Hariharpur, Dhanbad

Hariharpur is a census town in Topchanchi CD block in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Location
Hariharpur is located at 23.8965°N, 86.1287°W

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.

Police station
Hariharpur police station serves Topchanchi CD block.

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).

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.

Transport
A short stretch of local roads link it to National Highway 19 (old numbering NH 2)/ Grand Trunk Road.