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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= ‘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>
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= ‘census’/>
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&nbsp;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&nbsp;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 ==

Revision as of 00:16, 8 October 2023

Rampurhat
Town
An aerial view of Rampurhat.
An aerial view of Rampurhat.
Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates: 24°10′12″N 87°46′48″E / 24.170000°N 87.780000°E / 24.170000; 87.780000
Country India
StateDistrict
DistrictBirbhum district
Population
 (2011)
 • Total57,833
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code0342
Literacy85.71
Lok Sabha constituencyBirbhum (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituenciesRampurhat (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Websitebirbhum.co.in

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

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

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

Some of the points of tourist interest are:[5]

  • Maa Tara temple at Tarapith, 6 km from Rampurhat.
  • Wasef Manzil
  • Imambara

Culture

Tarapith temple

Tarapith, a shakti peeth, is 6 km from Rampurhat.[6]

Education

The following institutions are located in Rampurhat:

Colleges

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

The major government medical facilities in the city are:[18]

Politics

Rampurhat actively participated in the Quit India Movement.[19]

Birbhum (Lok Sabha constituency) and Rampurhat (Vidhan Sabha constituency) serve Rampurhat.[20][21]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rampurhat Town Population Census 2011". Population Census. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Rampurhat Junction". India Rail Info. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "About Panagarh-Morgam Highway". DBpedia. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Essential Rampurhat". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Joy Tara". Tarapith on line. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Rampurhat College". RC. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Rampurhat College". College Admission. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "Asleha Girls College". College Admission. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  10. ↑ "Rampurhat Government Polytechnic". RGP. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  11. ↑ "Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital". RGMCH. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Rampurhat High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "Rampurhat Girls' High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "Rampurhat High School For Girls". Schools,org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "Rampurhat Railway Adarsha Vidyamandir". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "Rampurhat Jitendralal Vidyabahaban". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  17. ↑ "Rampurhat Hazimoulabox High MA". Schools.org. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "Quit India Movement in Rampurhat". Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  20. ↑ "Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006" (PDF). Delimitation Commission. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  21. ↑ "Birbhum". About District-Constituencies. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
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