Khapriaon


Khapriaon is a village in Katkamdag CD block in Hazaribagh Sadar subdivision of Hazaribagh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Narsingsthan

Narsingsthan is a popular religious site in Khapriaon village on Hazaribagh-Barkagaon Road. It is 6 km from Hazaribagh. There is an idol of Lord Narsing, an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, and a Shiva lingam in the main temple. There also are other temples dedicated to Dashavatara, Suryadev, Maa Kali and Hanumanji. Around 200 devotees visit the place daily and many religious ceremonies are held throughout the year. A big fair is held every year on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India Khapriaon had a total population of 4,926, of which 2,601 were males and 2,321 were females. Population below 6 years was 851. The total number of literates in Khapriaon was 3,052.

Transport

State Highway 7 passes through Khapriaon.