Chirkunda

Chirkunda
—  city  —
Chirkunda Location of Chirkunda in Jharkhand and 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(s)	Dhanbad
Population	39,121 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Codes • Pincode • 828202 • Telephone • +06540

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

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] 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 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 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 Dam 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.

Education

Private Schools

• Denobili School
• St. Ignatius Loyola School
• Smt. Ginia Devi Modern School
• St. Mary School
• competition School
• saraswati Shishu Mandir
• School of sunshine (BABUDANGAL MORE)

Government Schools

• Nandalal High Institution (112 years old)
• Kapapsara Junior School (104 year
• J.K.R.R High school +2

Colleges

• B.S.K College
• Sahu College of Commerce
• Women's College
• SHMS College

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 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

Lodging

• Hotel Sunny
• Maithon Hotel
• Hotel Suman
• Evening Lodge
• Majumder Niwas (Maithon)

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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.