Chirkunda
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Chirkunda is a city and a notified area
in Dhanbad district
in the state of Jharkhand
, India
.
, 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 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.
and Panchet Dam
, power stations is another major factor for the development of industries in and around this area. The coming up of Maithon thermal power holds brighter prospects for the future and prevalent industries.Many educated professionals are also living in chirkunda.
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.
Nearest Station - Kumardhubi (1 KM)
Major Express and Super Fast Train halts.
Coal Field Express, Black Diamond Express, Vanachal Express, Jammu Tawai &
Passenger Trains also available.
Notified area
In urban planning, a notified area is any land area earmarked by legal provision for future development. The term is used in the Hindi belt region of North India....
in Dhanbad district
Dhanbad District
Dhanbad district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state, India, and Dhanbad is the administrative headquarters of this district...
in the state of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, 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 Khortha - a linguistic blend of Bengali and Magahi. Other languages which are used here are Bengali and Hindi. Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
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 stragic location, Chirkunda has many big business houses of the Dhanbad district such as the Gaddhyans, the Kharkias, the Choudhary's, the Niganias' to name a few. Some major factories in this belt includes fatka Refractories ,Associated Ceramic, Chirkunda Ceramic Works, Maithan Ceramic Ltd,BANANCHAL REFRACTORIES,MAA TARA TRADING CO.,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 DamMaithon Dam
The Maithon Dam is located at Maithon, 48 km from Dhanbad, in the state of Jharkhand. It is long and . high.This dam was specially designed for flood control and generates 60,000 kW of electric power. There is an underground power station, the first of its kind in the whole of South...
and Panchet Dam
Panchet Dam
Panchet Dam was the last of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation. It was constructed across the Damodar River at Panchet in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, and opened in 1959....
, power stations is another major factor for the development of industries in and around this area. The coming up of Maithon thermal power holds brighter prospects for the future and prevalent industries.Many educated professionals are also living in chirkunda.
Private Schools
- Modern public school (babu dangal more)
- Denobili School
- St. Ignatius Loyola School
- Smt. Ginia Devi Modern School
- St. Mary School
- competition School
- saraswati Shishu Mandir
Government Schools
- Nandalal High Institution (112 years old)
- Kapapsara Junior School (104 year
- J.K.R.R High school +2
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.
Bus
to Tata, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Purulia, Kolkata (From Barakar 1 km away), Durgapur (From Barakar 1 km away), Asansol (From Barakar 1 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, Jammu Tawai &
Passenger Trains also available.
Medical facilities
- Raghunath Kharkia Eye Hospital (Lions Club)
- Dr. Gupta Memorial Nursing Home
- Popular Nursing Home
- 24 Hr. Ambulance Facility:-
- Marwari Yuva Manch
- Lions Club