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'''Sarbari''' is a village in | '''Sarbari''' is a village in [[West Bengal]], India. It is located within [[Neturia (community development block)|Neturia]] CD block of [[Raghunathpur subdivision]] of [[Purulia district]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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|mark-coord17={{coord|23|30|42|N|86|31|12|E}} | label-pos17=right|label17=Para| numbered17=H| mark-title17= [[Para, Purulia]] (H) |shape-color17=#AA6666 | |mark-coord17={{coord|23|30|42|N|86|31|12|E}} | label-pos17=right|label17=Para| numbered17=H| mark-title17= [[Para, Purulia]] (H) |shape-color17=#AA6666 | ||
|mark-coord18={{coord|23|38|50|N|86|48|30|E}} | label-pos18=right|label18=Sarbari| numbered18=R| mark-title18= | |mark-coord18={{coord|23|38|50|N|86|48|30|E}} | label-pos18=right|label18=Sarbari| numbered18=R| mark-title18= Sarbari (R)|shape-color18=black| label-size18=13|label-color18=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors --> | ||
|mark-coord19={{coord|23|36|45|N|86|31|25|E}} | label-pos19=left|label19=Usir| numbered19=R| mark-title19= [[Usir]] (R) |shape-color19=#C42222 | |mark-coord19={{coord|23|36|45|N|86|31|25|E}} | label-pos19=left|label19=Usir| numbered19=R| mark-title19= [[Usir]] (R) |shape-color19=#C42222 | ||
|mark-coord20={{coord|23|36|10|N|86|33|31|E}} | label-pos20=right|label20=Banda Deul| numbered20=H| mark-title20= [[Banda Deul]] (H)| shape-color20=#AA6666 | |mark-coord20={{coord|23|36|10|N|86|33|31|E}} | label-pos20=right|label20=Banda Deul| numbered20=H| mark-title20= [[Banda Deul]] (H)| shape-color20=#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.<ref>Houlton, Sir John, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', 1949, p. 170, Orient Longmans Ltd.</ref> [[Raghunathpur subdivision]] occupies the northern part of the district. 83.80% of the population of the subdivision lives in rural areas. However, there are pockets of urbanization and 16.20% of the population lives in urban areas. There are 14 census towns in the subdivision.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia | Purulia district forms the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]]. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills.<ref>Houlton, Sir John, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', 1949, p. 170, Orient Longmans Ltd.</ref> [[Raghunathpur subdivision]] occupies the northern part of the district. 83.80% of the population of the subdivision lives in rural areas. However, there are pockets of urbanization and 16.20% of the population lives in urban areas. There are 14 census towns in the subdivision.<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 |access-date = 12 January 2020 |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> It is presented in the map given alongside. There is a coal mining area around [[Parbelia]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/contactus/cugtel/sripur.pdf | title = Area wise Closed User Group (CUG) Telephone Numbers | work =Sodepur Area | publisher = Eastern Coalfields Limited | access-date = 11 August 2018}}</ref> and two thermal power plants are there – the 500 MW [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]]<ref name=santaldih>{{cite web |url = http://stpswbpdcl.n-stars.org/ |title = Santaldih Thermal Power Station - WBPDCL |publisher = WBPDCL |access-date = 2011-08-24 |archive-date = 11 January 2010 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100111024838/http://stpswbpdcl.n-stars.org/ |url-status = dead }}</ref> and the 1200 MW [[Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station]]. The subdivision has a rich heritage of old temples, some of them belonging to the 11th century or earlier. The [[Banda Deul]] is a [[List of Monuments of National Importance in West Bengal|monument of national importance]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.asikolkata.in/purulia.aspx | title = Old temple at Banda (locally known as deul)| publisher = ASI, Kolkata Circle |access-date = 23 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://asi.nic.in/alphabetical-list-of-monuments-west-bengal/|title=List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of West Bengal - Archaeological Survey of India|publisher= ASI|work= Item no. 134|access-date=25 January 2020}}</ref> The comparatively more recent in historical terms, Panchkot Raj has interesting and intriguing remains in the area.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://asianheritagealertiaah.blogspot.in/2011/10/capital-in-shambles-garh-panchakot.html |title = Capital in shambles: Garh Panchakot, Purulia | publisher= Heritage in Peril| access-date = 1 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/India/East/West_Bengal/Garpanchkot/photo900506.htm |title = Historical ruins| publisher= Trek Earth | access-date = 1 December 2016}}</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> | <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]], Sarbari had a total population of 5,007, of which 2,562 (51%) were males and 2,445 (49%) were females. There were 811 persons in the age range of | According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Sarbari had a total population of 5,007, of which 2,562 (51%) were males and 2,445 (49%) were females. There were 811 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Sarbari was 2,505 (59.70% of the population over 6 years).<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= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 31 January 2020}}</ref> | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
[[Garh Panchkot]] is a ruined 16th century fort/ palace of the | [[Garh Panchkot]] is a ruined 16th century fort/ palace of the Panchkot Raj at the foot of the [[Panchet Hill]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://puruliatourism.in/tourism/garhpanchakot.html | title = Purulia: Travel and Tourism | access-date = 3 February 2020 | archive-date = 28 January 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200128161209/http://puruliatourism.in/tourism/garhpanchakot.html | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
[[Achkoda]], located in this block, showcases [[Atchala|aatchala-style]] temples with [[terracotta]] work on the walls. | [[Achkoda]], located in this block, showcases [[Atchala|aatchala-style]] temples with [[terracotta]] work on the walls. One of these temples is dedicated to Raghunath and it was constructed by the local landlord of the area. Other temples are mortuary temples of Vaishnava Sadhaks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heritage Commission, West Bengal |url=https://wbhc.in/home/place_details/ODNkMWYxZThlMGI1OGU4ZTI3ZDZhM2U2YmY3ZGFlYmUyMzJlYzMyZDRmZDRhZDA1OWMxNmE5ZmY1MzM4YmQ5NTc4YWVhMWM1ZDUyZDMyNWIzZDc0MTFmMGMyNzI1MzhjOTM4ZmMyYWU1NTQ1YWQxNzE2MjBlNjI4OTkzYzI4NzRIZFN1Y3haR0NtMnExc0laVW5KTXZ1QWQvNkJVQWp2UHhkTjR5SXdUSENNPQ==}}</ref> | ||
==Healthcare== | ==Healthcare== | ||
Harmadih Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at [[Harmadih]], is the major government medical facility in the Neturia CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = | Harmadih Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at [[Harmadih]], is the major government medical facility in the Neturia CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title =Health & Family Welfare Department | work =Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher =Government of West Bengal | access-date =18 January 2020 | archive-date =8 October 2022 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20221008143352/https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | url-status =dead }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 14 September 2025
Sarbari | |
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Village | |
Location in West Bengal, India   Sarbari Sarbari (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°39′21″N 86°48′41″E / 23.6558°N 86.8113°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Purulia |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,007 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 723121 |
| Telephone/STD code | 03251 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bankura |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Raghunathpur |
| Website | purulia |
Sarbari is a village in West Bengal, India. It is located within Neturia CD block of Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district.
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Location[edit | edit source]
Sarbari is located at 23°39′21″N 86°48′41″E / 23.6558°N 86.8113°E.
Area overview[edit | edit source]
Purulia district forms the lowest step of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills.[1] Raghunathpur subdivision occupies the northern part of the district. 83.80% of the population of the subdivision lives in rural areas. However, there are pockets of urbanization and 16.20% of the population lives in urban areas. There are 14 census towns in the subdivision.[2] It is presented in the map given alongside. There is a coal mining area around Parbelia[3] and two thermal power plants are there – the 500 MW Santaldih Thermal Power Station[4] and the 1200 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station. The subdivision has a rich heritage of old temples, some of them belonging to the 11th century or earlier. The Banda Deul is a monument of national importance.[5][6] The comparatively more recent in historical terms, Panchkot Raj has interesting and intriguing remains in the area.[7][8]
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[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 Census of India, Sarbari had a total population of 5,007, of which 2,562 (51%) were males and 2,445 (49%) were females. There were 811 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Sarbari was 2,505 (59.70% of the population over 6 years).[9]
Education[edit | edit source]
Panchakot Mahavidyalaya was established at Sarbari in 2001. Affiliated with the Sidho Kanho Birsha University, it offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, geography, political science, philosophy, accountancy, computer science, zoology and general courses in arts, science and commerce.[10]
Raghunathpur Government Polytechnic, established in 2016, offers diploma courses in engineering.[11]
Culture[edit | edit source]
Garh Panchkot is a ruined 16th century fort/ palace of the Panchkot Raj at the foot of the Panchet Hill.[12]
Achkoda, located in this block, showcases aatchala-style temples with terracotta work on the walls. One of these temples is dedicated to Raghunath and it was constructed by the local landlord of the area. Other temples are mortuary temples of Vaishnava Sadhaks.[13]
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Harmadih Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Harmadih, is the major government medical facility in the Neturia CD block.[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Houlton, Sir John, Bihar, the Heart of India, 1949, p. 170, Orient Longmans Ltd.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Area wise Closed User Group (CUG) Telephone Numbers" (PDF). Sodepur Area. Eastern Coalfields Limited. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ↑ "Santaldih Thermal Power Station - WBPDCL". WBPDCL. Archived from the original on 11 January 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ↑ "Old temple at Banda (locally known as deul)". ASI, Kolkata Circle. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ↑ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of West Bengal - Archaeological Survey of India". Item no. 134. ASI. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ↑ "Capital in shambles: Garh Panchakot, Purulia". Heritage in Peril. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Historical ruins". Trek Earth. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ↑ "Panchakot Mahavidyalaya". Careers 360. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ↑ "Raghunathpur Government Polytechnic". RGC. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ↑ "Purulia: Travel and Tourism". Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "Heritage Commission, West Bengal".
- ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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