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Prachin Shiv Mandir, Khakparta

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Prachin Shiv Mandir, Khakparta

A Shiva temple on a small hill in Khakparta village, near Lohardaga, Jharkhand

Checked 22 Oct 2026 with 4 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Ranchi is the nearest airport, about 70 km from Lohardaga town.

  • By train

    Lohardaga station is connected to Ranchi and to Tori station in Latehar district.

  • By road

    Private vehicles take you via Haramu and Bhakso, and National Highways 43, 39 and 143A pass through Lohardaga.

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Why devotees come here

Prachin Shiv Mandir stands on a small hill in Khakparta village, Lohardaga Sadar Block, in Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is devoted to Shiva and is one of the most popular visitor spots in the district. Lohardaga town, the district headquarters, is about 8 km away, and private vehicles reach the temple via Haramu and Bhakso.

Prachin Shiv Mandir is a Shiva temple in Khakparta village, in Lohardaga Sadar Block. It stands on top of a small hill, and the Lohardaga district administration lists it as one of the most popular visitor spots in the district. The site is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil ambiance.

It is described as a protected Shiva shrine under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The temple lies about 8 km from Lohardaga, the district headquarters. The last part of the journey is by private vehicle, through Haramu and Bhakso. Lohardaga railway station connects to Ranchi and to Tori station in Latehar district, and Ranchi is the nearest airport, about 70 km from Lohardaga town. Trains from almost all states reach the town through Ranchi station.

Tips for your visit

  • Private buses run for inter-city travel to Lohardaga.
  • Lohardaga railway station has the station code LAD, and it serves the town.

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Questions people ask

Is Prachin Shiv Mandir a protected site?

It is described as a protected Shiva shrine under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Which railway station should I use?

Lohardaga railway station, station code LAD, serves the town. It is linked to Ranchi, the state capital, and to Tori station in Latehar district.

Can I reach Lohardaga by train from other states?

Yes. Lohardaga is connected with almost all states through the rail network via Ranchi station.

What else can I see in Lohardaga?

The district tourism page also lists Lavapani Waterfall, Kekarang Waterfall, Victoria Lake, Akhileshwar Dham, Nandani Dam, Peshrar Hills and Ajay Park.

Which other airports are near Lohardaga?

There is no public air link at Lohardaga itself. The district how-to-reach page also lists Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.

How we checked this page

On 22 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Prachin Shiv Mandir, Khakparta, Lohardaga District Administration lohardaga.nic.in
  2. How to Reach, Lohardaga District Administration lohardaga.nic.in
  3. Tourism, Lohardaga District Administration lohardaga.nic.in
  4. Lohardaga, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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