Situated at a distance of 37 kms from Dhanbad, Topchanchi is
a census town in Indian state of Jharkhand. It’s about 109 kms from Ranchi, the
capital city of Jharkhand. The place is famous for the Topchanchi lake which
attracts people from the state as well as the adjoining areas. At Topchanchi a dam
has been created by Jharia water Board at Rajdhato to form a reservoir for
supplying water in Dhanbad and its suburbs. Actually the dam was created along
the slope of the Parasnath Hill in 1915, to supply water in Jharia region. Topchanchi
is located at 23.9°N 86.2°E with an average elevation of 304 metres (997 feet).
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| Topchanchi Lake |
Apart from the scenic lake, the place is also famous for
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary which has an area of 8.75 Sq. Km. The nature
lovers can enjoy the greeneries of the forest here which are dry Mixed
Deciduous in type. Dry Peninsular Sal in Baneshpur and Bawardaha is the most abundant
type of tree here, apart from the other tree species, like Asan, Bijasal, Dhow,
Semal, Kendu, Piar, Karam, Siris, Sidha etc. The grassland and bamboos are also
plentiful in this sanctuary.
Besides the magnificent lake being a top spot to watch
migratory birds, the sanctuary boasts of wildlives like, Leopard, Jungle Cat,
Cheetal, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Mongoose, Langur, Jackal, Fox, Wild Dog etc.
If you are coming to this part of the counrty for holidays,
you can definitely stay in Cocoon Hotel Dhanbad, one of the best luxury hotels
in Dhanbad and plan to visit some of the exotic travel destinations in and
around the city.
