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47-585: Chamta is a village in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal , India Chamta is located at 26°18′27″N 89°39′14″E  /  26.3075°N 89.65399°E  / 26.3075; 89.65399 . The map alongside shows the eastern part of the district. In Tufanganj subdivision 6.97% of the population lives in the urban areas and 93.02% lives in

94-431: A location in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tufanganj I Natabari, a constituent panchayat of the block, is located at 26°24′57″N 89°35′45″E  /  26.415833°N 89.595833°E  / 26.415833; 89.595833 . Topographically Cooch Behar district is generally plain land which is low and marshy at some places. “Considering

141-486: A total population of 8,190. There were 4,240 (52%) males and 3,950 (48%) females. There were 885 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people in Chamta was 5,529 (75.69% of the population over 6 years). There is a small temple with char-chala tin roof, wherein a triangular stone covered with vermillion is worshipped as Devi Ghurneswari, a form of goddess Kali . A trishula representing Bhairava

188-417: Is also worshipped. The temple draws devotees in large numbers on festive occasions. According to local legend, a cow/ buffalo used to come regularly and offer milk to the stone-piece lying under a banyan tree. Information about the incident reached Maharaja Harendra Narayan (1780-1839) of Cooch Behar State . He had a temple built, but the present one seems to be a later construction. This article about

235-519: Is at Jashodanga . Gram panchayats of Alipurduar II block/ panchayat samiti are: Bhatibari, Chaporerpar I, Chaporerpar II, Kohinoor, Mahakalguri, Majherdabri, Parokata, Shamuktala, Tatpara I, Tatpara II and Turturi. According to the 2011 Census of India , the Alipurduar II CD block had a population of 218,272, of which 204,652 were rural, and 13,620 were urban. There were 112,434 (52%) males and 105,838 (48%) females. There were 25,067 persons in

282-569: Is at Tufanganj . Gram panchayats of Tufanganj I block/ panchayat samiti are: Andaran Fulbari I, Andaran Fulbari II, Balabhut, Balarampur I, Balarampur II, Chilakhana I, Chilakhana II, Deocharai, Dhalpal I, Dhalpal II, Maruganj, Nakkatigachh, Natabari I and Natabari II. According to the 2011 Census of India , the Tufanganj I CD block had a total population of 248,595, of which 243,256 were rural and 5,339 were urban. There were 128,415 (52%) males and 120,180 (48%) females. There were 29,090 persons in

329-538: Is characterized by a bright, smooth and full-bodied liquor that's a wee bit lighter than Assam tea . Cultivation of tea in the Dooars was primarily pioneered and promoted by the British but there was significant contribution of Indian entrepreneurs. In 2013-14, Alipurduar II CD block had offices of 9 commercial banks and 1 gramin bank . The Jalpaiguri district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from

376-572: 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 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 72 inhabited villages in

423-517: 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 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 78 inhabited villages in

470-669: Is part of the sub-Himalayan ranges. The Alipurduar II is bounded by the Kalchini and Kumargram CD blocks on the north, Kumargram CD block on the east, Tufanganj I and Tufanganj II CD blocks in Cooch Behar district on the south and Alipurduar I CD block on the west. The Alipurduar II CD block has an area of 318.92 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 11 gram panchayats , 161 gram sansads (village councils), 79 mouzas , 78 inhabited villages and 2 census towns . Samuktala police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD block

517-518: Is the primary mode of living in the district. The entire Cooch Behar district has fertile soil and around half of the cultivated land in the district is cropped twice or more. Paddy (rice) and jute are the largest producing crops, followed by potatoes, vegetables and pulses. There are 23 tea gardens on glided slopes. There are some coconut , areca nut and betel leaf plantations. 77.6% of the land holdings are marginal. In 2012-13, there were 89 fertiliser depots, 1 seed store and 49 fair price shops in

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564-522: The 2011 Census of India , Hindus numbered 184,232 and formed 84.40% of the population of Alipurduar II CD block. Christians numbered 18.851 and formed 8.64% of the population. Muslims numbered 14,185 and formed 6.50% of the population. Others numbered 1,004 and formed 0.46% of the population. Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria, and other religious communities. Languages of Alipurduar II CD block (2011) At

611-555: The Alipurduar subdivision of the Alipurduar district in the Indian state of West Bengal . Sobhaganj is located at 26°29′N 89°32′E  /  26.48°N 89.54°E  / 26.48; 89.54 . The Alipurduar II CD block lies in the south-central part of the district. The Chiklajhord River flows along a portion of the eastern boundary of the CD block. It has hilly terrain which

658-553: The Backward Regions Grant Fund . The fund, created by the Government of India, is designed to redress regional imbalances in development. As of 2012, 272 districts across the country were listed under this scheme. The list includes 11 districts of West Bengal. 55425 Alipurduar–Bamanhat Passenger Alipurduar II CD block has 3 ferry services and 3 originating/ terminating bus routes. NH 317 passes through

705-493: The 2011 census, the total number of literate persons in the Alipurduar II CD block was 146,380 (75.76% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 81,044 (81.48% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 65,511 (69.96% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 11.77%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In

752-615: The Alipurduar II CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Chaprapar (4,018), Dakshin Panialguri (4,677), Chandijhar (4,615), Paschim Barachouki (4,566), Salsabari (4,682), Jashodanga (4,068), Tatpara (4,409), Kumarijan (4,164), Purba Chikliguri (4,999), Kohinur Tea Garden (8,822), Uttar Parokata (5,799) and Dakshin Parokata (4,457). Other villages in the Alipurduar II CD block include (2011 census figures in brackets): Bhatibari (2,642), Mahakalguri (1,917) and Turturi (2,057). According to

799-644: The Alipurduar II CD block, as per the District Census Handbook , Jalpaiguri, 2011. 100% villages have power supply. 100% villages have drinking water supply. 36 villages (46.15%) have post offices. 70 villages (89.74%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 42 villages (53.85%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 43 villages (55.13%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 5 villages (6.41%) have agricultural credit societies and 9 villages (11.54%) have banks. The economy of

846-503: The Alipurduar II CD block. In 2013–14, the Alipurduar II CD block produced 4,192 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop, from 2,151 hectares, 1,986 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 982 hectares, 6,405 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 3,938 hectares, 5,414 tonnes of wheat from 2,095 hectares, 2,338 tonnes of maize from 300 hectares, 37,740 tonnes of jute from 2,788 hectares and 32,562 tonnes of potatoes from 1,409 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In 2013-14,

893-604: The Brahmaputra in Bangladesh. The Himalayan rivers flowing through Cooch Behar district change courses from time to time. In 1876, W.W. Hunter mentioned the Dharla and the Torsha as the same stream with two names. However, since the advent of the 20th century, these are two different streams meeting the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh. The hill-streams of Cooch Behar carry debris and silt from

940-488: The CD block area) had 2 general degree colleges with 4,862 students. See also – Education in India According to the 2011 census, in the Alipurduar II CD block, among the 78 inhabited villages, 1 village did not have a school, 62 villages had two or more primary schools, 36 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 20 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Samuktala Sidhu Kanhu College

987-612: The CD block). See also – Education in India According to the 2011 census, in the Tufanganj I CD block, among the 72 inhabited villages, 4 villages did not have schools, 40 villages had two or more primary schools, 25 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 16 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. In 2013, Tufanganj I CD block had 1 block primary health centre and 3 primary health centres with total 58 beds and 6 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 41 family welfare subcentres. 8,542 patients were treated indoor and 51,169 patients were treated outdoor in

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1034-1111: The Cooch Behar district. Almost all the rivers originating in the Himalayas have a lot of fish. The net area under effective pisciculture in 2010-11 in the Tufanganj I CD block was 297.06 hectares. 12,250 persons were engaged in the profession and approximate annual production was 19,904 quintals. In 2012-13, Tufanganj I CD block had offices of 7 commercial banks and 6 gramin banks . Tufanganj I CD block has 24 ferry services and 8 originating/ terminating bus routes. The New Cooch Behar-Golokganj branch line passes through this block and there are stations at Tufanganj and Bakshirhat. In 2012-13, Tufanganj I CD block had 153 primary schools with 15,782 students, 27 middle schools with 18,005 students, 9 high schools with 9,576 students and 14 higher secondary schools with 18,266 students. Tufanganj I CD block had 524 institutions for special and non-formal education with 20,223 students. Tufanganj municipal area had 1 general degree college with 1,967 students and 3 technical/ professional institutions with 275 students (outside

1081-689: The Himalayas and are shallow. During the monsoons the speed of flow of the rivers almost doubles and the rivers overflow the banks causing floods and devastation. The Raidak I and II, and Sankosh are the major rivers causing floods in the Tufanganj I and II CD blocks. The Tufanganj I CD block is bounded by the Alipurduar II CD block in Alipurduar district on the north, the Tufanganj II CD block and Agamoni revenue circle/tehsil in Dhubri district of Assam on

1128-624: The Jalpaiguri district is mainly dependent on agriculture and plantations, and majority of the people are engaged in agriculture. Jalpaiguri is well-known for tea and timber. Other important crops are paddy, jute, tobacco, mustard seeds, sugarcane and wheat. The annual average rainfall is 3,440 mm, around double of that of Kolkata and the surrounding areas. The area is flood prone and the rivers often change course causing immense damage to crops and cultivated lands. In 2013-14, there were 104 fertiliser depots, 49 seed stores and 69 fair price shops in

1175-513: The Tufanganj I CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Natabari (6,113), Chhat Rampur Dwitiya Khanda (5,773), Dhalpal (7,319), Charaljani (6,534), Airani Chitalia (5,036), Jaigir Chilakhaa (8,712), Andaran Phulbari (P) , Ghogarkuthi Pratham Khanda (10,826), Chilakhana (9,263), Maradanga (8,775), Balarampur (34,113), Deocharai (7,849), Chamta (8,190), Dwiparpar (5,256), Nakkatigachhi (4,243), Jhaljhali (4,072), Krishnapur (5,740), Balabhut (10,008) and Jhaukuthi (4,273). Other villages in

1222-490: The Tufanganj I CD block include (2011 census figures in brackets): Dhadial (3,870) and Bhuchungmari (1,541). According to the 2011 census, the number of literate persons in the Tufanganj I CD block was 161,744 (73.69% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 90,476 (79.78% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 71,268 (67.17% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates)

1269-564: The Tufanganj I CD block, as per the District Census Handbook , Cooch Behar, 2011. All of the villages have power supply and drinking water supply. 31 villages (43.06%) have post offices. 48 villages (66.67%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 33 villages (45.83%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 24 villages (33.33%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 9 villages (12.50%) have agricultural credit societies and 7 villages (9.72%) have banks. Agriculture

1316-550: The Tufanganj I CD block. In 2012–13, the Tufanganj I CD block produced 41,806 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop, from 18,986 hectares, 15,895 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 5,412 hectares, 1,880 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 1,122 hectares, 7,344 tonnes of wheat from 2,876 hectares, 1,617 tonnes of maize from 664 hectares, 83,866 tonnes of jute from 7,787 hectares, 68,042 tonnes of potatoes from 1,799 hectares and 77,903 tonnes of sugar cane from 745 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In 2012-13,

1363-587: The age range of 0 to 6 years. The Scheduled Castes numbered 115,000 (46.26%) and the Scheduled Tribes numbered 378 (0.15%). According to the 2001 census, Tufanganj I block had a total population of 222,993, out of which 113,825 were males and 109,164 were females. Tufanganj I block registered a population growth of 16.47 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Census towns in the Tufanganj I CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Kamat Phulbari (P) (5,339). Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in

1410-552: The age range of 0 to 6 years. The Scheduled Castes numbered 91,253 (41.81%) and the Scheduled Tribes numbered 40,245 (18.44%). According to the 2001 census, Alipurduar II block had a total population of 196,909, out of which 101,515 were males and 95,394 were females. Alipurduar II block registered a population growth of 15.80 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Census towns in the Alipurduar II CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Samuktola (8,132) and Sobhaganj (5,488). Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in

1457-422: The block. In 2013-14, Alipurduar II CD block had 165 primary schools with 15,572 students, 8 middle schools with 1,229 students, 6 high school with 6,441 students and 15 higher secondary schools with 18,997 students. Alipurduar II CD block had 1 technical/ professional institution with 196 students, 458 institutions for special and non-formal education with 25,689 students. Alipurduar municipal area (located outside

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1504-573: The east, the Dinhata II CD block and Bhurungamari Upazila in Kurigram District of Bangladesh on the south, the Cooch Behar I and Cooch Behar II CD blocks on the west. The Tufanganj I CD block has an area of 317.00 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 14 gram panchayats , 192 gram sansads (village councils), 73 mouzas , 72 inhabited villages and 1 census towns . Tufangnj police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD block

1551-434: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block. Natabari Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Natabari, is the major government medical facility in the Tufanganj I CD block. There are primary health centres at Dewchari (with 10 beds), Moradanga (with 10 beds and Balarampur (with 4 beds). Alipurduar II Alipurduar II is a community development block (CD block) that forms an administrative division in

1598-441: The nature of general surface configuration, relief and drainage pattern, distribution of different types of soil, climatic condition, the formation of geology and forest tracts, the district Koch Bihar falls under Barind Tract . The physiology of this area consists of alluvial soil, generally blackish brown in colour and composed of sand, clay and silt. The soils are loose and sandy throughout the district.” The Himalayan formations in

1645-407: The north end beyond the boundaries of this district. There are no hills/ mountains here. It has a large network of rivers flowing from north-west to south and south-east. The Teesta flows through Mekhliganj CD block before entering Bangladesh . The Jaldhaka and its connected river-streams form a large catchment area in the district. It virtually divides the district into two unequal parts and meets

1692-422: The population below poverty line. Livelihood in Alipurduar II CD block In the Alipurduar II CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 18,842 and formed 21.84%, agricultural labourers numbered 32,502 and formed 37.67%, household industry workers numbered 2,658 and formed 3.08% and other workers numbered 32,274 and formed 37.41%. Total workers numbered 89,224 and formed 41.43% of

1739-656: The population of Cooch Behar, Birbhum, Nadia and Hooghly districts were below poverty line, marginally higher than the level of poverty in West Bengal, which had an average 20% of the population below poverty line. Livelihood in Tufanganj I CD block In the Tufanganj I CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 24,856 and formed 24.69%, agricultural labourers numbered 35,176 and formed 34.95%, household industry workers numbered 10,007 and formed 9.94% and other workers numbered 30,618 and formed 30.42%. Total workers numbered 100,657 and formed 40.49% of

1786-411: The rural areas. In Dinhata subdivision 5.98% of the population lives in the urban areas and 94.02% lives in the urban areas. The entire district forms the flat alluvial flood plains of mighty rivers. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. As per the 2011 Census of India , Chamta had

1833-400: The time of the 2011 census, 73.87% of the population spoke Bengali , 6.72% Sadri , 5.20% Santali , 3.33% Kurukh , 2.95% Rajbongshi , 2.68% Boro and 1.18% Hindi as their first language. 1.08% were recorded as speaking 'Other' under Bengali. Based on a study of the per capita consumption in rural and urban areas, using central sample data of NSS 55th Round 1999-2000, Jalpaiguri district

1880-420: The time of the 2011 census, 95.48% of the population spoke Bengali and 1.73% Rajbongshi as their first language. 2.39% were recorded as speaking 'Other' under Bengali. Based on a study of the per capita consumption in rural and urban areas, using central sample data of NSS 55th Round 1999-2000, Cooch Behar district had a rural poverty ratio of 25.62%. According to a World Bank report, as of 2012, 20-26% of

1927-492: The total area irrigated in the Alipurduar II CD block was 4,960 hectares, out of which 1,590 hectares were irrigated by canal water, 176 hectares by tank water, 1,340 hectares by river lift irrigation, 40 hectares by deep tube wells, 1,730 hectares by shallow tube wells, 84 hectares by open dug wells. Tea gardens in the Dooars and Terai regions produce 226 million kg or over a quarter of India's total tea crop.. The Dooars-Terai tea

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1974-419: The total area irrigated in the Tufanganj I CD block was 5,545 hectares, out of which 90 hectares were irrigated by private canal water, 1,565 hectares by tank water, 689 hectares by river lift irrigation, 200 hectares by deep tube wells, 2,160 hectares by shallow tube wells, 91 hectares by open dug wells, 750 hectares by other means. Being a river-bound district, pisciculture is an important economic activity in

2021-406: The total population, and non-workers numbered 127,707 and formed 58.87% of the population. Note: In 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

2068-406: The total population, and non-workers numbered 147,938 and formed 59.51% of the population. Note: In 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

2115-462: Was 12.61%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In the 2011 Census of India , Hindus numbered 173,652 and formed 69.85% of the population of Tufanganj I CD block. Muslims numbered 74,065 and formed 29.79% of the population. Christians numbered 577 and formed 0.23% of the population. Others numbered 301 and formed 0.12% of the population. Languages of Tufanganj I CD block (2011) At

2162-465: Was established at Samuktala in 2010. Affiliated with the University of North Bengal, it offers courses in arts. In 2014, Alipurduar II CD block had 2 rural hospitals, 2 primary health centres and 2 NGO/ private nursing homes with total 105 beds and 13 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 36 family welfare subcentres. 5,657 patients were treated indoor and 183,027 patients were treated outdoor in

2209-436: Was found to have relatively high rates of poverty of 35.73% in rural areas and 61.53% in the urban areas. It was one of the few districts where urban poverty rate was higher than the rural poverty rate. According to a World Bank report, as of 2012, 26-31% of the population of Jalpaiguri, Bankura and Paschim Medinipur districts were below poverty line, a relatively high level of poverty in West Bengal, which had an average 20% of

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