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| name | | name = Dubrajpur | ||
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| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Dubrajpur Railway Station 06.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = [[Dubrajpur railway station]] | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India West Bengal#India3 | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in West Bengal, India | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|23.8|N|87.38|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[West Bengal]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Birbhum District|Birbhum]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipality]] | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Dubrajpur Municipality | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Dubrajpur City|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Dubrajpur.htm}}</ref> | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 16.84 | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 77 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 38,041<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-westbengal.php?adm2id=1908 | title=West Bengal (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map }}</ref> | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 731123 | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 91 3462 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone/[[Subscriber trunk dialling|STD]] code | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Birbhum (Lok Sabha constituency)|Birbhum]] | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|birbhum.nic.in}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Dubrajpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dubrajpur]] | ||
| leader_title1 = Chairman of Municipality | |||
| leader_name1 = Shri Pijush Pandey | |||
| leader_title2 = Member of Legislative Assembly | |||
| leader_name2 = Shri Anup Saha | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Dubrajpur''' is a | '''Dubrajpur''' is a town and a municipality in [[Suri Sadar subdivision]] of [[Birbhum district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. | ||
==History== | |||
The town of Dubrajpur, was administered by the by [[Mallabhum kingdom]] during the medieval Indian period in the 13th century. There is a Tuberculosis sanatorium established in 1954 and closed in 2000. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Snehamoy Chakraborty |title=TB hospital gets makeover for Covid-19 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/tb-hospital-gets-makeover-for-coronavirus-in-birbhum/cid/1778533 |access-date=9 April 2024}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
Dubrajpur is located at {{Coord|23.8|N|87.38|E|}}.<ref>[ | Dubrajpur is located at {{Coord|23.8|N|87.38|E|}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Dubrajpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dubrajpur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 77 metres (252 feet). | ||
=== Connectivity === | === Connectivity === | ||
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===Mama Bhagne=== | ===Mama Bhagne=== | ||
Near Dubrajpur town there is a hill named [[Mama Bhagne]]. A large number of large sized rocks are found in the area. Two remarkable pieces of these rocks were known as ''Mama'' and ''Bhagne'' (maternal uncle and nephew). Subsequently, the entire area came to be known as Mama Bhagne.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://birbhum.nic.in/birtour2.htm |title= Tourism in Birbhum|publisher=District administration|access-date= 2012-04-11}}</ref> Mama Bhagne ''pahar'' (hill) is now a picnic and tourist spot. | [[File:Mama Bhagne Hills and Temple 13.jpg|left|thumb|View of Dubrajpur town from Mama Bhagne Hills]] | ||
Near Dubrajpur town there is a hill named [[Mama Bhagne]]. A large number of large sized rocks are found in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-07 |title=Travel Destination: প্রতিদিন একতিল করে বাড়ছে শিবলিঙ্গ, বাংলার এই পাহাড়ের অজানা কাহিনী শুনলে অবাক হবেন » Najarbandi 24X7 |url=https://najarbandi.in/travel-destination-mama-bhagne-pahar-in-birbhum/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=najarbandi.in |language=bn-BD}}</ref> Two remarkable pieces of these rocks were known as ''Mama'' and ''Bhagne'' (maternal uncle and nephew). Subsequently, the entire area came to be known as Mama Bhagne.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://birbhum.nic.in/birtour2.htm |title= Tourism in Birbhum|publisher=District administration|access-date= 2012-04-11}}</ref> ''Mama Bhagne'' ''pahar'' (hill) is now a picnic and tourist spot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/mama-bhagne-the-natural-wonder-of-birbhum |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Get Bengal |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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There is another legend to the effect that they were collected by [[Vishvakarman|Viswakarma]], at the command of [[Shiva]], to erect in one night a second [[Varanasi|Kasi]]. When he collected the rocks and was about to commence work, day dawned, so he left.<ref name="omalley" /> | There is another legend to the effect that they were collected by [[Vishvakarman|Viswakarma]], at the command of [[Shiva]], to erect in one night a second [[Varanasi|Kasi]]. When he collected the rocks and was about to commence work, day dawned, so he left.<ref name="omalley" /> | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Dubrajpur (community development block)]] | |||
* [[Dubrajpur Assembly constituency]] | |||
==External links== | |||
* {{Commons category-inline|Dubrajpur}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Dubrajpur | |
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Dubrajpur is located in West Bengal  Dubrajpur Location in West Bengal, India  Dubrajpur Dubrajpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°48′N 87°23′E / 23.8°N 87.38°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Birbhum |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Dubrajpur Municipality |
| • Chairman of Municipality | Shri Pijush Pandey |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Shri Anup Saha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.84 km2 (6.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 38,041[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 731123 |
| Telephone/STD code | 91 3462 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Birbhum |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Dubrajpur |
| Website | birbhum |
Dubrajpur is a town and a municipality in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
History[edit | edit source]
The town of Dubrajpur, was administered by the by Mallabhum kingdom during the medieval Indian period in the 13th century. There is a Tuberculosis sanatorium established in 1954 and closed in 2000. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Location[edit | edit source]
Dubrajpur is located at 23°48′N 87°23′E / 23.8°N 87.38°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 77 metres (252 feet).
Connectivity[edit | edit source]
The place has good connectivity with the rest of the state as well as other states such as Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam. NH 60 passes right through the place which connects the place with North Bengal, Bankura & Paschim Bardhaman districts. SH 14 connects the place with Panagarh in Paschim Bardhaman and Moregram in Murshidabad district. The Dubrajpur Railway Station under Asansol division of Eastern Railways provides connectivity with Kolkata, Andal, Durgapur, Asansol, Sainthia, Rampurhat, Malda and many other major stations.
Mama Bhagne[edit | edit source]
Near Dubrajpur town there is a hill named Mama Bhagne. A large number of large sized rocks are found in the area.[5] Two remarkable pieces of these rocks were known as Mama and Bhagne (maternal uncle and nephew). Subsequently, the entire area came to be known as Mama Bhagne.[6] Mama Bhagne pahar (hill) is now a picnic and tourist spot.[7]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[8] Dubrajpur had a population of 32,752. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dubrajpur has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65% and, female literacy is 46%. In Dubrajpur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Mythology[edit | edit source]
It is believed that when Rama decided to attack Ravana, he found it necessary to throw a bridge across the straits for the conveyance of his troops, he drove in his aerial chariot to the Himalayas, picked up what stones he needed and drove back. As he was passing Dubrajpur his horses took fright and tilted up the chariot and so some stones fell out. These are the stones at Mama Bhagne.[9]
There is another legend to the effect that they were collected by Viswakarma, at the command of Shiva, to erect in one night a second Kasi. When he collected the rocks and was about to commence work, day dawned, so he left.[9]
See also[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "West Bengal (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ↑ "Dubrajpur City".
- ↑ Snehamoy Chakraborty. "TB hospital gets makeover for Covid-19". Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dubrajpur
- ↑ "Travel Destination: প্রতিদিন একতিল করে বাড়ছে শিবলিঙ্গ, বাংলার এই পাহাড়ের অজানা কাহিনী শুনলে অবাক হবেন » Najarbandi 24X7". najarbandi.in (in Bengali). 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ↑ "Tourism in Birbhum". District administration. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ↑ "Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum". Get Bengal. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 O’Malley, L.S.S., ICS, Birbhum, Bengal District Gazetteers, pp. 125-128, first published 1910, 1996 reprint, Government of West Bengal
