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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}}
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{{Infobox settlement
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| name                            = Kolaghat(কোলাঘাট)
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'''Kolaghat''' is a [[census town]] in [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] CD Block,<ref name=delimitation>{{cite web| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf | title = Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006 | access-date= 6 August 2015|work = West Bengal | publisher= Election Commission of India| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180220003109/http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf |archive-date = February 20, 2018}}</ref>  
'''Kolaghat''' ({{lang-bn|কোলাঘাট}}) is a [[census town]] in [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] CD Block,<ref name=delimitation>{{cite web| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf | title = Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006 | access-date= 6 August 2015|work = West Bengal | publisher= Election Commission of India| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180220003109/http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf |archive-date = February 20, 2018}}</ref>  
[[Tamluk subdivision]] of the [[Purba Medinipur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], India.
[[Tamluk subdivision]] of the [[Purba Medinipur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], India.


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===Police station===
===Police station===
Kolaghat police station has jurisdiction over [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] and [[Sahid Matangini (community development block)|Sahid Matangini]] CD Blocks.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur  |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 10 November 2016  |url-status = dead  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |archive-date = 29 July 2017  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/KOLAGHAT |title = Kolaghat PS | publisher= Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016}}</ref>
Kolaghat police station, situated inside [[Kolaghat Thermal Power Station]] has jurisdiction over [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] and [[Sahid Matangini (community development block)|Sahid Matangini]] CD Blocks.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur  |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 10 November 2016  |url-status = dead  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |archive-date = 29 July 2017  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/KOLAGHAT |title = Kolaghat PS | publisher= Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016}}</ref>


===Urbanisation===
===Urbanisation===
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*[[Ramco Cements]] has one grinding unit in Kolaghat, which commenced production in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ramcocements.in/kolaghat.aspx|title=Grinding unit kolaghat {{!}} Ramco grinding unit in kolaghat|website=www.ramcocements.in|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref>
*[[Ramco Cements]] has one grinding unit in Kolaghat, which commenced production in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ramcocements.in/kolaghat.aspx|title=Grinding unit kolaghat {{!}} Ramco grinding unit in kolaghat|website=www.ramcocements.in|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref>
*The [[Rupnarayan River]] is in this region several brick production units are located on the banks of this river.
*The [[Rupnarayan River]] is in this region several brick production units are located on the banks of this river.
*Kolaghat flower market is one of the biggest flower  market in West Bengal. It is located near Railway platform no.1


Unlike the power sector this place has a big flower market next to Railway station which also helps in building economy other than cultivation. The riverside has become a popular picnic spot and is often crowded with people, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The town is notable for its [[Hilsa]] fish.
The riverside has become a popular picnic spot and is often crowded with people, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The town is notable for its [[Hilsa]] fish.


==The railway station==
==The railway station==
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==Transport==
==Transport==
Kolaghat is well connected by road through [[National Highway 116 (India)|NH-116]] and [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] (namely Bombay road). It is 54.4&nbsp;km from [[Kolkata]] and 60.45&nbsp;km from [[Kharagpur]]. The Kolaghat Bridge (Namely [[Sarat Setu]]) is the only which connects the South India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |title=National Highway Authority of India |access-date=22 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224155525/http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |archive-date=24 February 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Kolaghat is well connected by road through [[National Highway 116 (India)|NH-116]] and [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] (namely Bombay road). It is 54.4 km from [[Kolkata]] and 60.45 km from [[Kharagpur]]. The Kolaghat Bridge (Namely Sarat Setu) is the only which connects the South India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |title=National Highway Authority of India |access-date=22 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224155525/http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |archive-date=24 February 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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*[[Rabindra Bharati Mahavidyalaya]]
*[[Rabindra Bharati Mahavidyalaya]]
*[[Kolaghat Government Polytechnic]]
*[[Kolaghat Government Polytechnic]]
*[[Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant High School]]
*Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant High School
*[[Kola Union High School]]
*[[Kola Union High School]]
*[[Kola Union Jogendra Girls High School]]
*[[Kola Union Jogendra Girls High School]]
*[[Techno India Group Public School]]
*[[Techno India Group Public School]], Kolaghat


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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==Culture==
==Culture==
{{Citation needed section|date=January 2022}}
Bengali is the main language here.
Bengali is the main language here.
Places of worship include Kolaghat Jain Temple, Shiva Temple, Shitala Temple in Old Bazar, Mosque, Gopalnagar Vrindavan Temple, Kanak Durga Temple, Rain Kalindakunj Temple, Jagannath Temple, Jashar Panchananda Shiva Temple, the most famous festivals here are Ul Fitr, Kartik Puja, Saraswati Puja, Shab-i-Barat, Kali Puja, Muharram, Barah Wafat and others. It is the biggest festival of all.
Places of worship include Kolaghat Jain Temple, Shiva Temple, Shitala Temple in Old Bazar, Mosque, Gopalnagar Vrindavan Temple, Kanak Durga Temple, Rain Kalindakunj Temple, Jagannath Temple, Jashar Panchananda Shiva Temple, the most famous festivals here are Ul Fitr, Kartik Puja, Saraswati Puja, Shab-i-Barat, Kali Puja, Muharram, Barah Wafat and others. It is the biggest festival of all.
 
[[File:Dance program in K.T.P.P. Town Ship.jpg|border|thumb|280x280px|Dance program in K.T.P.P. Town Ship]]
A number of books ("Kolaghat Sanket" in Bengali), Rupnarayan and Kolaghat festival are being held here. There should also be a reporting flower fair ("flower fair" in Bengali).
A number of books ("Kolaghat Sanket" in Bengali), Rupnarayan and Kolaghat festival are being held here. There should also be a reporting flower fair ("flower fair" in Bengali).


Latest revision as of 17:03, 12 June 2022


This article is about the Kolaghat census town in West Bengal, India. For other uses, see Kolaghat (disambiguation).
Kolaghat (কোলাঘাট)
Kola (কোলা)
Census Town
Kolaghat(কোলাঘাট) (West Bengal)
Kolaghat (কোলাঘাট) is located in India
Kolaghat (কোলাঘাট)
Kolaghat (কোলাঘাট)
Kolaghat (কোলাঘাট) (India)
Coordinates: 22°26′N 87°52′E / 22.43°N 87.87°E / 22.43; 87.87
Country India
StateFile:..West Bengal Flag(INDIA).png West Bengal
DistrictPurba Medinipur
SubdivisionTamluk
CD blockKolaghat
Founded byGovernment of West Bengal,
Area
 • Total6.07 km2 (2.34 sq mi)
 • Rank5th
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total25,191
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
721134 (Kolaghat)
03228721134 (Kolaghat)
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB
Vehicle registrationWB-29, WB-30,
Lok Sabha constituencyTamluk
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPanskura Purba
Avg. summer temperature50 °C (122 °F)
Avg. winter temperature19 °C (66 °F)
Websitepurbamedinipur.gov.in

Kolaghat (Bengali: কোলাঘাট) is a census town in Kolaghat CD Block,[1] Tamluk subdivision of the Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Kolaghat is located at 22°26′N 87°52′E / 22.43°N 87.87°E / 22.43; 87.87.[2] It is located in the Panskura–II community development block of the Tamluk subdivision.[3]

Police station[edit | edit source]

Kolaghat police station, situated inside Kolaghat Thermal Power Station has jurisdiction over Kolaghat and Sahid Matangini CD Blocks.[4][5]

Urbanisation[edit | edit source]

94.08% of the population of Tamluk subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 5.92% of the population live in the urban areas, and that is the second lowest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Medinipur district, just above Egra subdivision.[6]

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.

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Kolaghat covered an area of 6.07 km2. It had the facility of a railway station and bus route. Amongst the medical facilities it had a hospital 4 km away, a nursing home 2 km away, 2 dispensaries/ health centres and 3 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities It had were 12 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 senior secondary schools. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities it had were a stadium, a cinema theatre at Mecheda 5 km away, an auditorium/ community hall, a public library and a reading room in the town.[7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per 2011 Census of India Kolaghat had a total population of 25,191 of which 12,890 (51%) were males and 12,301 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 2,349. The total number of literates in Kolaghat was 19,909 (87.16% of the population over 6 years).[8]

As of 2001 India census,[9] Kolaghat had a population of 23707. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kolaghat has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 64%. In Kolaghat, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Civic administration and utility services[edit | edit source]

Kolaghat Census Town looks after civic affairs in the town. There is a proposal to upgrade it to a Municipality after including the railway area under its jurisdiction. As of now responsibility of civic amenities in railway area lies with the Divisional Railway Master, South Eastern Rly. Division who is also the head of railway establishment in Kolaghat.

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, or BSNL, as well as private enterprises, among them Vodafone-idea(Vi), Airtel, Jio and are the leading telephone, cell phone and internet service providers in the city.

Private-owned among them Appollo Pharmacy and Medplus are the leading Pharmacy Shop, medical service providers in the city.

Economy and industry[edit | edit source]

The riverside has become a popular picnic spot and is often crowded with people, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The town is notable for its Hilsa fish.

The railway station[edit | edit source]

One of the key features of Kolaghat is its railway station. It is by far the busiest railway station in South Eastern Railway Zone within West Bengal due to its connectivity to other major places:5 of Platforms:3.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Kolaghat is well connected by road through NH-116 and NH-6 (namely Bombay road). It is 54.4 km from Kolkata and 60.45 km from Kharagpur. The Kolaghat Bridge (Namely Sarat Setu) is the only which connects the South India.[12]

Education[edit | edit source]

Colleges and schools[edit | edit source]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Kolaghat-Gopalnagar[edit | edit source]

  • Khagendra Nath Sinha.
  • Harisadhan Ghosh Chowdhury.
  • Jyotiprakash Majumdar.
  • Gosthabihari Sinha.

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

Paikpari Rural Hospital at Paikpari, PO Kolaghat (with 30 beds) is the main medical facility in Kolaghat. A few private nursing homes and clinics are spread across all over Kolaghat. Many renowned doctors visit several clinics on a regular basis. There are primary health centres at Machinan, PO Gopalnagar (with 6 beds)& Nandaigajan,PO Bhogpur (with 10 beds).[13]

Culture[edit | edit source]

Template:Citation needed section Bengali is the main language here. Places of worship include Kolaghat Jain Temple, Shiva Temple, Shitala Temple in Old Bazar, Mosque, Gopalnagar Vrindavan Temple, Kanak Durga Temple, Rain Kalindakunj Temple, Jagannath Temple, Jashar Panchananda Shiva Temple, the most famous festivals here are Ul Fitr, Kartik Puja, Saraswati Puja, Shab-i-Barat, Kali Puja, Muharram, Barah Wafat and others. It is the biggest festival of all.

Dance program in K.T.P.P. Town Ship

A number of books ("Kolaghat Sanket" in Bengali), Rupnarayan and Kolaghat festival are being held here. There should also be a reporting flower fair ("flower fair" in Bengali).

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Yahoo maps location of Kolaghat". Yahoo maps. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
  3. ↑ "District Wise List of Statutory Towns( Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Notified Area and Cantonment Board), Census Towns and Outgrowths, West Bengal, 2001". Census of India, Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Archived from the original on 16 November 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
  4. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kolaghat PS". Purba Medinipur District Police. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur". Table 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  7. ↑ "District Census Handbook Purba Medinipur, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Statement I: Growth History, Pages 1207-1209; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Page 1210; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1211-1212; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1212-1213; Section: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1213-1215. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  8. ↑ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ kolaghat Thermal Power Plant Archived 2009-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ↑ "Grinding unit kolaghat | Ramco grinding unit in kolaghat". www.ramcocements.in. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  12. ↑ "National Highway Authority of India". Archived from the original on 24 February 2007. Retrieved 22 January 2007.
  13. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
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