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===Police station===
===Police station===
Itahar police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over [[Itahar]] CD block. It is 30&nbsp;km from the district headquarters and covers an area of 364.17&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web |url =  http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Uttar Dinajpur|work= Table 2.1 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 5 January 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://uttardinajpurpolice.co.in/itahar-police-station/  |title = Uttar Dinajpur District Police| work= Itahar Police Station|publisher= District Police| accessdate = 5 January 2019}}</ref>
Itahar police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over [[Itahar]] CD block. It is 30&nbsp;km from the district headquarters and covers an area of 364.17&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web |url =  http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Uttar Dinajpur |work = Table 2.1 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 5 January 2019 |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><ref>{{cite web | url = https://uttardinajpurpolice.co.in/itahar-police-station/  | title = Uttar Dinajpur District Police | work = Itahar Police Station | publisher = District Police | accessdate = 5 January 2019 | archive-date = 10 September 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170910080928/http://uttardinajpurpolice.co.in/itahar-police-station/  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


===CD block HQ===
===CD block HQ===
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==Transport==
==Transport==
New broad gauge lines – [[Gazole Town|Gazole]]-Itahar (27.20&nbsp;km), Itahar-[[Raiganj]] (22.16&nbsp;km) and Itahar-[[Buniadpur]] (27.095&nbsp;km) – as a material modification of the Eklakhi-Balurghat project (commissioned in 2004) was included in the budget 1983-84. Initial work for the lines has been taken up by Northeast Frontier Railway. 431.973 ha of land is to be acquired. Land acquisition has commenced in the Gazole-Itahar sector with initial fund sanctions. As of August 2018, further sanctions are awaited.<ref>{{cite web  | url = https://nfrlyconstruction.org/Uploads/File/project-details/ProjectDetails_August.pdf  | title = Brief of all projects (as of 31st August 2018)  | work = Page 14: New BG Line: Gazole-Itahar (27.20 Km), Itahar-Raiganj (22.16 Km) & Iatahar-Buniadpur (27.095 Km) as a Material Modification of Eklakhi to Balurghat (86.76Km) New Line project: (Total=163.215Km)  | publisher = Northeast Frontier Railway (Cconstruction)  | accessdate = 2 December 2018  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202202616/https://nfrlyconstruction.org/Uploads/File/project-details/ProjectDetails_August.pdf  | archive-date = 2 December 2018  | url-status = dead  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nfrlyconstruction.org/test/generalinfo_eng.asp | title = Projects commissioned up to 30.11.2007 | accessdate = 2008-02-02 | work = Construction | publisher = North-Eastern Frontier Railway | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071214182519/http://www.nfrlyconstruction.org/test/generalinfo_eng.asp | archivedate = 2007-12-14 }}</ref> The [[Eklakhi–Balurghat branch line]] was taken up in 1983-84.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rapr2003/10042003/r100420033.html
New broad gauge lines – [[Gazole Town|Gazole]]-Itahar (27.20&nbsp;km), Itahar-[[Raiganj]] (22.16&nbsp;km) and Itahar-[[Buniadpur]] (27.095&nbsp;km) – as a material modification of the Eklakhi-Balurghat project (commissioned in 2004) was included in the budget 1983-84. Initial work for the lines has been taken up by Northeast Frontier Railway. 431.973 ha of land is to be acquired. Land acquisition has commenced in the Gazole-Itahar sector with initial fund sanctions. As of August 2018, further sanctions are awaited.<ref>{{cite web  | url = https://nfrlyconstruction.org/Uploads/File/project-details/ProjectDetails_August.pdf  | title = Brief of all projects (as of 31st August 2018)  | work = Page 14: New BG Line: Gazole-Itahar (27.20 Km), Itahar-Raiganj (22.16 Km) & Iatahar-Buniadpur (27.095 Km) as a Material Modification of Eklakhi to Balurghat (86.76Km) New Line project: (Total=163.215Km)  | publisher = Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction)  | accessdate = 2 December 2018  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202202616/https://nfrlyconstruction.org/Uploads/File/project-details/ProjectDetails_August.pdf  | archive-date = 2 December 2018  | url-status = dead  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nfrlyconstruction.org/test/generalinfo_eng.asp | title = Projects commissioned up to 30.11.2007 | accessdate = 2008-02-02 | work = Construction | publisher = North-Eastern Frontier Railway | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071214182519/http://www.nfrlyconstruction.org/test/generalinfo_eng.asp | archivedate = 2007-12-14 }}</ref> The [[Eklakhi–Balurghat branch line]] was taken up in 1983-84.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rapr2003/10042003/r100420033.html
| title = Balurghat-Eklakhi Railway Line| accessdate = 2008-02-05 | last = | first = | work = Press Release, 10 April 2003| publisher = Press Information Bureau }}</ref>
| title = Balurghat-Eklakhi Railway Line| accessdate = 2008-02-05 | last = | first = | work = Press Release, 10 April 2003| publisher = Press Information Bureau }}</ref>


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[[Itahar High School]] is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school in Itahar. Founded in 1935, it has arrangements for teaching from class VI to XII. It has 25 computers, a library and a play ground.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.icbse.com/schools/itahar-high-school/19040906706 |title = Itahar High School  |publisher=  ICBSE | accessdate = 12 January 2019 }}</ref>
[[Itahar High School]] is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school in Itahar. Founded in 1935, it has arrangements for teaching from class VI to XII. It has 25 computers, a library and a play ground.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.icbse.com/schools/itahar-high-school/19040906706 |title = Itahar High School  |publisher=  ICBSE | accessdate = 12 January 2019 }}</ref>


Itahar Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only higher secondary school. Founded in 1973, it has arrangements for teaching from class VI to XII, It has 4 computers and a library.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.icbse.com/schools/itahar-girls-high-school/19040906701  |title =  Itahar Girls High School  |publisher= ICBSE  | accessdate = 12 January 2019 }}</ref>
Itahar Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only higher secondary school. Founded in 1973, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII, It has 14 computers and a library.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.icbse.com/schools/itahar-girls-high-school/19040906701  |title =  Itahar Girls High School  |publisher= ICBSE  | accessdate = 12 January 2019 }}</ref>


[[Kapasia A.M High School]] is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school. Vill & P.O-Kapasia, P.S-Itahar, Dist-Uttar Dinajpur. Founded in 1947, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII. It has a computer lab,a library and a big play ground.
[[Kapasia A.M High School]] is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school. Vill & P.O-Kapasia, P.S-Itahar, Dist-Uttar Dinajpur. Founded in 1947, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII. It has a computer lab, a library and a big play ground.
 
[[CHURAMAN P.C HIGH SCHOOL]] is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school. Vill & P.O-Churaman, P.S-Itahar, Dist-Uttar Dinajpur. Founded in 1864. This is the oldest school in the district, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII. It has a computer lab, a library and a big play ground.


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
Itahar rural hospital at Itahar (with 30 beds) is the main medical facility in Itahar CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 12 January 2019}}</ref>
Itahar rural hospital at Itahar (with 30 beds) is the main medical facility in Itahar CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 12 January 2019 | archive-date = 28 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211028134305/https://qphs.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-99a499ee367f0c1530476c81086270c8 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:36, 29 January 2026

This article is about the census town in West Bengal, India. For 1 its namesake community development block, see Itahar. For 2 its namesake assembly constituency, see Itahar (Vidhan Sabha constituency).
Itahar
Census Town
Location in West Bengal, India# India
Itahar is located in India
Itahar
Itahar
Itahar (India)
Coordinates: 25°27′31″N 88°10′20″E / 25.4587°N 88.1722°E / 25.4587; 88.1722
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictUttar Dinajpur
Population
 (2011)
 • Total6,022
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituencyRaiganj
Vidhan Sabha constituencyItahar
Websiteuttardinajpur.nic.in

Itahar is a census town in Itahar CD block in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Itahar is located at 25°27′31″N 88°10′20″E / 25.4587°N 88.1722°E / 25.4587; 88.1722

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Police station[edit | edit source]

Itahar police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Itahar CD block. It is 30 km from the district headquarters and covers an area of 364.17 km2.[1][2]

CD block HQ[edit | edit source]

The headquarters of Itahar CD block is at Itahar town.[3][4]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per the 2011 Census of India, Itahar had a total population of 6,022, of which 3,024 (50%) were males and 2,998 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 624. The total number of literates in Itahar was 4,196 (77.73% of the population over 6 years).[5]

Transport[edit | edit source]

New broad gauge lines – Gazole-Itahar (27.20 km), Itahar-Raiganj (22.16 km) and Itahar-Buniadpur (27.095 km) – as a material modification of the Eklakhi-Balurghat project (commissioned in 2004) was included in the budget 1983-84. Initial work for the lines has been taken up by Northeast Frontier Railway. 431.973 ha of land is to be acquired. Land acquisition has commenced in the Gazole-Itahar sector with initial fund sanctions. As of August 2018, further sanctions are awaited.[6][7] The Eklakhi–Balurghat branch line was taken up in 1983-84.[8]

National Highway 12 (old number NH 34) passes through Itahar.[9]

Education[edit | edit source]

Dr. Meghnad Saha College was established in 2000 at Village: Ranipur, PO Tilna, PS Itahar. Affiliated to the University of Gour Banga, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, sociology, history, political science, geography and mathematics and general courses in arts and science.[10][11]

Moulana Abul Kalam Azad B.Ed. College was established in 2005 at Village: Bagbari, PO Itahar.[12]

Itahar High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school in Itahar. Founded in 1935, it has arrangements for teaching from class VI to XII. It has 25 computers, a library and a play ground.[13]

Itahar Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only higher secondary school. Founded in 1973, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII, It has 14 computers and a library.[14]

Kapasia A.M High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school. Vill & P.O-Kapasia, P.S-Itahar, Dist-Uttar Dinajpur. Founded in 1947, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII. It has a computer lab, a library and a big play ground.

CHURAMAN P.C HIGH SCHOOL is a Bengali-medium coeducational higher secondary school. Vill & P.O-Churaman, P.S-Itahar, Dist-Uttar Dinajpur. Founded in 1864. This is the oldest school in the district, it has arrangements for teaching from class V to XII. It has a computer lab, a library and a big play ground.

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

Itahar rural hospital at Itahar (with 30 beds) is the main medical facility in Itahar CD block.[15]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2013 Uttar Dinajpur". Table 2.1. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  2. ↑ "Uttar Dinajpur District Police". Itahar Police Station. District Police. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "District Census Handbook Uttar Dinajpur, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Uttar Dinajpur district on the fifth page. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  4. ↑ "BDO Offices under Uttar Dinajpur District". Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal. West Bengal Public Library Network. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  5. ↑ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  6. ↑ "Brief of all projects (as of 31st August 2018)" (PDF). Page 14: New BG Line: Gazole-Itahar (27.20 Km), Itahar-Raiganj (22.16 Km) & Iatahar-Buniadpur (27.095 Km) as a Material Modification of Eklakhi to Balurghat (86.76Km) New Line project: (Total=163.215Km). Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  7. ↑ "Projects commissioned up to 30.11.2007". Construction. North-Eastern Frontier Railway. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 2 February 2008.
  8. ↑ "Balurghat-Eklakhi Railway Line". Press Release, 10 April 2003. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
  9. ↑ Google maps
  10. ↑ "Dr. Meghnad Saha College". DMSC. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  11. ↑ "Dr. Meghnad Saha College". College Admission. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  12. ↑ "Moulana Abul Kalam Azad B.Ed. College". College Admission. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  13. ↑ "Itahar High School". ICBSE. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  14. ↑ "Itahar Girls High School". ICBSE. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  15. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
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