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| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], | | demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], English | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
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| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Karimpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Karimpur]], [[Tehatta (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehatta]] | | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Karimpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Karimpur]], [[Tehatta (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehatta]] | ||
| website = | | website = {{url|nadia.gov.in}} | ||
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'''Karimpur''' is a [[census town]], near the bank of river [[Jalangi River|Jalangi]], in [[Karimpur I]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Tehatta subdivision]] of the [[Nadia district]] in the [[ | '''Karimpur''' is a [[census town]], near the bank of river [[Jalangi River|Jalangi]], in [[Karimpur I]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Tehatta subdivision]] of the [[Nadia district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm | |url=http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm | ||
|title=District Wise List of Statutory Towns | |title=District Wise List of Statutory Towns | ||
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| coord={{coord|23|53|0|N|88|36|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities and towns in Tehatta subdivision of Nadia district'''<br/> CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre.<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | | coord={{coord|23|53|0|N|88|36|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities and towns in Tehatta subdivision of Nadia district'''<br /> CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre.<br />Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | ||
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===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
Karimpur is located at {{coord|23.97|N|88.62|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Karimpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Karimpur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 15 | Karimpur is located at {{coord|23.97|N|88.62|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Karimpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Karimpur]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|15|m}}. It is {{cvt|183|km}} from [[Kolkata]] and is located at the bank of the River [[Jalangi River|Jalangi.]] | ||
===Area overview=== | ===Area overview=== | ||
Nadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of [[Hooghly River]], locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.<ref>Gangopadhyay, Basudev, ''Paschimbanga Parichay'', 2001, {{in lang|bn}}, p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad</ref> The Tehatta subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is topographically part of the Nadia Plain North. The [[Jalangi River]] forms the district/ subdivision border in the north-western part and then flows through the subdivision. The other important rivers are Mathabhanga and Bhairab. The eastern portion forms the boundary with [[Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1910_PART_A_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work = Pages 13,14 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. | access-date = 15 October 2020}}</ref> The subdivision is overwhelmingly rural. 97.15% of the population lives in the rural areas and 2.85% lives in the urban areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia | work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 15 October 2020}}</ref> | Nadia district is made up of mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of [[Hooghly River]], locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as the Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.<ref>Gangopadhyay, Basudev, ''Paschimbanga Parichay'', 2001, {{in lang|bn}}, p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad</ref> The Tehatta subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is topographically part of the Nadia Plain North. The [[Jalangi River]] forms the district/subdivision border in the north-western part and then flows through the subdivision. The other important rivers are Mathabhanga and Bhairab. The eastern portion forms the boundary with [[Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1910_PART_A_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work = Pages 13,14 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. | access-date = 15 October 2020}}</ref> The subdivision is overwhelmingly rural. 97.15% of the population lives in the rural areas and 2.85% lives in the urban areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia | work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 15 October 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. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision.</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. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision.</small> | ||
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==Civic administration== | ==Civic administration== | ||
===Police station=== | ===Police station=== | ||
Karimpur police station has jurisdiction over a portion of [[Karimpur I]] CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia | work = Table 2.1 | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 7 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://nadiapolice.gov.in/ |title = Nadia District Police | Karimpur police station has jurisdiction over a portion of [[Karimpur I]] CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia | work = Table 2.1 | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 7 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://nadiapolice.gov.in/ | title = Nadia District Police | work = Police Unit | publisher = West Bengal Police | access-date = 17 May 2017 | archive-date = 28 May 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170528060640/http://nadiapolice.gov.in/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> The total area covered by the police station is {{cvt|116.796|km2}} and the population covered is 117,879 (2001 census). {{convert|4|km|spell=In}} of the [[Bangladesh-India border]] is within the PS area.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://nadiapolice.gov.in/PSDETAILS.html | title = Karimpur Police Station Details | publisher = Nadia Police | access-date = 17 May 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160329131028/http://nadiapolice.gov.in/PSDETAILS.html | archive-date = 29 March 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
[[File:Karimpur college 03.jpg|thumb|[[Karimpur Pannadevi College]]]] | [[File:Karimpur college 03.jpg|thumb|[[Karimpur Pannadevi College]]]] | ||
Karimpur has | Karimpur has three high schools: Karimpur Jagannath High School, Karimpur Girls High School and Jamsherpur B.N High School. One undergraduate college named [[Karimpur Pannadevi College]] is there. | ||
==Health== | ==Health== | ||
Karimpur has one rural hospital and many dispensaries. Some specialist doctors visit on a specific day each week in different clinics. The emergency health facilities are limited: the district hospital is about {{cvt|70|km}} away at the district headquarter, [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]]. | |||
Karimpur | == Communication == | ||
[[File:Karimpur, a census town in Nadia district, West Bengal 07.jpg|left|thumb|Karimpur Natidanga More crossing]] | |||
The town is situated near the international border of [[Bangladesh–India border|India-Bangladesh]] ({{cvt|25|km}} from the town). West Bengal state highway 11 crosses through it. There is a bus route from Krishnanagar to Karimpur and another from [[Berhampore]] to Karimpur. | |||
== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Commons category-inline|Karimpur}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Karimpur | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
![]() Karimpur bus stand | |
Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 23°58′N 88°37′E / 23.97°N 88.62°E | |
| Country | |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Nadia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,661 |
| • Density | 6,000/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 741152 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Murshidabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Karimpur, Tehatta |
| Website | nadia |
Karimpur is a census town, near the bank of river Jalangi, in Karimpur I CD block in the Tehatta subdivision of the Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Location[edit | edit source]
Karimpur is located at 23°58′N 88°37′E / 23.97°N 88.62°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 ft). It is 183 km (114 mi) from Kolkata and is located at the bank of the River Jalangi.
Area overview[edit | edit source]
Nadia district is made up of mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River, locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as the Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.[3] The Tehatta subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is topographically part of the Nadia Plain North. The Jalangi River forms the district/subdivision border in the north-western part and then flows through the subdivision. The other important rivers are Mathabhanga and Bhairab. The eastern portion forms the boundary with Bangladesh.[4] The subdivision is overwhelmingly rural. 97.15% of the population lives in the rural areas and 2.85% lives in the urban areas.[5]
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. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 Census of India, Karimpur had a total population of 9,661, of which 4,930 (51%) were males and 4,731 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 775. The total number of literate persons in Karimpur was 7,616 (85.71% of the population over 6 years).[6]
Civic administration[edit | edit source]
Police station[edit | edit source]
Karimpur police station has jurisdiction over a portion of Karimpur I CD block.[7][8] The total area covered by the police station is 116.796 km2 (45.095 sq mi) and the population covered is 117,879 (2001 census). 4 kilometres (2.5 mi)* of the Bangladesh-India border is within the PS area.[9]
Education[edit | edit source]

Karimpur has three high schools: Karimpur Jagannath High School, Karimpur Girls High School and Jamsherpur B.N High School. One undergraduate college named Karimpur Pannadevi College is there.
Health[edit | edit source]
Karimpur has one rural hospital and many dispensaries. Some specialist doctors visit on a specific day each week in different clinics. The emergency health facilities are limited: the district hospital is about 70 km (43 mi) away at the district headquarter, Krishnanagar.
Communication[edit | edit source]

The town is situated near the international border of India-Bangladesh (25 km (16 mi) from the town). West Bengal state highway 11 crosses through it. There is a bus route from Krishnanagar to Karimpur and another from Berhampore to Karimpur.
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "District Wise List of Statutory Towns". Census of India 2001, Urban Frame. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Archived from the original on 25 April 2009. Retrieved 6 October 2007.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Karimpur
- ↑ Gangopadhyay, Basudev, Paschimbanga Parichay, 2001, (in Bengali), p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad
- ↑ "District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 13,14. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.1. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ↑ "Nadia District Police". Police Unit. West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 28 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ↑ "Karimpur Police Station Details". Nadia Police. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
