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| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], | | demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], English | ||
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code = 742123 (Jiaganj)<br>742122 (Azimganj) | | postal_code = 742123 (Jiaganj)<br />742122 (Azimganj) | ||
| area_code_type = Telephone code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code = 91-3483-2xxxxx | | area_code = 91-3483-2xxxxx | ||
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'''Jiaganj Azimganj''' is a city and a municipality in [[Murshidabad district]] in the [[ | '''Jiaganj Azimganj''' is a city and a municipality in [[Murshidabad district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[West Bengal]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
{{OSM Location map | {{OSM Location map | ||
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| coord={{coord|24|15|0|N|88|25|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the Lalbag and Domkal subdivisions, Murshidabad district'''<br/> M: municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical place<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | | coord={{coord|24|15|0|N|88|25|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the Lalbag and Domkal subdivisions, Murshidabad district'''<br /> M: municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical place<br />Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | ||
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===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
Jiaganj and Azimganj- the two towns located on opposite sides of the [[Hooghly River|Baghirathi River]], Jiaganj (Ziaganj) on the east bank and Azimganj on the west bank. Jiaganj is located at {{coord|24.2452|N|88.2685|E|display=inline}}. Azimganj is located at is located at {{coord|24.2362|N|88.2585|E|display=inline}}. | Jiaganj and Azimganj- the two towns located on opposite sides of the [[Hooghly River|Baghirathi River]], Jiaganj (Ziaganj) on the east bank and Azimganj on the west bank. Jiaganj is located at {{coord|24.2452|N|88.2685|E|display=inline}}. Azimganj is located at is located at {{coord|24.2362|N|88.2585|E|display=inline}}. | ||
Baluchar is the original ancestral name of Jiaganj. The name was changed to Jiaganj after the [[Mughal Empire]] conquered [[Bengal]], and came in power of [[Murshidabad]]. | Baluchar is the original ancestral name of Jiaganj. The name was changed to Jiaganj after the [[Mughal Empire]] conquered [[Bengal]], and came in power of [[Murshidabad]]. | ||
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===Area overview=== | ===Area overview=== | ||
While the [[Lalbag subdivision]] is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, [[Rarh region|Rarh]] and Bagri, the [[Domkal subdivision]] occupies the north-eastern corner of Bagri. In the map alongside, the [[Ganges]]/ [[Padma River]] flows along the northern portion. The border with Bangladesh can be seen in the north and the east. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|severe erosion]], mostly along the southern bank.<ref name=river>{{cite web | url = http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | title = Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal | work = Swati Mollah | publisher = Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013 | | While the [[Lalbag subdivision]] is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, [[Rarh region|Rarh]] and Bagri, the [[Domkal subdivision]] occupies the north-eastern corner of Bagri. In the map alongside, the [[Ganges]]/ [[Padma River]] flows along the northern portion. The border with Bangladesh can be seen in the north and the east. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|severe erosion]], mostly along the southern bank.<ref name=river>{{cite web | url = http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | title = Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal | work = Swati Mollah | publisher = Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013 | access-date = 15 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820073737/http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | archive-date = 20 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A | work= Physiography, Page 13 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/About.aspx#2 | title= Murshidabad | work= Geography | publisher= Murshidabad district authorities| access-date = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgeofhumanity.com/2020/12/27/child-labor-illnesses-lost-childhoods-indias-tobacco-industry/ |title = Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India’s tobacco industry |publisher= Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020| access-date = 13 July 2021}}</ref> The historic city of [[Murshidabad]], a centre of major tourist attraction, is located in this area. In 1717, when [[Murshid Quli Khan]] became [[Subahdar]], he made Murshidabad the capital of [[Bengal Subah|Subah Bangla]] (then Bengal, Bihar and Odisha).<ref name="gazetteer">{{cite web | url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/Gazeteer/Chapter%203.pdf | title = District Gazeteer | work= {{in lang|bn}} Chapter 3: History | publisher = Murshidabad District Administration |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 90% of the population living in the rural areas.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_6MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Murshidabad, Series 20, Part XII B| work= District Primary Census Abstract page 26|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 2 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small> | <small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small> | ||
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===Shibtalaghat=== | ===Shibtalaghat=== | ||
It is a locality in jiaganj near the [[Bhagirathi River|Bhagirathi river]]. Bikki Khela Ghar, Anjali Villa, an ancient [[Shiva]] temple etc are located here. | It is a locality in jiaganj near the [[Bhagirathi River|Bhagirathi river]]. Bikki Khela Ghar, Anjali Villa, an ancient [[Shiva]] temple etc. are located here. | ||
===Bhattapara=== | ===Bhattapara=== | ||
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===Azimganj=== | ===Azimganj=== | ||
Azimganj is situated at the west bank of river Bhagirathi. There are two railway stations Azimganj city and Azimganj junction. The old and historic city of Nawab period is situated near [[Azimganj City railway station|Azimganj city railway station]]. | Azimganj is situated at the west bank of river Bhagirathi. There are two railway stations Azimganj city and Azimganj junction. The old and historic city of Nawab period is situated near [[Azimganj City railway station|Azimganj city railway station]]. | ||
====Azimganj Rajbari==== | |||
In 18th century, “Sheherwalis” community of businessman from Rajasthan migrated to Murshidabad. They worked tirelessly to create their empires in textile and banking and went on to become Zamindars. The Sheherwalis adapted to the then prevalent cultural influences in the region namely, Mughal, British, Bengali and European and as such created their own unique culture over generations. They settled in the twin cities of Azimganj-Jiaganj. The most notable Sheherwali was Jagat Seth (literally, ‘universal banker’, title accorded by the Mughal empire). | |||
The sheherwalis are known to have their own dialect, cuisine, culture and lifestyle. A typical picture of early 1900s of a Sheherwali will showcase a Rajasthani turban, a Bengal influenced dhoti, a British walking stick and a Mughal kurta-styled upper wear. Like the melange of cultures in their clothing, Sheherwali cuisine is also deeply influenced by Rajasthani, Mughal and Bengali flavours and ingredients. Being staunch Jains, the cuisine only uses non-root vegetables and has strong Gujarati influence in its dishes. The architecture in Sheherwali palaces (nowadays as ''Azimganj Rajbari'') also reflected this melange - you would find a British room right across a Rajasthani Gaddi Ghar all housed in a building having European pillars. | |||
Azmiganj is also home to the '''Bari Kothi Heritage Hotel''', a restored palace belonging to the Dudhoria family. This is one of many palaces that belonged to the aristocratic merchant families of Murshidabad. | |||
===Nehalia=== | ===Nehalia=== | ||
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== Education == | == Education == | ||
Notable Schools: St.Joseph's School,Jiaganj Raja Bijoy Singh Vidyamandir (old name Edward Coronation Institution), Azimganj Rai Budh Singh Bahadur High School, Azimganj Keshore Kumari Balika Vidyalaya, Birendra Singh Singhi High School, Surendra Narayan Girls High School, Amaipara High School, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose DAV School, Debipur High School, Sadhakbag High School | Notable Schools: St.Joseph's School,Jiaganj; Raja Bijoy Singh Vidyamandir (old name Edward Coronation Institution), Azimganj Rai Budh Singh Bahadur High School, Azimganj Keshore Kumari Balika Vidyalaya, Birendra Singh Singhi High School, Surendra Narayan Girls High School, Amaipara High School, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose DAV School, Debipur High School, Sadhakbag High School | ||
[[Sripat Singh College]] was established in 1949 at Jiaganj. The [[Svetambara]] [[Jain]] [[zemindar]] of Jiaganj, Sripat Singh Dugar, gifted the palatial out-house of his palace and a handsome sum in cash for the college. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in [[Bengali language|Bengali]], history, philosophy, political science, economics, physics, chemistry, mathematics and botany, and post graduation in Bengali.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sripatsinghcollege.org/ | title = Sripat Singh College | publisher = SSC |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/SripatSinghCollege/Sripat_Singh_College.shtml | title = Sripat Singh College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> | [[Sripat Singh College]] was established in 1949 at Jiaganj. The [[Svetambara]] [[Jain]] [[zemindar]] of Jiaganj, Sripat Singh Dugar, gifted the palatial out-house of his palace and a handsome sum in cash for the college. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in [[Bengali language|Bengali]], history, philosophy, political science, economics, physics, chemistry, mathematics and botany, and post graduation in Bengali.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sripatsinghcollege.org/ | title = Sripat Singh College | publisher = SSC |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/SripatSinghCollege/Sripat_Singh_College.shtml | title = Sripat Singh College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
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[[Rani Dhanya Kumari College]] was initially started as an evening college in the premises of [[Sripat Singh College]] in 1962 at Jiaganj. It shifted to its present premises in 1972. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, sociology, political science, history, geography and [[Bachelor of Commerce|BCom]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://rdkcollege.in/ | title = Rani Dhanya Kumari College | publisher = RDKC |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.collegeadmission.in/RaniDhanyakumariCollege/Rani_Dhanyakumari_College.shtml | title = Rani Dhanyakumari College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> | [[Rani Dhanya Kumari College]] was initially started as an evening college in the premises of [[Sripat Singh College]] in 1962 at Jiaganj. It shifted to its present premises in 1972. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, sociology, political science, history, geography and [[Bachelor of Commerce|BCom]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://rdkcollege.in/ | title = Rani Dhanya Kumari College | publisher = RDKC |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.collegeadmission.in/RaniDhanyakumariCollege/Rani_Dhanyakumari_College.shtml | title = Rani Dhanyakumari College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
Rajmati Parichand | Rajmati Parichand Bothra Memorial Jiaganj College of Engineering and Technology at Jiaganj offers diploma courses in engineering. | ||
Jiaganj Institute of Education & Training, Baluchar PTTI, Vivekanada Teachers' Training Institute, Jiaganj School of Nursing Training | Jiaganj Institute of Education & Training, Baluchar PTTI, Vivekanada Teachers' Training Institute, Jiaganj School of Nursing Training | ||
==Municipality== | ==Municipality== | ||
Jiaganj-Azimganj Municipality was established in 1896. From the British reign, most famous personalities came to the post of | Jiaganj-Azimganj Municipality was established in 1896. From the British reign, most famous personalities came to the post of chairman and had their greatest activity for the development of this [[Municipality]]. The present chairman of Jiaganj and Azimganj Municipality is Sri Prasenjit Ghosh. Several writ petitions came to be filed relating to removal of the Chairman of Jiaganj Azimganj Municipality on the basis of the requisition dated 24 March 2017 signed by nine councillors including the petitioner under Section 18(3) of the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993. | ||
Jiaganj-Azimganj Municipality is one of the oldest municipalities in Murshidabad district. The twin town is situated on the opposite banks of the river Bhagirathi, a branch of river [[Ganges]]. Jiaganj (24.23°N 88.27°E) is on the east side while Azimganj (24.23°N 88.25°E) is on the west. The municipal area is surrounded by Murshidabad town in the south, vast land of Bhagabangolla in the North and while in the east and west sides by the Rada area of Nabagram and Sagardighi. This conglomeration of ancient Gauda (North Bengal) and Rada area constituting this municipality was a part of Murshidabad municipality till 1896 when it was curved out as a separate municipal area. These two riparian settlements remind the rich history and cultural heritage of Bengal. The twin towns of Jiaganj and Azimganj were important trade centre during the [[Subah]] reign in Bengal, considered as the ‘Baranasi of Bengal’ during the period of [[Rani Bhabani]], a renowned landlord of Bengal. It was also a holy place for Vaishnava culture in some point of time in the past. Because of the abundance of silk, muslin, ivory and rich agricultural yield the entire area had become the centre of vigorous economic activities during the nineteenth century Bengal. Attracted by the promise of trade and banking several families, especially [[Jainism|Jains]] settled here, many Jain temples on both banks of the river of standing tall till date are the witnesses for the same. Traversing over hundred years since today this historic municipal town is inhabited by people of all religion, caste, creed, language, and culture and the municipal area is embellished and honoured with the harmonious existence of Temples, Mosques, Churches and [[Gurdwara|Gurudwara]] in it. | Jiaganj-Azimganj Municipality is one of the oldest municipalities in Murshidabad district. The twin town is situated on the opposite banks of the river Bhagirathi, a branch of river [[Ganges]]. Jiaganj (24.23°N 88.27°E) is on the east side while Azimganj (24.23°N 88.25°E) is on the west. The municipal area is surrounded by Murshidabad town in the south, vast land of Bhagabangolla in the North and while in the east and west sides by the Rada area of Nabagram and Sagardighi. This conglomeration of ancient Gauda (North Bengal) and Rada area constituting this municipality was a part of Murshidabad municipality till 1896 when it was curved out as a separate municipal area. These two riparian settlements remind the rich history and cultural heritage of Bengal. The twin towns of Jiaganj and Azimganj were important trade centre during the [[Subah]] reign in Bengal, considered as the ‘Baranasi of Bengal’ during the period of [[Rani Bhabani]], a renowned landlord of Bengal. It was also a holy place for Vaishnava culture in some point of time in the past. Because of the abundance of silk, muslin, ivory and rich agricultural yield the entire area had become the centre of vigorous economic activities during the nineteenth century Bengal. Attracted by the promise of trade and banking several families, especially [[Jainism|Jains]] settled here, many Jain temples on both banks of the river of standing tall till date are the witnesses for the same. Traversing over hundred years since today this historic municipal town is inhabited by people of all religion, caste, creed, language, and culture and the municipal area is embellished and honoured with the harmonious existence of Temples, Mosques, Churches and [[Gurdwara|Gurudwara]] in it. | ||
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Important train that originates from [[Azimganj Junction railway station]] : | Important train that originates from [[Azimganj Junction railway station]] : | ||
# '''[[Ganadevata Express]]''' (Daily) | # '''[[Ganadevata Express]]''' (Daily) | ||
# '''[[ | # '''[[Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express]]''' (Daily) | ||
# '''[[Nabadwip Dham–Malda Town Express]]''' (Daily) | |||
Apart from this through road links, Jiaganj is connected to adjacent townships like Lalbagh (Murshidabad), [[Berhampore]], [[Lalgola]], [[Bhagawangola|Bhagabangola]]. | Apart from this through road links, Jiaganj is connected to adjacent townships like Lalbagh (Murshidabad), [[Berhampore]], [[Lalgola]], [[Bhagawangola|Bhagabangola]]. | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Murshidabad district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Murshidabad district]] | ||
[[Category:Cities in West Bengal]] | |||