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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                           = Bankura
| name                     = Bankura
| other_name                     =  
| other_name               =  
| nickname                       = Temple city of Bengal
| nickname                 = Temple city of Bengal
| settlement_type                 = City
| settlement_type         = City
| image_skyline                   = Ekteshwar Shiva Temple, Bankura.jpg
| image_skyline           = Rasmancha Bishnupur Bankura 1.jpg
| image_alt                       =  
| image_alt               =  
| image_caption                   = Ekteshwar Shiva Temple
| image_caption           = Rasmancha Bishnupur ,Bankura
| pushpin_map                     = India West Bengal#India3
| pushpin_map             = India West Bengal#India3
| pushpin_label_position         = right
| pushpin_label_position   = right
| pushpin_map_alt                 =  
| pushpin_map_alt         =  
| pushpin_map_caption             = Location in West Bengal, India
| pushpin_map_caption     = Location in West Bengal, India
| coordinates                     = {{coord|23.25|N|87.07|E|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates             = {{coord|23.25|N|87.07|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type               = Country
| subdivision_type         = Country
| subdivision_name               = [[India]]
| subdivision_name         = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1               = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type1       = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2               = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1               = [[West Bengal]]
| subdivision_name1       = [[West Bengal]]
| subdivision_name2               = [[Bankura district|Bankura]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Bankura district|Bankura]]
| established_title               = <!-- Established -->
| established_title       = <!-- Established -->
| established_date               =  
| established_date         =  
| founder                         =  
| founder                 =  
| named_for                       =  
| named_for               =  
| government_type                 = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipality]]
| government_type         = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipality]]
| governing_body                 = Bankura Municipality
| governing_body           = Bankura Municipality
| unit_pref                       = Metric
| unit_pref               = Metric
| area_footnotes                 = <ref>{{cite web|title=Bankura City|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Bankura.htm}}</ref>
| area_footnotes           = <ref>{{cite web|title=Bankura City|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Bankura.htm}}</ref>
| area_total_km2                 = 19.06
| area_total_km2           = 19.06
| area_rank                       =  
| area_rank               =  
| elevation_footnotes             =  
| elevation_footnotes     =  
| elevation_m                     = 78
| elevation_m             = 78
| population_total               = 137,386
| population_total         = 137,386
| population_as_of               = 2011
| population_as_of         = 2011
| population_footnotes           =  
| population_footnotes     =  
| population_density_km2         = auto
| population_density_km2   = auto
| population_rank                 =  
| population_rank         =  
| population_demonym             =  
| population_demonym       =  
| demographics_type1             = Languages
| demographics_type1       = Languages
| demographics1_title1           = Official
| demographics1_title1     = Official
| timezone1                       = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1               = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1                     = +5:30
| utc_offset1             = +5:30
| postal_code_type               = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type         = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code                     = 722101,722102,722146 &722155(Suburban)
| postal_code             = 722101, 722102, 722146 & 722155 (Suburban)
| area_code                       = 03242
| area_code               = 03242
| area_code_type                 = Telephone code
| area_code_type           = Telephone code
| registration_plate             =  
| registration_plate       =  
| blank1_name_sec1               = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_name_sec1         = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1               = [[Bankura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bankura]]
| blank1_info_sec1         = [[Bankura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bankura]]
| website                         = {{URL|http://www.bankura.gov.in}}
| website                 = {{URL|http://www.bankura.gov.in}}
| footnotes                       =  
| footnotes               =  
| demographics1_info1             = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[English language|English]]
| demographics1_info1     = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[English language|English]]
| blank2_name_sec1               = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_name_sec1         = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1               = [[Bankura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bankura]]
| blank2_info_sec1         = [[Bankura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bankura]]
| official_name                   =  
| official_name           =  
}}
}}


'''Bankura''' ({{IPA-all|bænˈkʊərə|pron}}) is a city and a municipality in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Bankura district]].
'''Bankura''' ({{IPA-all|bænˈkʊərə|pron}}) is a city and a municipality in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Bankura district]].Bankura was described as Suhmobhumi. The word {{transliteration|nhh|larh}} or {{transliteration|nhh|rarh}} (in Nagari: rāḍh) was introduced after 6th century A.D. It comes from the old Austric word ráŕhá or ráŕho which means “land of red soil”.<ref name="Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications 1981">P.R. Sarkar Rarh - The Cradle of Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications, 1981, Kolkata</ref> 2-n ancient times "China called Ráŕh by the name of 'Láti'".<ref name="Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications 1981" /> 3-n Santali, {{transliteration|nhh|lar}} means thread, {{transliteration|nhh|rarh}} means tune and {{transliteration|nhh|larh}} means snake. 4-.Perhaps the Jain and Greek scholars used this original Austric word {{transliteration|nhh|larh}} to indicate this dry forest region which was very difficult. The popularity of Manasa Puja, the worship of Snake-Goddess Manasa, shows this opinion might have some relevance. According to Nilkantha, a commentator of the Mahabharata, the words {{transliteration|sa|suhmo [bhumi]}} (Sanskrit: suhma-bhūmi) and Rarh are synonymous.
 
==Etymology==
In the Mahabharata, Bankura was described as Suhmobhumi. The word {{transl|nhh|larh}} or {{transl|nhh|rarh}} (in Nagari: rāḍh) was introduced after 6th century A.D. It comes from the old Austric word ráŕhá or ráŕho which means “land of red soil”.<ref name="Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications 1981">P.R. Sarkar Rarh - The Cradle of Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications, 1981, Kolkata</ref> 2-n ancient times "China called Ráŕh by the name of 'Láti'".<ref name="Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications 1981"/> 3-n Santali, {{transl|nhh|lar}} means thread, {{transl|nhh|rarh}} means tune and {{transl|nhh|larh}} means snake. 4-.Perhaps the Jain and Greek scholars used this original Austric word {{transl|nhh|larh}} to indicate this dry forest region which was very difficult. The popularity of Manasa Puja, the worship of Snake-Goddess Manasa, shows this opinion might have some relevance. According to Nilkantha, a commentator of the Mahabharata, the words {{transl|sa|suhmo [bhumi]}} (Sanskrit: suhma-bhūmi) and Rarh are synonymous.


Scholars differs in their opinion about the etymology of the name Bankura. In the words of the Kol-Mundas, orah or rah means habitation. Many places of Rarh have an added rah at the end of their names. One of the most influential gods of the district 6-Dharmathakur is called Bankura Roy. The name of the district may come from his name. Linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterjee thinks that the name came from the word banka (zig-zag), and its word-corruption banku, which means extremely beautiful, and he who must be worshiped. In 1979, the word “Bancoorah” was found in the map of Renal. In 1863, Gastrel referred this region as Bancoonda.
Scholars differs in their opinion about the etymology of the name Bankura. In the words of the Kol-Mundas, orah or rah means habitation. Many places of Rarh have an added rah at the end of their names. One of the most influential gods of the district 6-Dharmathakur is called Bankura Roy. The name of the district may come from his name. Linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterjee thinks that the name came from the word banka (zig-zag), and its word-corruption banku, which means extremely beautiful, and he who must be worshiped. In 1979, the word “Bancoorah” was found in the map of Renal. In 1863, Gastrel referred this region as Bancoonda.
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===Location===
===Location===
Bankura district is located in the north western part of the state of West Bengal. It is a part of Bardhaman Division of the State and is included in the area known as "Rarh" in Bengal. Bankura district is situated at {{Coord|23.25|N|87.07|E|}}. The Damodar River flows along the Northern boundary of the district. Bankura district is bounded by Bardhaman district in the north west and Paschim Medinapure district in the south.
 
 
Bankura district is located in the north western part of the state of West Bengal. It is a part of Bardhaman Division of the State and is included in the area known as "Rarh" in Bengal. Bankura district is situated at {{Coord|23.25|N|87.07|E|}}. The Damodar River flows along the Northern boundary of the district. Bankura district is bounded by [[Purba Bardhaman district|Purba Bardhaman]] and [[Paschim Bardhaman district|Paschim Bardhman]] district in the north and east, [[Paschim Medinipur district|Paschim Medinipur]] district in the south and [[Purulia district|Purilia]] to the west.
 
The [[Bankura Forest]] composes about 21% of the entire district. It has degraded in some areas due to overuse by humans.


===Climate===
===Climate===
Bankura has very hot climate in summer and moderate temperatures in winter. Rainfall occurs mostly between June to September and the annual amount is about 1500mm. Till 2020, the highest ever recorded temperature is 47.4&nbsp;°C, on 8 May 1977. While the lowest was recorded on 9 January 2013, 4.8&nbsp;°C. Bankura holds two state records. The record high temperature of February (39.3&nbsp;°C) and in April (46.7&nbsp;°C) are highest in West Bengal.  
Bankura has very hot climate in summer and moderate temperatures in winter. Rainfall occurs mostly between June and September and the annual amount is about 1500mm. Till 2020, the highest ever recorded temperature is 47.4&nbsp;°C, on 8 May 1977. While the lowest was recorded on 9 January 2013, 4.8&nbsp;°C. Bankura holds two state records of monthly highest temperatures. The highest
recorded temperatures of February (39.3&nbsp;°C) and in April (46.7&nbsp;°C) are maximum in West Bengal for that months.  
{{Weather box
{{Weather box
|location = Bankura (1981–1996, extremes 1901–2020)
|location = Bankura (1981–1996, extremes 1901–2020)
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}}<noinclude>
}}<noinclude>
{{Template reference list}}
{{Template reference list}}
==See also==
* [[Culture of Bankura district]]
{{Bankura topics}}
{{Municipalities of West Bengal}}
{{Bankura District}}
{{Wikivoyage}}
{{Reflist|3}}
{{Authority control}}
</noinclude>


===Area overview===
===Area overview===
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The average annual rainfall received by the district is around {{convert|1,500|mm|in}}. 21.5% of the total geographical area of the district is made up of forest land, covering a total of 148,177 hectares. Net cultivable area of the district is 4.30 lakh (430,000) hectares.  
The average annual rainfall received by the district is around {{convert|1,500|mm|in}}. 21.5% of the total geographical area of the district is made up of forest land, covering a total of 148,177 hectares. Net cultivable area of the district is 4.30 lakh (430,000) hectares.  
{{weather box
{{weather box
|single line = Y
| single line = Y
|metric first = Y
| metric first = Y
|location = Bankura (1981-2010)
| location = Bankura (1981-2010)
 
| Jan record high C = 34.0
| Jan record high C =34.0
| Feb record high C = 39.3
| Feb record high C =39.3
| Mar record high C = 43.1
| Mar record high C =43.1
| Apr record high C = 45.8
| Apr record high C =45.8
| May record high C = 47.4
| May record high C =47.4
| Jun record high C = 47.0
| Jun record high C =47.0
| Jul record high C = 41.2
| Jul record high C =41.2
| Aug record high C = 39.8
| Aug record high C =39.8
| Sep record high C = 39.0
| Sep record high C =39.0
| Oct record high C = 39.0
| Oct record high C =39.0
| Nov record high C = 37.0
| Nov record high C =37.0
| Dec record high C = 33.6
| Dec record high C =33.6
| year record high C =  
| year record high C =
| Jan avg record high C = 28.9
 
| Feb avg record high C = 30.6
| Jan avg record high C = 28.9
| Mar avg record high C = 36.7
| Feb avg record high C = 30.6
| Apr avg record high C = 41.1
| Mar avg record high C = 36.7
| May avg record high C = 42.2
| Apr avg record high C = 41.1
| Jun avg record high C = 40.7
| May avg record high C = 42.2
| Jul avg record high C = 37.2
| Jun avg record high C = 40.7
| Aug avg record high C = 36.4
| Jul avg record high C = 37.2
| Sep avg record high C = 36.6
| Aug avg record high C = 36.4
| Oct avg record high C = 34.7
| Sep avg record high C = 36.6
| Nov avg record high C = 32.6
| Oct avg record high C = 34.7
| Dec avg record high C = 28.9
| Nov avg record high C = 32.6
| Dec avg record high C =28.9
| year avg record high C = 42.5
| year avg record high C = 42.5
 
| Jan high C = 25.4
| Jan high C =25.4
| Feb high C = 27.7
| Feb high C =27.7
| Mar high C = 32.5
| Mar high C =32.5
| Apr high C = 37.1
| Apr high C =37.1
| May high C = 38.8
| May high C =38.8
| Jun high C = 37.1
| Jun high C =37.1
| Jul high C = 34.1
| Jul high C =34.1
| Aug high C = 33.7
| Aug high C =33.7
| Sep high C = 33.9
| Sep high C =33.9
| Oct high C = 32.3
| Oct high C =32.3
| Nov high C = 29.2
| Nov high C =29.2
| Dec high C = 25.7
| Dec high C =25.7
| year high C =  
| year high C =
| Jan low C = 12.4
 
| Feb low C = 16.0
| Jan low C =12.4
| Mar low C = 20.1
| Feb low C =16.0
| Apr low C = 24.3
| Mar low C =20.1
| May low C = 26.4
| Apr low C =24.3
| Jun low C = 26.5
| May low C =26.4
| Jul low C = 25.9
| Jun low C =26.5
| Aug low C = 25.9
| Jul low C =25.9
| Sep low C = 25.5
| Aug low C =25.9
| Oct low C = 23.3
| Sep low C =25.5
| Nov low C = 18.8
| Oct low C =23.3
| Dec low C = 13.2
| Nov low C =18.8
| year low C =  
| Dec low C =13.2
| Jan avg record low C = 8.1
| year low C =
| Feb avg record low C = 12.1
 
| Mar avg record low C = 16.5
| Jan avg record low C = 8.1
| Apr avg record low C = 20.1
| Feb avg record low C = 12.1
| May avg record low C = 22.8
| Mar avg record low C = 16.5
| Jun avg record low C = 23.4
| Apr avg record low C = 20.1
| Jul avg record low C = 23.7
| May avg record low C = 22.8
| Aug avg record low C = 24.0
| Jun avg record low C = 23.4
| Sep avg record low C = 24.2
| Jul avg record low C = 23.7
| Oct avg record low C = 20.1
| Aug avg record low C = 24.0
| Nov avg record low C = 14.4
| Sep avg record low C = 24.2
| Dec avg record low C = 9.7
| Oct avg record low C = 20.1
| Nov avg record low C = 14.4
| Dec avg record low C = 9.7
| year avg record low C = 8.3
| year avg record low C = 8.3
 
| Jan record low C = 0.8
| Jan record low C =0.8
| Feb record low C = 5.1
| Feb record low C =5.1
| Mar record low C = 10.8
| Mar record low C =10.8
| Apr record low C = 16.0
| Apr record low C =16.0
| May record low C = 17.0
| May record low C =17.0
| Jun record low C = 19.4
| Jun record low C =19.4
| Jul record low C = 18.6
| Jul record low C =18.6
| Aug record low C = 20.0
| Aug record low C =20.0
| Sep record low C = 19.2
| Sep record low C =19.2
| Oct record low C = 13.0
| Oct record low C =13.0
| Nov record low C = 10.5
| Nov record low C =10.5
| Dec record low C = 5.9
| Dec record low C =5.9
| rain colour = green
 
| Jan rain mm = 15.8
|rain colour = green
| Feb rain mm = 14.1
| Jan rain mm =15.8
| Mar rain mm = 35.5
| Feb rain mm =14.1
| Apr rain mm = 34.7
| Mar rain mm =35.5
| May rain mm = 75.9
| Apr rain mm =34.7
| Jun rain mm = 264.7
| May rain mm =75.9
| Jul rain mm = 384.9
| Jun rain mm =264.7
| Aug rain mm = 337.0
| Jul rain mm =384.9
| Sep rain mm = 240.4
| Aug rain mm =337.0
| Oct rain mm = 72.7
| Sep rain mm =240.4
| Nov rain mm = 21.1
| Oct rain mm =72.7
| Dec rain mm = 11.6
| Nov rain mm =21.1
| year rain mm =  
| Dec rain mm =11.6
| Jan rain days = 1.5
| year rain mm =
| Feb rain days = 1.5
 
| Mar rain days = 2.6
| Jan rain days =1.5
| Apr rain days = 2.8
| Feb rain days =1.5
| May rain days = 5.3
| Mar rain days =2.6
| Jun rain days = 10.9
| Apr rain days =2.8
| Jul rain days = 16.7
| May rain days =5.3
| Aug rain days = 16.0
| Jun rain days =10.9
| Sep rain days = 12.1
| Jul rain days =16.7
| Oct rain days = 4.3
| Aug rain days =16.0
| Nov rain days = 1.0
| Sep rain days =12.1
| Dec rain days = 0.5
| Oct rain days =4.3
| source = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web|title=1981-2010 CLIM NORMALS (STATEWISE).pdf|url=http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf|publisher=India Meteorological Department|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf|archive-date=5 February 2020|access-date=24 March 2020|pages=180–181}}</ref>
| Nov rain days =1.0
| Dec rain days =0.5
 
|source = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web|title=1981-2010 CLIM NORMALS (STATEWISE).pdf|url=http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf|publisher=India Meteorological Department|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf|archive-date=5 February 2020|access-date=24 March 2020|pages=180–181}}</ref>
}}
}}


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[Bankura Junction railway station]] is managed by the South Eastern Railways and is on the Adra-Midnapore rail route. It is in Bankura city. Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, Rupashi Bangla Express, Aranyak Express, Puri-New Delhi (Nandan Kanan) Superfast Express, Ernakulam-Patna Express, Howrah-LTT Samarsata Express and Purulia-Howrah Express pass through this station. It is the originating and terminating station of Bankura Damodar Railway<ref>http://www.banglalive.com/Feature/FeatureDetail/6895/{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> which will connect to Howrah-Bardhaman Chord section. Computerized reservation facility is available. Going towards north-west, Adra Junction Railway Station is the nearest main station and moving to south, Midnapore Railway Station is the major station next to Bankura.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/train-to-bankura/cid/859067|title=Train to Bankura|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref>
[[Bankura Junction railway station]] is managed by the South Eastern Railways and is on the Adra-Midnapore rail route. It is in Bankura city. Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, Rupashi Bangla Express, Aranyak Express, Puri-New Delhi (Nandan Kanan) Superfast Express, Ernakulam-Patna Express, Howrah-LTT Samarsata Express and Purulia-Howrah Express pass through this station. It is the originating and terminating station of Bankura Damodar Railway<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.banglalive.com/Feature/FeatureDetail/6895/ |title=Could there be any real immersion of Pother Debota? |website=www.banglalive.com |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101110638/http://www.banglalive.com/Feature/FeatureDetail/6895/ |archive-date=1 November 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> which will connect to Howrah-Bardhaman Chord section. Computerized reservation facility is available. Going towards north-west, Adra Junction Railway Station is the nearest main station and moving to south, Midnapore Railway Station is the major station next to Bankura.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/train-to-bankura/cid/859067|title=Train to Bankura|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref>


The Bankura Junction railway station and bridge over Dhaleshwari River were built by Gujarati Railway Contractors of the town Jeewan Gangji Savaria and Lalji Raja Vadher in 1900 working for Bengal Nagpur Railway.
The Bankura Junction railway station and bridge over Dhaleshwari River were built by Gujarati Railway Contractors of the town Jeewan Gangji Savaria and Lalji Raja Vadher in 1900 working for Bengal Nagpur Railway.
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==Tourism ==
==Tourism ==
Bankura has gained much popularity among tourists hailing from India. The place has a rich cultural and traditional heritage.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} It is known for its paintings, music and other arts.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} The place has contributed toward modern Bengal art and architecture<ref>http://www.maharashtraweb.com/WestBengal/cities/maps/bankuramap.asp</ref>  
Bankura has gained much popularity among tourists hailing from India. The place has a rich cultural and traditional heritage.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} It is known for its paintings, music and other arts.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} The place has contributed toward modern Bengal art and architecture<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maharashtraweb.com/WestBengal/cities/maps/bankuramap.asp|title = History, Geography, Tourism and Map of Bankura}}</ref>  
The tourist spots can be divided into four zones.<ref name="bankura.gov.in">{{cite web|url=http://bankura.gov.in/Tourism/tourism_1.htm |title=Tourism, Bankura |access-date=7 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925052522/http://bankura.gov.in/Tourism/tourism_1.htm |archive-date=25 September 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref>
The tourist spots can be divided into four zones.<ref name="bankura.gov.in">{{cite web|url=http://bankura.gov.in/Tourism/tourism_1.htm |title=Tourism, Bankura |access-date=7 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925052522/http://bankura.gov.in/Tourism/tourism_1.htm |archive-date=25 September 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref>


===Eastern Zone ===
===Eastern Zone ===
[[File:Jor Mandir 4 Arnab Dutta 2011.JPG|thumb|Jor Mandir]]
[[File:Jor Mandir 4 Arnab Dutta 2011.JPG|thumb|Jor Mandir]]
*Bishnupur is a tourist spot of Bankura district. It is 152&nbsp;km from Kolkata and 34&nbsp;km from Bankura Town. This place has a historical importance as it was the capital of Mallabhum. It is known for terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees. It is popular for classical music dalmadal and painting. There are approximately 16 temples, most of which are made in the decade of Mallaraja. Temples of Bishnupur include Jor Mandir, Rasmancha, Radhamadhab Temple, Kalachand Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Radha-Gobinda Temple and Shyam Ray Temple.
*Bishnupur is a tourist spot of Bishnupur district near Bankura. It is 152&nbsp;km from Kolkata and 34&nbsp;km from Bankura Town. This place has a historical importance as it was the capital of Mallabhum. It is known for terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees. It is popular for classical music dalmadal and painting. There are approximately 16 temples, most of which are made in the decade of Mallaraja. Temples of Bishnupur in Bishnupur District include Jor Mandir, Rasmancha, Radhamadhab Temple, Kalachand Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Radha-Gobinda Temple and Shyam Ray Temple.
*Joyrambati is 98&nbsp;km from Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/driving-directions-from-Kolkata-to-Jairambati/travel-direction|title=Kolkata to Jairambati|access-date=7 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908082641/http://www.mustseeindia.com/driving-directions-from-Kolkata-to-Jairambati/travel-direction|archive-date=8 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It is a holy place as it was the birthplace of Sree Sree Maa Sarada Devi. Temple of Singha Bahani Devi and Mayerepukur are also visiting sites.
*Joyrambati is 98&nbsp;km from Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/driving-directions-from-Kolkata-to-Jairambati/travel-direction|title=Kolkata to Jairambati|access-date=7 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908082641/http://www.mustseeindia.com/driving-directions-from-Kolkata-to-Jairambati/travel-direction|archive-date=8 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It is a holy place as it was the birthplace of Sree Sree Maa Sarada Devi. Temple of Singha Bahani Devi and Mayerepukur are also visiting sites.


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*Koro Pahar (Amar Kanan)
*Koro Pahar (Amar Kanan)


==Education==
==Healthcare==
*[[Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital]] is the most important hospital of the district equipped with all major departments and diagnostic facilities.
*Bankura Sub-Divisional Hospital is an important hospital. It has a paediatric ward, blood test and OT.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bankura.gov.in/health.htm |title=Health Information of Bankura|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref>


===University===
== Notable people ==
*[[Bankura University]] is the only university in the city.
*WBUT campus for BCA, and Animation for rural area at Pohabagan, Bankura


===Colleges===
* [[Balaram Mukhopadhyay]] (born 1973), [[carbohydrate]] chemist and professor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Balaram Mukhopadhyay {{!}} Ph. D {{!}} Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Kolkata {{!}} Department of Chemical Sciences {{!}} ResearchGate |url=https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Balaram_Mukhopadhyay |access-date=2019-07-18 |website=ResearchGate}}</ref>
====Engineering Colleges====
*[[Maniklal Sinha]] (1916–1994), [[archaeologist]], [[writer]],<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Kabiraj |first=Susanta |title=Shodhganga |url=http://14.139.116.20:8080/jspui/handle/10603/365775 |language=Bengali}}</ref> founder of ''Acharya Jogesh Chandra Pura Kirti Bhavan'' (museum) and ''Bangiya Sahitya Parishad''- Bishnupr branch.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=June 20, 2015 |first=Rakhi |last=Chakrabarty |title=Relic Hunter |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/relic-hunter/articleshow/47740930.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering]]
*Rupkumar Patra (born 1991) [[Actor]], [[Film Director]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/rupkumar-finally-fulfills-his-dream-of-playing-a-gangster/articleshow/100098330.cms|title=Rupkumar finally fulfills his dream of playing a gangster|date=13 May 2023|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>
*[[Raipur Government Polytechnic]]
*[[Bankura Government Polytechnic]]
*[[Mallabhum Institute of Technology]]
*[[K.G. Engineering Institute]]


====Medical Colleges====
==See also==
*[[Bankura Sammilani Medical College And Hospital]]
* [[Culture of Bankura district]]


====General Colleges====
==References==
* [[Bankura Christian College]]
{{Reflist}}
* [[Bankura Sammilani College]]
* [[Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith]]


====Schools ====
==External links==
First CBSE affiliated co educational residential School Satyanarayan Academy Sibrampur Narrah Bankura
* {{Official website|http://www.bankura.nic.in/}}
* [[Bankura Zilla School]]
* "Bankura" (archived link). National Informatics Centre.
*Bankura Municipal High School
*Bankura Goenka vidyayatan
*Bankura Girls High School (Kalitala)  
*Mission Girls High School
*Bankura Town High School
*Bankura Banga Vidyalaya
*Bankura Hindu High School
*[[Bankura Christian Collegiate School]]
*Bankura Rajgram Vivekananda Hindu Vidyalaya
*M.D.B. D.A.V. Public School
*West Point School
*Jagadalla Gorabari M.G.S Vidyalaya
*[[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya]]
*Saraswati Devi International School
*Shamayita Convent School, Vill-Ranbahal, PO-Amarkanan, Gangajalghati
*St. Xavier's High School
*Vivekananda Siksha Niketan High School (Puabagan)


==Healthcare==
{{Bankura topics}}
*Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital is the most important hospital of the district equipped with all major departments and diagnostic facilities.
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*Bankura Sub-Divisional Hospital is an important hospital. It has a paediatric ward, blood test and OT.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bankura.gov.in/health.htm |title=Health Information of Bankura|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref>
{{Bankura District}}


==References==


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==External links==
</noinclude>
* {{Official website|http://www.bankura.nic.in/}}
* "Bankura" (archived link). National Informatics Centre.
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This article is about the municipality in West Bengal, India. For other uses, see Bankura (disambiguation).
Bankura
City
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Rasmancha Bishnupur ,Bankura
Nickname: 
Temple city of Bengal
Location in West Bengal, India
Bankura (India)
Coordinates: 23°15′N 87°04′E / 23.25°N 87.07°E / 23.25; 87.07
CountryIndia
StateWest Bengal
DistrictBankura
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyBankura Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total19.06 km2 (7.36 sq mi)
Elevation
78 m (256 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total137,386
 • Density7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
722101, 722102, 722146 & 722155 (Suburban)
Telephone code03242
Lok Sabha constituencyBankura
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBankura
Websitewww.bankura.gov.in

Bankura (pronounced [bænˈkʊərə]) is a city and a municipality in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Bankura district.Bankura was described as Suhmobhumi. The word larh or rarh (in Nagari: rāḍh) was introduced after 6th century A.D. It comes from the old Austric word ráŕhá or ráŕho which means “land of red soil”.[2] 2-n ancient times "China called Ráŕh by the name of 'Láti'".[2] 3-n Santali, lar means thread, rarh means tune and larh means snake. 4-.Perhaps the Jain and Greek scholars used this original Austric word larh to indicate this dry forest region which was very difficult. The popularity of Manasa Puja, the worship of Snake-Goddess Manasa, shows this opinion might have some relevance. According to Nilkantha, a commentator of the Mahabharata, the words suhmo [bhumi] (Sanskrit: suhma-bhūmi) and Rarh are synonymous.

Scholars differs in their opinion about the etymology of the name Bankura. In the words of the Kol-Mundas, orah or rah means habitation. Many places of Rarh have an added rah at the end of their names. One of the most influential gods of the district 6-Dharmathakur is called Bankura Roy. The name of the district may come from his name. Linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterjee thinks that the name came from the word banka (zig-zag), and its word-corruption banku, which means extremely beautiful, and he who must be worshiped. In 1979, the word “Bancoorah” was found in the map of Renal. In 1863, Gastrel referred this region as Bancoonda.

Bir Hambir was the 49th King of Malla dynasty. Bir Bankura was one of his two sons. Raja Bir Hambir divided his kingdom into 22 tarafs or circles and gave one to his each son. Taraf Jaybelia fell to the lot of Bir Bankura. He developed a town in his taraf and the town was later named as 'Bankura' after its founder's name.

Geography

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Location

Bankura district is located in the north western part of the state of West Bengal. It is a part of Bardhaman Division of the State and is included in the area known as "Rarh" in Bengal. Bankura district is situated at 23°15′N 87°04′E / 23.25°N 87.07°E / 23.25; 87.07. The Damodar River flows along the Northern boundary of the district. Bankura district is bounded by Purba Bardhaman and Paschim Bardhman district in the north and east, Paschim Medinipur district in the south and Purilia to the west.

The Bankura Forest composes about 21% of the entire district. It has degraded in some areas due to overuse by humans.

Climate

Bankura has very hot climate in summer and moderate temperatures in winter. Rainfall occurs mostly between June and September and the annual amount is about 1500mm. Till 2020, the highest ever recorded temperature is 47.4 °C, on 8 May 1977. While the lowest was recorded on 9 January 2013, 4.8 °C. Bankura holds two state records of monthly highest temperatures. The highest recorded temperatures of February (39.3 °C) and in April (46.7 °C) are maximum in West Bengal for that months.

Climate data for Bankura (1981–1996, extremes 1901–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.0
(93.2) 		39.3
(102.7) 		43.1
(109.6) 		46.7
(116.1) 		47.4
(117.3) 		47.0
(116.6) 		41.2
(106.2) 		39.8
(103.6) 		39.0
(102.2) 		39.0
(102.2) 		37.0
(98.6) 		33.6
(92.5) 		47.4
(117.3)
Mean maximum °C (°F) 28.9
(84.0) 		30.6
(87.1) 		36.7
(98.1) 		41.1
(106.0) 		42.2
(108.0) 		40.7
(105.3) 		37.2
(99.0) 		36.4
(97.5) 		36.6
(97.9) 		34.7
(94.5) 		32.6
(90.7) 		28.9
(84.0) 		42.5
(108.5)
Average high °C (°F) 25.4
(77.7) 		27.7
(81.9) 		32.5
(90.5) 		37.1
(98.8) 		38.8
(101.8) 		37.1
(98.8) 		34.1
(93.4) 		33.7
(92.7) 		33.9
(93.0) 		32.3
(90.1) 		29.2
(84.6) 		25.7
(78.3) 		32.3
(90.1)
Average low °C (°F) 12.4
(54.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		20.1
(68.2) 		24.3
(75.7) 		26.4
(79.5) 		26.5
(79.7) 		25.9
(78.6) 		25.9
(78.6) 		25.5
(77.9) 		23.3
(73.9) 		18.8
(65.8) 		13.2
(55.8) 		21.5
(70.7)
Mean minimum °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6) 		12.1
(53.8) 		16.5
(61.7) 		20.1
(68.2) 		22.8
(73.0) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.7
(74.7) 		24.0
(75.2) 		24.2
(75.6) 		20.1
(68.2) 		14.4
(57.9) 		9.7
(49.5) 		8.3
(46.9)
Record low °C (°F) 4.8
(40.6) 		5.1
(41.2) 		10.8
(51.4) 		16.0
(60.8) 		17.0
(62.6) 		19.4
(66.9) 		18.6
(65.5) 		20.0
(68.0) 		19.2
(66.6) 		13.0
(55.4) 		10.5
(50.9) 		5.9
(42.6) 		4.8
(40.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 15.8
(0.62) 		14.1
(0.56) 		35.5
(1.40) 		34.7
(1.37) 		75.9
(2.99) 		264.7
(10.42) 		384.9
(15.15) 		337.0
(13.27) 		240.4
(9.46) 		72.7
(2.86) 		21.1
(0.83) 		11.6
(0.46) 		1,508.6
(59.39)
Average rainy days 1.5 1.5 2.6 2.8 5.3 10.9 16.7 16.0 12.1 4.3 1.0 0.5 75.4
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 57 55 56 50 49 76 82 82 82 76 68 64 68
Source: India Meteorological Department[3][4]


Area overview

The map alongside shows the Bankura Sadar subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area is part of the Bankura Uplands in the west gradually merging with the Bankura-Bishnupur Rarh Plains in the north-east. The western portions are characterised by undulating terrain with many hills and ridges. The area is having a gradual descent from the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The soil is laterite red and hard beds are covered with scrub jungle and sal wood. Gradually it gives way to just uneven rolling lands but the soil continues to be lateritic. There are coal mines in the northern part, along the Damodar River.[5] It is a predominantly rural area with 89% of the population living in rural areas and only 11% living in the urban areas.[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.

Demographics

See also: List of cities in West Bengal

In the 2011 census,[7] Bankura city had a population of 137,386 of which 69,843 were males and 67,543 were females, giving a sex ratio of 967. The literacy rate was 86.12% and there were 12,148 children 0–6 years old

Religions in Bankura
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 90.42%
Muslims
 
 8.08%
Others†
 
 1.5%

Civic administration

Police stations

Bankura police station has jurisdiction over Bankura municipality, Bankura I and Bankura II CD Blocks. The area covered is 439 km2. There are 3 town outposts and an outpost at Rajagram.[8][9]

Bankura Sadar Division woman police station, started in 2014, has jurisdiction over whole of Bankura Sadar subdivision.[10]

Climate

Bankura has a tropical monsoon climate (Koppen Am). Winters are warm during the daytime and relatively mild during night, although the temperature may occasionally drop to 8 °C (46 °F). Summers are very hot, with an average May daytime temperature of 38.8 °C (101.8 °F), and it can sometimes rise to 42 °C (108 °F). \ The average annual rainfall received by the district is around 1,500 millimetres (59 in). 21.5% of the total geographical area of the district is made up of forest land, covering a total of 148,177 hectares. Net cultivable area of the district is 4.30 lakh (430,000) hectares.

Climate data for Bankura (1981-2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.0
(93.2) 		39.3
(102.7) 		43.1
(109.6) 		45.8
(114.4) 		47.4
(117.3) 		47.0
(116.6) 		41.2
(106.2) 		39.8
(103.6) 		39.0
(102.2) 		39.0
(102.2) 		37.0
(98.6) 		33.6
(92.5) 		47.4
(117.3)
Mean maximum °C (°F) 28.9
(84.0) 		30.6
(87.1) 		36.7
(98.1) 		41.1
(106.0) 		42.2
(108.0) 		40.7
(105.3) 		37.2
(99.0) 		36.4
(97.5) 		36.6
(97.9) 		34.7
(94.5) 		32.6
(90.7) 		28.9
(84.0) 		42.5
(108.5)
Average high °C (°F) 25.4
(77.7) 		27.7
(81.9) 		32.5
(90.5) 		37.1
(98.8) 		38.8
(101.8) 		37.1
(98.8) 		34.1
(93.4) 		33.7
(92.7) 		33.9
(93.0) 		32.3
(90.1) 		29.2
(84.6) 		25.7
(78.3) 		32.3
(90.1)
Average low °C (°F) 12.4
(54.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		20.1
(68.2) 		24.3
(75.7) 		26.4
(79.5) 		26.5
(79.7) 		25.9
(78.6) 		25.9
(78.6) 		25.5
(77.9) 		23.3
(73.9) 		18.8
(65.8) 		13.2
(55.8) 		21.5
(70.7)
Mean minimum °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6) 		12.1
(53.8) 		16.5
(61.7) 		20.1
(68.2) 		22.8
(73.0) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.7
(74.7) 		24.0
(75.2) 		24.2
(75.6) 		20.1
(68.2) 		14.4
(57.9) 		9.7
(49.5) 		8.3
(46.9)
Record low °C (°F) 0.8
(33.4) 		5.1
(41.2) 		10.8
(51.4) 		16.0
(60.8) 		17.0
(62.6) 		19.4
(66.9) 		18.6
(65.5) 		20.0
(68.0) 		19.2
(66.6) 		13.0
(55.4) 		10.5
(50.9) 		5.9
(42.6) 		0.8
(33.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 15.8
(0.62) 		14.1
(0.56) 		35.5
(1.40) 		34.7
(1.37) 		75.9
(2.99) 		264.7
(10.42) 		384.9
(15.15) 		337.0
(13.27) 		240.4
(9.46) 		72.7
(2.86) 		21.1
(0.83) 		11.6
(0.46) 		1,508.4
(59.39)
Average rainy days 1.5 1.5 2.6 2.8 5.3 10.9 16.7 16.0 12.1 4.3 1.0 0.5 75.2
Source: India Meteorological Department[11]

Transport

Bankura Junction railway station is managed by the South Eastern Railways and is on the Adra-Midnapore rail route. It is in Bankura city. Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, Rupashi Bangla Express, Aranyak Express, Puri-New Delhi (Nandan Kanan) Superfast Express, Ernakulam-Patna Express, Howrah-LTT Samarsata Express and Purulia-Howrah Express pass through this station. It is the originating and terminating station of Bankura Damodar Railway[12] which will connect to Howrah-Bardhaman Chord section. Computerized reservation facility is available. Going towards north-west, Adra Junction Railway Station is the nearest main station and moving to south, Midnapore Railway Station is the major station next to Bankura.[13]

The Bankura Junction railway station and bridge over Dhaleshwari River were built by Gujarati Railway Contractors of the town Jeewan Gangji Savaria and Lalji Raja Vadher in 1900 working for Bengal Nagpur Railway.

National Highway 14 (India) running from Morgam (in Murshidabad district) to Kharagpur (in Paschim Medinipur district), State Highway 9 (West Bengal) running from Durgapur (in Paschim Bardhaman district) to Nayagram (in Jhargram district) and State Highway 5 (West Bengal) running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur) pass through Bankura. NH 14 links Bankura to NH 12 and NH 16. Both NH 14 and SH 9 link Bankura to NH 19 (Grand Trunk Road).[14][15]

Tourism

Bankura has gained much popularity among tourists hailing from India. The place has a rich cultural and traditional heritage.[citation needed] It is known for its paintings, music and other arts.[citation needed] The place has contributed toward modern Bengal art and architecture[16] The tourist spots can be divided into four zones.[17]

Eastern Zone

Jor Mandir
  • Bishnupur is a tourist spot of Bishnupur district near Bankura. It is 152 km from Kolkata and 34 km from Bankura Town. This place has a historical importance as it was the capital of Mallabhum. It is known for terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees. It is popular for classical music dalmadal and painting. There are approximately 16 temples, most of which are made in the decade of Mallaraja. Temples of Bishnupur in Bishnupur District include Jor Mandir, Rasmancha, Radhamadhab Temple, Kalachand Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Radha-Gobinda Temple and Shyam Ray Temple.
  • Joyrambati is 98 km from Kolkata.[18] It is a holy place as it was the birthplace of Sree Sree Maa Sarada Devi. Temple of Singha Bahani Devi and Mayerepukur are also visiting sites.
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Gokulchand Temple,Gokulnagar.

Western Zone

  • Susunia Hill is also a tourist spot of Bankura District. It is 50 km[19] from Bisnupur and 21 km from Bankura town . It is known for a natural spring and a historical stone engraving .
  • Biharinath Hill is the tallest (448 m)[17] of Bankura District. It is in the northwestern edge of the district. It is 57 km from Bankura Town. It was an ancient centre of Jainism, and known for its natural environment.[19] Biharinath has hills, dense forest, water bodies, river Damodar, and a temple of Lord Shiva.

South Zone

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Mukutmanipur dam
  • Mukutmanipur is a tourist spot of Bankura District. It is 55 km[19] from Bankura District headquarters. It is the second biggest earthen dam of India.[17]
  • Jhilimili has a dense natural forest. It lies 70 km from Bankura Town.

Northern Zone

  • Durgapur Barrage
  • Gangdua Dam
  • Koro Pahar (Amar Kanan)

Healthcare

  • Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital is the most important hospital of the district equipped with all major departments and diagnostic facilities.
  • Bankura Sub-Divisional Hospital is an important hospital. It has a paediatric ward, blood test and OT.[20]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bankura City".
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 P.R. Sarkar Rarh - The Cradle of Civilization, Ananda Marga Publications, 1981, Kolkata
  3. ↑ "Station: Bankura, Climatological Table 1981–1996" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 87–88. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M230. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "District Census Handbook Bankura" (PDF). pages 13-17. Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling". Table 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 23 April 2020.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ "Bankura City Census 2011 data". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  8. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  9. ↑ "Bankura PS". Bankura District Police. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Bankura women PS Sadar subdivision". Bankura District Police. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "1981-2010 CLIM NORMALS (STATEWISE).pdf" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. pp. 180–181. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  12. ↑ "Could there be any real immersion of Pother Debota?". www.banglalive.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  13. ↑ "Train to Bankura". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  14. ↑ "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 3 April 2012.
  15. ↑ "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  16. ↑ "History, Geography, Tourism and Map of Bankura".
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "Tourism, Bankura". Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  18. ↑ "Kolkata to Jairambati". Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "West Bengal Tourism, Bankura". Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  20. ↑ "Health Information of Bankura". Retrieved 8 September 2012.
  21. ↑ "Balaram Mukhopadhyay | Ph. D | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Kolkata | Department of Chemical Sciences | ResearchGate". ResearchGate. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  22. ↑ Kabiraj, Susanta. "Shodhganga" (in Bengali).
  23. ↑ Chakrabarty, Rakhi (20 June 2015). "Relic Hunter". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  24. ↑ "Rupkumar finally fulfills his dream of playing a gangster". 13 May 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.

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