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{{Short description|Town in West Bengal, India}}
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'''Birnagar''' (formerly '''Ula''') is a municipality city [[Ranaghat subdivision]] of [[Nadia district]] in [[West Bengal]], [[India]].
'''Birnagar''' (formerly known as '''Ula''') is an island town situated in the [[Hooghly River]], within the [[Ranaghat]] subdivision of [[Nadia district]] in [[West Bengal|West Bengal, India]]. It traces its origins back to the pre-colonial era when it was established. Prior to the [[British Empire|British colonization]] of India, Birnagar was known as "Ula."


The Birnagar Municipality has a population of 32,799 of which 16,658 are males while 16,141 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census of 2011|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801685-birnagar-west-bengal.html|ref=3}}</ref>
[[Birnagar railway station|The Birnagar railway station]] is located 81 kilometers north of [[Kolkata]] within the [[Sealdah railway division]].<ref>{{cite web
 
[[Birnagar railway station]] is 81 kilometers north of [[Kolkata]] on the [[Sealdah railway division]].<ref>{{cite web
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Birnagar is the oldest municipality in Nadia district, consisting of 14 wards. The first chairman of Birnagar was the renowned poet [[Nabinchandra Sen]].


==History==
==History==
{{unreferenced section|date=June 2019}}
{{unreferenced section|date=June 2019}}


As per the records Birnagar was an island in the Hoogly river that changed its course away of the then ULA around 1707 A.D. Before British colonization, Birnagar was called ''Ula'' or ''Ulo''. The "Ula" name is still present in the names of some local institutions, such as the library and hospital. It is mentioned in the short story "Post Master" by [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. Birnagar Municipality is around 150 years old. Its first chairman was Kabi Nabinchandra Sen. It earlier had two [[zamindar]]s. One part of Birnagar belonged to the Mukherjees, and the other part belonged to the Mustafis.
[[File:Ruined_Bishnu_temple_at_Ula_Birnagar_in_Nadia_district,_West_Bengal_03.jpg|220x124px|thumb|right|alt=The oldest temple found at Ula is the Vishnu temple located to the north-east of the Mitra-Mustafi house.|The oldest temple found at Ula is the Vishnu temple located to the north-east of the Mitra-Mustafi house.]]
According to historical records, Birnagar was initially an island in the Hoogly River, but its course shifted away from the then settlement of Ula around 1707. Before British colonization, the area was referred to as Ula or Ulo. The name "Ula" still persists in the titles of some local institutions, such as the library and hospital, and is also mentioned in [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s short story ''Post Master''. The Birnagar Municipality has a history of around 150 years, with its inaugural chairman being Kabi Nabinchandra Sen. In the past, Birnagar was divided between two [[Zamindar|zamindars]]: the Mukherjees and the Mustafis.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Location===
===Location===
Birnagar is located at {{coord|23.2433|N|88.5582|E|display=inline}}.
Birnagar is situated at coordinates {{coord|23.2433|N|88.5582|E|display=inline}}.


The maps of Ranaghat I and Ranaghat II CD blocks, in the ''District Census Handbook 2011, Nadia'', shows the census towns of [[Kamgachhi]], [[Raghabpur, Nadia|Raghabpur]], [[Panpara]], [[Aistala]], [[Satigachha]], [[Anulia]], [[Halalpur Krishnapur]], [[Hijuli, Nadia|Hijuli]] and [[Ranaghat (CT)]] forming a cluster around [[Ranaghat]]. Certain other localities such as [[Nokari]], [[Nasra, Ranaghat|Nasra]], [[Cooper's Camp]], Birnagar, [[Habibpur, Nadia|Habibpur]], [[Gopalpur, Nadia|Gopalpur]] and [[Parbbatipur]] are also linked with this cluster.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1910_PART_A_DCHB_NADIA.pdf  | title =  District Census Handbook Nadia, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Map of Ranaghat I CD block, page 449, and Map of Ranaghat II CD block, page 475| publisher = Directorate of census Operations V, West Bengal  |access-date =  8 October 2020}}</ref>
According to the maps in the ''District Census Handbook 2011'' for Nadia, the census towns of [[Kamgachhi]], [[Raghabpur]], [[Panpara]], [[Aistala]], [[Satigachha]], [[Anulia]], [[Halalpur Krishnapur]], [[Hijuli]], and [[Ranaghat]] (CT) form a cluster around Ranaghat within the Ranaghat I and Ranaghat II CD blocks. Additionally, other localities such as [[Nokari]], Nasra, [[Cooper's Camp]], Birnagar, [[Habibpur]], [[Gopalpur, Odisha|Gopalpur]], and [[Parbbatipur]] are also associated with this cluster.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1910_PART_A_DCHB_NADIA.pdf  | title =  District Census Handbook Nadia, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Map of Ranaghat I CD block, page 449, and Map of Ranaghat II CD block, page 475| publisher = Directorate of census Operations V, West Bengal  |access-date =  8 October 2020}}</ref>


===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 Ranaghat subdivision has the [[Hooghly River|Bhagirathi]] on the west, with [[Purba Bardhaman district|Purba Bardhaman]] and [[Hooghly district|Hooghly]] districts lying across the river. Topographically, Ranaghat subdivision is spread across the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district, and the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, the low-lying area found in the south-eastern part of the district. The [[Churni River|Churni]] separates the two plains. A portion of the east forms the boundary with [[Bangladesh]]. The lower portion of the east is covered by a portion of the [[North 24 Parganas district]].<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 =  16 October 2020}}</ref> The subdivision has achieved reasonably high urbanisation. 41.68% of the population lives in urban areas and 58.32% lives in rural 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 = 16 October 2020}}</ref>
Nadia district consists mainly of alluvial plains located to the east of the [[Hooghly River]], locally known as Bhagirathi. These plains are intersected by distributaries such as [[Jalangi River|Jalangi]], [[Churni River|Churni]], and [[Ichamati River|Ichhamati]]. Due to the siltation of these rivers, floods occur periodically.<ref>Gangopadhyay, Basudev, ''Paschimbanga Parichay'', 2001, {{in lang|bn}}, p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad</ref> The Ranaghat subdivision is bordered by the [[Bhagirathi River]] to the west, with [[Purba Bardhaman district|Purba Bardhaman]] and Hooghly districts situated on the opposite bank. Topographically, the Ranaghat subdivision encompasses the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district, and the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, a low-lying area in the southeastern part. The Churni River separates these two plains. A portion of the eastern border forms the boundary with [[Bangladesh]], while the lower section is part of the [[North 24 Parganas district]].<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 =  16 October 2020}}</ref> The subdivision has experienced significant urbanization, with 41.68% of the population residing in urban areas and 58.32% living in rural 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 = 16 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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As per the 2011 Indian census, Birnagar has a population of 32,799 of which 16,658 are males while 16,141 are females as per the report released by Census India 2011.
According to the 2021 Indian census, Birnagar has a population of 41,200, comprising 16,658 males and 16,141 females, as reported by Census India in 2011.


In Birnagar (M), most of the people are from Schedule Caste (SC). Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 35.40% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.65% of total population in Birnagar (M). The child sex ratio in Birnagar is around 943 compared to the West Bengal state average of 956.
In Birnagar (M), a significant portion of the population belongs to the [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Schedule Caste]] (SC), comprising 35.40%, while [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Schedule Tribe]] (ST) members constitute 0.65% of the total population. The child sex ratio in Birnagar is approximately 943, compared to the West Bengal state average of 956.


The following municipalities, notified area, outgrowths and census towns were part of Ranaghat Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: [[Ranaghat]] (M), Birnagar (M), [[Cooper's Camp]] (NA), Magurkhali (OG), [[Ranaghat (CT)]] (CT), [[Hijuli, Nadia|Hijuli]] (CT), [[Aistala]] (CT), [[Satigachha]] (CT), [[Nasra, Ranaghat|Nasra]] (CT), [[Panpara]] (CT), [[Raghabpur, Nadia|Raghabpur]] (CT), [[Kamgachhi]] (CT), [[Anulia]] (CT) and [[Halalpur Krishnapur]] (CT).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher=  Census of India 2011  | access-date = 18 October 2020}}</ref>
In the 2011 census, the following municipalities, notified areas, outgrowths, and census towns were part of the Ranaghat Urban Agglomeration:[[Ranaghat]] (M), Birnagar (M), [[Cooper's Camp]] (NA), Magurkhali (OG), [[Ranaghat (CT)]] (CT), [[Hijuli, Nadia|Hijuli]] (CT), [[Aistala]] (CT), [[Satigachha]] (CT), [[Nasra, Ranaghat|Nasra]] (CT), [[Panpara]] (CT), [[Raghabpur, Nadia|Raghabpur]] (CT), [[Kamgachhi]] (CT), [[Anulia]] (CT) and [[Halalpur Krishnapur]] (CT).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher=  Census of India 2011  | access-date = 18 October 2020}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==


The town boasts a number of primary and high schools and for higher education.
The town features several primary and high schools, along with institutions offering higher education.
;Higher-secondary schools
;Higher-secondary schools
* Birnagar High School (Uttar Para)
* Birnagar High School (Uttar Para)
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;Primary schools
;Primary schools
*
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* Birnagar High Attached GSFP School (https://school.banglarshiksha.gov.in/ws/website/index/19102200704)
* Birnagar High Attached GSFP School
; 1 NCPL
; 1 NCPL


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;College
;College
* Birnagar Kabinabin Chandra Sen Teachers Training Institute<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://birnagarkncs-teachers-training-college.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223001607/http://birnagarkncs-teachers-training-college.com/ |archive-date=23 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Birnagar Kabinabin Chandra Sen Teachers Training Institute<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://birnagarkncs-teachers-training-college.com/ |title=Birnagar Kabinabin Chandra Sen Teachers Training College |access-date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223001607/http://birnagarkncs-teachers-training-college.com/ |archive-date=23 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


;Other institutions
;Other institutions
* There are several computer centers and NGOs. Among the NGOs YOURS (Ula Youth Organization For Reformation Service) arranges MDP, ESDP, and IMC programs on various technical skills. There are also several dance and drawing schools.
* In addition to numerous computer centers, the town is home to various non-governmental organizations (NGOs). One such organization, YOURS (Ula Youth Organization For Reformation Service), organizes programs such as MDP, ESDP, and IMC focusing on various technical skills. Additionally, there are several dance and drawing schools available in the area.


;Computer training institutes:
;Computer training institutes:
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* Edutech Academy (Rashtriya Youth Computer Saksharata Mission # ISO 9001:2015 Certified # Govt. Of India Affiliated @ RYCSM) Palitpara Bazar, Birnagar, Nadia
* Edutech Academy (Rashtriya Youth Computer Saksharata Mission # ISO 9001:2015 Certified # Govt. Of India Affiliated @ RYCSM) Palitpara Bazar, Birnagar, Nadia


The literacy rate of Birnagar city is 84.60% higher than state average of 76.26%. In Birnagar, male literacy is around 88.26% while the female literacy rate is 80.82%.
The literacy rate of Birnagar city stands at 84.60%, surpassing the state average of 76.26%. In Birnagar, the male literacy rate is approximately 88.26%, while the female literacy rate is 80.82%.


==Library==
==Library==
Ula Sadharon Pathagar<ref>http://rrrlf.nic.in/hindi/rrrlf_hindi/Book/Web/DigitalLibrary/ViewLibrary.aspx?Lib_ID=221300393{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> was established in 1922 at Library Para near Shivkali Girl's Higher Secondary School. Any person over 18 years of age can become a member and borrow one book at a time for one month.
Ula Sadharon Pathagar<ref>http://rrrlf.nic.in/hindi/rrrlf_hindi/Book/Web/DigitalLibrary/ViewLibrary.aspx?Lib_ID=221300393{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> was founded in 1922, located in Library Para near Shivkali Girl's Higher Secondary School. Membership is open to individuals over 18 years of age, allowing them to borrow one book at a time for a duration of one month.


;Library statistics
;Library statistics
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==Birnagar Municipality==
==Birnagar Municipality==
Birnagar municipality is the oldest municipality in Nadia district which is more than 200 years old. The first chairman of Birnagar municipality was the poet [[Nabinchandra Sen]]. Birnagar municipality has 14 wards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brnagar Municipality Official Website|url=http://birnagarmunicipality.org/about_us.php|access-date=8 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009185855/http://birnagarmunicipality.org/about_us.php|archive-date=9 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Birnagar Municipality has total administration over 6,702 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Established over 200 years ago, Birnagar municipality holds the distinction of being the oldest municipality in the Nadia district. Notably, the first chairman of Birnagar municipality was the esteemed poet [[Nabinchandra Sen]]. The municipality comprises 14 wards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brnagar Municipality Official Website|url=http://birnagarmunicipality.org/about_us.php|access-date=8 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009185855/http://birnagarmunicipality.org/about_us.php|archive-date=9 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Birnagar Municipality oversees the administration of 6,702 households, providing essential services such as water and [[sewerage]]. Additionally, it possesses the authority to construct roads within the municipality's boundaries and levy taxes on properties falling within its jurisdiction.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Bhaktivinoda Thakur]] (born Kedarnath Datta)
* [[Bhaktivinoda Thakur]] (born Kedarnath Datta)
* [[Nabinchandra Sen]]
* [[Rajsekhar Bose]] or Parasuram
* [[Rajsekhar Bose]] or Parasuram
* [[Nabinchandra Sen]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:03, 29 October 2025


Birnagar
City
Temples in Birnagar, Rajshekhar Basu (bottom right) & Nabin Chandra Sen (right)
Temples in Birnagar, Rajshekhar Basu (bottom right) & Nabin Chandra Sen (right)
Location in West Bengal, India
Birnagar is located in India
Birnagar
Birnagar
Birnagar (India)
Coordinates: 23°14′36″N 88°33′30″E / 23.2433°N 88.5582°E / 23.2433; 88.5582
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNadia
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyBirnagar Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total32,799
 • Density5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Websitewww.birnagarmunicipality.org

Birnagar (formerly known as Ula) is an island town situated in the Hooghly River, within the Ranaghat subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It traces its origins back to the pre-colonial era when it was established. Prior to the British colonization of India, Birnagar was known as "Ula."

The Birnagar railway station is located 81 kilometers north of Kolkata within the Sealdah railway division.[2]

Birnagar is the oldest municipality in Nadia district, consisting of 14 wards. The first chairman of Birnagar was the renowned poet Nabinchandra Sen.

History[edit | edit source]

The oldest temple found at Ula is the Vishnu temple located to the north-east of the Mitra-Mustafi house.
The oldest temple found at Ula is the Vishnu temple located to the north-east of the Mitra-Mustafi house.

According to historical records, Birnagar was initially an island in the Hoogly River, but its course shifted away from the then settlement of Ula around 1707. Before British colonization, the area was referred to as Ula or Ulo. The name "Ula" still persists in the titles of some local institutions, such as the library and hospital, and is also mentioned in Rabindranath Tagore's short story Post Master. The Birnagar Municipality has a history of around 150 years, with its inaugural chairman being Kabi Nabinchandra Sen. In the past, Birnagar was divided between two zamindars: the Mukherjees and the Mustafis.

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Birnagar is situated at coordinates 23°14′36″N 88°33′30″E / 23.2433°N 88.5582°E / 23.2433; 88.5582.

According to the maps in the District Census Handbook 2011 for Nadia, the census towns of Kamgachhi, Raghabpur, Panpara, Aistala, Satigachha, Anulia, Halalpur Krishnapur, Hijuli, and Ranaghat (CT) form a cluster around Ranaghat within the Ranaghat I and Ranaghat II CD blocks. Additionally, other localities such as Nokari, Nasra, Cooper's Camp, Birnagar, Habibpur, Gopalpur, and Parbbatipur are also associated with this cluster.[3]

Area overview[edit | edit source]

Nadia district consists mainly of alluvial plains located to the east of the Hooghly River, locally known as Bhagirathi. These plains are intersected by distributaries such as Jalangi, Churni, and Ichhamati. Due to the siltation of these rivers, floods occur periodically.[4] The Ranaghat subdivision is bordered by the Bhagirathi River to the west, with Purba Bardhaman and Hooghly districts situated on the opposite bank. Topographically, the Ranaghat subdivision encompasses the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district, and the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, a low-lying area in the southeastern part. The Churni River separates these two plains. A portion of the eastern border forms the boundary with Bangladesh, while the lower section is part of the North 24 Parganas district.[5] The subdivision has experienced significant urbanization, with 41.68% of the population residing in urban areas and 58.32% living in rural areas.[6]

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]

Religion in Birnagar[7]
Birnagar Percent
Hindu
 
 98.32%
Muslim
 
 1.51%
Christian
 
 0.09%
Buddhist
 
 0.01%
Not stated
 
 0.06%

According to the 2021 Indian census, Birnagar has a population of 41,200, comprising 16,658 males and 16,141 females, as reported by Census India in 2011.

In Birnagar (M), a significant portion of the population belongs to the Schedule Caste (SC), comprising 35.40%, while Schedule Tribe (ST) members constitute 0.65% of the total population. The child sex ratio in Birnagar is approximately 943, compared to the West Bengal state average of 956.

In the 2011 census, the following municipalities, notified areas, outgrowths, and census towns were part of the Ranaghat Urban Agglomeration:Ranaghat (M), Birnagar (M), Cooper's Camp (NA), Magurkhali (OG), Ranaghat (CT) (CT), Hijuli (CT), Aistala (CT), Satigachha (CT), Nasra (CT), Panpara (CT), Raghabpur (CT), Kamgachhi (CT), Anulia (CT) and Halalpur Krishnapur (CT).[8]

Education[edit | edit source]

The town features several primary and high schools, along with institutions offering higher education.

Higher-secondary schools
  • Birnagar High School (Uttar Para)
  • Shivkali Girls' High school (Library Para)
Primary schools
  • Birnagar High Attached GSFP School
1 NCPL
Other schools
  • Ramkrishna Ashramic primary (Bengali Medium) (Khan para)
  • Gunedranath Public School (English medium) (Library Para)
  • Chatterji Noble School (English Medium) (Kharda Para)
College
  • Birnagar Kabinabin Chandra Sen Teachers Training Institute[9]
Other institutions
  • In addition to numerous computer centers, the town is home to various non-governmental organizations (NGOs). One such organization, YOURS (Ula Youth Organization For Reformation Service), organizes programs such as MDP, ESDP, and IMC focusing on various technical skills. Additionally, there are several dance and drawing schools available in the area.
Computer training institutes
  • BCTI (Birnagar Computer Training Institute, W.B. Govt. Regd. Computer Training Institute, Estd: 2007) Birnagar, Hat, near Birnagar Municipality Market Complex
  • Edutech Academy (Rashtriya Youth Computer Saksharata Mission # ISO 9001:2015 Certified # Govt. Of India Affiliated @ RYCSM) Palitpara Bazar, Birnagar, Nadia

The literacy rate of Birnagar city stands at 84.60%, surpassing the state average of 76.26%. In Birnagar, the male literacy rate is approximately 88.26%, while the female literacy rate is 80.82%.

Library[edit | edit source]

Ula Sadharon Pathagar[10] was founded in 1922, located in Library Para near Shivkali Girl's Higher Secondary School. Membership is open to individuals over 18 years of age, allowing them to borrow one book at a time for a duration of one month.

Library statistics
  • Total books - 12000
  • Magazines - 13
  • Rare books - 63
  • Registered members - 856

Birnagar Municipality[edit | edit source]

Established over 200 years ago, Birnagar municipality holds the distinction of being the oldest municipality in the Nadia district. Notably, the first chairman of Birnagar municipality was the esteemed poet Nabinchandra Sen. The municipality comprises 14 wards.[11] Birnagar Municipality oversees the administration of 6,702 households, providing essential services such as water and sewerage. Additionally, it possesses the authority to construct roads within the municipality's boundaries and levy taxes on properties falling within its jurisdiction.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Birnagar City".
  2. ↑ "District Wise List of Statutory Towns". Census of India 2001, Urban Frame. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2007.
  3. ↑ "District Census Handbook Nadia, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Ranaghat I CD block, page 449, and Map of Ranaghat II CD block, page 475. Directorate of census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. ↑ Gangopadhyay, Basudev, Paschimbanga Parichay, 2001, (in Bengali), p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad
  5. ↑ "District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 13,14. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Towns in Birnagar - Religion 2011".
  8. ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011" (PDF). Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh. Census of India 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "Birnagar Kabinabin Chandra Sen Teachers Training College". Archived from the original on 23 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  10. ↑ http://rrrlf.nic.in/hindi/rrrlf_hindi/Book/Web/DigitalLibrary/ViewLibrary.aspx?Lib_ID=221300393[permanent dead link]
  11. ↑ "Brnagar Municipality Official Website". Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
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