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'''Kharagpur I''' is a [[Community development block in India|community development block]] that forms an administrative division in the [[Kharagpur subdivision]] of [[Paschim Medinipur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. | '''Kharagpur I''' is a [[Community development block in India|community development block]] that forms an administrative division in the [[Kharagpur subdivision]] of [[Paschim Medinipur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is located 14 km from [[Midnapore]], the district headquarters. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
In Kharagpur I CD block 60% of the cultivated area has [[laterite|lateritic]] soil and 40% has [[alluvium|alluvial]] soil.<ref name="geography">{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = page 26 (Predominant Soil) | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | In Kharagpur I CD block, 60% of the cultivated area has [[laterite|lateritic]] soil and 40% has [[alluvium|alluvial]] soil.<ref name="geography">{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = page 26 (Predominant Soil) | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
Hariatara, a constituent panchayat of Kharagpur I block, is located at {{coord|22.3088000|N|87.2278370|E|format=dms|}}. | Hariatara, a constituent panchayat of Kharagpur I block, is located at {{coord|22.3088000|N|87.2278370|E|format=dms|}}. | ||
Kharagpur I CD block is bounded by [[Midnapore Sadar (community development block)|Midnapore Sadar]] CD block in the north, [[Kharagpur II]] CD block in the east, [[Nayagram (community development block)|Nayagram]] and [[Keshiari]] CD blocks in the south and [[Sankrail, Paschim Medinipur (community development block)|Sankrail]] and [[Jhargram (community development block)|Jhargram]] CD locks in the west. | Kharagpur I CD block is bounded by [[Midnapore Sadar (community development block)|Midnapore Sadar]] CD block in the north, [[Kharagpur II]] CD block in the east, [[Nayagram (community development block)|Nayagram]] and [[Keshiari]] CD blocks in the south and [[Sankrail, Paschim Medinipur (community development block)|Sankrail]] and [[Jhargram (community development block)|Jhargram]] CD locks in the west. | ||
Kharagpur I CD block has an area of 313.31 km<sup>2</sup>. It has 1 [[Panchayat Samiti (Block)|panchayat samity]], 7 [[gram panchayat]]s, 112 gram sansads (village councils), 269 [[mouza]]s and 228 inhabited villages. [[Kharagpur#Police stations|Kharagpur (Local)]] police station serves this block.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 14 September 2020 }}</ref> Headquarters of this CD block is at [[Satkul]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1918_PART_A_DCHB_PASCHIM%20MEDINIPUR.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Paschim Medinipur | work= Map of Paschim Medinipur with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 November 2016 }}</ref> | Kharagpur I CD block has an area of 313.31 km<sup>2</sup>. It has 1 [[Panchayat Samiti (Block)|panchayat samity]], 7 [[gram panchayat]]s, 112 gram sansads (village councils), 269 [[mouza]]s and 228 inhabited villages. [[Kharagpur#Police stations|Kharagpur (Local)]] police station serves this block.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 14 September 2020 }}</ref> Headquarters of this CD block is at [[Satkul]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1918_PART_A_DCHB_PASCHIM%20MEDINIPUR.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Paschim Medinipur | work= Map of Paschim Medinipur with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 November 2016 }}</ref> | ||
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Kharagpur I CD block had a forest cover of 4,000 hectares, against a total geographical area of 32,600 hectares in 2005–06.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur | work = Table 2.4, Page 28 | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | Kharagpur I CD block had a forest cover of 4,000 hectares, against a total geographical area of 32,600 hectares in 2005–06.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur | work = Table 2.4, Page 28 | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
[[Gram panchayat]]s of Kharagpur I block/ panchayat samiti are: Arjuni, | [[Gram panchayat]]s of Kharagpur I block/ panchayat samiti are: Arjuni, Barkola, Bhetia, Gopali, Hariatara, Kalaikunda and Khelar.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbprd.gov.in/HtmlPage/PANCHAYATS.aspx |title = Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal |work = Paschim Medinipur - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 1 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Kharagpur I CD block had a | According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Kharagpur I CD block had a population of 258,040, of which 165,961 were rural and 92,079 were urban. There were 131,073 (51%) males and 126,967 (49%) females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 28,677. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Castes]] numbered 46,431 (17.99%) and [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Tribes]] numbered 42,453 (16.45%).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 3 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
According to the 2001 census, Kharagpur I block had a total population of 241,420, out of which 123,827 were males and 117,593 were females. Kharagpur I block registered a population growth of 17.24 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the combined Midnapore district was 14.87 per cent.<ref name=census>{{cite web | url =http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_15.htm | title = Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, (erstwhile) Medinipur District | access-date = 22 July 2016 | work = Census of India 2001 | publisher = Census Commission of India|url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110928205819/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_15.htm|archive-date=September 28, 2011}}</ref> Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.45 per cent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wbcensus.gov.in/DataTables/02/Table4_1.htm |title=Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4 |access-date= 17 July 2016 |work=Census of India 2001 |publisher=Census Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927041813/http://www.wbcensus.gov.in/DataTables/02/Table4_1.htm |archive-date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> | According to the 2001 census, Kharagpur I block had a total population of 241,420, out of which 123,827 were males and 117,593 were females. Kharagpur I block registered a population growth of 17.24 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the combined Midnapore district was 14.87 per cent.<ref name=census>{{cite web | url =http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_15.htm | title = Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, (erstwhile) Medinipur District | access-date = 22 July 2016 | work = Census of India 2001 | publisher = Census Commission of India|url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110928205819/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_15.htm|archive-date=September 28, 2011}}</ref> Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.45 per cent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wbcensus.gov.in/DataTables/02/Table4_1.htm |title=Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4 |access-date= 17 July 2016 |work=Census of India 2001 |publisher=Census Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927041813/http://www.wbcensus.gov.in/DataTables/02/Table4_1.htm |archive-date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> | ||
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===Language and religion=== | ===Language and religion=== | ||
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In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 229,786 and formed 89.05% of the population in Kharagpur I CD block. Muslims numbered 21,200 and formed 8.22% of the population. Christians numbered 3,899 and formed 1.51% of the population. Others numbered | |||
In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 229,786 and formed 89.05% of the population in Kharagpur I CD block. Muslims numbered 21,200 and formed 8.22% of the population. Christians numbered 3,899 and formed 1.51% of the population. Others numbered 3150 and formed 1.22% of the population.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11396/download/14509/DDW19C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/SCST-Series/ST14A.html |title = ST-14 A Details Of Religions Shown Under 'Other Religions And Persuasions' In Main Table | work= West Bengal |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 29 July 2016}}</ref> and other religious communities. In 2001, Hindus were 89.76%, Muslims 6.43%, Christians 1.71% and tribal religions 1.40% of the population respectively.<ref name=censusreligion2001>{{cite web| url = https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21481/download/24613/PC01_C01_19.xls|title = Table C01 Population by Religious Community: West Bengal |publisher = [[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]] |date=2001}}</ref> | |||
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|caption = Languages of Kharagpur I CD block (2011)<ref name="languages"/> | |||
|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value1 = 55.39 |color1 = orchid | |||
|label2 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] |value2 = 12.78 |color2 = steelblue | |||
|label3 = [[Hindi]] |value3 = 10.65 |color3 = orange | |||
|label4 = [[Santali language|Santali]] |value4 = 7.16 |color4 = darkturquoise | |||
|label5 = [[Odia language|Odia]] |value5 = 4.63 |color5 = saddlebrown | |||
|label6 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]] |value6 = 2.44 |color6 = lightcoral | |||
|label7 = [[Urdu]] |value7 = 2.24 |color7 = green | |||
|label8 = [[Koda language|Koda]] |value8 = 1.79 |color8 = aquamarine | |||
|label9 = Others |value9 = 2.92 |color9 = grey | |||
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At the time of the 2011 census, 55.39% of the population spoke [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 12.78% [[Telugu language|Telugu]], 10.65% [[Hindi]], 7.16% [[Santali language|Santali]], 4.63% [[Odia language|Odia]], 2.44% [[Nepali language|Nepali]], 2.24% [[Urdu]] and 1.79% [[Koda language|Koda]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10226/download/13338/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1900.XLSX |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
==BPL families== | ==BPL families== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
===Infrastructure=== | ===Infrastructure=== | ||
230 or 86% of mouzas in Kharagpur I CD block were electrified by 31 March 2014.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur | work = Tables 2.1, 8.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.1, | 230 or 86% of mouzas in Kharagpur I CD block were electrified by 31 March 2014.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur | work = Tables 2.1, 8.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.1, 20.1, 21.2, 4.4, 3.1, 3.3 – arranged as per use | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 14 September 2020}}</ref> | ||
231 mouzas in Kharagpur I CD block had drinking water facilities in 2013–14. There were 69 fertiliser depots, 32 seed stores and 36 [[Public distribution system|fair price shops]] in the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/> | 231 mouzas in Kharagpur I CD block had drinking water facilities in 2013–14. There were 69 fertiliser depots, 32 seed stores and 36 [[Public distribution system|fair price shops]] in the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/> | ||
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The [[United Nations Development Programme]] considers the combined primary and secondary enrolment ratio as the simple indicator of educational achievement of the children in the school going age. The infrastructure available is important. In Kharagpur I CD block out of the total 98 primary schools in 2008–2009, 58 had pucca buildings, 6 partially pucca and 34 multiple type.<ref name=humandev2>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = May 2011. Page: 60 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 31 July 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | The [[United Nations Development Programme]] considers the combined primary and secondary enrolment ratio as the simple indicator of educational achievement of the children in the school going age. The infrastructure available is important. In Kharagpur I CD block out of the total 98 primary schools in 2008–2009, 58 had pucca buildings, 6 partially pucca and 34 multiple type.<ref name=humandev2>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = May 2011. Page: 60 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 31 July 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
Hijli College at Hijli was established in 1995 and is affiliated to [[Vidyasagar University]]. It offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, geography, sociology, mathematics, computer science and chemistry.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.hijlicollege.org.in/ | title = Hijli College | publisher = Hijli College | access-date = 10 January 2017 | archive-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170113132851/http://www.hijlicollege.org.in/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> | |||
==Healthcare== | ==Healthcare== | ||
In 2014, Kharagpur I CD block had 1 rural hospital, 3 primary health centres, 1 state government (other than health and family welfare department) medical institution and 7 private nursing homes with total 214 beds and 19 doctors. It had 25 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,724 patients were treated indoor and 99,758 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/> | In 2014, Kharagpur I CD block had 1 rural hospital, 3 primary health centres, 1 state government (other than health and family welfare department) medical institution and 7 private nursing homes with total 214 beds and 19 doctors. It had 25 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,724 patients were treated indoor and 99,758 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/> | ||
Hijli Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at [[Hijli]], is the major government medical facility in the Kharagpur I CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at: Khemasuli (with 4 beds), Amba (PO Shyamraipur) (with 2 beds) and Khelar (PO Banpatna) (with 10 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = | Hijli Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at [[Hijli]], is the major government medical facility in the Kharagpur I CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at: Khemasuli (with 4 beds), Amba (PO Shyamraipur) (with 2 beds) and Khelar (PO Banpatna) (with 10 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title =Health & Family Welfare Department | work =Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher =Government of West Bengal | access-date =1 September 2020 | archive-date =8 October 2022 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20221008143352/https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | url-status =dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 1 September 2020 | archive-date = 21 April 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180421215645/https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Kharagpur I | |
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| Coordinates: 22°18′32″N 87°13′40″E / 22.3088000°N 87.2278370°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Federal democracy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 313.31 km2 (120.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 258,040 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, Santali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 721301 (Old Kharagpur) 721304 (Nimpura) |
| Telephone/STD code | 03221 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-34 |
| Literacy | 77.06% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Medinipur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kharagpur |
| Website | paschimmedinipur |
Kharagpur I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Kharagpur subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located 14 km from Midnapore, the district headquarters.
Geography[edit | edit source]
In Kharagpur I CD block, 60% of the cultivated area has lateritic soil and 40% has alluvial soil.[1]
Hariatara, a constituent panchayat of Kharagpur I block, is located at 22°18′32″N 87°13′40″E / 22.3088000°N 87.2278370°E.
Kharagpur I CD block is bounded by Midnapore Sadar CD block in the north, Kharagpur II CD block in the east, Nayagram and Keshiari CD blocks in the south and Sankrail and Jhargram CD locks in the west.
Kharagpur I CD block has an area of 313.31 km2. It has 1 panchayat samity, 7 gram panchayats, 112 gram sansads (village councils), 269 mouzas and 228 inhabited villages. Kharagpur (Local) police station serves this block.[2] Headquarters of this CD block is at Satkul.[3]
Kharagpur I CD block had a forest cover of 4,000 hectares, against a total geographical area of 32,600 hectares in 2005–06.[4]
Gram panchayats of Kharagpur I block/ panchayat samiti are: Arjuni, Barkola, Bhetia, Gopali, Hariatara, Kalaikunda and Khelar.[5]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Population[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 Census of India, Kharagpur I CD block had a population of 258,040, of which 165,961 were rural and 92,079 were urban. There were 131,073 (51%) males and 126,967 (49%) females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 28,677. Scheduled Castes numbered 46,431 (17.99%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 42,453 (16.45%).[6]
According to the 2001 census, Kharagpur I block had a total population of 241,420, out of which 123,827 were males and 117,593 were females. Kharagpur I block registered a population growth of 17.24 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the combined Midnapore district was 14.87 per cent.[7] Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.45 per cent.[8]
Census Towns in Kharagpur I CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Kharagpur Railway Settlement (82,735) and Kalaikunda (9,344).[6]
Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Kharagpur I CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Barkola (5,476) and Salua (4,430),[6]
Other villages in Kharagpur I CD block included (2011 census figures in brackets): Arjuni (3,033), Hariatara (1,598), Bhetia (2,174), Gopali (2,951) and Khelar (2,621).[6]
Literacy[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 census the total number of literate persons in Kharagpur I CD block was 176,744 (77.06% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 98,187 (84.29% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 78,557 (69.60% of the female population over 6 years).The gender gap in literacy rates was 14.69%.[6]
See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate
Template:Literacy in CD Blocks of Paschim Medinipur district
Language and religion[edit | edit source]
In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 229,786 and formed 89.05% of the population in Kharagpur I CD block. Muslims numbered 21,200 and formed 8.22% of the population. Christians numbered 3,899 and formed 1.51% of the population. Others numbered 3150 and formed 1.22% of the population.[9] Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria,[10] and other religious communities. In 2001, Hindus were 89.76%, Muslims 6.43%, Christians 1.71% and tribal religions 1.40% of the population respectively.[11]
At the time of the 2011 census, 55.39% of the population spoke Bengali, 12.78% Telugu, 10.65% Hindi, 7.16% Santali, 4.63% Odia, 2.44% Nepali, 2.24% Urdu and 1.79% Koda as their first language.[12]
BPL families[edit | edit source]
In Kharagpur I CD block 58.26% families were living below poverty line in 2007.[13]
According to the District Human Development Report of Paschim Medinipur: The 29 CD blocks of the district were classified into four categories based on the poverty ratio. Nayagram, Binpur II and Jamboni CD blocks have very high poverty levels (above 60%). Kharagpur I, Kharagpur II, Sankrail, Garhbeta II, Pingla and Mohanpur CD blocks have high levels of poverty (50-60%), Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Dantan I, Gopiballavpur II, Binpur I, Dantan II, Keshiari, Chandrakona I, Gopiballavpur I, Chandrakona II, Narayangarh, Keshpur, Ghatal, Sabang, Garhbeta I, Salboni, Debra and Garhbeta III CD blocks have moderate levels of poverty (25-50%) and Daspur II and Daspur I CD blocks have low levels of poverty (below 25%).[13]
Economy[edit | edit source]
Infrastructure[edit | edit source]
230 or 86% of mouzas in Kharagpur I CD block were electrified by 31 March 2014.[14]
231 mouzas in Kharagpur I CD block had drinking water facilities in 2013–14. There were 69 fertiliser depots, 32 seed stores and 36 fair price shops in the CD block.[14]
Agriculture[edit | edit source]
Persons engaged in agriculture
in Kharagpur I CD block
Although the Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of bargadars to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants.[15] Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013–14, persons engaged in agriculture in Kharagpur I CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 4.77%, patta (document) holders 35.74%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 4.15%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 17.80% and agricultural labourers 37.54%.[14]
In 2005-06 the nett cropped area in Kharagpur I CD block was 18,500 hectares and the area in which more than one crop was grown was 11,322 hectares.[16]
The extension of irrigation has played a role in growth of the predominant agricultural economy.[17] In 2013–14, the total area irrigated in Kharagpur I CD block was 3,256 hectares, out of which 565 hectares were irrigated by tank water, 200 hectares by deep tubewells, 1,866 hectares by shallow tubewells, 380 hectares by river lift irrigation and 20 hectares by open dug wells and 225 hectares by other methods.[14]
In 2013–14, Kharagpur I CD block produced 107,107 tonnes of Aman paddy, the main winter crop, from 40,648 hectares, 15,624 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 6,935 hectares, 9,668 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 2,798 hectares and 5,602 tonnes of potatoes from 200 hectares. It also produced oilseeds.[14]
Banking[edit | edit source]
In 2013–14, Kharagpur I CD block had offices of 40 commercial banks.[14]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Kharagpur I CD block has 1 ferry service and 28 originating/ terminating bus routes.[14]
The Kharagpur-Tatanagar line, Kharagpur-Puri line and Kharagpur-Bankura-Adra line of South Eastern Railway pass through this CD block and there are stations at Nimpura, Kalaikunda and Giri Maidan.[18]
Education[edit | edit source]
In 2013–14, Kharagpur I CD block had 100 primary schools with 10,329 students, 8 middle schools with 743 students, 3 high schools with 1,488 students and 13 higher secondary schools with 14,686 students. Kharagpur I CD block had 1 general college with 349 students, 2 technical/ professional institutions with 200 students and 380 institutions for special and non-formal education with 1,482 students.[14]
The United Nations Development Programme considers the combined primary and secondary enrolment ratio as the simple indicator of educational achievement of the children in the school going age. The infrastructure available is important. In Kharagpur I CD block out of the total 98 primary schools in 2008–2009, 58 had pucca buildings, 6 partially pucca and 34 multiple type.[19]
Hijli College at Hijli was established in 1995 and is affiliated to Vidyasagar University. It offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, geography, sociology, mathematics, computer science and chemistry.[20]
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
In 2014, Kharagpur I CD block had 1 rural hospital, 3 primary health centres, 1 state government (other than health and family welfare department) medical institution and 7 private nursing homes with total 214 beds and 19 doctors. It had 25 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,724 patients were treated indoor and 99,758 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.[14]
Hijli Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at Hijli, is the major government medical facility in the Kharagpur I CD block. There are primary health centres at: Khemasuli (with 4 beds), Amba (PO Shyamraipur) (with 2 beds) and Khelar (PO Banpatna) (with 10 beds).[21][22]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). page 26 (Predominant Soil). Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Map of Paschim Medinipur with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ↑ "District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Table 2.4, Page 28. Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ "Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal". Paschim Medinipur - Revised in March 2008. Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, (erstwhile) Medinipur District". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Bengal". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ "ST-14 A Details Of Religions Shown Under 'Other Religions And Persuasions' In Main Table". West Bengal. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ "Table C01 Population by Religious Community: West Bengal". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2001.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: West Bengal". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). May 2011. Page 177. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur". Tables 2.1, 8.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.1, 20.1, 21.2, 4.4, 3.1, 3.3 – arranged as per use. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ↑ "District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas". (1) Chapter 1.2, South 24 Parganas in Historical Perspective, pages 7-9 (2) Chapter 3.4, Land reforms, pages 32-33. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ↑ "District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Table 2.4, Page 28. Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Chapter V: Economic Livelihoods, pages 129-131. Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ "58021 Kharagpur-Tatanagar Passenger". Time Table. indiarailinfo. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). May 2011. Page: 60. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ↑ "Hijli College". Hijli College. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2020.