Kotulpur 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 .
49-658: Kotulpur is a village in the Kotulpur CD block in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal , India . Kotlu Khan of Gar Mandaran , then capital of the local kingdom, was killed in a war, in the Mughal era. Kotulpur was named after him. Kotulpur is located at 23°00′45.0″N 87°35′37.0″E / 23.012500°N 87.593611°E / 23.012500; 87.593611 The map alongside shows
98-576: A backing made of layers of fabric glued together. They are made only by members of the Foujdar family of Bishnupur. Brass and bell-metal craft is still practiced in Bishnupur. Previously a unique alloy called 'bharan' was also used in Bishnupur, but it is no longer used. Lanterns made of recycled materials are another local craft. Bankura horses are terracotta horses that are used for religious purposes and also as decorative items. This art originated in
147-519: A long period of obscurity, where the land oscillated between being a minor independent principality and a vassal state. The land is also called Mallabhum after the Malla rulers of this place. The Malla rulers were Vaishnavites and built the famous terracotta temples during the 17th and 18th centuries at this place. The legends of Bipodtarini Devi are associated with the Malla Kings of Bishnupur. For almost
196-485: A multi-speciality hospital is located inside this town. Kotulpur (community development block) The important river in the area is "Amodor" (not Damodar ). Its origin is from a fountain at Knuchiakol. This has a great impact on agriculture and thus on local economy. It has gone through almost to the south-east direction. It has some historical importance also. Gar Mandaran (a nearby place, now in Hooghly district and
245-483: A playground. Chatra Ramai Pandit Mahavidyalaya , was established at Chatra , PO Darapur in 2000. Kotulpur Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at Kotulpur, is the major government medical facility in the Kotulpur CD block. There are primary health centres at Gopinathpur (with 6 beds), Lego (with 10 beds), Laugram Karakheria (with 10 beds), Sihar (with 10 beds), Mirjapur (with 4 beds) and Deshra (Deopara) (with 10 beds). also
294-745: A population growth of 15.92 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 15.15 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. Census Towns in Kotulpur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Kotulpur (8,483). Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Kotulpur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Mirzapur (4,658), Madanmohanpur (4,181), Lego (4,978), Balitha (4,760), Laugram (4,469), Shiromanipur (5,479), Kunarpur (4,403), Gopinathpur (4,357) and Deshra (7,671). Other villages in Kotulpur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Sihar (2,164), Koalpara (2,305) and Joyrambati (862). According to
343-505: A thousand years it was the capital of the Malla kings of Mallabhum , of which Bankura was a part, till their power waned during the times when the Mughal Empire weakened under the last monarchs of the dynasty. The patronage of Malla king Veer Hambir and his successors Raja Raghunath Singha Dev and Bir Singha Dev made Bishnupur one of the principal centres of culture in Bengal. Most of
392-443: A tourism destination, it is connected to almost all major places of Bengal. Long-distance buses connect Bishnupur to places like Tarakeswar , Durgapur , Asansol , Kolkata , Medinipur etc via National Highway 14 & State Highway 2 . There are regular and frequent bus services available between Bishnupur and Kolkata, Bankura , Tarakeswar, Bardhaman , Khatra , and Medinipur. The Kolkata-bound buses usually leave Kolkata from
441-508: Is 250.50 km with a population of 167,547. The headquarters of Kotulpur CD block are located at Kotulpur. According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Bankura , Kotulpur covered an area of 5.6454 km. Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved tap water from un-treated sources, hand pumps. It had 790 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had 1 hospital, 11 medicine shops. Among
490-513: Is Bishnupur Utsab, held after the Mela. It is a classical music and dance festival in recognition of the ' Bishnupur Gharana ' in music. It was stopped after 2012 but It started again on and from 2/2/2018 at Rashmancha . There are many such temples that stand testimony to the exquisite craftsmanship of the artisans of the region. The temples were crafted from the local laterite and brick. The temples are covered with terracotta tiles depicting scenes from
539-422: Is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1891. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 12 computers, a library with 1,000 books and a playground. Kotulpur Sarojbasini Balika Vidyalaya is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1965. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 5 computers, a library with 2,350 books and
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#1733085279817588-694: Is a city and a municipality and in the district of Bankura in the state of West Bengal , India . It is famous for its terracotta temples built by the Malla rulers , historic Radha Krishna temples built during 1600–1800 CE and the Baluchari sarees . Since 1997, the temples of Bishnupur is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site's Tentative list . Bishnupur was ruled under the Gupta period by local Hindu kings who paid tribute to Samudra Gupta . Following
637-446: 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 was a part of the core area of Mallabhum . As of 2001 India census, Bishnupur had a population of 61,943. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bishnupur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 77% and female literacy of 61%. 11% of
686-441: Is a private b.tech college affiliated to MAKAUT University and two private polytechnic colleges named Mallabhum Institute of Polytechnic (MIP). Bishnupur has a 250-bedded District hospital and One Superspeciality Hospital with ICU Dep. at Rasikganja . There are two private hospital hospital providing services 24×7 and there are many private nursing homes. Bishnupur is reasonably well connected via roads. Due to its importance as
735-440: 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. 137 families were involved in Kotulpur CD block. In 2013–14, Kotulpur CD block had offices of 9 commercial banks and 3 gramin banks . The Bankura district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from
784-411: Is located in the 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. Kotulpur CD block is bounded by Indas CD block on the north, Goghat II CD block, in Hooghly district, on
833-513: Is situated at a distance of 15 km from the city center of Durgapur . The Bishnupur Mela is held every year around the last week of December, in Raj Darbar. Later on Bishnupur High School Ground and K.G. Engineering institute ground. In 2018, the Bishnupur Mela was temporarily shifted to the temple complex of Bishnupur. It was an innovative idea to keep Bishnupur Terracotta Temples at
882-499: The 2011 Census of India , Kotulpur CD block had a total population of 188,775, of which 180,292 were rural and 8,483 were urban. There were 96,394 (51%) males and 92,381 (49%) females. Population in the age range of 0 to 6 years was 20,430. Scheduled Castes numbered 66,780 (35.38%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 6,211 (3.29%). According to the 2001 census, Kotulpur block had a total population of 167,543, out of which 86,288 were males and 81,255 were females. Kotulpur block registered
931-1137: 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, Kotulpur CD block had 4 ferry services and 11 originating/ terminating bus routes. State Highway 2 (West Bengal) running from Bankura to Malancha (in North 24 Parganas district) passes through this CD Block. In 2013–14, Kotulpur CD block had 161 primary schools with 15,328 students, 25 middle schools with 3,999 students, 13 high schools with 5,821 students and 13 higher secondary schools with 11,574 students. Kotulpur CD block had 3 professional/ technical institutions with 3,333 students and 296 institutions for special and non-formal education with 9,944 students. See also – Education in India According to
980-543: The Bankura district . These horses are known for their symmetrical shape and rounded curves. The Bankura or Panchmura horse gained popularity among art lovers since it was depicted in paintings by M. F. Hussein . There is a snake festival in August, Ultorath and the Bishnupur fair in December. Also, durga puja and kali puja or diwali is celebrated with pomp here. The Rajbari Durga Puja (also popular as Mrinmoyee Maa er pujo)
1029-531: The Esplanade bus stand . The journey takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes. Bishnupur is served by Bishnupur Railway Station ( South Eastern Railway ) which is well-connected by rail to the rest of the country via Kharagpur and Adra via Kharagpur-Adra line . Express and mail trains ply between Kolkata and Bishnupur on a regular basis. The Rupashi Bangla Express , Aranyak Express and the Purulia Express are
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#17330852798171078-499: The 2011 census Hindus numbered 155,396 and formed 82.32% of the population in Kotulpur CD block. Muslims numbered 32,922 and formed 17.44% of the population. Christians numbered 38 and formed 0.02% of the population. Others numbered 457 and formed 0.24% 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 82.95% and Muslims 16.39% of
1127-658: The 2011 census, in the Kotulpur CD block, among the 165 inhabited villages, 29 villages did not have a school, 48 villages had two or more primary schools, 50 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 22 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Chatra Ramai Pandit Mahavidyalaya , located at Chatra , PO Darapur, was established in 2001. In 2014, Kotulpur CD block had 1 rural hospital, 6 primary health centres and 2 private nursing homes with total 130 beds and 9 doctors. It had 31 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 8,380 patients were treated indoor and 210,085 patients were treated outdoor in
1176-478: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Kotulpur CD block was 131,327 (78.01% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 73,133 (85.00% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 58,194 (70.70%) of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 14.30%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In
1225-399: 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 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
1274-477: The CD block. In 2013–2014, persons engaged in agriculture in Kotulpur CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 12.15%, patta (document) holders 13.18%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 8.26%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 3.19% and agricultural labourers 63.21%. In 2003-2004 net area sown Kotulpur CD block was 17,741 hectares and the area in which more than one crop
1323-409: The Kotulpur CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 23,737 and formed 30.61%, agricultural labourers numbered 30,249 and formed 39.00%, household industry workers numbered 3,318 and formed 4.28% and other workers numbered 20,255 and formed 26.12%. Total workers numbered 77,559 and formed 41.09% of the total population, and non-workers numbered 111,216 and formed 58.91% of
1372-634: The Kotulpur CD block, as per the District Census Handbook , Bankura, 2011. 100% villages have power supply. 100% villages have drinking water supply. 25 villages (15.15%) have post offices. 165 villages (100%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 43 villages (26.06%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 66 villages (40.00%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 23 villages (13.94%) have agricultural credit societies and 4 villages (2.42%) have banks. There were 156 fertiliser depots, 47 seed stores and 51 fair price shops in
1421-489: The backdrop of the main stage. Later on the Bishnupur fair shifted back to the previous place. The Bishnupur Mela was inaugurated with the Gharana Music sung by some renowned persons from Bishnupur Gharana. In this year 2018, a fashion show with Baluchari Saree is introduced to promote Baluchari Saree at an international platform. Besides artisans got a huge income by selling crafts from the stalls of Mela. A recent addition
1470-500: The capital of the then king of this region) is surrounded by this river and in a war Kotlu Khan was defeated in Mughal age because of its geographical location. This Kotulpur is known by the name of this Kotlu Khan. From around the 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
1519-507: The east and on the south and Joypur CD block on the west. Kotulpur CD block has an area of 250.38 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 8 gram panchayats , 141 gram sansads (village councils), 170 mouzas and 165 inhabited villages. Kotulpur police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD block is at Kotulpur. Gram panchayats of Kotulpur block/ panchayat samiti are: Deshra Koalpara, Gopinathpur, Kotulpur, Lego g.p., Lowgram, Madanmohanpur, Mirzapur and Sihar. According to
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1568-680: The educational facilities it had were 7 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 senior secondary schools, the nearest general degree college at Chatra 13 km away. State Highway 2 running from Khatra to Malancha (in North 24 Parganas district) passes through Kotulpur. A well connected bus services available from Kotulpur. Various long-distance bus routes like Tarakeswar - Bankura, Tarakeswar - Khatra, Arambagh - Purulia, Kolkata - Bishnupur, Chuchura - Bankura, Kotulpur - Durgapur, Kotulpur - Namkhana etc. present now, beside this local busses available for Jairambati, Indas, Arambagh, Kamarpukur, Bishnupur, Badanganj etc. Kotulpur High School
1617-627: The epic Mahabharata . The temples are located in Bishnupur and across many other small villages in the Bankura district. A school of music, called the Bishnupur Gharana , was established here in 1370 A.D and flourished under the patronage of the Malla kings. The school hit its peak in the 16th and 17th centuries. This style of music is rooted in the Dhrupad style and is still being kept alive in local academies of music. Pakhwaj , Sitar , Esraj comprise
1666-549: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block. Kotulpur Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at Kotulpur , is the major government medical facility in the Kotulpur CD block. There are primary health centres at Gopinathpur (with 6 beds), Lego (with 10 beds), Laugram Karakheria (with 10 beds), Sihar (with 10 beds), Mirjapur (with 4 beds) and Deshra (Deopara) (with 10 beds). Bishnupur, Bankura Bishnupur ( / b ɪ ʃ n ʊ ˌ p ʊər / ; Bengali: [biʃnupur] ; alternatively spelled as Vishnupur )
1715-493: 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 165 inhabited villages in
1764-426: The largest number of persons in the non farm sector and hence is important in Bankura district. The handloom industry is well established in all the CD blocks of the district and includes the famous Baluchari saris. In 2004-05 Kotulpur CD block had 508 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
1813-605: The main instruments. Bengali Ragpradhan is one of the Classical items of this gharana. Terracotta is characteristic of Bishnupur. Apart from the temples, terracotta pottery, artefacts and even jewelry made in this very traditional material are famous. The most famous of the terracotta products are the handmade jars, and disks and the more famous of them are the terracotta horses, elephants, Ganesha, and Nataraj. But nowadays skilled artists and potters are not present and also they make different products like faces, men, wall hangings and also
1862-458: The map are linked in the larger full screen map. According to 2011 Census of India , Kotulpur had a total population of 8,483, of which 4,280 (50%) were males and 4,203 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 759. The total number of literates in Kotulpur was 6,653 (86.13% of the population over 6 years). Kotulpur police station has jurisdiction over Kotulpur CD block. The area covered
1911-506: The mini-sized Dal Madal Kaman (cannon) . The potters here derive their inspiration from the glorious history of kings, soldiers, and wars. Bishnupur is famous for Baluchari Sari . Woven on Jacquard punch-card looms, these sarees often have mythological scenes woven into the border and pallu. The Dashavatar Tash are a kind of playing cards that depict the ten avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu. They are traditionally round and are hand-painted on
1960-495: The most convenient trains to reach Bishnupur from Kolkata; these trains come via Kharagpur ( Midnapur ) and take approx 3:30 to 4:15 hours to reach Bishnupur from Kolkata . Bishnupur is now a junction, it connects Tarakeswar ( Eastern Railway ) through Arambag via Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line . Within the city of Bishnupur, private auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws (Toto) are the most convenient modes of communication. CNG autos have been plying through various parts of
2009-429: The people of Bishnupur are Bengali. There are a number of well-known schools and colleges in Bishnupur. For higher education, there is a college named Ramananda College under Bankura University . There is also a music college named Ramsharan College of Music . The names of the schools are: K.G. Engineering Institute (KGEI) is a government polytechnic college; there are also Mallabhum Institute of Technology (MIT)
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2058-419: The population is under 6 years of age. The headquarters of Bishnupur CD block are located at Bishnupur. Bishnupur police station has jurisdiction over Bishnupur municipality and Bishnupur CD Block. The area covered is 365.73 km with a population of 138,786. Bishnupur is a region where Bengali has gained importance. Bengali is the primary dialect and main language of this region. More than 90% of
2107-515: The population respectively. Languages of Kotulpur CD block (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 98.01% of the population spoke Bengali and 1.81% Santali as their first language. In Kotulpur CD block 29.30% 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 Kotulpur CD block In
2156-410: 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
2205-622: 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
2254-554: The terracotta temples, for which the town is known, were built during this period. Mrinmoyee temple of kings is treated as a valuable historic place. Royal patronage also gave rise to Bishnupur Gharana (school) of Hindustani classical music in late 18th-century and the Bishnupur school of painting. Bishnupur is located at 23°05′N 87°19′E / 23.08°N 87.32°E / 23.08; 87.32 . It has an average elevation of 59 metres (194 feet). This area has fertile, low -lying alluvial plains. It
2303-581: The town. These vehicles are environment-friendly, non-polluting, convenient, less time-consuming, and cheap modes of travel. Nearest International Airport is at Dumdum, Kolkata ( Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ) which is 140 km away; a smaller private airstrip at Panagarh belonging to the Indian Air Force is rarely used. A new airport in Andal ( Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport ), has come up (90 km from Bishnupur). Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
2352-683: Was grown was 12,446 hectares. In 2013–2014, the total area irrigated in Kotulpur CD block was 19,987 hectares, out of which 13,192 hectares was by canal water, 1,612 hectares by tank water, 820 hectares by river lift irrigation, 702 hectares by deep tube well and 3,661 hectares by shallow tubewell. In 2013–2014, Kotulpur CD block produced 108,046 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop, from 37,750 hectares, 16,917 tonnes of Aus paddy from 6,424 hectares, 18,746 tonnes of Boro paddy from 5,147 hectares, 244 tonnes of wheat from 104 hectares and 28,196,000 tonnes of potatoes from 4,633 hectares. It also produced pulses and mustard. The handloom industry engages
2401-582: 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. Kotulpur is located at 23°00′45″N 87°35′37″E / 23.0125°N 87.59361°E / 23.0125; 87.59361 . Kotulpur CD block
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