60-608: Berachampa (also known as Berachanpa ) is a village in the Deganga CD block in the Barasat Sadar subdivision in the Deganga CD block of the North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal . The name derives from বেড়া (In English: Fence) and চাঁপা (In English: The flower Plumeria). There are multiple explanations on the etymology of this name. But the most accepted one
120-401: A convenient means of transport. NH 12 connects the district with northern and southern region of the state and its sub road NH 112 connect the district headquarter Barasat with the border town Bangaon and Petrapole , the largest land port of India. According to the 2011 census North 24 Parganas district has a population of 10,009,781, roughly equal to the nation of Bolivia or
180-871: A factory under the Factories Act . Other workers are persons engaged in some economic activity other than cultivators, agricultural labourers and household workers. It includes factory, mining, plantation, transport and office workers, those engaged in business and commerce, teachers, entertainment artistes and so on. There are 107 inhabited villages in Deganga CD Block, as per the District Census Handbook: North 24 Parganas. 100% villages have power supply. 106 villages (99.07%) have drinking water supply. 18 villages (16.82%) have post offices. 107 villages (100%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 38 villages (35.51%) have
240-1038: A high urbanisation of 54.3% in 2001, the land use pattern in the district is changing quite fast and the area under cultivation is declining. However, agriculture is still the major source of livelihood in the rural areas of the district. From 1977 on wards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants. Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2010–11, persons engaged in agriculture in Deganga CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 2,113 (3.39%), patta (document) holders 5,399 (8.67%), small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 3,965 (6.37%), marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 25,590 (41.10%) and agricultural labourers 25,202 (40.47%). Deganga CD Block had no fertiliser depots, no seed stores and no fair price shops in 2010–11. In 2010–11, Deganga CD Block produced 21,270 tonnes of Aman paddy ,
300-509: A lost civilization, possibly Mauryan . The source of the river is near Haringhata in Nadia. Later it meets the Raimangal at the confluence of Sundarbans . Near Berachampa, there is the archeological site of Chandraketugarh , thought to be a part of the ancient kingdom Gangaridai that was first described by Ptolemy. The history of Chandraketugarh dates back to almost the 3rd century BCE, during
360-483: A lost civilization, possibly Meryan . The source of the river is located near Haringhata in Nadia. Later it winds down through the area before meeting the Raimangal at the confluence of Sundarbans . Berachampa, with the CD Block offices, is located at 22°41′36″N 88°40′41″E / 22.69333°N 88.67806°E / 22.69333; 88.67806 . Deganga CD Block is bounded by Habra I CD Block in
420-796: A population of 276,049 out of which 141,545 were males and 134,504 were females. There is only one census town in Deganga CD Block (2011 census figure in brackets): Deulia (9,633). Large villages in Deganga CD Block (2011 census figures in brackets): Fazilpur (4,084), Sohai (4,858), Biswanathpur (4,585), Kaliani (5,525), Chyandana (7,188), Khejurdanga (4,370), Belgachhia (4,026), Subrnapur (6,380), Parpatna (6,558), Uttar Kalsur (9,051), Dakshin Kalsur (6,731), Basudebpur (4,580), Matikumra (4,651), Amulia (4,443), Alipur (7,801), Kaukepara (8,707), Nandipara Kuchemora (4,936), Jadabpur (6,390), Chandpur (8,780), Keadanga (4,682), Hadipur Churijhara (9,971), Jhikra (4,315) and Abjan Nagar (5,544). North 24 Parganas district
480-508: A pucca approach road and 35 villages (32.71%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 13 villages (12.15%) have agricultural credit societies and 12 villages (11.21 ) have banks. The North 24 Parganas district Human Development Report opines that in spite of agricultural productivity in North 24 Parganas district being rather impressive 81.84% of rural population suffered from shortage of food. With
540-399: A total population of 319,213, of which 309,550 were rural and 9,663 were urban. There were 163,154 (51%) males and 156,059 (49%) females. Population below 6 years was 39,415. Scheduled Castes numbered 39,027 (12.23%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,560 (0.80%). Deganga (village) had a population of 3,377 as per 2011 census. In the 2001 census, Deganaga community development block had
600-528: Is about 3.2 Bighas. North 24 Parganas is one of the economically developed districts of West Bengal , but there is chronic poverty in the southern half of the district (the Sundarbans area). The information technology hub of Kolkata is at this district, which is the centre of some of the notable IT/ ITES Indian and multinational companies. Approximately 1,500 companies have their offices in Sector V. Majority of
660-433: Is about Pir Gorachand of Haroa and a conflict with King Chandraketu. Little is known about the early life of the princes Akananda and Bakananda. Satish Chandra Mitra however identified Akananda with his apparently uncorrupted name viz. Akshayananda . Akananda and Bakananda were the sons of Mahidananda, the ruler of Hatiagarh. According to Dr. Girindranath Das, Akananda and Bakananda were two generals based at Hatiagarh, under
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#1733084910801720-464: Is affected by arsenic contamination . In Kolsur in Deganga area, Pal Trockner's arsenic removal technology was used at an expenditure of over Rs 30 million. Experts feel that the entire expenditure has gone waste. Aqua Welfare Society, a non government organization (NGO), has been providing arsenic safe water to the local through rain water harvesting. They are providing the water through modified dugwells,
780-459: Is an Appollo Pharmacy and a lot of local medicine shops in Berachampa to get medicines. Pathology centers, private doctor's chambers are also there for non-emergency treatments. Most of online medicine providers serves the area for home delivery of medicines as well. Deganga Deganga is a community development block that forms an administrative division in North 24 Parganas district in
840-399: Is at Deulia . Deganga is an intermediate panchayat (local self-government) under North 24 Parganas district. Village panchayats under it are – Amulia, Berachampa I & II, Chakla, Champatala, Chaurashi, Deganga I & II, Hadipur-Jikhra I & II, Kolsur, Nurnagar and Sohai-Shetpur. The 2010 Deganga riots began on 6 September when a Muslim mob resorted to arson and violence on
900-422: Is at Dum Dum (previously known as Dum Dum Airport) in North 24 Parganas , is the only airport serving the city Kolkata . It operates both domestic and international flights. It is a gateway to North-East India, Bangkok, and Bangladesh. The number of people using the airport has consistently increased over the last few years. The road network is fairly well developed. Sparsed across by state-highways, it provides
960-538: Is densely populated, mainly because of the influx of refugees from East Pakistan (later Bangladesh). With a density of population of 2,182 per km in 1971, it was 3rd in terms of density per km in West Bengal after Kolkata and Howrah, and 20th in India. According to the District Human Development Report: North 24 Parganas, "High density is also explained partly by the rapid growth of urbanization in
1020-504: Is for Jagatdhatri puja , Berachampa is for Basanti puja etc. The electrified suburban rail network of the ER is extensive and penetrates far and deep into the neighbouring districts of Kolkata , South 24 Parganas , Nadia , Howrah , Hooghly etc. The Circular Rail encircles the entire city of Kolkata, and also used to provide an offshoot to connect the Dum Dum Airport, but now it
1080-652: Is known as '24 Parganas'. In 1751, the Company assigned John Zephaniah Holwell as zemindar of the District. In 1759, after the Bengali War of 1756–1757, the Company assigned it to Lord Clive as a personal Jaghir (zamindari) and after his death it again came under the direct authority of the company. In 1793, during the rule of Lord Cornwallis , entire Sunderbans were in Twentyfour Parganas. In 1802, some parganas on
1140-588: Is limited up to Dum Dum Cantonment. Jessore Road and Biman Bandar railway stations are closed for the construction work of Noapara–Dum Dum Airport–Barasat Metro rail ( Kolkata Metro Line 4 ). Metro rail is also a transport medium of this district's people. Four stations of Kolkata Metro Line 1 are located here, Dum Dum metro station at Dum Dum , Baranagar metro station at Baranagar , Dakshineswar metro station at Dakshineswar and Noapara metro station at Noapara , Baranagar . The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport ( IATA code: CCU ), which
1200-953: Is roughly half-way between the towns of Barasat and Basirhat , approximately 34 kilometres (21 miles) from Kolkata . The area is very close to the Bangladesh border. The climate is tropical , like the rest of West Bengal . A notable weather feature is the Monsoon season, which runs from early June to mid-September. The weather remains dry during the winter (mid-November to mid-February) and humid during summer. Typical temperature variations would be from 41 °C (106 °F) in May (high), to 11 °C (52 °F) in January (low). Relative humidity fluctuates between an average of 50% in March up to 96% in July. The area covered in
1260-669: Is the district headquarters of North 24 Parganas. North 24 Parganas is West Bengal's most populous district and also (since 2014) the most populated district in the whole of India. It is the tenth-largest district in the State by area. The territory of Greater 24 Parganas were under the Satgaon (ancient Saptagram, now in Hoogly district) administration during the Mughal era and later it was included in Hoogly chakla (district under post-Mughal Nawabi rule) during
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#17330849108011320-726: Is the major industry in Berachampa; it is also an important trade center for goods such as rice, legumes, jute, sugar cane, potatoes, edible oil and coconuts. Many small industries can be found in and around the town, especially metalworking factories and embroidery workshops. Retail is a major source of income for the town, with the main market located on Taki Road. Farming is a vital occupation in Berachampa. The presence of many leading banks ( State Bank of India , United Bank of India , Allahabad Bank , Axis Bank , etc.) and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) offices also provide employment. Deganga BDO office, other administrative offices, schools and colleges are also providing employments to
1380-794: The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation . As per order of the Delimitation Commission in respect of the delimitation of constituencies in the West Bengal, the district is divided into 33 assembly constituencies: This district is rich in culture. Many famous places like Dakshineswar Kali Temple , Baranagar Math (first monastery of Ramakrishna Order) are situated in this district. Many places of this district are famous for festivals – Helencha , Maslandapur , Habra , Barrackpore , Barasat , Naihati and Madhyamgram are for Kali puja , Bangaon , Gobardanga , Baranagar , Basirhat are for Durga Puja , Ashoknagar Kalyangarh
1440-553: The Hindu localities of Deganga, Kartikpur and Beliaghata under the Deganga police station area. The violence began late in the evening and continued throughout the night into the next morning. The district police , Rapid Action Force all failed to stop the mob violence , Central Reserve Police Force was finally deployed. The Central Reserve Police Force staged a flag march on the Taki Road, while Islamist violence continued unabated in
1500-512: The Indian state of West Bengal . The saga of the Vidyadhari River , which flows through the Deganga area, has been part of local folklore since time immemorial. The river had formed a major navigation route for earlier civilisations. In the 3rd century BC, the nearby river port of Chandraketugarh was on the banks of this river. There still are tell-tale signs of that bygone era, and efforts are on near Berachampa to find more evidence of
1560-491: The 1947 partition. In 1980, an administrative reform committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Ashok Mitra suggested splitting the district into two and as per the recommendation of the committee in 1983, on 1 March 1986, two new districts – North 24 Parganas (24 PGS (N)) and South 24 Parganas (24 PGS (S)) were created. The North 24 Parganas which was included in the Presidency division has been formed with five sub-divisions of
1620-633: The 2011 census, in Deganga CD Block, amongst the 107 inhabited villages, 1 village did not have a school, 63 villages had more than 1 primary school, 53 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 30 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Chandraketugarh Sahidullah Smriti Mahavidyalaya was established at Berachampa in 1997. In 2011, Deganga CD Block had 1 block primary health centre and 3 primary health centres , with total 15 beds and 5 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 37 family welfare subcentres. 222 patients were treated indoors and 28,019 patients were treated outdoor in
1680-544: The Greater 24 Parganas, namely Barasat Sadar (Headquarters), Barrackpore , Basirhat , Bangaon , and Bidhannagar (a satellite township of Kolkata, popularly known as Salt Lake). On 1 August 2022, the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee announced to create two more districts named Ichamati district consisting of Bangaon subdivision and a yet unnamed district consisting of Basirhat subdivision by bifurcating
1740-588: The US state of Michigan . This gave it a ranking of second in India (out of a total of 640 ) and first in its state. However, in 2014 the Thane district (in Maharashtra ), which had been ranked first in India in 2011, was divided into two, thus promoting North 24 Parganas District to first in India. The district has a population density of 2,463 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,380/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
1800-455: The census records a person is considered a cultivator, if the person is engaged in cultivation/ supervision of land owned by self/government/institution. When a person who works on another person's land for wages in cash or kind or share, is regarded as an agricultural labourer. Household industry is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the family within the household or village, and one that does not qualify for registration as
1860-439: The class of total workers, cultivators numbered 23,253 and formed 20.81% of the total workers, agricultural labourers numbered 39,917 and formed 35.72%, household industry workers numbered 6,107 and formed 5.47% and other workers numbered 42,458 and formed 38.00%. Total workers numbered 111,735 and formed 35.00% of the total population, and non-workers numbered 207,478 and formed 65.00% of the population. In more than 30 percent of
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1920-512: The command of king Chandraketu. According to Binay Ghosh, Akananda and Bakananda were either Poundra Kshatriyas or Byagra Kshatriyas by caste. The Bidyadhari River , which flows through the area, has been part of local life since time immemorial. The river was a major navigation route for early civilisations. In the 3rd century BCE, the nearby river port of Chandraketugarh was on the banks of this river. There are still signs of that era, and efforts are on near Berachampa to find more evidence of
1980-746: The corporate offices are situated in Sector V and Sector III. Around 3.5 Lakh (by 2017) people are employed in Salt Lake City . The district comprises five subdivisions: Barrackpore, Barasat Sadar, Basirhat, Bangaon and Bidhannagar. Barasat is the district headquarters. There are 35 police stations, 22 development blocks, 27 municipalities, 200 gram panchayats and 1599 villages in this district. Other than municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns. In total there are 48 urban units: 27 municipalities and 20 census towns and 1 cantonment board. This subdivision consists of
2040-409: The decade 2001–2011 was 12.86%. North Twenty Four Parganas has a sex ratio of 949 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 84.95%. 57.28% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 21.67% and 2.64% of the population respectively. Hinduism is the main religion in the district, and especially dominates urban areas where they are nearly 90% of
2100-625: The district for better development and smooth administration purpose. The district lies within the Ganga – Brahmaputra delta. The major distributary of river Ganga that is river Hooghly flows along the western border of the district. There are many other distributary branches, sub-branches of Ganga river and other local rivers, which include the Ichhamati , Jamuna , and Bidyadhari . People are mainly engaged in farming, fishing and other agricultural activities. The average size of agricultural landholdings
2160-519: The district. The Bidyadhari forms the eastern boundary of Deganga CD Block with Barasat I and Barasat II CD Blocks. Deganga CD Block has an area of 202.09 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 13 gram panchayats , 181 gram sansads (village councils), 108 mouzas and 108 inhabited villages, as per the District Statistical Handbook: North 24 Parganas. Deganga police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD Block
2220-543: The district. In 1991, the percentage of urban population in the district has been 51.23." Decadal Population Growth Rate (%) The decadal growth of population in Deganga CD Block in 2001–2011 was 15.93%. The decadal growth of population in Deganga CD Block in 1991–2001 was 18.10%. The decadal growth rate of population in North 24 Parganas district was as follows: 47.9% in 1951–61, 34.5% in 1961–71, 31.4% in 1971–81, 31.7% in 1981–91, 22.7% in 1991–2001 and 12.0% in 2001–11. The decadal growth rate for West Bengal in 2001–11
2280-412: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD Block. Biswanathpur Rural Hospital at Deganga with 30 beds functions as the main medical facility in Deganga CD Block. There are |primary health centres at Ajinagar (Hadipur-Jhikra PHC with 6 beds), Chakla (Raypur Chakla PHC with 10 beds), Deganga (Kolsur PHC with 10 beds) and Kartickpur (with 6 beds). Deganga is one of the areas where groundwater
2340-554: The interior villages off the Taki Road, till Wednesday in spite of army presence and promulgation of prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC . The violence finally calmed down on 9 September after Several of Hindu business establishments and residences were looted, destroyed and burnt, dozens of Hindus were severely injured and many Muslims also and one Muslim person dead by shooting and several Hindu temples were desecrated and vandalized. As per 2011 Census of India Deganga CD Block had
2400-672: The local residents. Berachampa is one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination . The North 24 Parganas District Hospital is located in Barasat. Berachampa also has several privately operated nursing homes and hospitals, such as the United Nursing Home, Janoseva Nursing Home, Sundarban Nursing Home etc. The Block Primary Health Care facility is in Biswanathpur and Chakla, Kolsur and Hadipur Jhikra have primary health care facilities with only outdoor services. There
2460-587: The main winter crop from 8,622 hectares, 30,470 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 8,827 hectares, 1,172 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 450 hectares, 3,146 tonnes of wheat from 1,184 hectares, 118,845 tonnes of jute from 5,068 hectares and 63,363 tonnes of potatoes from 1,398 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In 2010–11, the total area irrigated in Degnaga CD Block was 249 hectares, out of which 212 hectares were irrigated by deep tube well and 37 hectares by shallow tube well. In 2010–11,
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2520-400: The map alongside is largely a part of the north Bidyadhari Plain. located in the lower Ganges Delta . The country is flat. It is a little raised above flood level and the highest ground borders the river channels. 54.67% of the people of the densely populated area lives in the urban areas and 45.33% lives in the rural areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in
2580-723: The net area under effective pisciculture in Deganga CD Block was 1,636.18 hectares. 30,088 persons were engaged in the profession. Approximate annual production was 49,085.4 quintals. In 2010–11, Deganga CD Block had offices of 10 commercial banks and 2 gramin banks . SH 2 passes through this CD Block. In 2010–11, Deganga CD Block had 167 primary schools with 17,737 students, 3 middle schools with 470 students, 9 high schools with 8,429 students and 15 higher secondary schools with 22,806 students. Deganga CD Block had 1 general college with 3,241 students, 1 professional/ technical institution with 567 students and 439 institutions for special and non-formal education with 25,696 students. As per
2640-475: The north, Baduria and Basirhat I CD Blocks in the east, Haroa CD Block in the south and Barasat I and Barasat II CD Blocks in the west. Deganga CD Block is part of the North Bidyadhari Plain, one of the three physiographic regions in the district located in the lower Ganges Delta . The area is full of marshes and salt water lakes. The Bidyadhari has a long course through the central part of
2700-465: The population in Deganaga CD Block. Hindus numbered 91,893 and formed 28.79% of the population. Others numbered 923 and formed 0.29% of the population. In 1981 Muslims numbered 109,691 and formed 63.53% of the population and Hindus numbered 62,898 and formed 36.40% of the population. In 1991 Muslims numbered 159,109 and formed 67.65% of the population and Hindus numbered 74,819 and formed 31.96% of
2760-563: The population in Deganga CD Block. (In 1981 and 1991 census was conducted as per jurisdiction of the police station). In 2001, Muslims numbered 191,408 (69.51%) and Hindus 83,505 (30.33%). Bengali is the predominant language, spoken by 99.86% of the population. 14.29% of households in Deganga CD Block lived below poverty line in 2001, against an average of 29.28% in North 24 Parganas district. Livelihood in Deganga CD Block In Deganga CD Block in 2011, amongst
2820-407: The population. Most Muslims are rural, and in the rural areas Hindus and Muslims are in equal proportions. In Bongaon and Sandeshkhali regions, Hindus, mainly descendants of refugees from present-day Bangladesh, dominate the rural population. But in the rest of the district, Muslims dominate the rural population. Languages of North 24 Parganas district (2011) According to the 2011 census, 88.91% of
2880-595: The pre-Mauryan era. Artefacts suggest that the site was continuously inhabited and flourished through the Shunga-Kushana period, onwards through the Gupta period and finally into the Pala-Sena period. Archaeological studies suggest that Chandraketugarh was an important town and a port city. It had a high encircling wall complete with a rampart and moat. The residents were involved in various crafts and mercantile activities. Although
2940-704: The religious inclinations of the people are unclear, hints of the beginning of some future cults can be seen in the artefacts. Some of the potteries carry inscriptions in Kharoshthi and Brahmi scripts. After these periods, there was no such example of any other civilization on the ruin of Chandraketugarh. Anyway, the history of Berachampa was same as the History of Bengal . The Deva dynasty , Ilyas Shahi dynasty , Ganesha dynasty and Hussain Shahi dynasty ruled this region finally before Mughal period started. After these periods, there
3000-913: The rule of Murshid Quli Khan . In 1757, after the Battle of Plassey , Nawab Mir Jafar conferred the Zamindari of 24 parganas and janglimahals (small administrative units) upon the British East India Company . These Parganas are: 1. Akbarpur, 2. Amirpur, 3. Asimabad, 4. Balia, 5. Baridhati, 6. Basandhari, 7. Birati, 8. Calcutta, 9. Dakshin Sagar, 10. Garh, 11. Hathiagarh, 12. Ikhtiarpur, 13. Kharijuri, 14. Khaspur, 15. Maidanmal or Mednimall, 16. Magura, 17. Mayda, 18. Manpur, 19. Murnagacha, 20. Paika, 21. Pechakul, 22. Satal, 23. Shahnagar, 24. Shahpur, and 25. Uttar Pargana (O'Mally, L.S.S. (1914) Bengal District Gazetteers: 24 Parganas. Page 44). Since then, this entire territory
3060-503: The subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. According to the 2011 Census of India , Berachanpa had a total population of 2,957, of which 1,506 (51%) were males and 1,451 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 279. The total number of literate persons in Berachanpa was 2,453 (91.60% of the population over 6 years). Languages spoken in Berachampa (2011 census) Cotton weaving
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#17330849108013120-431: The villages in North 24 Parganas, agriculture or household industry is no longer the major source of livelihood for the main workers there. The CD Blocks in the district can be classified as belonging to three categories: border areas, Sundarbans area and other rural areas. The percentage of other workers in the other rural areas category is considerably higher than those in the border areas and Sundarbans area. Note: In
3180-401: The water which is treated with chlorine regularly. AWS has organised several interactive workshops including one on water at Kolsur High School, on 26 November 2006. The participants were informed that by 2009 the state government had planned to provide water through pipelines that would either be treated river water or water from the third aquifer (deep tubewell) that is arsenic free. However, it
3240-585: The western banks of river Hoogly were included into it. These parganas were in Nadia earlier. In 1814, a separate collectorate was established in Twenty-four Parganas. In 1817, Falta and Baranagar and in 1820, some portions of Nadia's Balanda and Anwarpur were encompassed to it. In 1824, portions of Barasat , Khulna and Bakhargunge (now in Bangladesh) were also included to it. In 1824, the district headquarters
3300-414: Was 13.93%. The decadal growth rate for West Bengal was 17.84% in 1991–2001, 24.73% in 1981–1991 and 23.17% in 1971–1981. Only a small portion of the border with Bangladesh has been fenced and it is popularly referred to as a porous border. It is freely used by Bangladeshi infiltrators , terrorists, smugglers, criminals. et al. As per the 2011 census, the total number of literates in Deganga CD Block
3360-441: Was 222,866 (79.65% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 118,553 (82.84% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 104,313 (76.32% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 6.52%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate In the 2011 census Muslims numbered 226,397 and formed 70.92% of
3420-501: Was also mentioned that the remote villages where it would be difficult to provide the pipelines the villagers would need to use alternate sources for their drinking water. North 24 Parganas North 24 Parganas (abv. 24 PGS (N) ) or sometimes North Twenty Four Parganas is a district in southern West Bengal , of eastern India. North 24 Parganas extends in the tropical zone from latitude 22° 11′ 6″ north to 23° 15′ 2″ north and from longitude 88º20' east to 89º5' east. Barasat
3480-531: Was heavily used in the initial days of British occupancy for Indigo farming as the area is known to be full of highly fertile farming lands. This region witnessed migrations of Hindus and Muslims due to 1947 partition struggle and during 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Berachampa is located at 22°43'N 88°29'E. Berachampa is located in the Ganges Brahmaputra delta region in the district of North 24 Parganas , West Bengal state in eastern India. The village
3540-471: Was no such example of any other civilization on the ruin of Chandraketugarh. Anyway, the history of Berachampa was same as the History of Bengal . The Deva dynasty , Ilyas Shahi dynasty , Ganesha dynasty and Hussain Shahi dynasty ruled this region finally before Mughal period started. After the Battle of Plassey , the region came under British control and was a part of British India Bengal Presidency until India got its independence in 1947. The area
3600-520: Was shifted from Kolkata to Baruipur, but in 1828, it was removed to Alipore . In 1834, the district was split into two districts – Alipore and Barasat , but later these were united again. In 1905, some portion of this district around the Sunderbans was detached and linked to Khulna and Barishal. These parts remained in Bangladesh territories where Jessore's Bangaon was joined to Twentyfour Pargana after
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