37-520: Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality (abbreviated as JMM ) is an urban local body of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Jaynagar Majilpur . This civic administrative body administers an area of 5.85 km (2.26 sq mi). It is divided into 14 administrative wards. Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality
74-487: A literacy rate of 77.51%. 25.58% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 24,64,032 (30.19%) and 96,976 (1.19%) of the population respectively. Hindus are the majority community in most of the district. Scheduled Castes make up nearly half the Hindu population and the majority of rural Hindus. The most populous Scheduled Castes are Poundras and Namashudras . The proportion of Hindus
111-488: A fort and gathered all his available forces there. The imperialists began the battle on January, 1612 with an attack on the Jessore fleet, compelling it to seek shelter beneath the fort. But their advance was checked by the heavy cannonade of the Jessore artillery. However, a sudden attack by the imperialists completely defeated the Jessore fleet and they fell upon the fort with elephants in front, compelling Pratapaditya to evacuate
148-458: A large expedition was launched under the command of Ghiyas Khan, which soon reached Salka, near the confluence of the Jamuna and Ichhamati, in 1611. Pratapaditya equipped a strong army and fleet and placed them under expert officers. His eldest son Udayaditya constructed an almost impregnable fort at Salka with natural barriers on three sides. In battle, the Jessore fleet gained an initial advantage but
185-437: A population of 2,613,385 with an average 3.85 people per household. Among the population, 418,531 inhabitants, or 16.01%, were under 10 years of age. The population density was 595 people per km . Khulna District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 80.66%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. Approximately, 40.83% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population
222-740: A strategic position at the confluence of the Jamuna and Ichhamati rivers. Among the Bengal zamindars , Pratapaditya was the first to send his envoy to Islam Khan Chisti with a large gift to win the favour of the Mughals, and then, in 1609, tendered personal submission to the Subahdar . He promised military assistance and personal service in the Mughal campaign against Musa Khan , a pledge he did not keep. To punish Pratapaditya for his disloyalty and to subjugate his territory,
259-523: A total population of 8,161,961, roughly equal to the nation of Honduras or the US state of Virginia . This made in the 6th most populous district in India out of a total of 640. The district had a population density of 819 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,120/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 18.05%. South 24 Parganas had a sex ratio of 956 females for every 1000 males, and
296-753: Is a district of Bangladesh . It is located in the Khulna Division , bordered on the north by Jessore District and Narail District , on the south by the Bay of Bengal , on the east by the Bagerhat District , and on the west by the Satkhira District . It was the first sub-division of United Bengal Province established in 1842.On 1 June 1882, by notification of the official gazette published from Kolkata, Khulna and Bagerhat sub-division of Jessore district and Satkhira sub-division of 24 Pargana district together formed
333-744: Is a vast tract of forest and saltwater swamp forming the lower part of the Ganges Delta and extending about 260 kilometres (160 mi) along the Bay of Bengal from the Hooghly River Estuary in the north to the Meghna River Estuary in Bangladesh in the east. The whole tract reaches inland for 100 to 130 kilometres (60– to 80 miles). A network of estuaries, tidal rivers, and creeks intersected by numerous channels, it encloses flat, marshy islands covered with dense forests. The name Sundarbans
370-511: Is also famous for some commonly domesticated livestock breeds which includes the Garole breed of sheep and China hens or Muscovy ducks , the Garole sheep is considered as the progenitor of the Booroola merino sheep and is noted for its prolific character. However, the wool of the sheep which can be a valuable natural asset does not find any use among the natives. Bakkhali beach resort, located on one of
407-562: Is maximum in the coastal south of the district, especially in the Sunderbans bordering Bangladesh. Muslims have a greater concentration in the north and west of the district, especially in the rural areas surrounding Kolkata. Christians are also present in small numbers, and have their highest concentration in Thakurpukur Maheshtala where they are 8.84% of the rural population. Languages of South 24 Parganas district (2011) Nearly
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#1732952323119444-634: Is on the State Highway 1 . It is located at 22°10′30″N 88°25′12″E / 22.1749766°N 88.4200881°E / 22.1749766; 88.4200881 and has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft). As per the Town Development Act 1850 , Jaynagar Town Committee was established. It was responsible for the statutory planning and development of greater Jaynagar. According to the Bengal Municipal Improvement Act 1864 ,
481-546: Is perhaps derived from the word meaning "forest of sundari," a reference to the large mangrove tree that provides valuable fuel. Along the coast the forest passes into a mangrove swamp ; the southern region, with numerous wild animals and crocodile-infested estuaries, is virtually uninhabited. It is one of the last preserves of the Royal Bengal tiger and the site of a tiger preservation project. The cultivated northern area yields rice, sugarcane, timber, and betel nuts. The region
518-462: Is relatively elevated compared to the rest of the district. The central part of the district is relatively lower in elevation and comprises tidal deltaic deposits. The majority of the district was once covered by the Sunderbans, but these now cover only the southern part of the district. The district is divided by numerous rivers and khals . Major rivers of Khulna District are the Rupsa (a continuation of
555-669: Is the district headquarters. There are 33 police stations, 29 community development blocks, 7 municipalities and 312 gram panchayats in the district. Other than the municipality areas, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns . In total there are 118 urban units: 7 municipalities and 111 census towns. The Alipore Sadar subdivision consists of: The Baruipur subdivision consists of: The Canning subdivision consists of: The Diamond Harbour subdivision consists of: The Kakdwip subdivision consists of: The district has five parliamentary constituencies: Based on
592-459: Is the sixth most populous district in India (out of 640). On one side of the district there is the urban fringe of Kolkata , and on the other the remote riverine villages in the Sundarbans . Originally, the capital of Raja Bikramaditya and Maharaja Pratapaditya was at Dhumghat. Later it was transferred to Ishwaripur (Originated from the name Jeshoreshwaripur). Maharaja Pratapaditya declared
629-650: The Bhairab and Atrai ), Arpangachhia , Shibsa , Pasur , and the Koyra . Khulna and its surrounding areas have a remarkable history which was established in a short period of time,that means Khulna saw its rise faster than any other areas of Bangladesh due to its geographical and economical importance. Also settlements dating to 800-900 CE have been found in Rezakpur village in Khulna's Paikgachha Upazila. Muslim rule came to Khulna during
666-541: The Delimitation Commission in respect of the delimitation of constituencies in the West Bengal, the district was divided into thirty-one assembly constituencies. Baruipur Purba, Basanti, Bishnupur, Canning Paschim, Gosaba, Kultali, Jaynagar, Magrahat Purba and Mandirbazar constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates. According to the 2011 census of India , South 24 Parganas district had
703-693: The Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency , which is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) . Baruipur, Bishnupur Purba, Kabitirtha, Jadavpur, Behala Paschim, Behala Purba and Magrahat Paschim constituencies form the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency . Bishnupur Paschim, Garden Reach, Maheshtala, Budge Budge, Satgachhia, Falta and Diamond Harbour constituencies form the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency . Magrahat Purba, Mandirbazar, Mathurapur, Kulpi, Patharpratima, Kakdwip and Sagar constituencies form
740-598: The Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency , which is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) . Along with six assembly segments from North 24 Parganas district , Bhangar assembly constituency forms the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency . Along with three assembly constituencies from Kolkata district , Alipore, Dhakuria, Tollyganj, Sonarpur form the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency . In the 2008 order of
777-493: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj named South 24 Parganas one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). South 24 Parganas district had a literacy rate of 77.51% as per the provisional figures of the census of India 2011. Alipore Sadar subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.14%, Baruipur subdivision 77.45%, Canning subdivision 70.98%, Diamond Harbour subdivision 76.26% and Kakdwip subdivision 82.04% Given in
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#1732952323119814-531: The 14 administrative wards of Jaynagar Majilpur city. The Board of Councillors elects a chairman from among its elected members. According to the West Bengal Municipal Act 1993 , Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality is run by the Chairman-in-Council system of governance and consists of the chairman, Vice Chairman and chief executive officer. The Chairman is the executive head of the municipality and
851-613: The 14th century. The saint Khan Jahan Ali obtained a jagir containing the present district. In the 16th century, Maharaja Pratapaditya ruled present Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts before being defeated by the Mughals Muslim rulers.The region then became a significant part of the Khalifatabad . It came under British rule after the Battle of Plassey. According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Khulna District had 670,861 households and
888-444: The 1991 census, the district was divided into thirty-two legislative assembly constituencies Gosaba, Basanti, Kultali, Canning Paschim, Sonarpur, Bishnupur Purba, Magrahat Purba, Mandirbazar and Kulpi constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates. Along with one assembly constituency from North 24 Parganas district , Gosaba, Basanti, Kultali, Jaynagar, Canning Paschim and Canning Purba assembly constituencies form
925-472: The Chairman-in-Council. According to the 2022 municipal election, Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality is currently under the control of the All India Trinamool Congress . In that municipal election, the All India Trinamool Congress won in 12 wards out of the total 14 wards of Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality. Besides, Indian National Congress and Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) won in
962-476: The entire population speaks Bengali . There is a small number of Hindi speakers who live in the suburbs of Kolkata. In 1984, South 24 Parganas district became home to Sundarbans National Park , which has an area of 1,330 km (513.5 sq mi). It shares the park with North 24 Parganas district and is also home to four wildlife sanctuaries : Haliday Island , Lothian Island , Narendrapur , and Sajnekhali . Sundarbans , formerly Sunderbunds ,
999-582: The fort and retreat. This second defeat sealed the fate of Pratapaditya. At Kagarghat he tendered submission to Ghiyas Khan, who personally escorted Pratapaditya to Islam Khan at Dhaka . The Jessore king was put in chains and his kingdom was annexed. Pratapaditya was kept confined at Dhaka. No authentic information is available regarding his last days, however, he probably died as a prisoner at Benares , on his way to Delhi . [REDACTED] The district comprises five subdivisions: Alipore Sadar , Baruipur , Canning , Diamond Harbour and Kakdwip . Alipore
1036-458: The imperial army cut off the Jessore fleet, made a breach in its ranks and broke its unity and discipline. In the melee that followed, the admiral, Khwaja Kamal, was killed. Udayaditya lost heart and hastily fled to his father, narrowly escaping capture. Pratapaditya prepared himself to fight a second time from a new base near the confluence of the Kagarghat canal and the Jamuna river. He constructed
1073-481: The independence of South Bengal from the Mughal Empire . Pratapaditya's father Shrihari (Shridhar), a Kayastha , was an influential officer in the service of Daud Khan Karrani . Upon the fall of Daud, he fled with the government treasure in his custody. He then, in 1574, set up a kingdom for himself in the marshy land to the extreme south of Khulna district and took the title of Maharaja . Pratapaditya inherited
1110-576: The islands jutting out into the Bay of Bengal , is gaining in popularity, with improvements in transport links with Kolkata . The area has been declared as world heritage site by the UNESCO. Boat tours are provided at many places in the region. Agriculture, Industry and Pisciculture are all at their peak in the district. On the west side of the district is the Falta Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which houses various types of industry. In 2006,
1147-411: The kingship in 1574. The Baharistan and travel diary of Abdul Latif, and the contemporary European writers, testify to Pratapaditya's personal ability, political pre-eminence, material resources and martial strength, particularly in war-boats. His territories covered the greater part of what is now included in the greater Jessore , Khulna and Barisal districts. He established his capital at Dhumghat,
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1184-523: The municipal administration is under his control. The Chairman nominates the Chairman-in-Council and distributes the various functions of the municipality. The Chairman presides over the meetings of the Chairman-in-Council as well as the Board of Councillors and in his absence the Vice Chairman chairs the meetings. The administrative functions of the municipalities are dealt through the committees and are headed by
1221-444: The new district of Khulna. Khulna District has a total area of 4,389.11 square kilometres (1,694.64 sq mi). It borders Jessore District to the north, Narail District to the northeast, Bagerhat District to the east, the Bay of Bengal to the south, and Satkhira District to the west. Khulna district is mostly flat plains. The northernmost part of the district, north of Khulna town, comprises deltaic silt deposits and
1258-513: The other 2 wards. The Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality is responsible for administering and providing basic infrastructure to the city. South 24 Parganas South 24 Parganas (Pron: pɔrɡɔnɔs; abbr. 24 PGS (S) ), or sometimes South Twenty Four Parganas and Dakshin 24 Parganas , is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal , headquartered in Alipore . It is the largest district of West Bengal by area and second largest by population. It
1295-828: The table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in South 24 Parganas district, with data for the year 2013–14: .* Does not include data for portions of South 24 Parganas district functioning under Kolkata Municipal Corporation The table below (all data in numbers) presents an overview of the medical facilities available and patients treated in the hospitals, health centres and sub-centres in 2014 in South 24 Parganas district. Note: The district data does not include data for portions of South 24 Parganas district functioning under Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The number of doctors exclude private bodies. Khulna District The Khulna District ( Bengali : খুলনা জেলা , Khulna Jela also Khulna Zila )
1332-407: The town committee was awarded to municipality status and the name was finally set to Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality on 1 April 1869. It is one of the oldest municipalities in India. Harananda Vidyasagar, the father of the famous philosopher Sivanath Sastri , was the first chairman of this municipality. The municipality refers to the Board of Councillors, with one Councillor being elected from each of
1369-836: Was 3,260. 78.67% of the population was Muslim and 20.76% Hindu at the time of the 2022 census. A small minority of Christians constituted 0.54% of the population. Khulna was a Hindu-majority part of Bangladesh before Partition, mainly lower-caste, but during the massive riots in the 1950s and 1960s most of the Hindus there fled to India. The population of Hindus has remained constant since 1981, but their percentages have fallen massively. Christians mainly live in Khulna city and Dacope upazilas. Khulna district has about 1,700 primary and secondary schools, and 320,000 pupils. 15% of schools have no drinking water sources. Tubewells (55%) and rainwater harvesting (20%) are common sources of drinking water for schools in this district. The district contains
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