhanbad 2011 Series 21 Part XII A PDF Pages 639 664 Statements Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand Retrieved 9 June 2019 Google maps St Thomas High School Topchanchi STHS Retrieved 11 July 2019 External links EditPhotos of Topchanchi Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Topchanchi amp oldid 1012413984, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
