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| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[English language|English]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[English language|English]] | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Sreerampur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Serampore]] | | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Sreerampur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Serampore]] | ||
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The origin of Rishra situated on the right bank of the River Hugli dates back to the pre-colonial era. The reference of Rishra was first seen to have occurred in Bipradas Piplai's “Manasamangal Kavya”, written in the fifteenth century. At the time of giving a description of the movement of Chand Saudagar along the River Bhagirathi in a barge for the business. There has been further and marked an evolution in the said spelling down the era as Reshra, Risshra, Isharah, Ichera, Icchra, etc. In [[Jadavpur University]], a research work was conducted in respect of the names of villages in our country. It was noticed that there are several villages in our country in a single name. But the name of Rishra has been found to be unique during such research exercise. In the book written on traveling description by a French traveler Vernia, the name of the Rishra village was noticed which was situated eight miles away from Kolkata. During the Sen Dynasty, it is told that there were hermitages of the saints (Rishi) on the bank of the river Bhagirathi. It is presumed that the name “Rishra” might have been derived from the word Saint or Rishi with whom it is believed to have been associated over a pretty long time in the past. | The origin of Rishra situated on the right bank of the River Hugli dates back to the pre-colonial era. The reference of Rishra was first seen to have occurred in Bipradas Piplai's “Manasamangal Kavya”, written in the fifteenth century. At the time of giving a description of the movement of Chand Saudagar along the River Bhagirathi in a barge for the business. There has been further and marked an evolution in the said spelling down the era as Reshra, Risshra, Isharah, Ichera, Icchra, etc. In [[Jadavpur University]], a research work was conducted in respect of the names of villages in our country. It was noticed that there are several villages in our country in a single name. But the name of Rishra has been found to be unique during such research exercise. In the book written on traveling description by a French traveler Vernia, the name of the Rishra village was noticed which was situated eight miles away from Kolkata. During the Sen Dynasty, it is told that there were hermitages of the saints (Rishi) on the bank of the river Bhagirathi. It is presumed that the name “Rishra” might have been derived from the word Saint or Rishi with whom it is believed to have been associated over a pretty long time in the past. | ||
During the [[Mughal period]], the village Rishra and its suburbs were thickly populated. The hot and humid climate of the area was congenial to the textile industry. The land was thus famous for textile and silk weaving. The Hindu weavers here used to manufacture fine cotton pieces, while Muslim weavers monopolized in silk manufacture. In the fertile land in and around the area, paddy, jute, and betel-leaf were grown in abundance. The Kaibartas utilized the marshy land for fishing. | During the [[Mughal period]], the village Rishra and its suburbs were thickly populated. The hot and humid climate of the area was congenial to the textile industry. The land was thus famous for textile and silk weaving. The Hindu weavers here used to manufacture fine cotton pieces, while Muslim weavers monopolized in silk manufacture. In the fertile land in and around the area, paddy, jute, and betel-leaf were grown in abundance. The Kaibartas utilized the marshy land for fishing. | ||
During the last phase of the industrialization under the Danish rule, the entire civic administration was completely disrupted. After taking over the possession of the town of [[Serampore]], the British Company began to look after its civic amenities. The earlier “village committee” was transformed into Serampore Municipality. Rishra and Konnanagar were included.<ref>http://rishramunicipality.org/history/</ref> Manasa Mangal is the first book or proof where Rishra's name can be found. [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose]] came to Rishra and took rest at the time of his great escape. | During the last phase of the industrialization under the Danish rule, the entire civic administration was completely disrupted. After taking over the possession of the town of [[Serampore]], the British Company began to look after its civic amenities. The earlier “village committee” was transformed into Serampore Municipality. Rishra and Konnanagar were included.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rishramunicipality.org/history/ |title=History – Rishra Municipality |website=rishramunicipality.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180610073241/http://rishramunicipality.org/history/ |archive-date=2018-06-10}} </ref> Manasa Mangal is the first book or proof where Rishra's name can be found. [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose]] came to Rishra and took rest at the time of his great escape. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
{{Original research|section|date=June 2015}}Though [[Hindu]]s are in the majority, Rishra has always been a multicultural, multifaceted township and has celebrated almost all religious festivals of all the major ethnic communities with equal enthusiasm. Being an old industrial township, it has a number of temples and mosques. | {{Original research|section|date=June 2015}}Though [[Hindu]]s are in the majority, Rishra has always been a multicultural, multifaceted township and has celebrated almost all religious festivals of all the major ethnic communities with equal enthusiasm. Being an old industrial township, it has a number of temples and mosques. Rishra Municipality area has one very ancient Temple named Rishra Siddheshwari Kali, a temple of Sree Sree Maa Siddheswari Kali established more than 800 yrs ago by Sri Jatadhar Pakrashi (In bengali Year 611 Bangabdo) | ||
[[Durga Puja]], [[Jagaddhatri|Jagaddhatri Puja]], [[Kali Puja]], [[Eid-ul-Fitr|Id]], [[Christmas]], [[Chhath]] Pooja, [[Moharram]] and almost all religious customs of all the major communities are celebrated with equal zest throughout the year. However amongst the attractions and festivities of Rishra, main is [[Jagaddhatri puja]] the invocation of Goddess Jagadhatri in the month of November is being celebrated largely all over. There is also the annual Rishra Fair that is held each year in the month of January and held with much fanfare. [[Diwali]] and [[Holi]] are two major festivals celebrated with great spirit by all the respective cast. The population is a complete combination of Bengalis, Oriyas, Biharis, Gujaratis, Marwadis and few others. | [[Durga Puja]], [[Jagaddhatri|Jagaddhatri Puja]], [[Kali Puja]], [[Eid-ul-Fitr|Id]], [[Christmas]], [[Chhath]] Pooja, [[Moharram]] and almost all religious customs of all the major communities are celebrated with equal zest throughout the year. However amongst the attractions and festivities of Rishra, main is [[Jagaddhatri puja]] the invocation of Goddess Jagadhatri in the month of November is being celebrated largely all over. There is also the annual Rishra Fair that is held each year in the month of January and held with much fanfare. [[Diwali]] and [[Holi]] are two major festivals celebrated with great spirit by all the respective cast. The population is a complete combination of Bengalis, Oriyas, Biharis, Gujaratis, Marwadis and few others. | ||
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[[File:Rishra High School.jpeg|thumb|Rishra High School]] | [[File:Rishra High School.jpeg|thumb|Rishra High School]] | ||
The oldest primary school in Rishra is the Bangla School alias Rishra Prathamik Balak Vidyalaya and the oldest high school is [[Rishra High School|Rishra Uccha Vidyalaya]], built in the year 1931 by Pramathanath Daw and Haridhan Daw in memory of their father Hemchandra Daw. | The oldest primary school in Rishra is the Bangla School alias Rishra Prathamik Balak Vidyalaya and the oldest high school is [[Rishra High School|Rishra Uccha Vidyalaya]], built in the year 1931 by Pramathanath Daw and Haridhan Daw in memory of their father Hemchandra Daw. | ||
Rishra has other reputed schools such as | Rishra has other reputed schools such as Schools of Mahesh Sri Ramkrishna Ashram O Math,[https://www.google.com/search?gs%20ssp=eJzj4tZP1zcsK8xNL87JMGC0UjWoMLZMs7BMMjFLSbM0NjMyNrcyqDAySzYySDM2sDRNTrM0NbHwkkxMySypTFRIyizKSVQoS8zLVEjKSCxKLMkEAJSXGBg&q=aditya+birla+vani+bharati&rlz=1C1ONGR%20enIN960IN960&oq=aditya+birla+vani&aqs=chrome.1.0i355i512j4 Aditya Birla Vani Bharati School], Stepping Stone School, St. Mary's School, Gospel Home School, Radhika Town High School, Loreto High School, St. Thomas Academy, Rishra Anjuman High School, Fatema Girls High School, Rishra Vidhyapith Hindi High school, [[Rishra Brahmananda Keshab Chandra High School]], Saibalini Devi Uccha Balika Vidyalaya, Rishra Girl's High School, Bamunari High School (H.S). Rishra has one famous college, named [[Bidhan Chandra College, Rishra|Bidhan Chandra College]]. | ||
Rishra has good number of West Bengal board schools as well as CBSE and ICSE board schools. Due to this very reason students from nearby regions (i.e. Konnagar, Sheoraphuli etc.) also come here. | Rishra has good number of West Bengal board schools as well as CBSE and ICSE board schools. Due to this very reason students from nearby regions (i.e. Konnagar, Sheoraphuli etc.) also come here. | ||
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==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
K.C Sen Road connects [[Rishra railway station]] to Delhi Road ([[State Highway 13 (West Bengal)|SH 13]]) in the west and N.K. Bannerjee Street, R.B.C. Road and Sasthitala Street connects [[State Highway 13 (West Bengal)|SH 13)]]/ [[G.T. Road]] to the station. There are many other roads leading to G.T. road named N.S. Road, Maitree Path, P.T. Laha Street. There are many playgrounds in the city including a big ground named Lenin Ground. Many skyscrapers are there in the city. A 19-storied building is situated in the western part of the city named Rishra Keventers. There are many restaurants and eateries like The Southern Spice, Yummy China, The Classic Restaurants, Appayan Restaurant, Charkol, Shubham Restaurant and sweets shops like Felumodak & Annapurna sweets shop etc | K.C Sen Road connects [[Rishra railway station]] to Delhi Road ([[State Highway 13 (West Bengal)|SH 13]]) in the west and N.K. Bannerjee Street, R.B.C. Road and Sasthitala Street connects [[State Highway 13 (West Bengal)|SH 13)]]/ [[G.T. Road]] to the station. There are many other roads leading to G.T. road named N.S. Road, Maitree Path, P.T. Laha Street. There are many playgrounds in the city including a big ground named Lenin Ground. Many skyscrapers are there in the city. A 19-storied building is situated in the western part of the city named Rishra Keventers. There are many restaurants and eateries like The Southern Spice, Yummy China, The Classic Restaurants, Appayan Restaurant, Charkol, Shubham Restaurant and sweets shops like Felumodak & Annapurna sweets shop etc. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kolkata]] | [[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kolkata]] | ||
[[Category:Kolkata Metropolitan Area]] | [[Category:Kolkata Metropolitan Area]] | ||
[[Category:Cities in West Bengal]] | |||