Surajkund hot spring

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| coord={{coord|24|6|0|N|85|27|0|E}}| float=left|caption=Cities, towns and locations in Hazaribagh district in North Chotanagpur Division
Some census towns and locations around Hazaribagh city have been shown in the Hazaribagh City map
M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, T: tourist centre, D: dam, HS: hot spring
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

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Surajkund is located at {{coord|24.14945|N|85.64545|E|}}.

Hazaribagh district is a plateau area and forests occupy around about 45% of the total area. It is a predominantly rural area with 92.34% of the population living in rural areas against 7.66% in the urban areas. There are many census towns in the district, as can be seen in the map alongside. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people but with the extension of coal mines, particularly in the southern part of the district, employment in coal mines is increasing. However, it has to be borne in mind that modern mining operations are highly mechanised. Four operational areas of Central Coalfields are marked on the map. All these areas are spread across partly this district and partly the neighbouring districts.{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2015_PART_A_DCHB_HAZARIBAGH.pdf| title = District Census Handbook, Hazaribag, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A | work = Pages 11-14 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. | access-date = 1 November 2017}}{{cite web| url = https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2015_PART_B_DCHB_HAZARIBAGH.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Hazaribagh, 2011, Series 21, Part XII B |work = Census of India 2011 Page 26 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand | access-date = 26 January 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://sinclairenvironmental.com/karanpura/coalfields.htm |title=The North Karanpura Coalfields |work=Jharkhand |publisher=sinclair-environmental |accessdate=15 January 2021 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150516093809/http://sinclairenvironmental.com/karanpura/coalfields.htm |archivedate=16 May 2015 }}

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. Urbanisation data calculated on the basis of census data for CD blocks and may vary a little against unpublished official data.

Surajkund has a hot water spring containing sulfur that allegedly has healing properties. Tourism department of Jharkhand Government has planned to set up spas, saunas, massage parlours, restaurants and convention halls here,{{cite web|url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090926/jsp/jharkhand/story_11544697.jsp |archive-url = https://archive.today/20120913041350/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090926/jsp/jharkhand/story_11544697.jsp |url-status = dead |archive-date = 13 September 2012 | title = Luxury holiday in lap of nature - State to spend Rs 8 crore for hot water spa in Hazaribagh, watchtower in Khunti & museum in Chatra |publisher = The Telegraph, 26 September 2009 |access-date = 2010-04-26 }}

Surajkund hot spring is claimed to be the hottest spring in India.{{cite web|url =http://www.india9.com/i9show/Suraj-Kund-Hot-Spring-15418.htm | title = Suraj Kund Hot Spring | publisher = india9 |access-date = 2010-04-26 }} Surajkund hot spring has a surface temperature of {{convert|87|C}} and an average subsurface temperature of {{convert|165|C}}. According to recent assessment, India has a large potential of geothermal energy, which can be gainfully utilized for power generation; Jharkhand possesses a good share of these. Of the total recorded sites numbering 340 in India (assessed by Geothermal Education office - US), around 60 sites are in Jharkhand. Surajkund is among the most prospective sites. Other prospective sites in Jharkhand are: Tantolaya / Tantlol, in Santhal Paragana division, and Thatha / Konraha and Jarom in Palamu district.{{cite web|url =http://jharkhandindustry.gov.in/opportunities_PGD.htm | title = Power Generation and Distribution | work = Geothermal |access-date = 2010-04-26 }}

There are five kunds or springs, namely Surya Kund, Lakshman Kund, Brahm Kund, Ram Kund, and Sita Kund. These are located in one place with water varying from very hot to cool. A Durga temple has been constructed in more recent years.{{cite web|url = http://hazaribag.nic.in/tourism.html |title = Tourism | publisher= District administration| access-date = 2010-04-09 }}

Surajkund is {{convert|72|km}} from Hazaribagh and {{convert|5|km}} from Barkatha on NH 19 (old NH 2) (Grand Trunk Road).

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