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{{About|the municipal | {{About|the municipal city in West Bengal, India|its namesake community development block|Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur (community development block)|its namesake assembly constituency|Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Its namesake subdivision|Islampur subdivision}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | ||
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| pushpin_map_alt | | image1 =Islampur_Government_Polytechnic_1.jpg{{!}}Islampur Government Polytechnic, 2021 | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | image8 =Kshudirampally_Sukanta_Smriti_Bidyapith,_Islampur,_Uttar_Dinajpur,_West_Bengal,_India_IMG_20210624_111428,.jpg{{!}}Kshudirampally Sukanta Smriti Bidyapith, which is a school in Islampur Division, 2021 | ||
| coordinates | | image9 =Islampur_Shri_Ramakrishna_Ashram.jpg{{!}}Hindu temple in Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 2024 | ||
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| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 11.40 | ||
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| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 53 | ||
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| postal_code | | postal_code = 733202 | ||
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| area_code | | area_code = 03526 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = WB-91/WB-92 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | ||
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| population_blank1 = 28,227 (52%) | |||
| population_blank2_title = Female | |||
| population_blank2 = 26,113 (48%) | |||
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'''Islampur''' is a | '''Islampur''' is a town and a municipality in [[Uttar Dinajpur district]] in the Indian [[States and Territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Islampur subdivision]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/westbengal/railways/uttardinajpur.htm | title = Uttar Dinajpur Rail Network Map | access-date = 2008-02-02 | publisher = Maps of India }}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
A portion of the erstwhile Kishanganj subdivision comprising Goalpokhar, Islampur and Chopra thanas (police stations) and parts of Thakurganj thana, along with the adjacent parts of the erstwhile Gopalpur thana in Katihar subdivision were transferred from Purnea district in Bihar to West Bengal in 1956, and were formally incorporated into Raiganj subdivision in West Dinajpur district. On 21 March 1959, Islampur subdivision was inaugurated by [[Bidhan Chandra Roy|Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy]], Chief Minister of West Bengal, at the newly constructed administrative building of the S.D.O., Islampur.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report |title = District Human Development Report | A portion of the erstwhile Kishanganj subdivision comprising Goalpokhar, Islampur and Chopra thanas (police stations) and parts of Thakurganj thana, along with the adjacent parts of the erstwhile Gopalpur thana in Katihar subdivision were transferred from [[Purnia district|Purnea district]] in Bihar to West Bengal in 1956, and were formally incorporated into [[Raiganj subdivision]] in West Dinajpur district. On 21 March 1959, Islampur subdivision was inaugurated by [[Bidhan Chandra Roy|Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy]], Chief Minister of West Bengal, at the newly constructed administrative building of the S.D.O., Islampur.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report | title = District Human Development Report | work = Uttar Dinajpur. Pages 2-5: Administrative History of Uttar Dinajpur | publisher = Department of Planning, Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 6 January 2019 | archive-date = 19 January 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180119150840/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.islampurmunicipality.org/history.php | title = Islampur Municipality | work = History | publisher = IM | access-date = 6 January 2019 | archive-date = 3 January 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190103112955/http://www.islampurmunicipality.org/history.php | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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===Police station=== | ===Police station=== | ||
Islampur police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Islampur municipal area and [[Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur (community development block)|Islampur]] CD block. It is 110 km from the district headquarters and covers an area of 331.20 km<sup>2</sup>. Islampur Town Out Post and Ramganj Out Post are functioning under this PS.<ref>{{cite web |url = | Islampur police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Islampur municipal area and [[Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur (community development block)|Islampur]] community development (CD) block. It is 110 km from the district headquarters and covers an area of 331.20 km<sup>2</sup>. Islampur Town Out Post and Ramganj Out Post are functioning under this PS.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Uttar Dinajpur |work = Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 6 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/islampur-police-station/ | title = Uttar Dinajpur District Police | work = Islampur Police Station | publisher = District Police | access-date = 6 January 2019 | archive-date = 31 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170831113038/http://uttardinajpurpolice.co.in/islampur-police-station/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
===CD block HQ=== | ===CD block HQ=== | ||
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2015-03-27|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Islampur had a population of 52,766. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Islampur has an average literacy rate of 63% (less than the national average of 74.04%): male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 57%. In Islampur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2015-03-27|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Islampur had a population of 52,766. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Islampur has an average literacy rate of 63% (less than the national average of 74.04%): male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 57%. In Islampur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
===Religion=== | |||
{{ Pie chart | |||
| thumb=right | |||
| caption=Religious Demographic in Islampur Town (2011) | |||
| label1=[[Hinduism]] | |||
| value1=67.63 | |||
| color1=darkorange | |||
| label2=[[Islam]] | |||
| value2=31.30 | |||
| color2=green | |||
| label3=[[Jainism]] | |||
| value3=0.44 | |||
| color3=pink | |||
| label4=[[Christianity]] | |||
| value4=0.40 | |||
| color4=blue | |||
| label5=Others | |||
| value5=0.23 | |||
| color5=black | |||
}} | |||
===Languages=== | |||
{{Pie chart | |||
|thumb = right | |||
|caption = Languages spoken in Islampur Town (2011)<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2000.XLSX 2011 census data] censusindia.gov.in</ref> | |||
|label2 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | |||
|value2 = 18.38 | |||
|color2 =red | |||
|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | |||
|value1 =65.55 | |||
|color1 = blue | |||
|label3 = [[Urdu language|Urdu]] | |||
|value3 = 8.91 | |||
|color3 = green | |||
|label4 = [[Surjapuri language| Surjapuri]] | |||
|value4 =5.34 | |||
|color4 =yellow | |||
|label5 = [[Santali language| Santali]] | |||
|value5= 0.72 | |||
|color5 = black | |||
|label6 = Others | |||
|value6= 0.72 | |||
|color6 = white | |||
}} | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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[[Islampur College]] was established in 1973. Affiliated to the [[University of North Bengal]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Urdu, political science, history, philosophy, geography, mathematics and accountancy, and general courses in arts, science and commerce. It has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/islampur-college |title = Islampur College |publisher= College Dekho | access-date = 6 January 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/IslampurCollege/Islampur_College.shtml |title = Islampur College |publisher= College Admission | access-date = 6 January 2019 }}</ref> [[Islampur Government Polytechnic]] is a polytechnic affiliated to the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-27|title=WB|url=http://wbscte.net/info/list-of-politichnic.html|access-date=2020-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627082310/http://wbscte.net/info/list-of-politichnic.html|archive-date=27 June 2017}}</ref> | [[Islampur College]] was established in 1973. Affiliated to the [[University of North Bengal]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Urdu, political science, history, philosophy, geography, mathematics and accountancy, and general courses in arts, science and commerce. It has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/islampur-college |title = Islampur College |publisher= College Dekho | access-date = 6 January 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/IslampurCollege/Islampur_College.shtml |title = Islampur College |publisher= College Admission | access-date = 6 January 2019 }}</ref> [[Islampur Government Polytechnic]] is a polytechnic affiliated to the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-27|title=WB|url=http://wbscte.net/info/list-of-politichnic.html|access-date=2020-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627082310/http://wbscte.net/info/list-of-politichnic.html|archive-date=27 June 2017}}</ref> | ||
[[Islampur High School]] is a boys only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. Established in 1958, it has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII. Housed in a government building, it has 25 computers, a library and a playground. | [[Islampur High School]] is a boys only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. Established in 1958, it has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII. Housed in a government building, it has 25 computers, a library and a playground.{{fact|date=June 2025}} | ||
Islampur Girls High School is a girls only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. Established in 1964, it has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII. Housed in a government building, it has 22 computers, a library and a playground. | [[Islampur Girls High School]] is a girls only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. Established in 1964, it has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII. Housed in a government building, it has 22 computers, a library and a playground.{{fact|date=June 2025}} | ||
==Healthcare== | ==Healthcare== | ||
Islampur subdivisional hospital (with 136 beds) is a major medical facility at Islampur.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | Islampur subdivisional hospital (with 136 beds) is a major medical facility at Islampur.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 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 == | ||
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Islampur | |
|---|---|
City | |
From top, left to right: the polytechnic, a school, Hindu temple, bus terminus | |
Location in West Bengal, Indian | |
| Coordinates: 26°16′N 88°11′E / 26.26°N 88.18°E | |
| Country | |
| State | |
| District | Uttar Dinajpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.40 km2 (4.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 54,340 |
| • Density | 4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| • Male | 28,227 (52%) |
| • Female | 26,113 (48%) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 733202 |
| Telephone code | 03526 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-91/WB-92 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Raiganj |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Islampur |
| Website | uttardinajpur |
Islampur is a town and a municipality in Uttar Dinajpur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Islampur subdivision.[2]
History
A portion of the erstwhile Kishanganj subdivision comprising Goalpokhar, Islampur and Chopra thanas (police stations) and parts of Thakurganj thana, along with the adjacent parts of the erstwhile Gopalpur thana in Katihar subdivision were transferred from Purnea district in Bihar to West Bengal in 1956, and were formally incorporated into Raiganj subdivision in West Dinajpur district. On 21 March 1959, Islampur subdivision was inaugurated by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Chief Minister of West Bengal, at the newly constructed administrative building of the S.D.O., Islampur.[3][4]
Geography
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Police station
Islampur police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Islampur municipal area and Islampur community development (CD) block. It is 110 km from the district headquarters and covers an area of 331.20 km2. Islampur Town Out Post and Ramganj Out Post are functioning under this PS.[5][6]
CD block HQ
The headquarters of Islampur CD block is at Islampur town.[7][8]
In the map alongside, all places marked on the map are linked in the full screen version.
Official language
As per the West Bengal Official Language (Amendment) Act, 2012, which came into force from December 2012, Urdu was given the status of official language in areas, such as subdivisions and blocks, having more than 10% Urdu speaking population.[9] In Uttar Dinajpur district, Goalpokhar I and II blocks, Islampur block and Islampur municipality were identified as fulfilling the norms set[10] In 2014, Calcutta High Court, in an order, included Dalkhola municipality in the list.[11]
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Islampur had a total population of 54,340, of which 28,227 (52%) were males and 26,113 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 6,852. The total number of literates in Islampur was 38,540 (80.70% of the population over 6 years).[12]
As of 2001[update] India census,[13] Islampur had a population of 52,766. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Islampur has an average literacy rate of 63% (less than the national average of 74.04%): male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 57%. In Islampur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Religion
Religious Demographic in Islampur Town (2011)
Languages
Transport
Aluabari Road Junction railway station on the Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line and Barauni-Guwahati line serves Islampur.[15]
National Highway 27 passes through Islampur town.[16]
Education
Islampur College was established in 1973. Affiliated to the University of North Bengal, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Urdu, political science, history, philosophy, geography, mathematics and accountancy, and general courses in arts, science and commerce. It has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.[17][18] Islampur Government Polytechnic is a polytechnic affiliated to the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education.[19]
Islampur High School is a boys only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. Established in 1958, it has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII. Housed in a government building, it has 25 computers, a library and a playground.[citation needed]
Islampur Girls High School is a girls only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. Established in 1964, it has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII. Housed in a government building, it has 22 computers, a library and a playground.[citation needed]
Healthcare
Islampur subdivisional hospital (with 136 beds) is a major medical facility at Islampur.[20]
References
- ↑ "Islampur Info".
- ↑ "Uttar Dinajpur Rail Network Map". Maps of India. Retrieved 2 February 2008.
- ↑ "District Human Development Report". Uttar Dinajpur. Pages 2-5: Administrative History of Uttar Dinajpur. Department of Planning, Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "Islampur Municipality". History. IM. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2013 Uttar Dinajpur". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "Uttar Dinajpur District Police". Islampur Police Station. District Police. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "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 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "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 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education". Chief Minister’s Office, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ↑ "Bengal gives second language status to Urdu". Zee News, 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ↑ "Santosh Chowdhury and Ors Vs State of West Bengal and ors". Indian Kanoon. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ↑ 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
- ↑ "55711/ Malda Town-New Jalpaiguri Passenger". Time Table. indiarailinfo. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ Google maps
- ↑ "Islampur College". College Dekho. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "Islampur College". College Admission. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "WB". 27 June 2017. Archived from the original on 27 June 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2019.




