Topchanchi is located at. It has an average elevation of 304 metres. 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.
At Topchanchi a stream has been dammed by Jharia water Board at Rajdhato to form a big reservoir from where water is supplied to Dhanbad and its suburbs. This reservoir is famous as Topchanchi lake attracting thousands of tourists around the year. The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of 214 Ac. The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary covers a sprawling plot that measures approximately 8.75 square kilometers. Although the Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is not that spacious yet it manages to preserve the innocuous essence of the wild beasts that reside in it. Grand truck road passes through the middle of topchanchi. You can catch a glimpse of the Parasnath hill from Topchanchi.
Police station
Topchanchi police station serves Topchanchi CD block.
CD block HQ
Headquarters of Topchanchi CD block is at Topchanchi.
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Topchanchi had a total population of 6,082 of which 3,109 were males and 2,973 were females. Population below 6 years was 830. The total number of literates in Topchanchi was 4,095. Indiacensus, Topchanchi had a population of 5,397. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Topchanchi has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 43%. In Topchanchi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Infrastructure
Topchanchi has an area of 3.29 km2. It is 35 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. The nearest railway station is at Gomoh 12 km away. Buses are available in the town. It has 5 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pumps and tap water from treated source. There are 914 domestic electric connections and 152 road lighting points. Amongst the medical facilities it has 1 hospital with 6 beds. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 2 primary schools, 15 middle schools, 1 secondary school and 1 senior secondary school. The general degree college is available at Gomoh. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, the nearest cinema thatre is available at Gomoh There is 1 auditorium/ community hall. It has the branch offices of 6 nationalised banks, 1 cooperative bank and 1 agricultural credit society.
Transport
Topchanchi is on National Highway 19 / Grand Trunk Road. A short stretch of local road links it to Gomoh.
