51-726: Jagatdal (also known as Jagaddal ) is a neighbourhood in Bhatpara of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). "We can find the name of jagaddal as a village as long as 460 years ago in written records but the place is thought to be more 100 to 150 years older or maybe even much more than that. Bipradas Pipalai (1545 AD) in his work " Manasha Mangal " tells us through his protagonist character " Chand Sadagar " about Jagatdal. Chand Saudagar mentions in his "Kabi Kankan Chandi", Jagaddal as one of
102-561: A couple of trenches and a fort at Jagatdal along with Mulajore, present day Shyamnagar as his military establishment against Muslim invaders. According to Bengal District Gazetteers: 24-Parganas, circa 1914 "In Jagatdal the lines of two moats and two large tanks are reputed to be the remains of a fort erected by Pratapaditya in the sixteenth century". Jagatdal is located at 22°51′N 88°23′E / 22.85°N 88.38°E / 22.85; 88.38 . It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet). Situated on
153-565: A delivery sub post office Mulajore has a non-delivery sub post office, both with PIN 743127 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Kowgachhi, Paltapara , Feeder Road, Gurdah , Mondalpara and Purbabidhyadharpur. Athpur has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 743128 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. There
204-803: A few are engaged in small personal businesses within the locality. A significant number of people have also moved out of Bhatpara. (see the Demographics section for the rather dramatic tell-tale data). There are a number of jute mills in the Bhatpara area (Jagatdal, Kankinara and Shyamnagar) listed by the Jute Commissioner: Alliance Mills, Anglo-India Jute and Textile Industries, Auckland Jute Mill, Jagatdal Jute & Industries, Reliance Jute Mills, Shree Gourishankar Jute Mill and Waverly Jute Mill. These mills are not declared as closed but they do not seem to be in operation. Information about these mills
255-411: A thousand people. Bhatpara State General Hospital functions with 119 beds and Bhatpara Matri Mangal Pratisthan has 15 beds. Kakinara has a primary health centre with 6 beds. Panihati Panihati is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). There
306-532: A total of 32 lakh people from all around the city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Sealdah-Krishnanagar section there are 34 trains that carry commuters from 30 railway stations. In the Seadah-Shantipur section 32 trains carry commuters from 29 stations. According to the official website of Barrackpore sub-division, there are 34 higher-secondary, 10 secondary and 135 primary schools within
357-716: Is 34 km from Sealdah Station and 4 km from Naihati Junction on the Sealdah-Naihati branch line of Eastern Railway . It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. There is a ferry which connects Jagatdal with Chandannagar, managed by the State Transport Department. Ghoshpara Road passes through Jagatdal. Public transport includes toto rickshaws running between Jagatdal and Bhatpara or Jagatdal and Shyamnagar, and bus service routes 85 running between Barrackpore and Kanchrapara. Durga Puja
408-601: Is a Ganga-nasi Ghar (for Antorjali Jatra), Rupeswar Shiv Mandir. The family carries on with their traditional Ratha Jatra which was started in the year of 1912. It is one of the oldest zamindari houses of Bhatpara where an age-old Durga Puja is celebrated. It is a ghat beside the Ganges. It is the oldest ghat of Bhatpara. Just 200 metres from Kankinara Bazar towards the Kankinara Ghat, the Panch Mukhi Hanuman Mandir
459-401: Is a legendary belief that Maharaja Chandraketu of Deganga established a garh (fort) at Panihati in the 13th century. There is an association of goddess Bhawani with the fort. In the early days when river transport was the primary means of communication, Panihati was a major trading and business centre, then known as Pannyahati (Emporium for Merchandise). Scholars feel that the name has come from
510-437: Is also the favorite sport here. The cricket tournament is organized in many areas of Jagatdal, Bhatpara, Shyamnagar & Kankinara. Jagatdal has Bhatpara State General Hospital as its primary health care unit. North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination . Bhatpara Bhatpara is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in
561-456: Is an amalgamation of eight different back-alleys connected during municipal renovations. It is notable for being extremely narrow and having eight near-exact 90 degree turns, meandering between 2-storied buildings like a narrow stream through mountains. It connects the "Shetala Mandir" to the Barowari Math. The Idol of god is in lying position, situated at 10 feet below the surface. This temple
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#1733092559610612-460: Is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire municipal area and thereafter ward-wise. All places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map. Jagaddal police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Bhatpara Municipal area. Bhatpara has a delivery sub post office , with PIN 743123 in
663-406: Is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire municipal area and thereafter ward-wise. All places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map. Jagaddal police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Bhatpara Municipal area. Jagatdal has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 743125 in
714-448: Is evident that localities such as Jagatdal , Kankinara, Shyamnagar , Authpur, Milangar and Sahebbagan are neighbourhoods in Bhatpara. 96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) live in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns. For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population
765-419: Is famous for its Durgapuja . Although family-based pujas were more common a few decades ago, it has become a community-centric affair in modern times. The youth communities or clubs organise these pujas and due to the sheer number of these clubs, one can find over fifty pujas being arranged within a square kilometre of area. Under Bhatpara Municipality Kankinara is famous for Ganesh Chaturthi and Chatth puja. It
816-476: Is famous for traditional clothes like Punjabi, Sherwani, indo-western dress. Sahitya Mandir is a West Bengal Government registered and a state-funded public library is situated there. One of the oldest ghats, it belongs to the Mukherjee family. Since almost 100 years back Radhakanta Mukherjee built the ghat in 1908 and dedicated it to his father Late Rupdas Mukherjee on the bank of River Ganga. Apart from that there
867-925: Is included in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for which the KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority. Panihati has two important railway stations nearby on Sealdah-Ranaghat line by the Eastern Railway suburban network: Sodepur railway station and Agarpara railway station . The Barrackpore Trunk Road (B.T. Road) which passes through the heart of the town provides ample road transport. The Sodepur-Barasat Road also starts from here. Medical facilities in Panihati include Panihati State General Hospital with 150 beds and Panihati Municipal Maternity Home with 10 beds. North 24 Parganas district (under Kolkata Metropolitan area) has been identified as one of
918-520: Is located 2.5 km from Kankinara railway station. Along with this a Shiva temple is also situated nearby to it. Vaishnav, Kali, and Vishwakarma temples are also situated nearby to this temple. The holy place of the local Muslims in Kankinara. Old mosque of the Arya Samaj area. Mostly managed by the local youths. 100 years old and the biggest mosque of the Kankinara area. It has a capacity of more than
969-454: Is located. The evening Arti of lord Hanuman is also famous. It is a temple in this locality, beside the Ganga river and the ghat named Balaram Sarkar Ghat. It is a complex of five temples constructed nearly 400 years ago. Each of the temples were funded by different well-established families. Some portions of these temples were decorated with terracotta art. "Aat Goli"(আট গলি= Eight Alleys/Lanes)
1020-466: Is no other post office with the same PIN. Fingapara has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 743129 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. There is no other post office with the same PIN. Bhatpara has hot and humid summer and dry winter, typical of West Bengal. The rainy season is typically from mid-July to mid- or late October. Average temperature during summer can go as high as 38 degree Celsius and in winter
1071-412: Is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire Municipal area and thereafter ward-wise. Panihati is bounded by Bandipur , Iswaripur and Karna Madhabpur on the north, Manish Pota, Bilkanda , Jugberia, Muragachha and Teghari on the east, North Dumdum and Kamarhati on the south, and Khardaha on the west. Panihati Municipality is located on B.T. Road, Kolkata - 700114 at
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#17330925596101122-437: Is not readily available. Bhatpara Municipality is included in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for which the KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority. State Highway 1 (locally known as Ghoshpara Road) passes through Bhatpara. Public transport includes auto rickshaws running between Naihati and Bhatpara, cycle rickshaws and bus service (routes 85, 87A etc). Bhatpara is served by three railway stations on
1173-656: Is one of the oldest municipalities in West Bengal and it was constituted a municipality in 1899, when it was separated from the Naihati municipality. In the British era and afterwards, it had become an important industrial hub on Hoogly river bank, mainly for the high density of jute processing plants. Bhatpara is located at 22°52′N 88°25′E / 22.87°N 88.41°E / 22.87; 88.41 . It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet). The main town
1224-524: Is sandwiched between the Hoogly river in the west and railway track linking Sealdah and Krishnanagar in the east. Bhatpara is bounded by Naihati and Dogachhia on the north, Panpur , Rambati, Mukundapur , Abhirampur , Keutia, Bidydharpur , Rahuta, Basudevpur and Gurdaha on the east, Kaugachhi , Garshyamnagar and Garulia on the south and the Hooghly on the west. Although not specifically spelled out, it
1275-477: Is the main festival when thousands of Hindu devotees follow the traditional rituals and enjoy the festive mood. It has one of the prominent NGO Lions club of Jagatdal affiliated to Lions Clubs International. Dedicated for the community welfare and inspired by Lions Motto "WE SERVE". Under Bhatpara Municipality JAGATDAL is also famous for Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja and Chatth Puja. People of Jagatdal like to watch and play cricket. Along with cricket, football
1326-988: Is under 6 years of age. Languages spoken in Panihati City (2011) The following Municipalities, Census Towns and other locations in Barrackpore subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Kanchrapara (M), Jetia (CT), Halisahar (M), Balibhara (CT), Naihati (M), Bhatpara (M), Kaugachhi (CT), Garshyamnagar (CT), Garulia (M), Ichhapur Defence Estate (CT), North Barrackpur (M), Barrackpur Cantonment (CB), Barrackpore (M), Jafarpur (CT), Ruiya (CT), Titagarh (M), Khardaha (M), Bandipur (CT), Panihati (M), Muragachha (CT) New Barrackpore (M), Chandpur (CT), Talbandha (CT), Patulia (CT), Kamarhati (M), Baranagar (M), South Dumdum (M), North Dumdum (M), Dum Dum (M), Noapara (CT), Babanpur (CT), Teghari (CT), Nanna (OG), Chakla (OG), Srotribati (OG) and Panpur (OG). As per
1377-482: The Indian state of West Bengal . It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). Bhatpara is situated on the bank of Hooghly river . It is known for its rich traditions in the field of Sanskrit learning. The name 'Bhatpara' originates from the ancient name "Bhatta-Palli", where 'Bhatta' denotes the sect of Bramhin Sanskrit pandits and 'palli' denotes locality or village. It
1428-518: The Sealdah-Ranaghat line . Shyamnagar railway station is 30.2 km from Sealdah railway station , Jagaddal railway station is 33.2 km and Kankinara railway station is 35.1 km. The railway links are part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. It is approximately a one-hour train journey from Kolkata to Bhatpara. It also has boat services to the other bank of Hooghly river, connecting it to Chinsura and Chandannagar . Around
1479-681: The 2011 census: Kanchrapara (M), Jetia (CT), Halisahar (M), Balibhara (CT), Naihati (M), Bhatpara (M), Kaugachhi (CT), Garshyamnagar (CT), Garulia (M), Ichhapur Defence Estate (CT), North Barrackpur (M), Barrackpur Cantonment (CB), Barrackpore (M), Jafarpur (CT), Ruiya (CT), Titagarh (M), Khardaha (M), Bandipur (CT), Panihati (M), Muragachha (CT) New Barrackpore (M), Chandpur (CT), Talbandha (CT), Patulia (CT), Kamarhati (M), Baranagar (M), South Dumdum (M), North Dumdum (M), Dum Dum (M), Noapara (CT), Babanpur (CT), Teghari (CT), Nanna (OG), Chakla (OG), Srotribati (OG) and Panpur (OG). Jagatdal railway station
1530-624: The District Census Handbook 2011, Bhatpara (municipality + outgrowth) covered an area of 34.69 km . Amongst the civic amenities it had 60 km of roads and both open and closed drains. Amongst the medical facilities, it had 32 dispensaries/ health centres, 1 veterinary hospital, 5 charitable hospitals/ nursing homes and 32 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities It had 195 primary schools, 11 middle schools, 24 secondary schools, 21 senior secondary schools, 17 non-formal education centres and 1 special school for disabled. Amongst
1581-420: The District Census Handbook 2011, Panihati municipal city covered an area of 19.38 km . Amongst the civic amenities it had 375 km of roads and both open and covered drains. Amongst the medical facilities It had 48 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities It had 116 primary schools, 123 middle schools, 132 secondary schools, 162 senior secondary schools and 12 non-formal education centres. Amongst
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1632-513: The North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. The only other post office with the same PIN is Muktarpur. ESD M, a delivery sub post office in the Jagatdal area has PIN 743124 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. There is no other post office with the same PIN. Jagatdal has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 743125 in
1683-599: The North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Golghar and Guptar Bagan. The Jute Mills drew in a large labour force from the neighbouring states of Bihar and Orissa, as well as eastern Uttar Pradesh, quite often forming an overwhelming majority of the population in the area, living in shanty towns and bustees dotting the mill area. The following Municipalities, Census Towns and other locations in Barrackpore subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in
1734-416: The North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Golghar and Gupter Bagan. Kankinara has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 743126 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Kolkata region. Other post office with the same PIN are Keotia , Kushdanga, Madral, Narayanpur and Padmalavapur. While Shyamnagar has
1785-754: The areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination . The famous scientist Kishori Mohan Bandyopadhyay who had assisted Ronald Ross in his malaria research work and was awarded a gold medal in 1903 for his pioneering work by King Edward VII of Britain was a resident of Panihati. Panihati Mahavidyalaya was established at Sodepur in 1976. It offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, history, philosophy, political science, education, geography, physics, chemistry, mathematics, zoology, food & nutrition, computer science, commerce and general courses in BA, B Sc and B Com. Guru Nanak Institute of Technology ,
1836-433: The eastern banks of the river Ganges , the town has many jute mills. The town has an Indian Army base workshop (No-507). 96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) live in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns. For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population
1887-520: The jurisdiction of Bhatpara Municipality (although not all of them are situated in the main town). Green Park School, being one of the oldest private primary education institution was started by Md. Fahim Haider in the year 1984, is a very renowned school, and has contributed enormously in the development and education of the localities in the region. Although Bhatpara does not have any college within its territorial boundary, colleges in nearby Naihati and Barrackpore provide access to higher education for
1938-412: The mercury plunges to below 10 degree Celsius. Humidity, in the time of summer, is often above 90% and is the primary reason of discomfort. As per the 2011 Census of India , Bhatpara (municipal area + outgrowth) had a total population of 386,019, of which 204,539 (53%) were males and 181,480 (47%) were females. Population in the age range of 0–6 years was 35,5141. The total number of literates in Bhatpara
1989-597: The old town area. According to a study carried out by Vidyasagar University , "Most of these industrial units were located in riverine towns. A few of these were old towns inhabited previously by middle-class Bengali 'babus' while others were new towns grown out of agricultural lands... Agriculture in Bengal was more remunerative than work in the jute mills but what the jute mills paid was enough to attract labour from Bihar , Odisha , U.P. first and then from C.P. or even Madras...The industrial 'mohallas' remained as 'ghettos'. There
2040-536: The other facilities are 11 markets, 3 ferry ghats, 2 cinema halls, 2 auditoriums, 10 play grounds and 2 burning ghats. 27,932 houses had water connections and there were 4,950 street taps. See also Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision Earlier, a significant portion of the population was engaged in some form of job in the local jute mills . Economic instability related to the jute industry in West Bengal forced many of these mills to be shut down. A large number of people of Bhatpara commute to Kolkata for work and
2091-513: The places passed by him in his voyage down the Bhagirathi (the Hooghly) and where he saw many palatial buildings built by Brahmins and Kayasthas. Haldars were the most prominent Brahmins the others being Chakrabarties and Pakrasis. Deys were the most renowned Kayastha family while Sarkars was the same amongst Mahisyas." Pratapaditya (1561–1611 CE), The kayastha king and zamindar of Jessore made
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2142-412: The population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside, all places marked in the map are linked in the full screen map) lives in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km . The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns. For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data
2193-1219: The social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 1 orphanage home, 1 stadium, 3 cinema/ theatres, 10 auditorium/ community halls, 78 public libraries and 20 reading rooms. Amongst the commodities manufactured were railway wagons, pumps and waterproofs. It had 14 bank branches. According to Barrackpore administration the educational facilities available in Panihati are: 100 primary schools, 2 English-medium schools, 12 secondary schools, 10 higher secondary schools, 2 degree colleges, 2 engineering colleges and 1 medical/dental college. Other facilities are: 153.18 km pucca roads, 197 km kutcha roads, 249 km pucca drains, 410 km kutcha drains, 5 municipal markets, 10 private markets, 9 post offices/ sub post offices, 1 ferry ghat (Mahatsabtala-Konnagar), 3 cinema halls (Padma, Rathindra, Mini Rathindra), 12 play grounds (8 big, 4 small), 1 electric crematorium, 3 burning ghats and 2 Muslim burial grounds. 33,000 houses have water connection and there are 2,842 street taps. See also Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision The following industries are/ were located in Panihati: Panihati municipality
2244-420: The social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 4 auditorium/ community halls, 23 cinema/theatres, 10 public libraries and 10 reading rooms. Amongst the commodities manufactured were jute, tyre and battery. It had 6 bank branches. According to the Barrackpore administration, amongst the educational facilities at Bhatpara are 135 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 35 higher secondary schools. Amongst
2295-501: The western side of Sodepur railway station . Besides Panihati town, Panihati Municipality also has jurisdiction over Sukchar , Sodepur , Natagarh , Panshila , Ghola and Agarpara . Ghola police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Panihati and New Barrackpore Municipal areas. As per the 2011 Census of India , Panihati had a total population of 377,347, of which 189,446 (50%) were males and 187,901 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years
2346-419: The word Pannyahatic. Panihati is mentioned in several Vaishnava Padavali literary texts – Chaitanya Mangal Kavya by Jayananda and Lochandas in the 16th century, Sri Chaitanya Bhagawat by Brindaban Das in 1548, Bansi Bistar by Nityannda, Vaishnava Namdeva by Debaki Nandan, Sri Chaitanya Charitamritam by Krishnadas Kabiraj in 1580–1610, Bhakti Ratnakar and Chaitanya Chandroday . Panihati Municipality
2397-426: The youth of Bhatpara, Shyamnagar, Kankinara and Jagatdal. Many students go to Kolkata for university and technical education. Some also go to Kalyani because of there being an ITI college for technical education. Historically Bhatpara is famous as the abode of prominent Sanskrit pundits and as a seat of learning of ancient Hindu shastra and Vedic texts. That aspect of culture has diminished over time. Bhatpara
2448-404: Was 26,215. The total number of literates in Panihati was 322,770 (91.92% of the population over 6 years). As of 2001 India census , Panihati had a population of 348,379. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Panihati has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 74.4%: male literacy is 85% and female literacy is 79%. In Panihati, 8% of the population
2499-447: Was 297,161 (84.78% of the population 7 years and over). As of 2001 India census , Bhatpara had a population of 441,956. Males constituted 55% of the population and females 45%. Bhatpara had an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 66%. 9% of the population was under 6 years of age. The educated, middle-income, and predominantly Bengali populace lives in
2550-518: Was established in 1900. This place is said to be visited by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on his way to Puri & later by his close associate Nityananda too, due to which Gaudiya Vaishnavas consider this place holy. Gandhi Memorial Asram or Sodepur Khadi Pratisthan was established by Satish Chandra Dasgupta in 1921 at Panihati. Mahatma Gandhi himself visited and stayed there several times in 1939, 1945, 1946 and 1947. Panihati has an average elevation of 13 metres (42 feet). 96% of
2601-1003: Was little or no interconnection or social and cultural contact between the local Bengali population and the millhands. Both lived in their worlds." The following Municipalities, Census Towns and other locations in Barrackpore subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Kanchrapara (M), Jetia (CT), Halisahar (M), Balibhara (CT), Naihati (M), Bhatpara (M), Kaugachhi (CT), Garshyamnagar (CT), Garulia (M), Ichhapur Defence Estate (CT), North Barrackpur (M), Barrackpur Cantonment (CB), Barrackpore (M), Jafarpur (CT), Ruiya (CT), Titagarh (M), Khardaha (M), Bandipur (CT), Panihati (M), Muragachha (CT) New Barrackpore (M), Chandpur (CT), Talbandha (CT), Patulia (CT), Kamarhati (M), Baranagar (M), South Dumdum (M), North Dumdum (M), Dum Dum (M), Noapara (CT), Babanpur (CT), Teghari (CT), Nanna (OG), Chakla (OG), Srotribati (OG) and Panpur (OG). Languages spoken in Bhatpara city (2011) As per
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