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	The headquarters of the district are at [[Suri]].		The headquarters of the district are at [[Suri]].

	The district has a total area of 4,545 sq km.<ref name=~~’census’~~>{{cite web\| url = https://www.indiagrowing.com/West_Bengal/Birbhum \| title= Birbhum District Population \| work= \|publisher= India Growing \| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref>		The district has a total area of 4,545 sq km.<ref name="census">{{cite web\| url = https://www.indiagrowing.com/West_Bengal/Birbhum \| title= Birbhum District Population \| work= \|publisher= India Growing \| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref>

	There are three subdivisions in the district: [[Rampurhat subdivision\|Rampurhat]], [[Suri Sadar subdivision\|Suri Sadar]] and [[Bolpur subdivision\|Bolpur]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1342 \| title= Census of India 2011 - West Bengal - Series 20 - Part XII A - District Census Handbook, Birbhum \| work= \|publisher= Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India\| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref><ref name= ~~‘admin’~~>{{cite web\| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/sub-divisions-and-blocks/\| title= Birbhum \| work= Subdivisions & Blocks \|publisher= Birbhum district administration \| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref>		There are three subdivisions in the district: [[Rampurhat subdivision\|Rampurhat]], [[Suri Sadar subdivision\|Suri Sadar]] and [[Bolpur subdivision\|Bolpur]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1342 \| title= Census of India 2011 - West Bengal - Series 20 - Part XII A - District Census Handbook, Birbhum \| work= \|publisher= Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India\| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref><ref name= "admin">{{cite web\| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/sub-divisions-and-blocks/\| title= Birbhum \| work= Subdivisions & Blocks \|publisher= Birbhum district administration \| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref>

	[[Community development block]]s in Birbhum district are: [[Suri I]], [[Suri II]], [[Sainthia (community development block)\|Sainthia]], [[Mohammad Bazar (community development block)\|Mohammad Bazar]], [[Khoyrasol (community development block)\|Khoyrasol]], [[Dubrajpur (community development block)\|Dubrajpur]], [[Bolpur Sriniketan]], [[Ilambazar (community development block)\|Ilambazar]], [[Nanoor (community development block)\|Nanoor]], [[Labpur (community development block)\|Labpur]], [[Rampurhat I]], [[Rampurhat II]], [[Nalhati I]], [[Nalhati II]], [[Mayureswar I]], [[Mayureswar II]], [[Murarai I]] and [[Murarai II]].<ref name= ~~‘admin’~~/>		[[Community development block]]s in Birbhum district are: [[Suri I]], [[Suri II]], [[Sainthia (community development block)\|Sainthia]], [[Mohammad Bazar (community development block)\|Mohammad Bazar]], [[Khoyrasol (community development block)\|Khoyrasol]], [[Dubrajpur (community development block)\|Dubrajpur]], [[Bolpur Sriniketan]], [[Ilambazar (community development block)\|Ilambazar]], [[Nanoor (community development block)\|Nanoor]], [[Labpur (community development block)\|Labpur]], [[Rampurhat I]], [[Rampurhat II]], [[Nalhati I]], [[Nalhati II]], [[Mayureswar I]], [[Mayureswar II]], [[Murarai I]] and [[Murarai II]].<ref name= "admin"/>

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	As per the 2011 census, Birbhum district had a total population of 3,502,404, of which 1,790,920 were male and 1,711,484 were female 449,448 were in urban area and 3,052,956 were in rural area. Literate people were 2,158,447 in number.<ref name=~~’census’~~/>		As per the 2011 census, Birbhum district had a total population of 3,502,404, of which 1,790,920 were male and 1,711,484 were female 449,448 were in urban area and 3,052,956 were in rural area. Literate people were 2,158,447 in number.<ref name="census"/>

	Birbhum district has a literacy rate of 70.68% in 2011.<ref name=~~’census2’~~>{{cite web\| url =https://www.indiastatpublications.com/District_Factbook/West_Bengal/Birbhum \| title= West Bengal District Handbook: Birbhum District \| work= \|publisher= India Stat Publications\| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref>		Birbhum district has a literacy rate of 70.68% in 2011.<ref name="census2">{{cite web\| url =https://www.indiastatpublications.com/District_Factbook/West_Bengal/Birbhum \| title= West Bengal District Handbook: Birbhum District \| work= \|publisher= India Stat Publications\| access-date = 26 June 2023}}</ref>

	The principal languages spoken, in 2011, in Birbhum district are [[Bengali language\|Bengali]] 92.38%, [[Santali language\|Santali]] 6.01% and [[Hindi]] 1.28%..<ref name=~~’census2’~~/>		The principal languages spoken, in 2011, in Birbhum district are [[Bengali language\|Bengali]] 92.38%, [[Santali language\|Santali]] 6.01% and [[Hindi]] 1.28%.<ref name="census2"/>

	The principal religions followed in Birbhum district, in 2011, were [[Hinduism]] 62.29% and [[Islam]] 37.06%..<ref name=~~’census2’~~/>		The principal religions followed in Birbhum district, in 2011, were [[Hinduism]] 62.29% and [[Islam]] 37.06%.<ref name="census2"/>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
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	==Transport==		==Transport==
	Panagarh-Moregram Expressway cuts across the district. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/how-to-reach/ \| title= Birbhum \| work= Tourrism-How to Reach \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>		Panagarh-Moregram Expressway cuts across the district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/how-to-reach/ \| title= Birbhum \| work= Tourrism-How to Reach \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	[[Andal–Sainthia branch line]] was built in 1913.<ref>{{cite web\|first=R. P.\| last=Saxena\|title=Indian Railway History Time line\|url=http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm\|work=Irse.bravehost.com\|access-date= 14 July 2023\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229092028/http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm\| archive-date=29 February 2012}}</ref>The 4’ gauge Nalhati-Azimganj line was opened in 1863. It was subsequently converted to 5’6’’ gauge.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html \| title= Indian Railways History: Early Days \| work= Chronology of Railways 1832-1869 \|publisher= Indian Railways Fan Club \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>The Sahibganj loop passes through this district,<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://infogalactic.com/info/Sahibganj_Loop \| title=Sahibganj loop \| work= \|publisher= Infogalactic \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Andal–Sainthia branch line]] was built in 1913.<ref>{{cite web\|first=R. P.\| last=Saxena\|title=Indian Railway History Time line\|url=http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm\|work=Irse.bravehost.com\|access-date= 14 July 2023\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229092028/http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm\| archive-date=29 February 2012}}</ref> The 4’ gauge Nalhati-Azimganj line was opened in 1863. It was subsequently converted to 5’6’’ gauge.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html \| title= Indian Railways History: Early Days \| work= Chronology of Railways 1832-1869 \|publisher= Indian Railways Fan Club \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> The Sahibganj loop passes through this district,<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://infogalactic.com/info/Sahibganj_Loop \| title=Sahibganj loop \| work= \|publisher= Infogalactic \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Culture==		==Culture==
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	The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>		The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>

	[[Tarapith]], a [[Shaktism\|sakti peetha]] and a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus, is believed to be spot where [[Sati (Hindu goddess)\|Sati’s]] third eye fell when [[Shiva]] performed the [[Tandava\|tandava dance]] with Sati's charred body. [[Tara (Hindu goddess)\|Tara]], a different form of Sati, is worshipped at Tarapith. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.holidify.com/places/tarapith/ \| title= Tarapith \| work= \|publisher= holidify \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Tarapith]], a [[Shaktism\|sakti peetha]] and a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus, is believed to be spot where [[Sati (Hindu goddess)\|Sati’s]] third eye fell when [[Shiva]] performed the [[Tandava\|tandava dance]] with Sati's charred body. [[Tara (Hindu goddess)\|Tara]], a different form of Sati, is worshipped at Tarapith.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.holidify.com/places/tarapith/ \| title= Tarapith \| work= \|publisher= holidify \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Personalities==		==Personalities==
	[[Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay]], author of 65 Bengali novels, not only belongs to [[Labhpur\|Labpur]] in Birbhum district but many of his novels are based on the life and surroundings in Birbhum. He won the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1956 and was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] awards. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature in 1971.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/1971-when-novelist-tarashankar-bandyopadhyay-lost-literature-nobel-prize-to-pablo-neruda/articleshow/94748229.cms \| title= 1971: When Novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay lost Literature Nobel Prize to Pablo Neruda\| work=Debasis Konar & Someswar Boral\|publisher= The Times of India, 10 October 2022 \| access-date = 12 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay]], author of 65 Bengali novels, not only belongs to [[Labhpur\|Labpur]] in Birbhum district but many of his novels are based on the life and surroundings in Birbhum. He won the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1956 and was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] awards. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature in 1971.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/1971-when-novelist-tarashankar-bandyopadhyay-lost-literature-nobel-prize-to-pablo-neruda/articleshow/94748229.cms \| title= 1971: When Novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay lost Literature Nobel Prize to Pablo Neruda\| work=Debasis Konar & Someswar Boral\|publisher= The Times of India, 10 October 2022 \| access-date = 12 July 2023}}</ref>

	[[Nandalal Bose]] was one the most celebrated painters in his time. He depicted Indian subjects. He was principal of Kala Bhavan at [[Shantiniketan]] from 1922 to 1951. He was honoured with the [[Padma Vibhushan]] in 1956. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-art/painters/nandlal-bose.html \| title= Nandlal Bose \| work= \|publisher= Cultural India\| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Nandalal Bose]] was one the most celebrated painters in his time. He depicted Indian subjects. He was principal of Kala Bhavan at [[Shantiniketan]] from 1922 to 1951. He was honoured with the [[Padma Vibhushan]] in 1956.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-art/painters/nandlal-bose.html \| title= Nandlal Bose \| work= \|publisher= Cultural India\| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Education==		==Education==

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	[[Category:Districts of West Bengal]]		[[Category:Districts of West Bengal]]
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	===Poverty===		===Poverty===
	In Birbhum district, 52.4% of the population is below the poverty line. It is one of the 100 districts in India with the highest poverty rates.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-100-Districts-in-India-with-the-Highest-Poverty-Rates_tbl2_40771948 \| title= Table 1 \| work= Vani Barooah \|publisher=Research Gate \| access-date = 9 July 2023}}</ref>		In Birbhum district, 52.4% of the population is below the poverty line. It is one of the 100 districts in India with the highest poverty rates.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-100-Districts-in-India-with-the-Highest-Poverty-Rates_tbl2_40771948 \| title= Table 1 \| work= Vani Barooah \|publisher=Research Gate \| access-date = 9 July 2023}}</ref>

			==Transport==
			Panagarh-Moregram Expressway cuts across the district. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/how-to-reach/ \| title= Birbhum \| work= Tourrism-How to Reach \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

			[[Andal–Sainthia branch line]] was built in 1913.<ref>{{cite web\|first=R. P.\| last=Saxena\|title=Indian Railway History Time line\|url=http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm\|work=Irse.bravehost.com\|access-date= 14 July 2023\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229092028/http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm\| archive-date=29 February 2012}}</ref>The 4’ gauge Nalhati-Azimganj line was opened in 1863. It was subsequently converted to 5’6’’ gauge.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html \| title= Indian Railways History: Early Days \| work= Chronology of Railways 1832-1869 \|publisher= Indian Railways Fan Club \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>The Sahibganj loop passes through this district,<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://infogalactic.com/info/Sahibganj_Loop \| title=Sahibganj loop \| work= \|publisher= Infogalactic \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Culture==		==Culture==

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	The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>		The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>

			[[Tarapith]], a [[Shaktism\|sakti peetha]] and a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus, is believed to be spot where [[Sati (Hindu goddess)\|Sati’s]] third eye fell when [[Shiva]] performed the [[Tandava\|tandava dance]] with Sati's charred body. [[Tara (Hindu goddess)\|Tara]], a different form of Sati, is worshipped at Tarapith. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.holidify.com/places/tarapith/ \| title= Tarapith \| work= \|publisher= holidify \| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Personalities==		==Personalities==

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	==Personalities==		==Personalities==
	[[Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay]], author of 65 Bengali novels, not only belongs to [[Labhpur\|Labpur]] in Birbhum district but many of his novels are based on the life and surroundings in Birbhum. He won the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1956 and was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] awards. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature in 1971.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/1971-when-novelist-tarashankar-bandyopadhyay-lost-literature-nobel-prize-to-pablo-neruda/articleshow/94748229.cms \| title= 1971: When Novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay lost Literature Nobel Prize to Pablo Neruda\| work=Debasis Konar & Someswar Boral\|publisher= The Times of India, 10 October 2022 \| access-date = 12 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay]], author of 65 Bengali novels, not only belongs to [[Labhpur\|Labpur]] in Birbhum district but many of his novels are based on the life and surroundings in Birbhum. He won the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1956 and was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] awards. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature in 1971.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/1971-when-novelist-tarashankar-bandyopadhyay-lost-literature-nobel-prize-to-pablo-neruda/articleshow/94748229.cms \| title= 1971: When Novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay lost Literature Nobel Prize to Pablo Neruda\| work=Debasis Konar & Someswar Boral\|publisher= The Times of India, 10 October 2022 \| access-date = 12 July 2023}}</ref>

			[[Nandalal Bose]] was one the most celebrated painters in his time. He depicted Indian subjects. He was principal of Kala Bhavan at [[Shantiniketan]] from 1922 to 1951. He was honoured with the [[Padma Vibhushan]] in 1956. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-art/painters/nandlal-bose.html \| title= Nandlal Bose \| work= \|publisher= Cultural India\| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Education==		==Education==

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	The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>		The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>

	~~[[File:Local People of Santal community are dancing in Baha Parab, Bagan para,Rajnagar Birbhum West Bengal India.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Santals celebrating Baha Parab at Rajnagar]]~~

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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	~~{{Main\|Culture of Birbhum}}~~
	Birbhum is known not only for its red soil and the shallow serpentine rivers ridden with sand islands, but also for the notable poets. Many poets belonging to the age of ''Vaishnava Padabali'' and ''Shakta Padabali'' of [[Bengali poetry]] were born here, as for example, [[Jayadeva\|Jaydeb]], the celebrated author of ''[[Gita Govinda\|Geetagovinda]]'', and [[Chandidas\|Chandidas (Rami)]].<ref name=paschim7>Das, Prabhat Kumar, ''Birbhumer Kirtan O Jatragan'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 311–319</ref>		Birbhum is known not only for its red soil and the shallow serpentine rivers ridden with sand islands, but also for the notable poets. Many poets belonging to the age of ''Vaishnava Padabali'' and ''Shakta Padabali'' of [[Bengali poetry]] were born here, as for example, [[Jayadeva\|Jaydeb]], the celebrated author of ''[[Gita Govinda\|Geetagovinda]]'', and [[Chandidas\|Chandidas (Rami)]].<ref name=paschim7>Das, Prabhat Kumar, ''Birbhumer Kirtan O Jatragan'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 311–319</ref>

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	The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>		The [[baul]]s of Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Poet [[Rabindranath Tagore]] was inspired by their philosophy. Birbhum has also been home to famous kabiyals, kirtaniyas and other folk culture groups.<ref>Kundu, Chnadan, ''Birbhumer Baul: Swatantrer Sandhane'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special Issue, pp. 215–224</ref><ref name=paschim8>Mukhopadhyay, Aditya, ''Birbhumer Mela'', ''Paschim Banga'', Birbhum Special issue (in Bengali), February 2006, pp. 203–214</ref>

			[[File:Local People of Santal community are dancing in Baha Parab, Bagan para,Rajnagar Birbhum West Bengal India.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Santals celebrating Baha Parab at Rajnagar]]

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	==Personalities==		==Personalities==
	[[Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay]], author of 65 Bengali novels, not only belongs to [[Labhpur\|Labpur]] in Birbhum district but many of his novels are based on the life and surroundings in Birbhum. He won the Sahitya Akademi ~~award~~ in 1956 and was honoured with the Padma Shri and Padma ~~Bhusan~~. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature in 1971.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/1971-when-novelist-tarashankar-bandyopadhyay-lost-literature-nobel-prize-to-pablo-neruda/articleshow/94748229.cms \| title= 1971: When Novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay lost Literature Nobel Prize to Pablo Neruda\| work=Debasis Konar & Someswar Boral\|publisher= The Times of India, 10 October 2022 \| access-date = 12 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay]], author of 65 Bengali novels, not only belongs to [[Labhpur\|Labpur]] in Birbhum district but many of his novels are based on the life and surroundings in Birbhum. He won the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1956 and was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] awards. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature in 1971.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/1971-when-novelist-tarashankar-bandyopadhyay-lost-literature-nobel-prize-to-pablo-neruda/articleshow/94748229.cms \| title= 1971: When Novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay lost Literature Nobel Prize to Pablo Neruda\| work=Debasis Konar & Someswar Boral\|publisher= The Times of India, 10 October 2022 \| access-date = 12 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Education==		==Education==