Rampurhat is an important city and a municipality in Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Rampurhat subdivision. According to Census 2011 Rampurhat is the third most populous city in Birbhum district and 82nd most populous city in West Bengal.Rampurhat is a rapidly growing township It is near the West Bengal / Jharkhand border. Rampuhat has dynamic connectivity with the other places of West Bengal and neighboring states via state highways, national highway and rail route. Rampurhat Junction is 7th most busiest railway stations in eastern India.
Rampurhat | |
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City | |
 Aerial view of Rampurhat | |
  Rampurhat Location in West Bengal, India  Rampurhat Rampurhat (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°10′N 87°47′E / 24.17°N 87.78°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Birbhum |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body |
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| • MP | Satabdi Roy |
| • MLA | Asish Banerjee |
| Area | |
• City | 16.32 km2 (6.30 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 95.79 km2 (36.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
• City | 57,833 |
| • Density | 3,500/km2 (9,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 731224 (Rampurhat Head Post Office) |
| Telephone/STD code | +91-03461 (Rampurhat Telephone Exchange) |
| Vehicle registration | WB45/WB46 (Rampurhat RTO) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | 42, Birbhum |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Rampurhat, Hansan |
| Website | birbhum |
| rampurhatmunicipality | |
Geography
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M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre.
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly.
Location
editRampurhat is located at 24.17 North and 87.78 East.[4]
Police station
editRampurhat police station has jurisdiction over Rampurhat municipality and Rampurhat I CD Block.[5][6]
CD block HQ
editThe headquarters of Rampurhat I CD block are located at Rampurhat.[7]
Overview
editThe northern portion of Rampurhat subdivision (shown in the map alongside) is part of the Nalhati Plains, a sub-micro physiographic region, and the southern portion is part of the Brahmani-Mayurakshi Basin, another sub-micro physiographic region occupying the area between the Brahmani in the north and the Mayurakshi in the south. There is an occasional intrusion of Rajmahal Hills, from adjoining Santhal Parganas, towards the north-western part of the subdivision. On the western side is Santhal Parganas and the border between West Bengal and Jharkhand can be seen in the map. Murshidabad district is on the eastern side. A small portion of the Padma River and the border with Bangladesh (thick line) can be seen in the north-eastern corner of the map.[8] 96.62% of the population of Rampurhat subdivision live the rural areas and 3.38% of the population live in the urban areas.[9]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Demographics
editAs of the 2011 census Rampurhat had a total population of 57,833, of whom 29,611 were male and 28,222 were female.[3]
Economics & Tourism
editThe town is known for stone crushers and mines, which are situated on the Bengal - Jharkhand border (most are in Jharkhand). This belt provides employment to a wide range of people from all over Birbhum District and Santhal Pargana. There are almost 350 crushers installed.
Tourism is an industry in Rampurhat and the adjacent temple town Tarapith area. Hundreds of hotels were established there for people with religious interest.
Tarapith is situated almost 9 km from Rampurhat township.
Rampurhat is also known for its historical significance, being a major center of the Santhal rebellion and housing several ancient temples, making it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.
Kalighat Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.
Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, drawing devotees from far and wide.
Shiva Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its historical significance and peaceful atmosphere.
Jagannath Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.
Durga Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its vibrant festivals and religious activities.
Civic administration
editThere is a Rampurhat municipality. It is divided into 23 wards.
Education
editThe major schools situated in Rampurhat premises include:
- Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabhaban (Awarded to "Best School" in 2020, ESTD 1955)
- Rampurhat High School (Oldest School of Rampurhat, ESTD 1886)
- Rampurhat Girls' High School(ESTD 1900)
- Rampurhat High School for Girls
- The Heritage School (CBSE Affiliated)
- St.Xavier's World Public School (CBSE Affiliated)
- St Pauls International School (CBSE, CISCE, ICSE, ISC Affiliated)
- Gurukul Public School(CBSE Affiliated)[10]
- Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir
- Delhi Public School, Rampurhat (CBSE Affiliated)
There is one degree college - Rampurhat College, one medical college - Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital, one nursing college - Rampurhat Government Nursing College and one engineering college - Rampurhat Government Polytechnic.
There are two teacher training colleges - Gurukul Teachers Training centre and Rampurhat Teachers Training College. There are many computer educational centres in Rampurhat.
Culture
editRampurhat is known for cultural activities. A number of schools teach music, dance, recitation and drama. Every year during Dol Utsab, a big programme is arranged at Netaji Subhas Muktomancha, involving multiple cultural performance groups. Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated in the town participated by many cultural groups from different localities. During Saraswati Puja, cultural programmes are organized in the schools. The local tribal people, mostly Santhals, frequently arrange for programmes representing their cultural aspects.[citation needed]Railway Auditorium and Raktakarabi Puro Mancha are the leading auditoriums. Town Hall is also a place where small programmes are organized.
A new multiplex is coming in the city.
Transport
editRampurhat is well connected with Kolkata and other cities of West Bengal and India by railways and bus services.
Many mail, express, superfast, passenger and MEMU trains pass through and originate from the Rampurhat Junction railway station. Train service are available from Rampurhat to Kolkata, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Jalpaiguri, Agartala, Guwahati, Delhi, Surat, Dhanbad, Patna, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Bhubaneswar, Ernakulam etc. The junction connects Rampurhat with Dumka - Deoghar - Jasidih.
Major National Highway passes through the city are NH 14 and NH 114A. There is a SBSTC Bus Depot in the city. Bus services are available from Rampurhat to all the major cities of West Bengal like Esplanade, Karynamoyee, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Suri, Balurghat, Berhampore, Krishnanagar, Malda, Raiganj, Lalgola, Bankura, Purulia, Arambagh, Dankuni, Chinsurah, Digha, Haldia, Jhargram, Falta, Barasat, Garia, Bakkhali, Kalyani, Habra, Dumka, Deoghar etc.Rampurhat is also connected to neighbouring villages and towns through private bus services.
Rampurhat Helipad constructed for helicopter service for tourist purpose. Indian Air Force's Rampurhat Emergency Airbase station is situated at Surichua near the Jharkhand - Bengal border of the city.[11] Nearest airport of the city is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport.
Post office
editRampurhat has a delivery head post office, with PIN 731224. Non-delivery sub offices with the same PIN are Mahajanpatty PO, Nischintapur PO and Railpar Birbhum PO.[12] Birbhum's first Big Ben Clock Tower is situated in Panch matha More of Rampurhat, in front of Rampurhat post office.
References
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- ^ a b "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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- ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2008, Birbhum" (PDF). Table 2.1. Bureau of Applied Economics and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Birbhum Police". Police Stations. West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "District Census Handbook: Birbhum, Series 20, Part XII B" (PDF). Map of Birbhum with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "District Census Handbook Birbhum, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Page 15: Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "2011 Census - Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Gurukul Public School". gurukulps.in. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "IAF plans to make Birbhum aerodrome permanent base".
- ^ "Birbhum Postal Zip Code Finder by Post Office". pincodezip.in. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- "Birbhum TODAY". Birbhum TODAY. Retrieved 16 February 2019.