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| subdivision_name2 = [[Purulia district|Purulia]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Purulia district|Purulia]] | ||
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| coord={{coord|23|3|0|N|86|32|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Places in Manbazar subdivision in Purulia district''' | | coord={{coord|23|3|0|N|86|32|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Places in Manbazar subdivision in Purulia district'''<br/> CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious centre<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | ||
|mark-coord1={{coord|23|1|55|N|86|21|57|E}} | label-pos1=top|label1= Barabazar| numbered1=CT| mark-title1= [[Barabazar]] (CT)|label-color1= #800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle|shape-color1=#A40000|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 | |mark-coord1={{coord|23|1|55|N|86|21|57|E}} | label-pos1=top|label1= Barabazar| numbered1=CT| mark-title1= [[Barabazar]] (CT)|label-color1= #800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle|shape-color1=#A40000|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 | ||
|mark-coord2={{coord|22|52|33|N|86|30|25|E}} | label-pos2=right|label2=Bandwan| numbered2=CT| mark-title2= [[Bandwan]] (CT) | |mark-coord2={{coord|22|52|33|N|86|30|25|E}} | label-pos2=right|label2=Bandwan| numbered2=CT| mark-title2= [[Bandwan]] (CT) | ||
|mark-coord3={{coord|23|3|41|N|86|39|51|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3=Manbazar| numbered3=CT| mark-title3= [[Manbazar]] (CT) | |mark-coord3={{coord|23|3|41|N|86|39|51|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3=Manbazar| numbered3=CT| mark-title3= [[Manbazar]] (CT) | ||
|mark-coord4={{coord|22|56|25|N|86|39|28|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4=Bargorya| numbered4=R| mark-title4= [[Bargorya]] (R) |shape-color4=#C42222 | |mark-coord4={{coord|22|56|25|N|86|39|28|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4=Bargorya| numbered4=R| mark-title4= [[Bargorya]] (R) |shape-color4=#C42222 | ||
|mark-coord5={{coord|22|55|30|N|86|35|31|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5=Boro| numbered5=R| mark-title5= Boro, Purulia (R) |shape-color5=black| label-size5=13|label-color5=black | |mark-coord5={{coord|22|55|30|N|86|35|31|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5=Boro| numbered5=R| mark-title5= Boro, Purulia (R) |shape-color5=black| label-size5=13|label-color5=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors --> | ||
|mark-coord6={{coord|23|11|36|N|86|31|1|E}} | label-pos6=left|label6=Kenda| numbered6=R| mark-title6= [[Kenda, Purulia]] (R) |shape-color6=#C42222 | |mark-coord6={{coord|23|11|36|N|86|31|1|E}} | label-pos6=left|label6=Kenda| numbered6=R| mark-title6= [[Kenda, Purulia]] (R) |shape-color6=#C42222 | ||
|mark-coord7={{coord|23|10|17|N|86|31|27|E}} | label-pos7=left|label7=Kuruktopa| numbered7=R| mark-title7= [[Kuruktopa]] (R) |shape-color7=#C42222 | |mark-coord7={{coord|23|10|17|N|86|31|27|E}} | label-pos7=left|label7=Kuruktopa| numbered7=R| mark-title7= [[Kuruktopa]] (R) |shape-color7=#C42222 | ||
|mark-coord8={{coord|23|10|24|N|86|39|46|E}} | label-pos8=right|label8=Laulara| numbered8=R| mark-title8= [[Laulara, Purulia]] (R) |shape-color8=#C42222 | |mark-coord8={{coord|23|10|24|N|86|39|46|E}} | label-pos8=right|label8=Laulara| numbered8=R| mark-title8= [[Laulara, Purulia]] (R) |shape-color8=#C42222 | ||
|mark-coord9={{coord|23|9|46|N|86|39|7|E}} | label-pos9=left|label9=Puncha| numbered9=R| mark-title9= [[Puncha, Purulia]] (R) | |mark-coord9={{coord|23|9|46|N|86|39|7|E}} | label-pos9=left|label9=Puncha| numbered9=R| mark-title9= [[Puncha, Purulia]] (R)|shape-color9=#C42222 | ||
|mark-coord10={{coord|23|6|34|N|86|39|40|E}} | label-pos10=right|label10= Budhpur| numbered10=H| mark-title10= [[Budhpur, Purulia]] (H) |shape-color10=#AA6666 | |mark-coord10={{coord|23|6|34|N|86|39|40|E}} | label-pos10=right|label10= Budhpur| numbered10=H| mark-title10= [[Budhpur, Purulia]] (H) |shape-color10=#AA6666 | ||
|mark-coord11={{coord|23|9|12|N|86|39|56|E}} | label-pos11=right|label11= Pakbirra| numbered11=H| mark-title11= [[Pakbirra]] (H) |shape-color11=#AA6666 | |mark-coord11={{coord|23|9|12|N|86|39|56|E}} | label-pos11=right|label11= Pakbirra| numbered11=H| mark-title11= [[Pakbirra]] (H) |shape-color11=#AA6666 | ||
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===Area overview=== | ===Area overview=== | ||
Purulia district forms the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]]. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills. [[Manbazar subdivision]], shown in the map alongside, is located in the eastern part of the district. It is an overwhelmingly rural subdivision with 96.32% of the population living in the rural areas and 3.68% living in the urban areas. There are 3 census towns in the subdivision. The map shows the Kangsabati Project Reservoir. The [[Mukutmanipur Dam]] is in Bankura district but the upper portion of the reservoir is in Manbazar subdivision. The remnants of old temples and deities are found in the subdivision also, as in other parts of the district. The subdivision has a very high proportion of [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]]. Bandwan CD block has 51.86% ST population, Manbazar II CD block has 48.97% ST population. Manbazar I CD block has 22.03% ST and 22.44% SC. Puncha CD block has 24.74% ST and 14.54 SC. | Purulia district forms the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]]. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills. [[Manbazar subdivision]], shown in the map alongside, is located in the eastern part of the district. It is an overwhelmingly rural subdivision with 96.32% of the population living in the rural areas and 3.68% living in the urban areas. There are 3 census towns in the subdivision. The map shows the Kangsabati Project Reservoir. The [[Mukutmanipur Dam]] is in Bankura district but the upper portion of the reservoir is in Manbazar subdivision. The remnants of old temples and deities are found in the subdivision also, as in other parts of the district. The subdivision has a very high proportion of [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]]. Bandwan CD block has 51.86% ST population, Manbazar II CD block has 48.97% ST population. Manbazar I CD block has 22.03% ST and 22.44% SC. Puncha CD block has 24.74% ST and 14.54 SC.<ref>Houlton, Sir John, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', 1949, p. 170, Orient Longmans Ltd.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 12 January 2020 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 21 January 2019 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 16 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://purulia.gov.in/tourntravel/tour_archeo.html|title=Travel and Tourism : Purulia|publisher=The Official Website of Purulia District}}</ref> Writing in 1911, H. Coupland, ICS, speaks of the aboriginal races largely predominating in the old Manbhum district. He particularly mentions the Kurmis, Santhals, Bhumij and Bauri.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://archive.org/stream/manbhum01coup/manbhum01coup_djvu.txt | title = Bengal District Gazetteers – Manbhum by H. Coupland| work= Page 76: Manbhum, Castes and Tribes| publisher = University of California, San Diego |accessdate = 10 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
<small>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.</small> | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Boro had a total population of 1,565 of which 785 (50%) were males and 780 (50%) were females. There were 182 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Boro was 937 (67.75% of the population over 6 years). | According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Boro had a total population of 1,565 of which 785 (50%) were males and 780 (50%) were females. There were 182 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Boro was 937 (67.75% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 8 October 2016 }}</ref> | ||
==Civic administration== | ==Civic administration== | ||
===Police station=== | ===Police station=== | ||
Boro police station has jurisdiction over the [[Manbazar II]] CD block. The area covered is 295.28 km | Boro police station has jurisdiction over the [[Manbazar II]] CD block. The area covered is 295.28&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 97,154.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 8 October 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php |archive-date = 29 July 2017 |url-status = usurped }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://puruliapolice.org/ps/boro-ps/ |title = Boro PS | publisher= Purulia District Police | accessdate = 8 October 2016}}</ref> | ||
===CD block HQ=== | ===CD block HQ=== | ||
The headquarters of the Manbazar II CD block are located at Boro. The District Census Handbook shows, in its map, [[Bargorya]] as headquarters of Manbazar II CD Block, but the website of Manabazar II Block Development Officer mentions Boro as headquarters of the block. We are taking the latter information. | The headquarters of the Manbazar II CD block are located at Boro. The District Census Handbook shows, in its map, [[Bargorya]] as headquarters of Manbazar II CD Block, but the website of Manabazar II Block Development Officer mentions Boro as headquarters of the block. We are taking the latter information.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1914_PART_A_DCHB_PURULIYA.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Puruliya | work= Map of District Puruliya with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 2 December 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bdomanbazar2.org/index.php | title = Manbazar II Development Block | publisher = BDO, Manbazar II | accessdate = 2 December 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161220035033/http://www.bdomanbazar2.org/index.php | archive-date = 20 December 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
[[State Highway 5 (West Bengal)|SH 5]] running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Boro. | [[State Highway 5 (West Bengal)|SH 5]] running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Boro.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | accessdate = 6 October 2016}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 08:59, 20 January 2026
Boro | |
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Village | |
Location in West Bengal, India   Boro Boro (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°55′38.6″N 86°35′31.2″E / 22.927389°N 86.592000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Purulia |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,565 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 723131 (Boro) |
| Telephone/STD code | 03253 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Jhargram |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Bandwan |
| Website | purulia |
Boro is a village, with a police station, in the Manbazar II CD block in the Manbazar subdivision of Purulia district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Geography
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Location
Boro is located at 22°55′38.6″N 86°35′31.2″E / 22.927389°N 86.592000°E.
Area overview
Purulia district forms the lowest step of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills. Manbazar subdivision, shown in the map alongside, is located in the eastern part of the district. It is an overwhelmingly rural subdivision with 96.32% of the population living in the rural areas and 3.68% living in the urban areas. There are 3 census towns in the subdivision. The map shows the Kangsabati Project Reservoir. The Mukutmanipur Dam is in Bankura district but the upper portion of the reservoir is in Manbazar subdivision. The remnants of old temples and deities are found in the subdivision also, as in other parts of the district. The subdivision has a very high proportion of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Bandwan CD block has 51.86% ST population, Manbazar II CD block has 48.97% ST population. Manbazar I CD block has 22.03% ST and 22.44% SC. Puncha CD block has 24.74% ST and 14.54 SC.<ref>Houlton, Sir John, Bihar, the Heart of India, 1949, p. 170, Orient Longmans Ltd.</ref><ref>"District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2020.</ref><ref>"CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 16 January 2020.</ref><ref>"Travel and Tourism : Purulia". The Official Website of Purulia District.</ref> Writing in 1911, H. Coupland, ICS, speaks of the aboriginal races largely predominating in the old Manbhum district. He particularly mentions the Kurmis, Santhals, Bhumij and Bauri.<ref>"Bengal District Gazetteers – Manbhum by H. Coupland". Page 76: Manbhum, Castes and Tribes. University of California, San Diego. Retrieved 10 February 2020.</ref>
<small>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.</small>
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Boro had a total population of 1,565 of which 785 (50%) were males and 780 (50%) were females. There were 182 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Boro was 937 (67.75% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>"2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 8 October 2016.</ref>
Civic administration
Police station
Boro police station has jurisdiction over the Manbazar II CD block. The area covered is 295.28 km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 97,154.<ref>"District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2016.</ref><ref>"Boro PS". Purulia District Police. Retrieved 8 October 2016.</ref>
CD block HQ
The headquarters of the Manbazar II CD block are located at Boro. The District Census Handbook shows, in its map, Bargorya as headquarters of Manbazar II CD Block, but the website of Manabazar II Block Development Officer mentions Boro as headquarters of the block. We are taking the latter information.<ref>"District Census Handbook: Puruliya" (PDF). Map of District Puruliya with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2016.</ref><ref>"Manbazar II Development Block". BDO, Manbazar II. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.</ref>
Transport
SH 5 running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Boro.<ref>"List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 6 October 2016.</ref>
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