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34-575: Suti is a town, with a police station, not identified in 2011 census as a separate place, in the Suti II CD block in the Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal , India . Suti is located at 24°37′21″N 88°01′28″E  /  24.622412°N 88.024329°E  / 24.622412; 88.024329 Jangipur subdivision is crowded with 52 census towns and as such it had to be presented in two location maps. One of

68-410: A population of 530,592. 125,623 (23.68%) were under 10 years of age. Chapai Nawabganj Sadar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 46.30%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1084 females per 1000 males. 180,731 (34.06%) lived in urban areas. Ethnic population was 1,578. As of the 1991 Bangladesh census , Nawabganj Sadar has a population of 389524. Males constitute 50.39% of

102-1074: A pucca approach road and 8 villages (33.33%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 4 villages (16.67%) have agricultural credit societies and 5 villages (10.07%) have banks. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants. Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Suti II CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 370 (1.23%,) patta (document) holders 4,188 (13.88%), small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 1,785 (5.92%), marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 7,744 (25.68%) and agricultural labourers 16,077 (53,30%). Suti II CD block had 29 fertiliser depots, 1 seed store and 47 fair price shops in 2013-14. In 2013-14, Suti II CD block produced 1,564 tonnes of Aman paddy ,

136-561: Is a station at Sujnipara railway station . National Highway 12 (old number NH 34) passes through this block. In 2013-14, Suti II CD block had 86 primary schools with 23,332 students, 1 middle school with 307 students, 2 high schools with 2,373 students and 8 higher secondary schools with 24,114 students. Suti II CD block had 1 general college with 3,742 students, 3 technical/ professional institutions with 300 students, 405 institutions special and non-formal education with 24.008 students. The Murshidabad Centre of Aligarh Muslim University

170-533: Is an important cottage industry from the era of the Nawabs. The main areas where this industry has flourished are Khagra and Jiaganj. 99% of ivory craft production is exported. In more recent years sandalwood etching has become more popular than ivory carving. Bell metal and Brass utensils are manufactured in large quantities at Khagra, Berhampore, Kandi and Jangipur. In 2013-14, Suti II CD block had offices of 8 commercial banks and 2 gramin banks . Murshidabad district

204-469: Is at Dafahat . Gram panchayats in Suti II block/ panchayat samiti are: Aurangabad I, Aurangabad II, Bajitpur, Jagtai I, Jagtai II, Kashimnagar, Laxmipur, Mahesail I, Mahesail II and Umrapur . According to the 2011 Census of India , Suti II CD block had a total population of 278,922, of which 110,767 were rural and 168,155 were urban. There were 139,995 (50%) males and 138,927 (50%) females. Population in

238-644: Is bounded by Shibganj, Chapai Nawabganj and Nachole Upazilas on the north, Tanore and Godagari Upazilas, in Rajshahi District, on the east, Samserganj , Suti I , Suti II , Raghunathganj II and Lalgola CD Blocks , in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India, all across the Ganges / Padma , on the south, and Shibganj Upazila, Chapai Nawabganj on the west. According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh , Chapai Nawabganj Sadar Upazila had 112,748 households and

272-615: Is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from 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. Suti II CD block has 4 ferry services and 2 originating/ terminating bus routes. The Barharwa-Azimganj-Katwa loop line passes through this block and there

306-494: Is located at 24°35′53″N 88°02′02″E  /  24.598°N 88.034°E  / 24.598; 88.034 Suti II CD block lies in the Rarh region in Murshidabad district. The Bhagirathi River splits the district into two natural physiographic regions – Rarh on the west and Bagri on the east. The Padma River separates Murshidabad district from Malda district and Chapai Nawabganj and Rajshahi districts of Bangladesh in

340-608: The Bangladesh-India border . The Rarh region or the western part of the district is drained by the right bank tributaries of the Bhagirathi, flowing down from the hilly / plateau region of Santhal Pargana division in neighbouring Jharkhand. The Farakka Barrage regulates the flow of water into the Bhagirathi through the feeder canal. Thereafter, it is fed with the discharge from the Mayurakshi system. About 1,800 km of area in

374-599: The beedi industry in Jangipur subdivision. 90% are home-based and 70% of the home-based workers are women. As of 2013, an estimated 2.4 million people reside along the banks of the Ganges alone in Murshidabad district. Severe erosion occurs along the banks. Note: The two maps present some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the maps are linked in the larger full screen maps. Suti police station has jurisdiction over Suti I and Suti II CD blocks. Aligarh Muslim University: Murshidabad Centre

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408-484: The 2011 census, Muslims numbered 202,292 and formed 72.53% of the population in Suti II CD block. Hindus numbered 75,927 and formed 27.22% of the population. Others numbered 703 and formed 0.25% of the population. In Suti I and Suti II CD blocks taken together, while the proportion of Muslims increased from 60.93% in 1991 to 63.73% in 2001, the proportion of Hindus declined from 39.02% in 1991 to 36.07% in 2001. Murshidabad district had 4,707,573 Muslims who formed 66.27% of

442-445: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Suti II CD block was 125,111 (55.23% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 68,664 (62.84% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 56,447 (49.98% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 10.46%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate In

476-518: The 24 inhabited villages, 1 villages did not have a school, 12 villages have more than 1 primary school, 7 villages have at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 3 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. In 2014, Suti II CD block had 1 block primary health centre, 2 primary health centres and 2 private nursing homes with total 31 beds and 6 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 31 family welfare subcentres. 24,215 patients were treated indoor and 90,235 patients were treated outdoor in

510-949: The Human Development Report 2004 for West Bengal, the rural poverty ratio in Murshidabad district was 46.12%. Purulia, Bankura and Birbhum districts had higher rural poverty ratios. These estimates were based on Central Sample data of NSS 55th round 1999-2000. Livelihood in Suti II CD block In Suti II CD block in 2011, amongst the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 4,387 and formed 4,31%, agricultural labourers numbered 16,077 and formed 12.50%, household industry workers numbered 80,825 and formed 62.85% and other workers numbered 27,317 and formed 21.24%. There are 24 inhabited villages in Suti II CD block. 100% villages have power supply and in some places have drinking water supply. 8 villages (33.33%) have post offices. 22 villages (91.67%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 15 villages (62.50%) have

544-441: The age range 0-6 years was 52,382. Scheduled Castes numbered 20,461 (7.34%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 493 (0.18%). As per 2001 census, Suti II block has a total population of 213,069, out of which 107,506 were males and 105,563 were females. Suti II block registered a population growth of 35.05 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 23.70 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal in 1991-2001

578-585: The choking of the outlet to the Ganges, the flood discharge spills over to the basins of the Pagla and the Bansloi and floods around 100 km A major problem in Murshidabad district is river bank erosion . As of 2013, an estimated 2.4 million people reside along the banks of the Ganges alone in Murshidabad district. Between 1931 and 1977, 26,769 hectares have been eroded and many villages have been fully submerged. 1980-1990

612-571: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block. Chapai Nawabganj Sadar Upazila Nawabganj Sadar ( Bengali : নবাবগঞ্জ সদর ) is an upazila of Nawabganj District in the Division of Rajshahi , Bangladesh . Chapai Nawabganj Sadar is located at 24°36′00″N 88°16′00″E  /  24.6000°N 88.2667°E  / 24.6000; 88.2667 . It has 112,748 households and total area 451.8 km . Chapai Nawabganj Sadar Upazila

646-428: The largest projects of its kind in the country. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The subdivision has two large power plants - the 2,100 MW Farakka Super Thermal Power Station and the 1,600 MW Sagardighi Thermal Power Station . According to a 2016 report, there are around 1,000,000 (1 million/ ten lakh) workers engaged in

680-625: The main winter crop from 617 hectares, 20 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 6 hectares, 1,132 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 826 hectares, 7,018 tonnes of wheat from 2,742 hectares, 65,418 tonnes of jute from 3,476 hectares and 11,700 tonnes of potatoes from 390 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Suti II CD block was 3,349 hectares, out of which 510 hectares were irrigated with tank water, 24 hectares with river lift irrigation, 80 hectares with deep tube wells and 2,735 hectares by other means. As of 2003, around 400,000 workers were engaged in

714-410: The maps can be seen alongside. The subdivision is located in the Rarh region that is spread over from adjoining Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand . The land is slightly higher in altitude than the surrounding plains and is gently undulating. The river Ganges , along with its distributaries, is prominent in both the maps. At the head of the subdivision is the 2,245 m long Farakka Barrage , one of

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748-652: The neighbourhood of Kandi town is flooded by the combined discharge of the Mayurakshi , Dwarka , Brahmani , Gambhira, Kopai and Bakreshwar – the main contributor being the Mayurakshi. Certain other areas in the western sector also get flooded. The 38.38 km long feeder canal takes off upstream of the Farakka Barrage and links with the Bhagirathi River just below the Jangipur Barrage. The feeder canal

782-627: The north, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar Upazila in Chapai Nawabganj District of Bangladesh, across the Ganges, in the east, Pakuria CD block in Pakur district of Jharkhand in the west, Suti I CD block in the south. Murshidabad district has a 125.35 km long international border with Bangladesh of which 42.35 km is on land and the remaining is riverine. There are 9 blocks – Samserganj, Suti I, Suti II, Raghunathganj II, Lalgola, Bhagawangola I, Bhagawangola II, Raninagar II and Jalangi - along

816-512: The north. The Rarh region is undulating and contains mostly clay and lateritic clay based soil. As the Rajmahal hills slopes gently down from adjoining Jharkhand it forms the Nabagram plain at the lowest edge of its elevation in this region. The eastern slope of the region is characterised by the existence of numerous cliffs and bluffs . Suti II CD block is bounded by Samserganj CD block in

850-437: The population, 2,359,061 Hindus who formed 33.21% of the population, and 37, 173 persons belonging to other religions who formed 0.52% of the population, in the 2011 census. While the proportion of Muslim population in the district increased from 61.40% in 1991 to 63.67% in 2001, the proportion of Hindu population declined from 38.39% in 1991 to 35.92% in 2001. Murshidabad was the only Muslim majority district in West Bengal at

884-563: The population, and females 49.61%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 187893. Nawabganj Sadar has an average literacy rate of 27.1% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate. Chapai Nawabganj Sadar Upazila is divided into Nawabganj Municipality and 14 union parishads : Alatuli, Baliadanga, Baroghoria, Charaunupnagar, Charbagdanga, Debinagar, Gobratola, Islampur, Jhilim, Moharajpur, Narayanpur, Ranihati, Shahjahanpur, and Sundarpur. The union parishads are subdivided into 174 mauzas and 203 villages. Nawabganj Town (Municipality)

918-743: The prime area locations of beedi making, a household industry, in Farakka, Samserganj, Suti I, Suti II, Raghunathganj I and Raghunathganj II CD blocks. The majority of those working are women and children. Almost all households are engaged in this activity. See also – Beedi Workers of Murshidabad (in Hindi). Lok Sabha TV feature Murshidabad is famous for its silk industry since the Middle Ages. There are three distinct categories in this industry, namely (i) Mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing (ii) Peeling of raw silk (iii) Weaving of silk fabrics. Ivory carving

952-576: The time of partition of India in 1947. The proportion of Muslims in the population of Murshidabad district in 1951 was 55.24%. The Radcliffe Line had placed Muslim majority Murshidabad in India and the Hindu majority Khulna in Pakistan, in order to maintain the integrity of the Ganges river system In India. Bengali was the predominant language, spoken by 99.87% of the population as their first language. As per

986-973: Was 13.93%. The decadal growth rate of population in neighbouring Chapai Nawabganj District in Bangladesh was 15.59% for the decade 2001-2011, down from 21.67% in the decade 1991-2001. There are reports of Bangladeshi infiltrators entering Murshidabad district. Census towns in Suti II CD block were (2011 population figures in brackets): Jagtaj (11,261), Debipur (6,506), Dihigram (9562) Aurangabad (39,261), Mahendrapur (6,979), Hafania (8,171), Dafahat (15,688), Paschim Punropara (40,683), Ichhlampur (6,015), Chakmeghoan (5,360), Kakramari (9,423), Khanpur (5,510), Khidirpur (5,526) and Bhabki (7,772). Large villages in Suti II CD block were (2011 population figures in brackets): Bauripuni (5,036), Umrapur (19,855), Bhagalpur (11,528), Baliaghati (5,610), Sankarpur (4,530), Bazegazipur (6,502), Gazipur (4.600), Mahesail (16,178) and Amuha (4,331). As per

1020-463: Was 17.84 per cent. Decadal Population Growth Rate (%) Sources: The decadal growth of population in Suti II CD Block in 2001-2011 was 30.82%. The decadal growth rate of population in Murshidabad district was as follows: 33.5% in 1951-61, 28.6% in 1961-71, 25.5% in 1971-81, 28.2% in 1981-91, 23.8% in 1991-2001 and 21.1% in 2001-11. The decadal growth rate for West Bengal in 2001-11

1054-560: Was a decade of erosion for this district and during the decade Giria, Sekhalipur, Khejustala, Mithipur, Fajilpur, Rajapur, Akheriganj, Parashpur villages were badly affected. See also - River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts Suti II CD block has an area of 111.13 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 10 gram panchayats , 157 gram sansads (village councils), 44 mouzas and 24 inhabited villages. Suti police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD block

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1088-557: Was constructed across the flow of the small flashy rivers such as Gumani, Trimohini and Kanloi. The discharges of the Trimohini and Kanloi were designed to flow into the feeder canal, and whenever the discharges of these rivers exceed the design capacity, they cause problems. The discharge of the Bagmari was designed to flow into the Ganga along its course through a siphone across the feeder canal. With

1122-458: Was established at Village & PO Jangipur Barrage, PS Suti in 2010. It started classes for the 2-years Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the 5-years BA LLB programmes in 2011.It started B.Ed. in 2013. Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College was established in 1967 at Aurangabad . Affiliated with the University of Kalyani , it offers 13 courses of study. In Suti II CD block, amongst

1156-471: Was established at Village & PO Jangipur Barrage, PS Suti in 2010. It started classes for the 2-years Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the 5-years BA LLB programmes in 2011. It started B.Ed. in 2013. This article about a location in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Suti II Aurangabad, a census town in Suti II block,

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