Bishnupur (also spelled Vishnupur) is a community development block (CD block) that forms an administrative division in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal .
49-715: Joykrishnapur is a village in the Bishnupur CD block in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal , India . A Garuda pillar from 12th to 13th-century was discovered at Joykrishnapur, which is a part of the Bishnupur capital, and is now preserved in the Bishnupur Museum. In addition to this, Ayudhapurusha and Sankhapurusa have been found, which are associated with symbols of Vishnu. Joykrishnapur
98-572: A general college outside the CD block. See also – Education in India According to the 2011 census, in the Bishnupur CD block, among the 147 inhabited villages, 21 villages did not have a school, 40 villages had two or more primary schools, 41 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 14 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya
147-555: Is a community development block (CD block) that forms an administrative division in the Khatra subdivision of the Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal . From around 7th century AD till around the advent of British rule, for around a millennium, history of Bankura district is identical with the rise and fall of the Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur . The Bishnupur Rajas, who were at
196-824: Is a station at Bishnupur . The Bishnupur-Maynapur line of South Eastern Railway passes through this CD block , which will soon connect to the Goghat-Arambagh line of Eastern Railway, after construction of the railway track from Maynapur to Goghat. NH 14 , (old numbering NH 60 ), running from Morgram to Kharagpur , passes through this CD block. State Highway 2 (West Bengal) running from Bankura to Malancha (in North 24 Parganas district) passes through this CD block. In 2013-14, Bishnupur CD block had 150 primary schools, 18 middle schools, 8 high schools and 10 higher secondary schools. It also has 1 general college and 3 professional/ technical institutions. Bishnupur (municipal town) had
245-937: Is a station at Piardoba. National Highway 14 , (old numbering NH 60 ), running from Morgram to Kharagpur , passes through this CD block. State Highway 2 running from Bankura to Malancha (in North 24 Parganas district) and State Highway 9 running from Durgapur (in Paschim Bardhaman district) to Nayagram (in Jhargram district) pass through this CD block. In 2013-14, Taldangra CD block had 172 primary schools with 12,132 students, 15 middle schools with 2,363 students, 10 high schools with 6,384 students and 15 higher secondary schools with 13,486 students. Taldangra CD block had 1 general college with 2,337 students, 3 professional/ technical institution with 486 students and 244 institutions for special and non-formal education with 7,237 students. See also – Education in India According to
294-399: Is at Bishnupur. Gram panchayats of Bishnupur block/ panchayat samiti are: Ajodhya, Bankadha, Belsulia, Bhora, Dwarika Gosainpur, Layekbandh, Marar, Radhanagar and Uliara. According to the 2011 Census of India , Bishnupur CD block had a total population of 156,822, all of which were rural. There were 79,941 (51%) males and 76,881 (49%) females. Population in the age range of 0 to 6 years
343-400: Is at Taldangra. Gram panchayats of Taldangra block/ panchayat samiti are: Amdangra, Bibarda, Fulmati, Harmasra , Khalagram, Panchmura , Saltora, Satmouli and Taldangra . Accrding to the 2011 Census of India , Taldangra CD block had a total population of 147,893, all of which were rural. There were 74,999 (51%) males and 72,894 (49%) females. Population in the age range of 0 to 6 years
392-442: Is categorised as follows: domestic utilities, terracota and other decorative items and roofing tiles and other heavy pottery items. Around 3,200 families were involved in pottery making in the district in 2002. 135 families were involved in Bishnupur CD block. In 2013-14, Bishnupur CD block had offices of 6 commercial banks and 3 gramin banks . The Bankura district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from
441-404: Is located at 23°07′39″N 87°18′51″E / 23.127388°N 87.314252°E / 23.127388; 87.314252 . The map alongside shows the Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area has fertile low lying alluvial plains. It is a predominantly rural area with 90.06% of the population living in rural areas and only 8.94% living in the urban areas. It
490-424: Is located in the north-eastern part of the district and belongs to the fertile low lying alluvial plains, similar to the predominating rice lands in the adjacent districts of West Bengal. Here, the eye constantly rests on wide expanses of rice fields, green in the rains but parched and dry in summer. Bishnupur CD block is bounded by Sonamukhi CD block on the north, Indas , Patrasayer and Joypur CD blocks on
539-648: Is located in the south-eastern part of the district and belongs to the hard rock area. Taldangra CD block is bounded by Onda CD block on the north, Bishnupur CD block and Garhbeta II CD block, in Paschim Medinipur district, on the east, Simlapal CD block on the south and Khatra and Indpur CD blocks on the west. Taldangra CD block has an area of 349.74 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 9 gram panchayats , 109 gram sansads (village councils), 145 mouzas and 141 inhabited villages. Taldangra police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD block
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#1732854665633588-400: Is the major government medical facility in the Bishnupur CD block. Bishnupur, Bankura (community development block) From around 7th century AD till around the advent of British rule, for around a millennium, history of Bankura district is identical with the rise and fall of the Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur . The Bishnupur Rajas, who were at the summit of their fortunes towards the end of
637-403: Is well established in all the CD blocks of the district and includes the famous Baluchari saris. In 2004-05 Bishnupur CD block had 154 silk looms in operation. In Bishnupur municipal area (outside the CD block) there were 1,220 looms in operation. Bankura district is famous for the artistic excellence of its pottery products that include the famous Bankura horse . The range of pottery products
686-602: Is well established in all the CD blocks of the district and includes the famous Baluchari saris. In 2004-05 Taldangra CD Block had 395 looms in operation. Bankura district is famous for the artistic excellence of its pottery products that include the famous Bankura horse . The range of pottery products is categorised as follows: domestic utilities, terracota and other decorative items and roofing tiles and other heavy pottery items. The terracotta and decorative items include horse, elephant, tiger, ox, flower vase, Mansa Saj, ash-tray and other items of religious use. These are produced in
735-582: 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. In 2013-14, Bishnupur CD block had 2 ferry services and 11 originating/ terminating bus routes. The Kharagpur-Bankura-Adra line of South Eastern Railway passes through this CD block. There
784-679: The 17th century, started declining in the first half of the 18th century. First, the Maharaja of Burdwan seized the Fatehpur Mahal, and then the Maratha invasions laid waste their country. Bishnupur was ceded to the British with the rest of Burdwan chakla in 1760. In 1787, Bishnupur was united with Birbhum to form a separate administrative unit. In 1793 it was transferred to the Burdwan collectorate. In 1879,
833-523: The 2011 census Hindus numbered 116,220 and formed 78.58% of the population in Taldangra CD block. Muslims numbered 15,508 and formed 10.49% of the population. Others numbered 16,165 and formed 10.93% 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. In 2001, Hindus were 78.13%, Muslims 8.88% and tribal religions 12.94% of
882-480: The 2011 census Hindus numbered 124,197 and formed 79.20% of the population in Bishnupur CD block. Muslims numbered 27,849 and formed 17.76% of the population. Others numbered 4,776 and formed 3.04% 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. In 2001, Hindus were 79.82%, Muslims 16.39% and followers of tribal religions 3.74% of
931-630: The 2011 census, in the Taldangra CD block, among the 141 inhabited villages, 16 villages did not have a school, 50 villages had two or more primary schools, 35 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 18 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Panchmura Mahavidyalaya was established at Panchmura in 1965. In 2014, Taldangra CD block had 1 rural hospital, 4 primary health centres and 1 private nursing home with total 74 beds and 11 doctors. It had 26 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 8,207 patients were treated indoor and 300,423 patients were treated outdoor in
980-478: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Bishnupur CD block was 91,309 (66.30% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 53,099 (75.51% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 38,210 (56.69%) of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 18.82%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In
1029-711: The Bishnupur CD block, as per the District Census Handbook , Bankura, 2011. 100% villages have power supply. 146 villages (99.32%) have drinking water supply. 22 villages (14.97%) have post offices. 124 villages (84.35%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 40 villages (27.21%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 68 villages (46.26%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 16 villages (10.88%) have agricultural credit societies and 8 villages (5.44%) have banks. There were 117 fertiliser depots, 22 seed stores and 46 fair price shops in
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#17328546656331078-404: The Bishnupur CD block. In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Bishnupur CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 15.71%, patta (document) holders 21.77%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 4.90%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 16.61% and agricultural labourers 41.02%. In 2003-04 net area sown Bishnupur CD block was 16,123 hectares and
1127-462: The Bishnuur CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 14,261 and formed 21.24%, agricultural labourers numbered 29,960 and formed 44.61%, household industry workers numbered 3,876 and formed 5.77% and other workers numbered 19,059 and formed 28.38%. Total workers numbered 67,156 and formed 42.82% of the total population, and non-workers numbered 89,666 and formed 57.18% of
1176-456: 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. In 2013-14, Taldangra CD block had 10 originating/ terminating bus routes. The nearest railway station is 25 km from the CD lock headquarters. The Kharagpur-Bankura-Adra line of South Eastern Railway passes through this CD block. There
1225-409: The Taldangra CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 13,661 and formed 21.89%, agricultural labourers numbered 35,293 and formed 56.55%, household industry workers numbered 2,234 and formed 3.58% and other workers numbered 11,225 and formed 17.99%. Total workers numbered 62,413 and formed 42.20% of the total population, and non-workers numbered 85,480 and formed 57.80% of
1274-633: The Taldangra CD block, as per the District Census Handbook , Bankura, 2011. 100% villages have power supply. 100% villages have drinking water supply. 27 villages (19.15%) have post offices. 119 villages (84.4%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 30 villages (21.28%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 61 villages (43.26%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 11 villages (7.80%) have agricultural credit societies and 7 villages (4.96%) have banks. There were 63 fertiliser depots, 8 seed stores and 48 fair price shops in
1323-403: The Taldangra CD block. In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Taldangra CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 8.06%, patta (document) holders 17.16%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 5.44%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 16.38% and agricultural labourers 52.97%. In 2003-04 net area sown Taldangra CD block was 16,168 hectares and
1372-476: The area in which more than one crop was grown was 11,904 hectares. In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Bishnupur CD block was 20,384 hectares, out of which 6,760 hectares was by canal water, 350 hectares by tank water, 820 hectares by river lift irrigation, 1,050 hectares by deep tube well, 11,094 hectares by shallow tubewell, 20 hectares by open dug wells and 290 hectares by other methods. In 2013-14, Bishnupur CD block produced 103,234 tonnes of Aman paddy ,
1421-474: The area in which more than one crop was grown was 11,930 hectares. In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Taldangra CD block was 16,984 hectares, out of which 12,262 hectares was by canal water, 1,435 hectares by tank water, 1,300 hectares by river lift irrigation, 232 hectares by deep tubewell, 1,350 hectares by shallow tubewell, 5 hectares by open dug wells and 400 hectares by other methods. In 2013-14, Taldangra CD block produced 4,429 tonnes of Aman paddy ,
1470-486: The district acquired its present shape with the thanas of Khatra and Raipur and the outpost of Simplapal being transferred from Manbhum, and the thanas of Sonamukhi, Kotulpur and Indas being retransferred from Burdwan. However, it was known for sometime as West Burdwan and in 1881 came to be known as Bankura district. Bishnupur is located at 23°05′00″N 87°19′00″E / 23.083333°N 87.316667°E / 23.083333; 87.316667 . Bishnupur CD block
1519-531: The east, Garhbeta I CD block in Paschim Medinipur district, on the south and Taldangra and Onda CD blocks on the west. Large forest areas exist in Sonamukhi, Joypur, Bishnupur, Khatra and Ranibandh areas. Bishnupur CD block has an area of 365.73 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 9 gram panchayats , 113 gram sansads (village councils), 161 mouzas and 147 inhabited villages. Bishnupur police station serves this block. The headquarters of this CD block
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1568-509: The following CD Blocks: Taldangra, Sonamukhi, Sarenga, Bankura I and Bankura II. Around 3,200 families were involved in pottery making in the district in 2002. 122 families were involved in Taldangra CD Block. In 2013-14, Taldangra CD block had offices of 3 commercial banks and 5 gramin banks . The Bankura district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from the Backward Regions Grant Fund . The fund, created by
1617-493: 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 141 inhabited villages in
1666-438: 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 147 inhabited villages in
1715-465: The main winter crop, from 1,922 hectares, 4,424 tonnes of Aus paddy from 1,921 hectares, 1,474 tonnes of Boro paddy from 503 hectares, 549 tonnes of wheat from 329 hectares and 40,671,000 tonnes of potatoes from 879 hectares. It also produced pulses and mustard. The handloom industry engages the largest number of persons in the non farm sector and hence is important in Bankura district. The handloom industry
1764-449: The main winter crop, from 37,032 hectares, 358 tonnes of Aus paddy from 236 hectares, 1,707 tonnes of Boro paddy from 561 hectares, 30 tonnes of wheat from 14 hectares and 26,873,000 tonnes of potatoes from 2,005 hectares. It also produced pulses and mustard. Another crop of Bishnupur is Silk. The handloom industry engages the largest number of persons in the non farm sector and hence is important in Bankura district. The handloom industry
1813-518: The population respectively. Languages of Bishnupur CD block (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 92.60% of the population spoke Bengali and 7.03% Santali as their first language. In Bishnupur CD block 45.21% families were living below poverty line in 2007. According to the Rural Household Survey in 2005, 28.87% of the total number of families were BPL families in the Bankura district. Livelihood in Bishnupur CD block In
1862-454: The population respectively. Languages of Taldangra CD block (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 87.04% of the population spoke Bengali and 12.92% Santali as their first language. In Taldangra CD block 49.89% families were living below poverty line in 2007. According to the Rural Household Survey in 2005, 28.87% of the total number of families were BPL families in the Bankura district. Livelihood in Taldangra CD block In
1911-410: 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 is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the family within
1960-410: 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 is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the family within
2009-416: The summit of their fortunes towards the end of the 17th century, started declining in the first half of the 18th century. First, the Maharaja of Burdwan seized the Fatehpur Mahal, and then the Maratha invasions laid waste their country. Bishnupur was ceded to the British with the rest of Burdwan chakla in 1760. In 1787, Bishnupur was united with Birbhum to form a separate administrative unit. In 1793 it
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2058-461: The total number of literates in Taldangra CD block was 92,168 (70.87% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 53,006 (75.44% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 39,162 (55.81%) of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 19.21%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In
2107-406: Was 1,788 (73.22% of the population over 6 years). Joykrishnapur High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1963. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 5 computers and a library with 1,750 books. Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya was established at Bhara in 2009. Radhanagar Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Radhanagar ,
2156-475: Was 17,848. Scheduled Castes numbered 38,903 (26.30%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 20,597 (13.93%). According to the 2001 census, Taldangra block had a total population of 128,748, out of which 65,679 were males and 63,069 were females. Taldangra block registered a population growth of 15.39 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 13.79 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal
2205-410: Was 17.84 per cent. Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Taldangra CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Bibarda (5,399), Chenchurya (6,185) and Rajpur (7,497). Other villages in Taldangra CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Taldangra (1,581), Satmouli (2,082), Panchmura (3,719), Phulmati (2,706), Harmasra (3,131) and Khalgram (1,486). According to the 2011 census,
2254-607: Was 19,102. Scheduled Castes numbered 55,940 (35.67%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 11,812 (7.53%). Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Bishnupur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Chua Masina (5,726), Radhanagar (5,335), Marar (7,799), Majura (4,245) and Chak Uparsol (5,416). Other villages in Bishnupur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Dwarika (2,366), Dihar (815), Layek Bandh (3,325), Ajodhya (2,862), Bhara (2,970), Uliara (2,067), Belshula (1,028), Gumut (1,723), Dwadashbari (604), Ajodhya (2,862) and Joykrishnapur (2,749). According to
2303-519: Was a part of the core area of Mallabhum . 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. According to the 2011 Census of India , Joykrishnapur had a total population of 2,749, of which 1,396 (51%) were males and 1,353 (49%) were females. There were 307 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Joykrishnapur
2352-419: Was established at Bhara in 2009. In 2014, Bishnupur CD block had 1 rural hospital and 3 primary health centre. Radhanagar Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Radhanagar , is the major government medical facility in the Bishnupur CD block. There are primary health centres at Ajodhya (with 6 beds), Kankila (with 6 beds) and Bhora (with 10 beds). Taldangra (community development block) Taldangra
2401-518: Was transferred to the Burdwan collectorate. In 1879, the district acquired its present shape with the thanas of Khatra and Raipur and the outpost of Simplapal being transferred from Manbhum, and the thanas of Sonamukhi, Kotulpur and Indas being retransferred from Burdwan. However, it was known for sometime as West Burdwan and in 1881 came to be known as Bankura district. Taldangra is located at 23°01′N 87°07′E / 23.02°N 87.11°E / 23.02; 87.11 . Taldangra CD block
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