30-506: Haringhata is a city and a municipality of the Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). Haringhata is located at 22°57′48″N 88°34′02″E / 22.9632°N 88.5673°E / 22.9632; 88.5673 . It has an average elevation of 10 metres (33 feet). Nadia district
60-525: A Muslim majority district in the 1941 census of British India . Due to protests rectification was made and on the night of August 17, 1947, Ranaghat, Krishnanagar, Shikarpur in Karimpur and Plassey were placed in India. Since then some parts of this district have been celebrating Independence day on August 17 and August 18. Nadia district is also historically significant as the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ,
90-672: A revered figure in Hinduism . He was born in Nabadwip , a town in the Nadia district, on the full moon night of 18 February 1486. Known as Gauranga for his molten gold-like complexion, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is considered an avatar of Lord Krishna by his followers. He founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism and popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra. His birthplace, known as Yogpeeth in Mayapur,
120-557: A small amount for the Ichamati. The point to note is that while earlier the rivers in the region flowed in a south-easterly direction, but later some force pulled the Jalangi and the Mathabhanga in a south-westerly direction. The inference is that it occurred because of a local subsidence, which was active for some period prior to 1750 and which has since become inactive. Erosion of the banks
150-429: Is a district in the state of West Bengal , India . It borders Bangladesh to the east, North 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts to the south, Purba Bardhaman to the west, and Murshidabad to the north. Nadia district is highly influential in the cultural history of Bengal. The standard version of Bengali , developed in the 19th century, is based on the dialect spoken around Shantipur region of Nadia. Known as
180-541: Is a major pilgrimage site for devotees. The District of Nadia has its headquarter at Krishnanagar town. The British district of Nadia was formed in 1787. The present district of Nadia after partition was formed by Notification No.545-GA dated 23 February 1948. The District Administration is headed by the District Magistrate & District Collector, Nadia. The district comprises four subdivisions: Krishnanagar Sadar , Kalyani , Ranaghat and Tehatta . Krishnanagar
210-615: Is a modern stream, but its age is not known. Apparently it opened up long after the Bhairab River ran as a strong stream in a south easterly direction. Although it is generally believed that the river has opened up within the last few hundred years, there is no direct evidence of this. It is shown in Van den Brouck's map. The Bhairab once flowed from the Ganges, across the present beds of the Jalangi, and further eastwards towards Faridpur . The Bhairab
240-471: Is divided into 17 assembly constituencies, which are part of four Lok Sabha constituencies. According to the 2011 census Nadia district has a population of 5,167,600, roughly equal to the US state of Colorado . This gives it a ranking of 18th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,316 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,410/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over
270-609: Is located in southern West Bengal, in the west-central Bengal region. The district is largely an alluvial plain, formed by the constant shifting of the various rivers of the Ganges Delta. To the west of the district is the Bhagirathi (or Hooghly) river, which was once the main distributary of the Ganga towards the Bay of Bengal, and is still considered to be the continuation of the Ganga for Hindus. As
300-527: Is located in the west bank of the united flow of river Jalangi and Bhagirathi. Mayapur is located at the confluence of the Jalanagi and Bhagirathi. The name Jalangi derives from two Bengali words Jal (Water) and Angi (who (female) possess body). ‘Jalangi’ is a Bengali word meaning ‘watery body’ or ‘the body is made of water’. However, the name ‘Jalangi’ has been derived from that very settlement ‘Jalangi’ in P.S. Jalangi of Murshidabad district , at which,
330-566: Is no more a very active river. The Mathabhanga is a younger stream than Jalangi and it was not till very recently that the river completed its junction with the Hooghly by adopting the Churni (now its lower reaches) for its main course. Earlier most of the water of the Mathabhanga ran off to the east down the Kumara, Chitra, Coboduk (Bhairab), and Ichamati , but all these escape routes have been shut off, except
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#1732931473169360-594: Is part of the large alluvial plain formed by the Ganges-Bhagirathi system. The Kalyani subdivision has the Bhagirathi/ Hooghly on the west. Topographically, Kalyani subdivision is a part of the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, the low-lying area found in the south-eastern part of the district. The smallest subdivision in the district, area-wise, has the highest level of urbanisation in the district. 76.73% of
390-859: Is the district headquarters. There are 19 police stations, 2 women's and 1 cyber crime police stations, 18 community development blocks, 11 municipalities, 187 gram panchayats (3114 sets) and 2639 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 26 urban units: 9 municipalities and 15 census towns and two notified areas . Ranaghat , Aistala , Satigachha , Nasra and Cooper's Camp together forms Ranaghat urban agglomeration . Nabadwip , Char Maijdia and Char Brahmanagar forms Nabadwip UA. Chakdaha , Gopalpur and Parbbatipur forms Chakdaha UA. Krishnanagar and Badkulla together forms Krishnanagar UA. Birnagar , Phulia and Taherpur together forms Birnagar UA. The district
420-687: The Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary , which has an area of 0.7 km (0.3 sq mi). Kalyani Jalangi River Jalangi River ( Bengali : জলঙ্গী নদী ), is a branch of the Ganges river in Murshidabad and Nadia districts in the Indian state of West Bengal . It flows into the Bhagirathi river and strengthens its lower channel, the Hooghly . The river below the point where
450-489: The Churni and Ichamati . The Churni flows southwest and merges with the Bhagirathi at Shibpur near Ranaghat. The Ichamati flows into Bangladesh near Mubarakpur and reenters India near Duttaphulia. It then flows south into North 24 Parganas district. Nabadwip , an ancient town within Nadia district, is often referred to as the “ Oxford of Bengal". One of the Indian schools of logic ( Tarka sastra ) called Navya Nyaya system
480-527: The " Oxford of Bengal", Nabadwip made many contributions to Indian philosophy, such as the Navya-Nyaya system of logic, and is the birthplace of the Vaishnava saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu . The district is still largely agricultural. "Nadia" is a shortened name for a historic city in the district. Nabadwip, literally "new island", was formerly an island created by alluvial deposits of the Ganga. Nadia district
510-910: The Ganges or Padma at the extreme north of the Nadia district at 24°05´26´´ N and 88°41´53´´ E and joins the river Bhagirathi at Swarupganj (23°24´42´´ N and 88°22´50´´ E), opposite Nabadwip, the birth-place of Sri Chaitanya. 1. Offtake at Char-Madhubona to Sialmari Confluence at Kopila 9.10 km (Untraceable) 2. Sialmari Confluence at Kopila to Bhairab Confluence at Moktarpur 41.9 km (Dead) 3. Bhairab Confluence at Moktarpur to Suti Confluence at Bali-Tungi 42.7 km 4. Suti Confluence at Bali-Tungi to Kalma Khal Confluence at Radhanagar 55.2 km 5. Kalma Khal Confluence at Radhanagar to Bhagirathi-Jalangi Confluence at Swarupganj 84.1 km Total length from Offtake at Char-Madhubona to Bhagirathi-Jalangi Confluence at Swarupganj 233 km The Jalangi
540-434: The Jalangi meets the Ganges is known as the Hooghly and the course above it, from the point of its separation from the main flow of the Ganges to its confluence with the Jalangi, is called the Bhagirathi. Ghurni , a neighbourhood of Krishnanagar , a centre for the production of clay dolls, often referred to as Krishnanagar clay dolls, is located on the banks of the Jalangi. Nabadwip , the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
570-541: The age range 0–6 years was 6,465. The total number of literate persons in Haringhata was 42,766 (78.49% of the population over 6 years). The Reliance group have evinced interest in the Haringhata Dairy. They have plans to enter the food business. Consultants have recommended that four government dairies be placed in the joint sector. Kalyani Nadia district Nadia ( pronounced [nɔd̪iːaː] )
600-412: The decade 2001-2011 was 12.24%. Nadia has a sex ratio of 947 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 75.58%. 27.84% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 29.93% and 2.72% of the population respectively. Bengali is the predominant language, spoken by 98.02% of the population. As per the 2011 Census, Hinduism is the majority religion of
630-641: The district, followed by 73.15% of the population. Hinduism became majority in the district after Independence, when Nadia became the destination for millions of refugees from East Pakistan, and from Bangladesh after 1971. Over 90% of Muslims live in rural areas. Muslims are majority in Karimpur II (60.38%), Kaliganj (58.51%), Nakashipara (54.06%), and Chapra (59.00%) CD blocks. Muslims are a significant minority in Tehatta II (47.89%), Krishnanagar II (42.84%), and Nabadwip (35.20%). In 1980, Nadia district became home to
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#1732931473169660-968: The final boundary adjustment of the Radcliffe Commission transferred these districts to the Dominion of India (specifically West Bengal ) , to ensure the Hooghly River was entirely within India and to maintain connectivity between Kolkata and Guwahati through Darjeeling district. But, later Nadia and West Dinajpur became Hindu majority districts due to the arrival of large number of Bengali Hindu refugees from East Bengal of Pakistan during 1947 and Bangladesh ( East Bengal ) liberation war in 1971. Pre-independence Nadia had five subdivisions: Krishnagar sadar, Ranaghat, Kushtia , Meherpur and Chuadanga . Due to some cartographic error in 1947, large part of Nadia except Nabadwip initially were included into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh ) due to it being
690-470: The main flow of the Ganga ran east into the Padma, the Bhagirathi largely dried up. Most of the rivers flowing through Nadia now have little water in them. Nearly all the district has been converted into farmland. Nadia district is home to many rivers. The Padma, now the main distributary of the Ganga, touches the district on its northeastern end. The Jalangi , which flows from Murshidabad district, forms much of
720-480: The map of the region and 41.9 km from Sialmari confluence to Bhairab-Jalangi confluence at Moktarpur, though traceable but dead at present. The reach downstream to the Bhairab-Jalangi confluence up to Jalangi-Bhagirathi confluence at Swarupganj (182 km) is being maintained by the base flow of seepage water, contribution of Bhairab, and other spills during two months of the rainy season. The Jalangi leaves
750-425: The northwestern border of the district with Murshidabad, before flowing south into Nadia district. Around Krishnanagar, it turns west and flows into the Bhagirathi near Nabadwip. The Mathabhanga originates in the far northeast of the district and forms part of the border with Bangladesh. It then flows into Bangladesh until it, again forming part of the border, reenters the district at Gede. At Maijdia, it splits into
780-404: The population lives in urban areas and 23.27% lives in the rural areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision. Haringhata, earlier a census town ,
810-470: The river would take-off its supply from river Padma (Majumder, 1995, p-37) Jalangi is a moribund river of 233 km in length in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly basin. The river is simultaneously a distributary of the river Padma and a tributary of the river Bhagirathi. The reach of 9.1 km from abandoned off-take at Char Madhubona near Gopalpur (Ghat) to Sialmari confluence at Kopila is erased out from
840-640: The village of Chaugacha in Krishnanagar, Nadia . Nadia is thought to have had trade relations with Tibet , Nepal and Bhutan . On 15 August 1947 the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into force, and for the next two days Nadia , along with Murshidabad , Malda , and West Dinajpur (present-day North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur ) due to Muslim majority , were part of the Dominion of Pakistan (specifically East Bengal or East Pakistan , which seceded as Bangladesh in 1971). On 17 August 1947
870-489: Was created a municipality in 2015. Haringhata Municipality covers 35 sq.km. area. Consists of 17 wards with approx. 13600+ households. Haringhata police station has jurisdiction over Haringhata CD block. The total area covered by the police station is 170 km and the population covered is 229,825 (2001 census). According to the 2011 Census of India , Haringhata had a total population of 45,953, of which 23,298 (51%) were males and 22,655 (49%) were females. Population in
900-626: Was developed in Nabadwip , which produced great logicians in the 15th century. Nabadwip was an important seat of political power and the capital of Bengal under Ballal Sen and later Lakshman Sen , kings of the Sena Empire , who ruled from 1159 to 1206. In 1202, Nabadwip was captured by Bakhtiyar Khilji . This victory paved the way for Muslim rule in Bengal. The British defeated Siraj ud-Daulah , Nawab of Bengal, at Palashi in this district. The 1859 revolt against European Indigo planters started from
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