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'''Jirat''' is a [[census town]] located in [[Hooghly district|Hooghly District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|State]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is the administrative headquarter of [[Balagarh (community development block)|Balagarh Block]].
'''Jirat''' is a [[census town]] located in [[Hooghly district|Hooghly District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|State]] of [[West Bengal]].


==Geography==  
==Geography==
[[File:Jirat.jpg|alt=Jirat Station|thumb|301x301px]]
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===Location===
===Location===
Jirat is the Main Administrative Center (Sadar) of [[Balagarh (community development block)|Balagarh Block]]. [[Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya]], Balagarh BDO Office, and Jirat Hospital are located in Jirat.
Jirat is situated under [[Balagarh (community development block)|Balagarh Block]]. Balagarh BDO Office are located near Jirat. The [[Balagarh (community development block)|Balagarh CD Block]] is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat [[alluvium|alluvial]] plains that form a part of the [[Ganges Delta|Gangetic Delta]]. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80&nbsp;km long stretch of the [[Hooghly River]], that forms the eastern boundary of the district.<ref name=C1>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1912_PART_A_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA | work= Physiography, Page 17|publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 27 September 2018 }}</ref>
 
The [[Balagarh (community development block)|Balagarh CD Block]] is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat [[alluvium|alluvial]] plains that form a part of the [[Ganges Delta|Gangetic Delta]]. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80&nbsp;km long stretch of the [[Hooghly River]], that forms the eastern boundary of the district.<ref name=C1>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1912_PART_A_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA | work= Physiography, Page 17|publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 27 September 2018 }}</ref>


===Urbanisation===
===Urbanisation===
There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the [[Hooghly River]] has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agricultural production is significant.<ref name=C1 />
There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the [[Hooghly River]] has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agricultural production is significant.<ref name=C1 />


In Chinsurah subdivision 68.63% of the population is rural and the urban population is 31.37%. It has 2 statutory and 23 census towns.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly |work = Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4(a) | publisher= Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 27 September 2018}}</ref> In Chinsurah Mogra CD Block 64.87% of the population is urban and 35.13% is rural. Amongst the four remaining CD Blocks in the subdivision two were overwhelmingly rural and two were wholly rural.<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 27 September 2018}}</ref>
In Chinsurah subdivision 68.63% of the population is rural and the urban population is 31.37%. It has 2 statutory and 23 census towns.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly |work = Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4(a) |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 27 September 2018 |archive-date = 21 January 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |url-status = dead }}</ref> In Chinsurah Mogra CD Block 64.87% of the population is urban and 35.13% is rural. Amongst the four remaining CD Blocks in the subdivision two were overwhelmingly rural and two were wholly rural.<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 27 September 2018}}</ref>
 
The map above shows a portion of Chinsurah subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.


=== Religions ===
=== Religions ===
 
[[File:Old Siddheswari Temple, 600 years old Kali temple in Hooghly 08.jpg|left|thumb|Siddheswari Temple of Jirat]]
Hinduism is majority religion in Jirat. Islam is second most popular religion, most of the Muslim population situated in Dwarpara. Christianity is followed by minority of peoples.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
Hinduism is majority religion in Jirat. Islam is second most popular religion, most of the Muslim population situated in Dwarpara. Christianity is followed by minority of peoples.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}


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==Transport==
==Transport==
===Railway===
===Railway===
[[Jirat railway station]] is an important railway station in the [[Howrah-Bardhaman Main Line#Other routes|Bandel-Katwa Branch Line]].
[[Jirat railway station]] is situated in the [[Bandel-Katwa Line]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=roy |first=Joydeep |title=Jirat Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/jirat-jit/4125 |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>


===By Road===
===By Road===
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==Temples==
==Temples==
[[File:Sri_Sri_Sarvamangala_Kali_Mata_Temple.jpg|thumb|216x216px|'''Sri Sri Sarvamangala Kali Mata Temple''']]
The oldest temples in Jirat are:
The oldest temples in Jirat are:
* Sri Sri Gapinath Jeu (Smritrimandir)
* Sri Sri Radhagapinath Jeu  
* Sideswari Kali (Jirat Choumatha)
* Sideswari Kali and Mahakal Bairav Temple<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2022-10-23 |title=Kali Puja 2022: ডাকাত কালী থেকে সিদ্ধেশ্বরী, কীভাবে পরিবর্তিত হলেন 600 বছরের প্রাচীন দেবী ? |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/bengali/west-bengal/state/hooghly/history-of-jirat-siddheswari-kali-puja/wb20221023134225693693854 |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=bn}}</ref>
* Mahakal Bairav (Kaliagarh)
* Kaliagarh temple<ref>{{Cite web |title=হাজার বছরের পুরনো জিরাটের এই ডাকাতকালী মন্দিরেই সতীর দেহাংশ পড়েছিল! |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/a-kali-temple-known-to-be-as-one-of-the-shakti-peeths-in-jirat-dgtld/cid/1379026 |access-date=10 June 2024}}</ref>
* Sri Sri Sarvamangala Kali Mata Temple (Asanpur)
* Sri Sri Sarvamangala Kalimata Temple
* Darmaraj Temple (Mundukhola)
* Darmaraj Temple  
* Bura Siva Temple (Panchpara)
* Bura Shiva Temple  
* Smritimandir Hanuman Balaji Temple (Smritimandir)
* Sri Sri Hanuman Balaji Temple
* Math Bari (Patuligram)
* Jora Shiva Temple
* Boro Bari Durga Maa (Jirat)
* Sri Sri Mrinmoyee Kalimata Temple
* Choto Bari Durga Maa (Jirat)
* Pravu Jagannath Temple


==Festivals==
==Festivals==
[[Durga Puja]] is the main attraction of the town, People of Jirat celebrates Kali Puja, Rash Utsav, Dharmaraj Mela too.
[[Durga Puja]] is the main attraction of the town. Among the old houses where Durga Puja is held are 'Mathbari', 'Borobari', 'Chotobari', 'Bhanubabur Bari' and 'Roy Bari'. People of Jirat celebrates Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja,  Rash Utsav, Hurum Mela, Panchamdol, Rathyatra too.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}}


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
A variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and sub-health centers have branches in Jirat, with notable examples being Jirat Hospital, Ahammedpur Block Health Care Center, Envision Eye Foundation, Aastha Nursing Home etc.
A variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and sub-health centers have branches in Jirat, with notable examples being Jirat Rural Hospital, Ahammedpur Block Health Care Center, Envision Eye Foundation, Aastha Nursing Home etc.


==Education==
==Education==
The educational institutions of Jirat are


===College===
===College===
* [[Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya|Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya (Jirat College)]]
* [[Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya]]
[[File:Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya-Jirat College.jpg|thumb|216x216px|'''BBKM, Jirat College''']]
 
===School(s)===
===School(s)===
* Jirat Colony High School (Government Higher Secondary School for Boys)
* Jirat Colony High School
* [[Holy Child Academy|Holy Child Academy Jirat]] (Private English Medium School)
* Holy Child Academy.
* Sishu Siskha Niketan (Private School) with Bengali, English and Hindi
* Kabura Panchpara High School
* Kabura Panchpara High School (Government Higher Secondary Co-Ed School)
* Ashutosh Smritimandir Girls High School  
* Little Angeles Academy (Private English Medium Nursery School)
* Balagarh High School
* Ashutosh Smritimandir Girls High School (Government Higher School for Girls)
* Balagarh High School (Government Higher Secondary School) 5th to 10th standard only for Boys, 11th and 12th standard Co-Ed
* Sripur Radharani Girls High School (Government Higher Secondary School for Girls)


===Sport School===
===Sport School===
* Jirat Cricket Academy (Cricket Academy)
* Jirat Cricket Academy (Cricket Academy)
* Jirat FootBall Academy (FootBall Academy)


==Notable Persons==
==Notable Persons==
* [[Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee]] (Educator and the second indian Vice-Chancellor of the [[University of Calcutta]])
* [[Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee]], Educator and Vice-Chancellor of the [[University of Calcutta]]
* [[Panchanan Karmakar]] (Inventor of wooden [[Bengali language|Bengali]] alphabet typeface)
* [[Panchanan Karmakar]], Inventor of wooden [[Bengali language|Bengali]] alphabet typeface
* [[Shyama Prasad Mukherjee]] (Indian Politician)
* [[Shyama Prasad Mukherjee]], Politician
* [[Anil Chatterjee]] (Indian Actor)
* [[Anil Chatterjee]], Indian Actor
* [[Ashim Kumar Majhi]] (Politician)
* [[Mohitlal Majumdar]], Poet
* [[Ashim Kumar Majhi]], Indian Politician


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 16:32, 7 October 2025


Jirat
bn
Census Town
Clockwise from top: Jirat Railway Station, Headquarter of Balagarh Block, Jirat Bus Stand, Jirat College, Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, Sri Sri Sarvamangala Kali Mata Temple
Location in West Bengal, India
Jirat is located in India
Jirat
Jirat
Jirat (India)
Coordinates: 23°5′54″N 88°27′42″E / 23.09833°N 88.46167°E / 23.09833; 88.46167
Country India
State West Bengal
DistrictHooghly
Population
 (2011)
 • Total7,430
Languages
 • Official• Bengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
712501
Telephone Code03213
Vehicle registration
  • WB 15
  • WB 16
  • WB 18
Sex Ratio
  • 3,606 (49%) ♀
  • 3,824 (51%) ♂
Literacy79.01%
Lok Sabha ConstituencyHooghly
MPRachana Banerjee (AITC)
Vidhan Sabha ConstituencyBalagarh
MLAManoranjan Byapari (AITC)
HighwayState Highway 6 (West Bengal)
Websitehooghly.gov.in
Ancestral town of Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee

Jirat is a census town located in Hooghly District in the Indian State of West Bengal.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Jirat Station

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Location[edit | edit source]

Jirat is situated under Balagarh Block. Balagarh BDO Office are located near Jirat. The Balagarh CD Block is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat alluvial plains that form a part of the Gangetic Delta. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80 km long stretch of the Hooghly River, that forms the eastern boundary of the district.[1]

Urbanisation[edit | edit source]

There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agricultural production is significant.[1]

In Chinsurah subdivision 68.63% of the population is rural and the urban population is 31.37%. It has 2 statutory and 23 census towns.[2] In Chinsurah Mogra CD Block 64.87% of the population is urban and 35.13% is rural. Amongst the four remaining CD Blocks in the subdivision two were overwhelmingly rural and two were wholly rural.[3]

Religions[edit | edit source]

Siddheswari Temple of Jirat

Hinduism is majority religion in Jirat. Islam is second most popular religion, most of the Muslim population situated in Dwarpara. Christianity is followed by minority of peoples.[citation needed]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per the 2011 Census of India, Jirat had a total population of 7,430, of which 3,824 (51%) were males and 3,606 (49%) were females. The total number of literates in Jirat was 5,308 (79.01% of the population over 6 years).[3]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Railway[edit | edit source]

Jirat railway station is situated in the Bandel-Katwa Line.[4]

By Road[edit | edit source]

The State Highway 6 (West Bengal) passes through Jirat, connects Tribeni, Kalna, Nabadwip and Katwa by road.[5]

Airlines[edit | edit source]

The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Dum Dum (58 kilometres distanced).

Driving Distance to Kolkata[edit | edit source]

Approximate driving distance between Kolkata and Jirat is 71 km (44 mi).

Bus Route[edit | edit source]

Jirat is connected with Chuchura by Bus (Bus Route 8).

Autorickshaw and Jeep Cars[edit | edit source]

Jirat is connected with Mogra, Tribeni, Guptipara by autorickshaw and Jeep Cars.

Temples[edit | edit source]

The oldest temples in Jirat are:

  • Sri Sri Radhagapinath Jeu
  • Sideswari Kali and Mahakal Bairav Temple[6]
  • Kaliagarh temple[7]
  • Sri Sri Sarvamangala Kalimata Temple
  • Darmaraj Temple
  • Bura Shiva Temple
  • Sri Sri Hanuman Balaji Temple
  • Jora Shiva Temple
  • Sri Sri Mrinmoyee Kalimata Temple
  • Pravu Jagannath Temple

Festivals[edit | edit source]

Durga Puja is the main attraction of the town. Among the old houses where Durga Puja is held are 'Mathbari', 'Borobari', 'Chotobari', 'Bhanubabur Bari' and 'Roy Bari'. People of Jirat celebrates Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rash Utsav, Hurum Mela, Panchamdol, Rathyatra too.[citation needed]

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

A variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and sub-health centers have branches in Jirat, with notable examples being Jirat Rural Hospital, Ahammedpur Block Health Care Center, Envision Eye Foundation, Aastha Nursing Home etc.

Education[edit | edit source]

College[edit | edit source]

School(s)[edit | edit source]

  • Jirat Colony High School
  • Holy Child Academy.
  • Kabura Panchpara High School
  • Ashutosh Smritimandir Girls High School
  • Balagarh High School

Sport School[edit | edit source]

  • Jirat Cricket Academy (Cricket Academy)
  • Jirat FootBall Academy (FootBall Academy)

Notable Persons[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Physiography, Page 17. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  4. ↑ roy, Joydeep. "Jirat Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (23 October 2022). "Kali Puja 2022: ডাকাত কালী থেকে সিদ্ধেশ্বরী, কীভাবে পরিবর্তিত হলেন 600 বছরের প্রাচীন দেবী ?". ETV Bharat News (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "হাজার বছরের পুরনো জিরাটের এই ডাকাতকালী মন্দিরেই সতীর দেহাংশ পড়েছিল!". Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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