30-724: Haldia is an industrial port city in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It has a major river port and industrial belt located approximately 124 km (77 mi) southwest of Kolkata near the mouth of the Hooghly River , one of the distributaries of the Ganges . The Haldia Township is bordered by the Haldi River , an offshoot of the Ganges River . Haldia
60-495: A tropical savanna climate ( Köppen climate classification Aw ), with winter temperatures ranging from a low of around 7 °C (45 °F) degrees Celsius to a high of 22 °C (72 °F). Summers can be very hot and humid. Usual summer temperatures in May, the hottest month, range from a low of 24 °C (75 °F) degrees to highs around 39 °C (102 °F) degrees. Although summers are hot and humid, Kalbaishakhis provide
90-455: A city could be created on paper, and then industry found to locate there. In the United States, which had much sparsely populated land, the industry typically preceded the town; the town grew up around a factory, mine, or source of water power. As the industry grew, and it and its employees needed goods and services, the town grew with and often around it, until in some cases the town became
120-557: A city. It is a capitalistic and typically unplanned expansion. Examples are Scranton, Pennsylvania , and the mill towns of New England . Many American industrial cities are located in the Great Lakes region of the country, often referred to as the Rust Belt , referring to the declining industry and overall economy of many cities in the region. "The industrial city" as a nickname, though, most frequently refers to South San Francisco , where
150-571: A population of 124,906. Haldia is also a base of the Indian Coast Guard . Indian coast guard DHQ 8 (Headquarters for West Bengal) is located at Haldia. There is a hoverport to house four of the eighteen hovercraft belonging to the Indian Coast Guard. The Indian coast guard also has a pontoon jetty to berth a fleet of ships. Presently two fast patrol vessels, one inshore patrol vessels, and one small craft are based at Haldia. Haldia has
180-599: A relief to the people, albeit killing some in the process. Rainfall is heavy during monsoons , with an average rainfall of 3,650 mm (144 in) and the rainy months are between May and October. Haldia has been ranked 5th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India. Haldia is connected to Kolkata by bus of South Bengal State Transport Corporation . Recent efforts have seen introduction of new air-conditioned buses which take less than three hours from station to station.. Haldia
210-460: A tropical wet and dry climate under Köppen climate classification . Tarakeswar has been ranked No.1 as the least polluted cities in Central and South Asia achieved annual PM2.5 concentrations in 2022 that met WHO Guidelines. The PM2.5 level of Tarakeswar was 0.9 as of 2022 report. At present the area of the town is 3.88 square kilometres (1.50 sq mi). The Tarakeswar Municipality area
240-534: Is 7262 person per km . Tarakeswar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%. Out of a total population of 30,947, 93.22% were Hindu, 4.97% were Muslim while other religions and atheism comprised the rest. Languages spoken in Tarkeswar Town (2011) The main occupation of the town is agriculture. Trade and commerce also play an important role. Approximately 32 lakh people from
270-438: Is a centre for petrochemical businesses, and is a major trade port for Kolkata . Haldia is located at 22°02′N 88°04′E / 22.03°N 88.06°E / 22.03; 88.06 . It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft). As of 2011 census , Haldia had a population of 200,762, out of which 104,852 were males and 95,910 were females. The 0–6 years population was 21,122. Effective literacy rate for
300-527: Is a town or city in which the municipal economy, at least historically, is centered around industry, with important factories or other production facilities in the town. It has been part of most countries' industrialization process. Air pollution and toxic waste have contributed to the lower life expectancy in some industrial cities. Industrial cities are distinguished from port cities or other transportation hubs , which deal in services. In countries with strong central planning, such as China, India ,
330-402: Is almost 39 km (25 mi) from Tarakeswar, in order to offer it to Lord Shiva. During that month, a line of people in saffron-dyed clothes stretches over the full 39 km (25 mi). It is the longest and largest Mela of West Bengal. Road Transport: State Highway 15 & State Highway 2 passes through Tarakeswar. Tarakeswar has 45.493 km road out of which 13.436 km
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#1732848173233360-489: Is also connected to Bankura , Kharagpur , Tarakeswar , Burdwan , Asansol by bus. Haldia railway station is the major railway station connecting the city to Kolkata , Chennai and Delhi . For long-distance trains, except one or two weekly for Delhi and Chennai, you have to go to either Mecheda , Howrah (near Kolkata) or Kharagpur . Haldia is also connected via the 1,620 km (1,010 mi) long inland waterway, National Waterway 1, that runs from Prayagraj across
390-403: Is also many local bus route like 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23 from Tarakeswar that covers Hooghly and some other districts. Many mini bus routes like Tarakeswar - Bargachiya, Tarakeswar - Khusiganj, Tarakeswar - Udaynarayanpur etc are also present. Rail Transport: The town has a status of Model Station of Eastern Railway . The distance between Howrah and Tarakeswar is 58 km. It serves as
420-867: Is bituminous Road, 10.483 km is concrete, 11.801 km is brick pavement; 1.857 km is Bats-Moorum roads and 7.914 km Kancha Road. Bus : The largest bus terminus of Hooghly district situated in Tarakeswar. More than 50 bus routes present from Tarakeswar including express and local bus service. Tarakeswar has bus connection with several districts of West Bengal. Express Buses bound Bankura , Bishnupur , Barddhaman , Durgapur , Bolpur , Khatra , Kharagpur , Digha , Howrah , Medinipur , Mecheda , Memari , Haldia , Panskura , Jhargram , Katwa , Krishnanagar , Nabadwip , Kalna and many more destination are available from Tarakeswar bus stand. Frequent long distance bus service available between Tarakeswar and Bankura, Bardhaman, Medinipur, Nabadwip, Ghatal. There
450-480: Is divided into 15 wards for administrative purposes. Tarakeswar town is situated in the center of Tarakeswar Block. Four Gram Panchayats surround this Municipality. North portion of this town is Bhanjipur Gram Panchayat, south portion is Ramnagar Gram Panchayat, east portion is Baligori (1) Gram Panchayat and west portion is Santoshpur Gram Panchayat. Tarakeswar is in the Chandannagore Sub-Division under
480-673: Is in the Chandannagore sub-division, in the middle of the district, in Hooghly District of Burdwan Division in the state of West Bengal. The town is connected both by railway and State Highway. The town is 48 km from Chinsurah, the district headquarter and 45 km from Chandannagore , the Sub-Divisional Headquarter and 58 km from Kolkata, the state capital by railway ( BG ). It is also connected with other urban centers of district with motorable roads. Tarakeswar has
510-510: Is now under The Chatterjee Group) plant in the city. The community had lived in the mini Japanese township called Sataku ( Japantown ) for many years. Sataku had Japanese restaurant and a local Japanese news station. Japanese movies were shown in local theatres in the township. Haldia was the only Indian city to have a Japantown . The city of Haldia is governed by the Haldia Municipality. Earlier Haldia Municipality had 26 wards. In 2015,
540-457: Is one of the major tourist and holy place of West Bengal as well as India. Tarakeswar is a place of pilgrimage of Lord Shiva sect in West Bengal 58 kilometres (36 mi) away from State Capital Kolkata . Tarakeswar is located at 22°53′N 88°01′E / 22.89°N 88.02°E / 22.89; 88.02 . It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet ). It
570-523: The 7+ population was 89.06 per cent. As of 2001 India census , Haldia had a population of 170,695. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. In Haldia, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Haldia once had a small, thriving Japanese community. The Japanese community of Haldia were mostly engineers and top executives at the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation purified terephthalic acid (the corporation's majority stake
600-673: The Burdwan Division in the District of Hooghly. It is also under the Tarakeswar Police Station. It received the status of Municipality on 6 August 1975. Tarakeswar police station has jurisdiction over Tarakeswar municipal areas and Tarakeswar CD Block. The headquarters of Tarakeswar CD Block are located at Tarakeswar. As per 2011 Census of India , Tarakeswar had a total population of 30,947 of which 16,049 (52%) were males and 14,898 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years
630-799: The Ganges, Bhagirathi and Hooghly river system to Haldia (Sagar). A catamaran service used to operate from Kolkata to Haldia, but was withdrawn due to its high price and unpopularity among tourists. A governmental ferry service operates between Haldia and Nandigram . Haldia has several major factories, including South Asian Petrochemicals Ltd, Haldia Refinery under IOCL , Haldia Energy Limited , Exide , Shaw Wallace , Tata Chemicals , Haldia Petrochemicals , India Power Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Lever , MCPI Private Limited (formerly Mitsubishi Chemical Corporations India), S.J.Constructions, Jay Road Carriers and LTC&Co. The Indian Football Association and Tata Football Academy have been operating for years in
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#1732848173233660-473: The Tarakeswar temple, is a Shiva devotee. He came from Uttar Pradesh and started living in Hooghly. The temple is named after Tarakeswara form of Mahadev. At present the temple as said, is being built by Malla Raja of Bishnupur . Taraknath Mandir was built in an ‘Atchala’ structure of Bengal temple architecture with a ‘natmandir’ in front. The temple features four roofs above the sanctum and extended galleries for
690-473: The city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Howrah-Tarakeswar section there are 38 trains that carry commuters from 21 railway stations. Taraknath Temple is a famous Hindu shrine located at Tarakeswar. The temple enshrines a Shayambhu linga of Lord Shiva . The temple is believed to be constructed in 1729 AD by Raja Bharamalla Rao. To begin with, Vishnudas, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, native of
720-661: The city to scout and promote football talents. A new project called Haldia International Sports City is also under construction. Cricket is a popular sport in Haldia with multiple coaching clubs and local facilities available for the youth and teenagers to train, and compete at local and regional level cricket tournaments. Haldia also has multiple football coaching clubs. The city has a few public and private wooden floor badminton courts and swimming pools- people come from various places to have their coaching in these arenas. Industrial city An industrial city or industrial town
750-705: The congregation of the devotees. Dudhpukur pond, located north of the temple, is believed to fulfill the prayers of those taking a dip in it. The temple is also claimed to be one of the Jyothirlinga shrines of Mahadev. Pilgrims visit the Taraknath Temple throughout the year, especially on Mondays. Each year between July and August (on the eve of the month of Shrawan) in Tarakeswar Yatra held, nearly 10 million devotees come from various part of India bringing holy water of Ganga from Nimai Tirtha Ghat of Baidyabati , which
780-458: The industrial revolution, these subsidiaries remain important similarly. With this by the end of the nineteenth century the shape and functions of most cities, along with social relations and groving industries, naturally rebuilted Manchester , England, is considered to be the archetype of the industrial city on the basis of Friedrich Engels ' observations. In the Chinese-speaking world ,
810-523: The number of wards was increased to 29. Haldia Municipality falls under the jurisdiction of two police territories, served by Haldia and Bhabanipur police stations. Haldia police station is located in Chinranjibpur, and covers an area of 98 km (38 sq mi) with a population of 65,000. Bhabanipur police station is located in Bhabanipur , and covers an area of 115 km (44 sq mi) with
840-539: The term "industrial city" refers to cities in which the municipal economy is led by heavy industries or the heavy industry is a significant impression of the city to people other than its local residents. Tarakeswar Tarakeswar (pronounced Tarokeshwar ) is a famous sacred city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal . Tarakeswar is called "Baba Dham" or "The city of Shiva ". It
870-510: The term is inscribed on a hillside sign . In Europe, where industries more frequently arose within existing cities, industrialization affected the internal structure of many of them. Potential needs such as raw materials, transportation and labor required for the establishment of industrial zones require consultation of the local and general public. Therefore, special policies are needed. This situation causes industrial zones and industrialists to take on an additional role in terms of policy. Since
900-432: Was 2,685. The total number of literates in Tarakeswar was 23,711 (83.90% of the population over 6 years). As of 2001 India census , Tarakeswar had a population of 28,178. Males constitute 53% of the population (i.e., 14,986) and females 47% (i.e., 13,192). The Sex ratio (i.e. number of female per 1000 males) of population is 880. In Tarakeswar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The gross density of population
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