Chirkunda

Chirkunda
city
Chirkunda
Chirkunda

Location in Jharkhand, India

Coordinates: 23°44′N 86°48′E / 23.74°N 86.80°E / 23.74; 86.80Coordinates: 23°44′N 86°48′E / 23.74°N 86.80°E / 23.74; 86.80
Country  India
State Jharkhand
District Dhanbad
Population (2001)
 • Total 45,508
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Santali
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 828202
Telephone code 06540
Vehicle registration JH
Website dhanbad.nic.in

Chirkunda is a city and a notified area in Dhanbad district in the state of Jharkhand, India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Chirkunda had a population of 39,121. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Chirkunda has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 56%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The official language and most widely spoken language is Marwari, Khortha - a linguistic blend of Bengali and Magahi. Other languages which are used here are Bengali and Hindi. Hinduism is the prominent religion here, followed by Islam.

Economy

Chirkunda is situated amidst rich coal mines of Jharia and Raniganj. Major industries in and around this area includes refractory making, coal making, iron and steel plants, food processing, retailing, and service industry. Due to its strategic location, Chirkunda has many big business houses of the Dhanbad district such as the Sharma's, Chulania's, Gaddhyan's, Kharkia's, Choudhary's, Nigania's to name a few. Some major factories in this belt includes Fatka Refractories, Associated Ceramic, Chirkunda Ceramic Works, Maithan Ceramic Ltd., Maithan Alloys Ltd., Arun Fuels, Bharat Ceramic, Shree Ganesh Hardcoke, etc. KFS, once India's largest refractory producer when it was in operation is situated in this area. Mc Nally Bharat Engineering is also situated in the outskirts of Chirkunda. The presence of DVC's Maithon Dam and Panchet Dam, power stations is another major factor for the development of industries in and around this area. Maithon Power Limited, a Joint venture of Tata Power and DVC Maithon holds brighter prospects for the future and prevalent industries.Many educated professionals are also living in Chirkunda. Nearby areas include Kumardhubi, Mugma, Nirsa, Barakar, Kulti and Panchet.

Education

Private schools

The biggest school in the area both in term of area and number of students is De Nobili School Mugma

Government schools

Colleges

Internet Services

Tourist places

Maithon (Mai Ka Sthan - A place where Mother Goddess stays) Literally meaning Mother's Abode, it is the biggest reservoir of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on the Barakar river. It has a unique underground power station which is first of its kind in SE Asia. Just a little away from the dam lies an ancient temple at Kalyaneshwari. The lake at Maithon is spread over an area of 65 km2. There is a rest house on an island in the lake. Boating and fishing facilities are available. Close by, a Deer Park and a bird sanctuary are also situated. Prior permission is required for visiting the powerhouse. The permits are issued from the office of the Assistant Public Relations Officer and guide services are also made available.

In winters it attracts huge numbers of picnickers and generally is overcrowded between December 25 to January 5 every year.

Kalyaneswari Temple

Close to Maithan Dam, 46 km away from Dhanbad,is the famous temple presiding deity of which is Maa Kalyaneshwari.It draws a large number of devotees throughout the year.So famous is the temple that even the name Maithan is said to have been derived from Mai-Ka-Than meaning Abode of the Goddess. There is also a deer park and a bird sanctuary in the vicinity.

Panchet Dam

This is also a census town situated 9 km South of Chirkunda and about 54 km southeast of Dhanbad. The Panchet Dam, around which the Ttwnship has developed, is located here.

Transportation

Chirkunda is well connected to various places.

Bus

to Tata, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Purulia, Kolkata (From Barakar 1 km away), Durgapur (From Barakar 1 km away), Asansol (From Barakar 20 km away) and Burdwan (From Barakar 1 km away)

Train

Connected by Grand Chord Section of the Asansol - Mughalsarai (Easter Railway) Nearest Station - Kumardhubi (1 km)

Major Express and Super Fast Train halts. Coal Field Express, Black Diamond Express, Vanachal Express, Patliputra Express, Dhanbad - Howrah Double Decker SuperFast Express, Jammu Tawai, Shaktipunj Express, Morya Express, Hatia - Badnathdham Intercity Express & Passenger Trains also available.

Medical facilities

24 Hr. Ambulance Facility:-

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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