Hariharpur, Dhanbad
Hariharpur | |
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Census Town | |
  Hariharpur Location in Jharkhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 23°53′47″N 86°07′43″E / 23.8965°N 86.1287°ECoordinates: 23°53′47″N 86°07′43″E / 23.8965°N 86.1287°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Dhanbad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.38 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,938 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone/ STD code | 0326 |
| Website | dhanbad |
Hariharpur is a census town in Topchanchi CD block in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Geography[]
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
Location[]
Hariharpur is located at 23°53′47″N 86°07′43″E / 23.8965°N 86.1287°E
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 west of Dhanbad city and is an 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.[1]
Police station[]
Hariharpur police station serves Topchanchi CD block.[2]
Demographics[]
As per the 2011 Census of India, Hariharpur had a total population of 6,938 of which 3,584 (52%) were males and 3,354 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,215. The total number of literates in Hariharpur was 4,154 (72.58% of the population over 6 years).[3]
Infrastructure[]
Hariharpur has an area of 4.38 km2. It is 45 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. The nearest railway station is at Gomoh 4 km away. Buses are also available at Gomoh. It has 20 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are uncovered wells and hand pumps. There are 1,042 domestic electric connections. Amongst the medical facilities it has 1 medicine shop. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 5 primary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 secondary schools. The nearest senior secondary school and general degree college are available at Gomoh 4 km away. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, the nearest cinema theatre is available at Gomoh. There are 2 auditoriums/ community halls. It has the branch office of one nationalised bank.[4]
Transport[]
A short stretch of local roads link it to National Highway 19 (old numbering NH 2)/ Grand Trunk Road.[5]
References[]
- ^ "District Census Handbook Dhanbad" (PDF). Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ^ "Dhanbad – Welcome to the Coal Capital of India". Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District – List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad Outpost. Jharkhand Government. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 15 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 15 October 2017.
- ^ "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
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