Topchanchi

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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Topchanchi
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| settlement_type = Census Town
| image_skyline = Topchanchi Lake view.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Topchanchi lake
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India
| coordinates = {{coord|23.9|N|86.2|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jharkhand]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Dhanbad district|Dhanbad]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Community development block in India|CD block]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Topchanchi (community development block)|Topchanchi]]
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| area_total_km2 = 3.29
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 304
| population_total = 6,082
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 828402
| registration_plate =JH
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Giridih (Lok Sabha constituency)|Giridih]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Tundi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tundi]]
| website = {{URL|dhanbad.nic.in/}}
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'''Topchanchi''' is a [[census town]] in [[Topchanchi (community development block)|Topchanchi]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in [[Dhanbad Sadar subdivision]] of [[Dhanbad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]].

==Geography==
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===Location===
Topchanchi is located at {{coord|23.9|N|86.2|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Topchanchi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Topchanchi]</ref> 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===
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 [[Spur (topography)|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 [[Community development block in India|CD blocks]] – [[Topchanchi (community development block)|Topchanchi]], [[Govindpur (community development block)|Govindpur]], [[Tundi (community development block)|Tundi]], [[Purbi Tundi (community development block)|Purbi Tundi]] and a small part of [[Baghmara (community development block)|Baghmara]]. The Kolkata-Agra [[National Highway 19 (India)|National Highway 19]] (old number NH 2)/ [[Grand Trunk Road]] cuts across the southern part of the region.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Dhanbad | work = Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand | accessdate = 4 June 2019}}</ref>

===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.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jharkhandforest.com/files/dhanbad_ns.pdf | title = Name and Situatioj | publisher = Jharkhand Forest Division | accessdate = 2010-06-06 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110713104807/http://www.jharkhandforest.com/files/dhanbad_ns.pdf | archivedate = 2011-07-13 }}</ref> The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of 214 Ac.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://dhanbad.nic.in/places.htm | title =Places of tourist interest in Dhanbad district |publisher = District Administration |accessdate = 2010-04-17 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/Admins/structure.html| title = Dhanbad – Welcome to the Coal Capital of India| work = Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District – List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad| publisher = Jharkhand Government| accessdate = 8 October 2017| url-status = dead| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20171024095316/http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/Admins/structure.html| archivedate = 24 October 2017}}</ref>

===CD block HQ===
Headquarters of Topchanchi CD block is at Topchanchi.<ref name=dchb1>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2009_PART_B_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title= District Census Handbook 2011 Series 21 Part XIIB | work= Map on Page 3 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand| accessdate = 8 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/jharkhand/tehsil/dhanbad.html | title= CD Block/ Tehsil Map of Dhanbad |publisher= Maps of India| accessdate = 8 October 2017}}</ref>

==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).
<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-JK.html |title = 2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 11 June 2019}}</ref>

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.
<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf| title = District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A | work = Pages 639-664 Statements | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. | accessdate = 9 June 2019}}</ref>

==Transport==
Topchanchi is on [[National Highway 19 (India)|National Highway 19]] (old numbering NH 2)/ [[Grand Trunk Road]]. A short stretch of local road links it to Gomoh.<ref>Google maps</ref>

==Education==
St. Thomas High School was established at Topchanchi in 1997. It is a senior secondary school affiliated to the [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]. It is a residential school. The foremost and the best school in the district of Dhanbad. <ref>{{cite web| url = http://stthomastopchanchi.in/index.php#tab_b| title= St. Thomas High School, Topchanchi |publisher= STHS| accessdate = 11 July 2019}}</ref>

==Topchanchi picture gallery==
<gallery widths="200px" heights="150px">
File:Bawan kothi tirpan dham 01.jpg|Bawan kothi tirpan dham
File:Topchanchi Lake.jpg|Topchanchi Lake
File:Topchanchi Lake Park.jpg|Topchanchi Park
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.panoramio.com/user/4942042/tags/Topchanchi Photos of Topchanchi]

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