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'''Panchmura''' is a [[gram panchayat]] under [[Taldangra (community development block)|Taldangra]] intermediate panchayat, in [[Khatra subdivision]] of | '''Panchmura''' is a [[gram panchayat]] under [[Taldangra (community development block)|Taldangra]] intermediate panchayat, in [[Khatra subdivision]] of Bankura district in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of West Bengal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewpansum.asp?selstate=19&pno=14&ptype=V&parenttype=S |title=Village Panchayats of West Bengal |access-date=2009-06-02 |work=Bankura |publisher=National Panchayat Directory, Panchayat Informatics Division, NIC |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090416215427/http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewpansum.asp?selstate=19&pno=14&ptype=V&parenttype=S |archive-date=16 April 2009 }}</ref> It is {{convert|21|km|abbr=on}} from [[Bishnupur (Bankura)|Bishnupur]] and is known for the terracotta [[Bankura horse]], a folk artefact and the national symbol for Indian handicrafts.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.india-tourism.com/EN/vishnupur.html | title = Incredible India | access-date = 2009-06-17 | work = West Bengal | publisher = India tourism | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080302022801/http://india-tourism.com/EN/vishnupur.html | archive-date = 2008-03-02 }}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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| coord={{coord|22|56|0|N|86|54|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Places in Khatra subdivision in Bankura district'''<br/>CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, C: craft centre, T: ancient/ temple centre<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | | coord={{coord|22|56|0|N|86|54|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Places in Khatra subdivision in Bankura district'''<br/>CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, C: craft centre, T: ancient/ temple centre<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | ||
|mark-coord1={{coord|22|51|51|N|87|0|21|E}} | label-pos1=right|label1= Baragari| numbered1=R| mark-title1= [[Baragari]] (R)|label-color1= #800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle| shape-color1=#C42222|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 | |mark-coord1={{coord|22|51|51|N|87|0|21|E}} | label-pos1=right|label1= Baragari| numbered1=R| mark-title1= [[Baragari]] (R)|label-color1= #800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle| shape-color1=#C42222|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 | ||
|mark-coord2={{coord|22|46|14|N|86|47|37|E}} | label-pos2=left|label2=Barikul| numbered2=R| mark-title2= [[Barikul]] (R) | |mark-coord2={{coord|22|46|14|N|86|47|37|E}} | label-pos2=left|label2=Barikul| numbered2=R| mark-title2= [[Barikul]] (R) | ||
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Census villages under Panchmura gram panchayat are as follows: Adhkara, Amjor, Banskopa, Bhetuadanga, Chakiambedia, Danduria, Deulbhira, | Census villages under Panchmura gram panchayat are as follows: Adhkara, Amjor, Banskopa, Bhetuadanga, Chakiambedia, Danduria, Deulbhira, | ||
Dhobajor, Jambedia, Jaypur, Kanaipur, Kukutia, Lalbandh, Nutangram, Panchmura, Radhanagar, Rasiagara, Shyamsundarpur, Tatar<ref>{{cite web| url = http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=108733| title = List of Census Villages mapped for Village Panchayat:Panchmura, Taldangra, Bankura,West Bengal| access-date = 2009-06-22| publisher = Ministry of Panchayati Raj| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110823142444/http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=108733| archive-date = 23 August 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref> | Dhobajor, Jambedia, Jaypur, Kanaipur, Kukutia, Lalbandh, Nutangram, Panchmura, Radhanagar, Rasiagara, Shyamsundarpur, Tatar<ref>{{cite web| url = http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=108733| title = List of Census Villages mapped for Village Panchayat: Panchmura, Taldangra, Bankura, West Bengal| access-date = 2009-06-22| publisher = Ministry of Panchayati Raj| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110823142444/http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=108733| archive-date = 23 August 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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The [[terracotta]] [[Bankura horse]], the logo of All India Handicrafts,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bangalinet.com/art&craft_bankura.htm | The [[terracotta]] [[Bankura horse]], the logo of All India Handicrafts,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bangalinet.com/art&craft_bankura.htm | ||
| title = Bankura's Horses| access-date = 2009-06-22 | publisher = bengalinet}}</ref> and an item which now adorns drawing rooms across the world as symbols of Indian folk-art, is produced in Panchmura.<ref name=terracotta>{{cite web| url = http://www.potteryindia.com/Terracotta/Introduction.htm| title = Terracotta Traditions| access-date = 2009-06-22| publisher = potteryindia| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020706173155/http://www.potteryindia.com/terracotta/introduction.htm| archive-date = 2002-07-06}}</ref> | | title = Bankura's Horses| access-date = 2009-06-22 | publisher = bengalinet}}</ref> and an item which now adorns drawing rooms across the world as symbols of Indian folk-art, is produced in Panchmura.<ref name=terracotta>{{cite web| url = http://www.potteryindia.com/Terracotta/Introduction.htm| title = Terracotta Traditions| access-date = 2009-06-22| publisher = potteryindia| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020706173155/http://www.potteryindia.com/terracotta/introduction.htm| archive-date = 2002-07-06}}</ref> | ||
===Manasa chali=== | ===Manasa chali=== | ||
{{main|Manasa chali}} | {{main|Manasa chali}} | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
[[Panchmura Mahavidyalaya]] is a general degree college established in 1965 with the efforts of local people led by Dr. Pasupati Mandal. It offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, | [[Panchmura Mahavidyalaya]] is a general degree college established in 1965 with the efforts of local people led by Dr. Pasupati Mandal. It offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Geography, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Accountancy, and general courses in arts, science and commerce. It is affiliated with the [[Bankura University]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.panchmuramahavidyalaya.org/Default.aspx?PageId=93 |title = Panchmura Mahavidyalaya| publisher= Panchmura Mahavidyalaya | access-date = 1 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/PanchmuraMahavidyalaya/Panchmura_Mahavidyalaya.shtml|title = Panchmura Mahavidyalaya | publisher= College Admission | access-date = 1 December 2016}}</ref> | ||
Panchmura High School, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1924. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 11 computers, a library with 300 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132106203/panchmura-high-school.html |title = Panchmura High School |publisher= Schools.org.in| access-date = 26 April 2020}}</ref> | Panchmura High School, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1924. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 11 computers, a library with 300 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132106203/panchmura-high-school.html |title = Panchmura High School |publisher= Schools.org.in| access-date = 26 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
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Panchmura | |
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 Bankura horses | |
Panchmura is located in West Bengal  Panchmura Location in West Bengal, India  Panchmura Panchmura (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°58′00″N 87°10′00″E / 22.9667°N 87.1667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Bankura |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,719 |
| Languages* | |
| • Official | Bengali, Santali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-WB |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bankura |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Taldangra |
| Website | wb |
Panchmura is a gram panchayat under Taldangra intermediate panchayat, in Khatra subdivision of Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1] It is 21 km (13 mi) from Bishnupur and is known for the terracotta Bankura horse, a folk artefact and the national symbol for Indian handicrafts.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Location[edit | edit source]
Panchmura is located at 22°58′00″N 87°10′00″E / 22.9667°N 87.1667°E. It has an average elevation of 68 m (223 ft).[3]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Census villages under Panchmura gram panchayat are as follows: Adhkara, Amjor, Banskopa, Bhetuadanga, Chakiambedia, Danduria, Deulbhira, Dhobajor, Jambedia, Jaypur, Kanaipur, Kukutia, Lalbandh, Nutangram, Panchmura, Radhanagar, Rasiagara, Shyamsundarpur, Tatar[4]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per 2011 Census of India Panchmura had a total population of 3,719 of which 1,854 (50%) were males and 1,865 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 425. The total number of literates in Panchmura was 2,525 (76.65% of the population over 6 years).[5]
.*For language details see Taldangra (community development block)#Language and religion
Terracotta craft[edit | edit source]
Bankura horse[edit | edit source]
The terracotta Bankura horse, the logo of All India Handicrafts,[6] and an item which now adorns drawing rooms across the world as symbols of Indian folk-art, is produced in Panchmura.[7]
Manasa chali[edit | edit source]
Manasa chali is the idol of Debi Manasa. It is a unique terracotta sculpture of Panchmura, West Bengal. Manasa chali has a small figure or a group of three figures in the middle, with rows of snake hoods fanning out in a half moon shape.[8]
Education[edit | edit source]
Panchmura Mahavidyalaya is a general degree college established in 1965 with the efforts of local people led by Dr. Pasupati Mandal. It offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Geography, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Accountancy, and general courses in arts, science and commerce. It is affiliated with the Bankura University.[9][10]
Panchmura High School, is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1924. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 11 computers, a library with 300 books and a playground.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Village Panchayats of West Bengal". Bankura. National Panchayat Directory, Panchayat Informatics Division, NIC. Archived from the original on 16 April 2009. Retrieved 2 June 2009.
- ↑ "Incredible India". West Bengal. India tourism. Archived from the original on 2 March 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
- ↑ "Panchmura, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ↑ "List of Census Villages mapped for Village Panchayat: Panchmura, Taldangra, Bankura, West Bengal". Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ "Bankura's Horses". bengalinet. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ↑ "Terracotta Traditions". potteryindia. Archived from the original on 6 July 2002. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Samira; Biswas, Rabiranjan; Mallik, Gautam Kumar (2009). Heritage Tourism: An Anthropological Journey to Bishnupur. Mittal Publications. ISBN 9788183242943.
- ↑ "Panchmura Mahavidyalaya". Panchmura Mahavidyalaya. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Panchmura Mahavidyalaya". College Admission. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Panchmura High School". Schools.org.in. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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