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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As per the census 2011, Rampurhat Municipality had a total population of 57,833 out of which 29,611 were males and 28,222 were females.<ref name= | As per the census 2011, Rampurhat Municipality had a total population of 57,833 out of which 29,611 were males and 28,222 were females.<ref name= "census">{{cite web| url = https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801665-rampurhat-west-bengal.html | title= Rampurhat Town Population Census 2011 | work= |publisher= Population Census | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
Literacy rate in Rampurhat town was 85.71%.<ref name= | Literacy rate in Rampurhat town was 85.71%.<ref name= "census"/> | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
[[Rampurhat Junction railway station]] has 6 platforms, 90 trains halt at this station, and it is the originating or terminating station for 19 trains. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/rampurhat-junction-rph/439 | title= Rampurhat Junction | work= |publisher= India Rail Info | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | [[Rampurhat Junction railway station]] has 6 platforms, 90 trains halt at this station, and it is the originating or terminating station for 19 trains.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/rampurhat-junction-rph/439 | title= Rampurhat Junction | work= |publisher= India Rail Info | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
[[National Highway 14 (India)|National Highway 14]] passes through Rampurhat and meets [[National Highway 114A (India)|National Highway 114A]] <ref >{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher=Department of Road Transport and Highways|access-date=12 July 2023|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | [[National Highway 14 (India)|National Highway 14]] passes through Rampurhat and meets [[National Highway 114A (India)|National Highway 114A]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher=Department of Road Transport and Highways|access-date=12 July 2023|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Rampurhat is on the [[Panagarh–Morgram Highway]]. The Dubrajpur-Morgram sector of the Highway is part of NH 14. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://dbpedia.org/page/Panagarh%E2%80%93Morgram_Highway | title= About Panagarh-Morgam Highway | work= |publisher= DBpedia | access-date = 15 July 2023}}</ref> | Rampurhat is on the [[Panagarh–Morgram Highway]]. The Dubrajpur-Morgram sector of the Highway is part of NH 14.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://dbpedia.org/page/Panagarh%E2%80%93Morgram_Highway | title= About Panagarh-Morgam Highway | work= |publisher= DBpedia | access-date = 15 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
Some of the points of tourist interest are: <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.tripadvisor.in/Tourism-g12030356-Rampurhat_Birbhum_District_West_Bengal-Vacations.html | title= Essential Rampurhat | work= |publisher= Tripadvisor | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | Some of the points of tourist interest are:<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.tripadvisor.in/Tourism-g12030356-Rampurhat_Birbhum_District_West_Bengal-Vacations.html | title= Essential Rampurhat | work= |publisher= Tripadvisor | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Maa Tara temple at [[Tarapith]], 6 km from Rampurhat. | *Maa Tara temple at [[Tarapith]], 6 km from Rampurhat. | ||
*Wasef Manzil | *Wasef Manzil | ||
*Imambara | *Imambara | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
[[File:Tarapith Temple Architecture 12.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Tarapith temple]] | [[File:Tarapith Temple Architecture 12.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Tarapith temple]] | ||
[[Tarapith]], a [[Shaktism|shakti peeth]], is 6 km from Rampurhat. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://tarapithonline.com/ | title= Joy Tara | work= |publisher= Tarapith on line | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | [[Tarapith]], a [[Shaktism|shakti peeth]], is 6 km from Rampurhat.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://tarapithonline.com/ | title= Joy Tara | work= |publisher= Tarapith on line | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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*Asleha Girls College was established in 2009.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/AslehaGirlsCollege/AslehaGirlsCollege.shtml |title = Asleha Girls College | publisher= College Admission | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Asleha Girls College was established in 2009.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/AslehaGirlsCollege/AslehaGirlsCollege.shtml |title = Asleha Girls College | publisher= College Admission | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*[[Rampurhat Government Polytechnic]] was established in 2015.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://rampurhatgovtpolytechnic.org/ |title = Rampurhat Government Polytechnic | publisher= RGP | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *[[Rampurhat Government Polytechnic]] was established in 2015.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://rampurhatgovtpolytechnic.org/ |title = Rampurhat Government Polytechnic | publisher= RGP | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*[[Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital]] is one of the four new state-run medical colleges in West Bengal. It opened its doors in 2018. It has a capacity of 100 students for MBBS degree. The first batch was admitted in 2019. It is affiliated with the [[West Bengal University of Health Sciences]]. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.rampurhatgmch.edu.in/ | title= Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital | work= |publisher= RGMCH | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *[[Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital]] is one of the four new state-run medical colleges in West Bengal. It opened its doors in 2018. It has a capacity of 100 students for MBBS degree. The first batch was admitted in 2019. It is affiliated with the [[West Bengal University of Health Sciences]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.rampurhatgmch.edu.in/ | title= Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital | work= |publisher= RGMCH | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
'''Higher Secondary schools''' | '''Higher Secondary schools''' | ||
*Rampurhat High School, established in 1886, is a Bengali-medium boys only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401601/rampurhat-high-school.html | title= Rampurhat High School | work= |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Rampurhat High School, established in 1886, is a Bengali-medium boys only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401601/rampurhat-high-school.html | title= Rampurhat High School | work= |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Rampurhat Girls’ High School, established in 1948, is a Bengali-medium girls only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082400601/rampurhat-girls-high-school.html | title= Rampurhat Girls’ High School | work= |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Rampurhat Girls’ High School, established in 1948, is a Bengali-medium girls only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082400601/rampurhat-girls-high-school.html | title= Rampurhat Girls’ High School | work= |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Rampurhat High School For Girls, established in 1974, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401602/rampurhat-highschool-for-girls.html | title= Rampurhat High School For Girls | work= |publisher= Schools,org| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Rampurhat High School For Girls, established in 1974, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401602/rampurhat-highschool-for-girls.html | title= Rampurhat High School For Girls | work= |publisher= Schools,org| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir, established in 1984, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401401/rampurhat-railway-adarsha-vidyamandir-h-s.html| title= Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir | work= |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir, established in 1984, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401401/rampurhat-railway-adarsha-vidyamandir-h-s.html| title= Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir | work= |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban, established in 1957, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082400501/rampurhat-jitendralal-vidyabhaban.html | title= Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban | work= |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban, established in 1957, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082400501/rampurhat-jitendralal-vidyabhaban.html | title= Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban | work= |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High Madrasa, established in 1970, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It is a recognized Madrasa. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401001/rampurhat-hazimoulabox-high-ma.html | title= Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High MA | work= |publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | *Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High Madrasa, established in 1970, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It is a recognized Madrasa.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/birbhum/19082401001/rampurhat-hazimoulabox-high-ma.html | title= Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High MA | work= |publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Healthcare== | ==Healthcare== | ||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Rampurhat actively participated in the [[Quit India Movement]]. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/digital-district-repository/district-repository/quit-india-movement-rampurhat | title= Quit India Movement in Rampurhat | work= |publisher= Ministry of Culture, Government of India | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | Rampurhat actively participated in the [[Quit India Movement]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/digital-district-repository/district-repository/quit-india-movement-rampurhat | title= Quit India Movement in Rampurhat | work= |publisher= Ministry of Culture, Government of India | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
[[Birbhum (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and [[Rampurhat (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]] serve Rampurhat. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100918130255/http://ceowestbengal.nic.in/news_pdf/gazette123.pdf | title= Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006| work= |publisher= Delimitation Commission | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/constituencies/ | title= Birbhum | work= About District-Constituencies |publisher= Government of West Bengal| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | [[Birbhum (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and [[Rampurhat (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]] serve Rampurhat.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100918130255/http://ceowestbengal.nic.in/news_pdf/gazette123.pdf | title= Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006| work= |publisher= Delimitation Commission | access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://birbhum.gov.in/constituencies/ | title= Birbhum | work= About District-Constituencies |publisher= Government of West Bengal| access-date = 14 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 8 October 2023
Rampurhat | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 An aerial view of Rampurhat. | |
  Rampurhat Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°10′12″N 87°46′48″E / 24.170000°N 87.780000°ECoordinates: 24°10′12″N 87°46′48″E / 24.170000°N 87.780000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | District |
| District | Birbhum district |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 57,833 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0342 |
| Literacy | 85.71 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Birbhum (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Rampurhat (Vidhan Sabha constituency) |
| Website | birbhum |
Rampurhat is a town in the Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Rampurhat subdivision and Rampurhat I community development block.
Demographics[edit]
As per the census 2011, Rampurhat Municipality had a total population of 57,833 out of which 29,611 were males and 28,222 were females.[1]
Literacy rate in Rampurhat town was 85.71%.[1]
Transport[edit]
Rampurhat Junction railway station has 6 platforms, 90 trains halt at this station, and it is the originating or terminating station for 19 trains.[2]
National Highway 14 passes through Rampurhat and meets National Highway 114A [3]
Rampurhat is on the Panagarh–Morgram Highway. The Dubrajpur-Morgram sector of the Highway is part of NH 14.[4]
Tourism[edit]
Some of the points of tourist interest are:[5]
- Maa Tara temple at Tarapith, 6 km from Rampurhat.
- Wasef Manzil
- Imambara
Culture[edit]
Tarapith, a shakti peeth, is 6 km from Rampurhat.[6]
Education[edit]
The following institutions are located in Rampurhat:
Colleges
- Rampurhat College was established in 1950.[7][8]
- Asleha Girls College was established in 2009.[9]
- Rampurhat Government Polytechnic was established in 2015.[10]
- Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital is one of the four new state-run medical colleges in West Bengal. It opened its doors in 2018. It has a capacity of 100 students for MBBS degree. The first batch was admitted in 2019. It is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences.[11]
Higher Secondary schools
- Rampurhat High School, established in 1886, is a Bengali-medium boys only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.[12]
- Rampurhat Girls’ High School, established in 1948, is a Bengali-medium girls only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.[13]
- Rampurhat High School For Girls, established in 1974, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.[14]
- Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir, established in 1984, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.[15]
- Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban, established in 1957, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII.[16]
- Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High Madrasa, established in 1970, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It is a recognized Madrasa.[17]
Healthcare[edit]
The major government medical facilities in the city are:[18]
- Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital has 626 beds.(See education above for link details.)
- Rampurhat Subdivisional Hospital has 286 beds.
- Rampurhat Railway Hospital.
Politics[edit]
Rampurhat actively participated in the Quit India Movement.[19]
Birbhum (Lok Sabha constituency) and Rampurhat (Vidhan Sabha constituency) serve Rampurhat.[20][21]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rampurhat Town Population Census 2011". Population Census. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Junction". India Rail Info. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). New Delhi: Department of Road Transport and Highways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ "About Panagarh-Morgam Highway". DBpedia. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Essential Rampurhat". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Joy Tara". Tarapith on line. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat College". RC. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat College". College Admission. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Asleha Girls College". College Admission. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Government Polytechnic". RGP. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital". RGMCH. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Girls' High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat High School For Girls". Schools,org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High MA". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Directory of Medical Institutions: West Bengal (as on 31 March 2018" (PDF). Birbhum page 14. Directorate of Health Services, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Quit India Movement in Rampurhat". Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006" (PDF). Delimitation Commission. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Birbhum". About District-Constituencies. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
