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'''Sankrail''' is a [[Community development block in India|community development block]] that forms an administrative division in [[Jhargram subdivision]] of [[Jhargram district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
'''Sankrail''' is a [[Community development block in India|community development block]] that forms an administrative division in [[Jhargram subdivision]] of [[Jhargram district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].


==History==
==History==
===Red corridor===
===Red corridor===
106 districts spanning 10 states across India, described as being a part of the [[Far-left politics|Left Wing Extremism]] activities, constitutes the [[Red corridor]]. In West Bengal the districts of Pashim Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum are part of the Red corridor. However, as of July 2016, there has been no reported incidents of [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)|Maoist]] related activities from these districts for the previous 4 years.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/red-corridor-to-be-redrawn/article8894304.ece |title = Red Corridor to be redrawn  |last = Singh|first= Vijayita | publisher= The Hindu, 25 July 2016  | access-date = 1 August 2016}}</ref> In the period 2009-2011 LWE violence resulted in more than 500 deaths and a similar number missing in Paschim Medinipur district.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur|work = May 2011. Page 271| publisher= Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 31 July 2016}}</ref>
The [[Red corridor]], which consists of  106 districts across 10 states in India are described a part of the [[Far-left politics|Left wing extremism]] activities. This includes the districts of Pashim Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum in  West Bengal. However, as of July 2016, there has been no reported incidents of [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)|Maoist]] related activities from these districts for the previous 4 years.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/red-corridor-to-be-redrawn/article8894304.ece |title = Red Corridor to be redrawn  |last = Singh|first= Vijayita | publisher= The Hindu, 25 July 2016  | access-date = 1 August 2016}}</ref> In the period 2009-2011 LWE violence resulted in more than 500 deaths and a similar number missing in Paschim Medinipur district.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = May 2011. Page 271 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 31 July 2016 | archive-date = 29 March 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


The [[Operation Lalgarh|Lalgarh movement]], which started attracting attention after the failed assassination attempt on [[Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee]], then chief minister of West Bengal, in the Salboni area of Paschim Medinipur district, on 2 November 2008 and the police action that followed, had also spread over to these areas.<ref name=frontline>{{Cite news| url = http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2614/stories/20090717261412900.htm | title = Lalgarh Battle  |magazine = Frontline|date= 17 July 2009 |access-date = 23 July 2016}}</ref> The movement was not just a political struggle but an armed struggle that concurrently took the look of a social struggle. A large number of CPI (M) activists, and others active in different political parties, were killed. Although the epi-centre of the movement was Lalgarh, it was spread across 19 police stations in three adjoining districts – Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia, all thickly forested and near the border with Jharkhand. The deployment of [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]] and other forces started on 11 June 2009. The movement came to an end after the [[2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election|2011 state assembly elections]] and change of government in West Bengal. The death of [[Kishenji]], the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)|Maoist]] commander, on 24 November 2011 was the last major landmark.<ref name=frontline/><ref>{{Cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kishenjis-death-a-serious-blow-to-maoist-movement/article2657105.ece| title = Kishenji’s death a serious blow to Maoist movement |newspaper = The Hindu|date= 25 November 2011|access-date = 23 July 2016}}</ref>
The [[Operation Lalgarh|Lalgarh movement]], which started attracting attention after the failed assassination attempt on [[Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee]], then chief minister of West Bengal, in the Salboni area of Paschim Medinipur district, on 2 November 2008 and the police action that followed, had also spread over to these areas.<ref name=frontline>{{Cite news| url = http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2614/stories/20090717261412900.htm | title = Lalgarh Battle  |magazine = Frontline|date= 17 July 2009 |access-date = 23 July 2016}}</ref> The movement was not just a political struggle but an armed struggle that concurrently took the look of a social struggle. A large number of CPI (M) activists, and others active in different political parties, were killed. Although the epi-centre of the movement was Lalgarh, it was spread across 19 police stations in three adjoining districts – Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia, all thickly forested and near the border with Jharkhand. The deployment of [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]] and other forces started on 11 June 2009. The movement came to an end after the [[2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election|2011 state assembly elections]] and change of government in West Bengal. The death of [[Kishenji]], the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)|Maoist]] commander, on 24 November 2011 was the last major landmark.<ref name=frontline/><ref>{{Cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kishenjis-death-a-serious-blow-to-maoist-movement/article2657105.ece| title = Kishenji’s death a serious blow to Maoist movement |newspaper = The Hindu|date= 25 November 2011|access-date = 23 July 2016}}</ref>


From 2009 Maoist violence had rapidly spread across eleven western CD blocks of the district: Binpur I, Binpur II, Salboni, Grahbeta II, Jamboni, Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Gopiballavpur I, Gopiballavpur II, Sankrail and Nayagram.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur|work = May 2011. Page 271| publisher= Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 8 January 2017}}</ref>
From 2009 Maoist violence had rapidly spread across eleven western CD blocks of the district: Binpur I, Binpur II, Salboni, Garhbeta II, Jamboni, Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Gopiballavpur I, Gopiballavpur II, Sankrail and Nayagram.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = May 2011. Page 271 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 8 January 2017 | archive-date = 29 March 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
The [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]] gradually slopes down creating an undulating area with infertile laterite rocks/ soil. In Sankrail CD block 80% of the cultivated area has [[laterite|lateritic]] soil and 20% has [[alluvium|alluvial]] soil. Sankrail CD block is drought prone with a particularly severe drought situation.<ref name="geography">{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur |work= page 4 (About Paschim Medinipur), page 26 (Predominant Soil), pages 265- 268 (Identification of Flood prone areas, Names of drought prone blocks) |publisher= Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011  | access-date = 2 January 2017}}</ref>
The [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]] gradually slopes down creating an undulating area with infertile laterite rocks/ soil. In Sankrail CD block 80% of the cultivated area has [[laterite|lateritic]] soil and 20% has [[alluvium|alluvial]] soil. Sankrail CD block is drought prone with a particularly severe drought situation.<ref name="geography">{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = page 4 (About Paschim Medinipur), page 26 (Predominant Soil), pages 265- 268 (Identification of Flood prone areas, Names of drought prone blocks) | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011  | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-date = 29 March 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


Sankrail is located at {{coord|22.276|N|87.118|E|format=dms|}}.
Sankrail is located at {{coord|22.276|N|87.118|E|format=dms|}}.
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Sankrail CD block has an area of 276.80&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. It has 1 [[Panchayat Samiti (Block)|panchayat samity]], 10 [[gram panchayat]]s, 87 gram sansads (village councils), 287 [[mouza]]s and 257 inhabited villages. [[Sankrail, Paschim Medinipur#Police station|Sankrail]] police station serves this block.<ref>{{cite web  | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur  | work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 20 September 2020}}</ref> Headquarters of this CD block is at [[Rohini, West Bengal|Rohini]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1918_PART_A_DCHB_PASCHIM%20MEDINIPUR.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Paschim Medinipur | work=  Map of Paschim Medinipur with CD block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 November 2016 }}</ref>
Sankrail CD block has an area of 276.80&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. It has 1 [[Panchayat Samiti (Block)|panchayat samity]], 10 [[gram panchayat]]s, 87 gram sansads (village councils), 287 [[mouza]]s and 257 inhabited villages. [[Sankrail, Paschim Medinipur#Police station|Sankrail]] police station serves this block.<ref>{{cite web  | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur  | work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 20 September 2020}}</ref> Headquarters of this CD block is at [[Rohini, West Bengal|Rohini]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1918_PART_A_DCHB_PASCHIM%20MEDINIPUR.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Paschim Medinipur | work=  Map of Paschim Medinipur with CD block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 November 2016 }}</ref>


Sankrail CD block had a forest cover of 1,620 hectares, against a total geographical area of 27,610 hectares in 2005-06.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf |title = District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur | work= Table 2.4, Page 28 |publisher= Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017}}</ref>
Sankrail CD block had a forest cover of 1,620 hectares, against a total geographical area of 27,610 hectares in 2005–06.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur | work = Table 2.4, Page 28 | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | url-status = dead }}</ref>


[[Gram panchayat]]s of Sankrail block/ panchayat samiti are:Andhari, Chhatri, Dhanghori, Khudmarai, Kultikri, Laudaha, Pathra, Ragra, Rohini and Sankrail.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://wbprd.gov.in/HtmlPage/PANCHAYATS.aspx |title = Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal  |work = Paschim Medinipur - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 1 August 2016}}</ref>
[[Gram panchayat]]s of Sankrail block/ panchayat samiti are:Andhari, Chhatri, Dhanghori, Khudmarai, Kultikri, Laudaha, Pathra, Ragra, Rohini and Sankrail.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://wbprd.gov.in/HtmlPage/PANCHAYATS.aspx |title = Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal  |work = Paschim Medinipur - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 1 August 2016}}</ref>
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===Language and religion===
===Language and religion===
According to the ''District Census Handbook, Paschim Medinipur, 2011 census,'' as of 2001, Bengali was the mother-tongue of 90.5% of the population of Paschim Medinipur district, followed by [[Santali language|Santali]] (4.6%), [[Hindi]] (1.4%), [[Kurmali language|Kurmali Thar]] (0.7%), [[Urdu]] (0.6%), [[Telugu language|Telugu]] (0.6%), [[Odia language|Odia]] (0.4%), [[Mundari language|Mundari]] (0.2%), [[Koda language|Koda/ Kora]] (0.1%), [[Munda languages|Munda]] (0.1%) and [[Nepali language|Nepali]] (0.1%). There were people, forming lesser proportion of population, having other languages as mother-tongue. People with other mother-tongues formed 0.7% of the population.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1918_PART_A_DCHB_PASCHIM%20MEDINIPUR.pdf|title =  District Census Handbook Paschim Medinipur, Series 20, Part XII A , 2011 census|work = page 52: Mother tongue| publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 10 September 2020}}</ref>
There is a tribal presence in many of the CD blocks of the district. [[Santali language|Santali]] is spoken by 55.93% of the tribal population of the district. The [[Bhumij]], forming 11.16% of the tribal population, and the [[Munda people|Mundas]], forming 6.10% of the tribal population, speak [[Mundari language|Mundari]]. Other small groups include Koras and Mahalis. The [[Lodha people|Lodhas]], forming 3.85% of the tribal population, the only primitive tribe in the district, speak [[Lodhi language|Lodhi]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title =  District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur |work= Page 217 Scheduled Tribe Community |publisher= Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011  | access-date = 25 July 2016}}</ref>
According to the West Bengal Official Language Act 1961 and the West Bengal Official Language (Amendment Act) 2012, the Bengali language is to be used for official purposes in the whole of West Bengal. In addition to Bengali, the Nepali language is to be used for official purposes in the three hills subdivisions, namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong, in the district of Darjeeling, and Urdu is to be used for official purposes in district/subdivision/ block/ municipality where the population speaking Urdu exceeds 10% of the total population.  The English language will continue to be used for official purposes as it was being used prior to the enactment of these laws.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.latestlaws.com/bare-acts/state-acts-rules/west-bengal-state-laws/west-bengal-official-language-act-1961/|title = West Bengal Official Language Act 1961 |publisher=  Latest Laws.com| access-date = 10 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://advocatetanmoy.com/2018/06/26/the-west-bengal-official-language-act-1961/ |title = The West Bengal Official Language Act 1961|publisher= Advocate Tanmoy Law Library | access-date = 10 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.wbja.nic.in/wbja_adm/files/The%20Bengal%20Official%20Language%20Act,%201961_1.pdf |title = The West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961| access-date = 10 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/official-language-status-for-urdu-in-some-west-bengal-areas/article3274293.ece |title = Official status for Urdu in some West Bengal Areas |publisher= The Hindu, 2 April 2012 | access-date = 10 May 2020}}</ref>
The West Bengal Official Language (Second Amendment) Bill, 2012, included Hindi, Santhali, Odiya and Punjabi as official languages if it is spoken by a population exceeding 10 per cent of the whole in a particular block or sub-division or a district.  Subsequently, Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi and Kurmali were also included in the list of minority languages by the West Bengal Official Language (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/multi-lingual-bengal/cid/358751  |title = Multilingual Bengal |publisher= The Telegraph,  11 December 2012 | access-date = 15 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/kamtapuri-rajbanshi-make-it-to-list-of-official-languages-in-bengal/1263116  |title = Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi make it to the list of official languages in Bengal |publisher=  Outlook, 28 February 2015 | access-date = 15 January 2019}}</ref> However, as of 2020, there is no official / other reliable information about the areas covered. Census 2011 provides language data only at the district and above level.


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In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 111,205 and formed 96.35% of the population in Sankrail CD block. Muslims numbered 2,094 and formed 1.81% of the population. Christians numbered 827 and formed 0.72% of the population. Others numbered 1,292 and formed 1.11% of the population.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11396/download/14509/DDW19C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/SCST-Series/ST14A.html |title = ST-14 A Details Of Religions Shown Under 'Other Religions And Persuasions' In Main Table | work= West Bengal |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 29 July 2016}}</ref> and other religious communities. In 2001, Hindus were 88.70%, Muslims 1.56%, Christians 0.88% and tribal religions 8.76% of the population respectively.<ref name=censusreligion2001>{{cite web| url = https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21481/download/24613/PC01_C01_19.xls|title = Table C01 Population by Religious Community: West Bengal |publisher = [[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]] |date=2001}}</ref>
 
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In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 111,205 and formed 96.35% of the population in Sankrail CD block. Muslims numbered 2,094 and formed 1.81% of the population. Christians numbered 827 and formed 0.72% of the population. Others numbered 1,292 and formed 1.11% of the population.<ref name=censusreligion2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/c-01.html |title = C1 Population by Religious Community | work= West Bengal |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 29 July 2016}}</ref> Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/SCST-Series/ST14A.html |title = ST-14 A Details Of Religions Shown Under 'Other Religions And Persuasions' In Main Table | work= West Bengal |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 29 July 2016}}</ref> and other religious communities.<ref name=censusreligion2011/>
 
At the time of the 2011 census, 82.46% of the population spoke [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 10.91% [[Santali language|Santali]], 4.68% [[Mundari language|Mundari]] and 1.23% [[Kurmali language|Kurmali]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10226/download/13338/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1900.XLSX |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


==BPL families==
==BPL families==
In Sankrail CD block 51.33% families were living [[Below Poverty Line (India)|below poverty line]] in 2007.<ref name=bpl>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur|work = May 2011. Page 177| publisher= Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 8 January 2017}}</ref>
In Sankrail CD block 51.33% families were living [[Below Poverty Line (India)|below poverty line]] in 2007.<ref name=bpl>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = May 2011. Page 177 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 8 January 2017 | archive-date = 29 March 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


According to the District [[Human Development Report]] of Paschim Medinipur: The 29 CD blocks of the district were classified into four categories based on the poverty ratio. Nayagram, Binpur II and Jamboni CD blocks have very high poverty levels (above 60%). Kharagpur I, Kharagpur II, Sankrail, Garhbeta II, Pingla and Mohanpur CD blocks have high levels of poverty (50-60%), Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Dantan I, Gopiballavpur II, Binpur I, Dantan II, Keshiari, Chandrakona I, Gopiballavpur I, Chandrakona II, Narayangarh, Keshpur, Ghatal, Sabang, Garhbeta I, Salboni, Debra and Garhbeta III CD blocks have moderate levels of poverty (25-50%) and Daspur II and Daspur I CD blocks have low levels of poverty (below 25%).<ref name=bpl/>
According to the District [[Human Development Report]] of Paschim Medinipur: The 29 CD blocks of the district were classified into four categories based on the poverty ratio. Nayagram, Binpur II and Jamboni CD blocks have very high poverty levels (above 60%). Kharagpur I, Kharagpur II, Sankrail, Garhbeta II, Pingla and Mohanpur CD blocks have high levels of poverty (50-60%), Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Dantan I, Gopiballavpur II, Binpur I, Dantan II, Keshiari, Chandrakona I, Gopiballavpur I, Chandrakona II, Narayangarh, Keshpur, Ghatal, Sabang, Garhbeta I, Salboni, Debra and Garhbeta III CD blocks have moderate levels of poverty (25-50%) and Daspur II and Daspur I CD blocks have low levels of poverty (below 25%).<ref name=bpl/>


==Economy==
==Economy==
===Infrastructure===
===Infrastructure===
245 or 85% of mouzas in Sankrail CD block were electrified by 31 March 2014.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web  | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur  | work = Tables 2.1, 8.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.1,  20.1, 21.2, 4.4, 3.1, 3.3 – arranged as per use  | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 20 January 2020}}</ref>  
245 or 85% of mouzas in Sankrail CD block were electrified by 31 March 2014.<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web  | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur  | work = Tables 2.1, 8.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.1,  20.1, 21.2, 4.4, 3.1, 3.3 – arranged as per use  | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 20 January 2020}}</ref>  
   
   
246 mouzas in Sankrail CD block had drinking water facilities in 2013-14. There were 43 fertiliser depots, 20 seed stores and 33 [[Public distribution system|fair price shops]] in the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/>
246 mouzas in Sankrail CD block had drinking water facilities in 2013–14. There were 43 fertiliser depots, 20 seed stores and 33 [[Public distribution system|fair price shops]] in the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/>


===Agriculture===
===Agriculture===
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| label1 = Bargadars
|value2 = 41.19
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| label2 = Patta holders
|value3 = 2.15
| value3 = 2.15
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|value4 = 16.65
| value4 = 16.65
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|value5 = 35.14
| value5 = 35.14
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Although the Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of [[bargadar]]s to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | title=District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas | work= (1) Chapter 1.2, South 24 Parganas in Historical Perspective, pages 7-9 (2) Chapter 3.4, Land reforms, pages 32-33|publisher= Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009 | access-date = 7 August 2016}}</ref> Following [[Land reform in India|land reforms]] land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Sankrail CD block could be classified as follows: [[bargadar]]s 4.87%, patta (document) holders 41.19%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 2.15%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 16.65% and agricultural labourers 35.14%.<ref name=handbook2014/>
Although the Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of [[bargadar]]s to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | title = District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas | work = (1) Chapter 1.2, South 24 Parganas in Historical Perspective, pages 7-9 (2) Chapter 3.4, Land reforms, pages 32-33 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009 | access-date = 7 August 2016 | archive-date = 5 October 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161005044029/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | url-status = dead }}</ref> Following [[Land reform in India|land reforms]] land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013–14, persons engaged in agriculture in Sankrail CD block could be classified as follows: [[bargadar]]s 4.87%, patta (document) holders 41.19%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 2.15%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 16.65% and agricultural labourers 35.14%.<ref name=handbook2014/>


In 2005-06 net cropped area in Sankrail CD block was 21,153 hectares and the area in which more than one crop was grown was 11,275 hectares.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf |title = District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur | work= Table 2.4, Page 28 |publisher= Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017}}</ref>
In 2005-06 net cropped area in Sankrail CD block was 21,153 hectares and the area in which more than one crop was grown was 11,275 hectares.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | title = District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur | work = Table 2.4, Page 28 | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011 | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-date = 29 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf | url-status = dead }}</ref>


The extension of irrigation has played a role in growth of the predominantly agricultural economy.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur |work= Chapter V: Economic Livelihoods, pages 129-131 |publisher= Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011  | access-date = 2 January 2017}}</ref> In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Sankrail CD block was 9,770 hectares, out of which 2,000 hectares were by canal waters, 160 hectares by tank water, 395 hectares by deep tubewells, 6,550 hectares by shallow tube wells, 450 hectares by river lift irrigation, 90 hectares by open dug wells and 125 hectares by other methods.<ref name=handbook2014/>
The extension of irrigation has played a role in growth of the predominantly agricultural economy.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = Chapter V: Economic Livelihoods, pages 129-131 | publisher = Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011  | access-date = 2 January 2017 | archive-date = 29 March 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref> In 2013–14, the total area irrigated in Sankrail CD block was 9,770 hectares, out of which 2,000 hectares were by canal waters, 160 hectares by tank water, 395 hectares by deep tubewells, 6,550 hectares by shallow tube wells, 450 hectares by river lift irrigation, 90 hectares by open dug wells and 125 hectares by other methods.<ref name=handbook2014/>


In 2013-14, Sankrail CD block produced 26,310 tonnes of [[Rice#Ecotypes and cultivars|Aman paddy]], the main winter crop, from 15,874 hectares, 4,142 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 1,489 hectares, 12,162 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 4,152 hectares, 4,086 tonnes of potatoes from 145 hectares and 342,399 tonnes of sugar cane from 1,552 hectares.  It also produced mustard and til.<ref name=handbook2014/>
In 2013–14, Sankrail CD block produced 26,310 tonnes of [[Rice#Ecotypes and cultivars|Aman paddy]], the main winter crop, from 15,874 hectares, 4,142 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 1,489 hectares, 12,162 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 4,152 hectares, 4,086 tonnes of potatoes from 145 hectares and 342,399 tonnes of sugar cane from 1,552 hectares.  It also produced mustard and til.<ref name=handbook2014/>


===Banking===
===Banking===
In 2013-14, Sankrail CD block had offices of 8 commercial banks and 1 [[Regional Rural Bank|gramin bank]].<ref name=handbook2014/>
In 2013–14, Sankrail CD block had offices of 8 commercial banks and 1 [[Regional Rural Bank|gramin bank]].<ref name=handbook2014/>


==Transport==
==Transport==
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==Education==
==Education==
In 2013-14, Sankrail CD block had 153 primary schools with 6,776 students, 26 middle schools with 1,552 students and 14 higher secondary schools with 10,365 students. Sankrail CD block had 1 general college with 704 students and 275 institutions for special and non-formal education with 8,496 students.<ref name=handbook2014/>
In 2013–14, Sankrail CD block had 153 primary schools with 6,776 students, 26 middle schools with 1,552 students and 14 higher secondary schools with 10,365 students. Sankrail CD block had 1 general college with 704 students and 275 institutions for special and non-formal education with 8,496 students.<ref name=handbook2014/>


The [[United Nations Development Programme]] considers the combined primary and secondary enrolment ratio as the simple indicator of educational achievement of the children in the school going age. The infrastructure available is important. In Sankrail CD block out of the total 151 primary schools in 2008-2009, 113 had pucca buildings, 12 partially pucca and 26 multiple type.<ref name=humandev2>{{cite web| url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  |title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur|work = May 2011. Page: 60 | publisher= Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 31 July 2016}}</ref>
The [[United Nations Development Programme]] considers the combined primary and secondary enrolment ratio as the simple indicator of educational achievement of the children in the school going age. The infrastructure available is important. In Sankrail CD block out of the total 151 primary schools in 2008–2009, 113 had pucca buildings, 12 partially pucca and 26 multiple type.<ref name=humandev2>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | title = District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur | work = May 2011. Page: 60 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 31 July 2016 | archive-date = 29 March 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329040941/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/DHDR_Paschim%20Medinipur.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


[[Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya]] was established at [[Kultikri]] in 2007 and is affiliated to [[Vidyasagar University]]. It offers arts courses with honours in English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Santali, history and political science.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/SankrailABSmritiMahavidyalaya/SankrailABSmritiMahavidyalaya.shtml  |title = Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya  | publisher= College Admission | access-date = 20 November 2016}}</ref>
[[Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya]] was established at [[Kultikri]] in 2007 and is affiliated to [[Vidyasagar University]]. It offers arts courses with honours in English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Santali, history and political science.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/SankrailABSmritiMahavidyalaya/SankrailABSmritiMahavidyalaya.shtml  | title = Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya  | publisher = College Admission | access-date = 20 November 2016 | archive-date = 22 November 2016  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161122154429/http://www.collegeadmission.in/SankrailABSmritiMahavidyalaya/SankrailABSmritiMahavidyalaya.shtml  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
In 2014, Sankrail CD block had 1 rural hospital and 2 primary health centres with total 51 beds and 3 doctors. It had 22 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,954 patients were treated indoor and 46,393 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/>
In 2014, Sankrail CD block had 1 rural hospital and 2 primary health centres with total 51 beds and 3 doctors. It had 22 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,954 patients were treated indoor and 46,393 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.<ref name=handbook2014/>


Bhangagarh Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at [[Bhanga Gar]], PO Keshiapata, is the major government medical facility in the Sankrail CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at: Pathra (with 6 beds) and Kultikri (with 10 beds).<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 = 1 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf  | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres  | publisher = Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 1 September 2020}}</ref>
Bhangagarh Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at [[Bhanga Gar]], PO Keshiapata, is the major government medical facility in the Sankrail CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at: Pathra (with 6 beds) and Kultikri (with 10 beds).<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 =1 September 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><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf  | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres  | publisher = Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 1 September 2020 | archive-date = 21 April 2018  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180421215645/https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 09:05, 7 December 2025

For CD Block with same name in Howrah district, see Sankrail (community development block).
Sankrail
Community development block
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Coordinates: 22°16′34″N 87°07′05″E / 22.276°N 87.118°E / 22.276; 87.118
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictJhargram
Government
 • TypeFederal democracy
Area
 • Total276.80 km2 (106.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total102,626
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, Santali, Kudmali/Kurmali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB
Lok Sabha constituencyJhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituencyGopiballavpur
Websitejhargram.gov.in

Sankrail is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Jhargram subdivision of Jhargram district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

History[edit | edit source]

Red corridor[edit | edit source]

The Red corridor, which consists of 106 districts across 10 states in India are described a part of the Left wing extremism activities. This includes the districts of Pashim Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum in West Bengal. However, as of July 2016, there has been no reported incidents of Maoist related activities from these districts for the previous 4 years.[1] In the period 2009-2011 LWE violence resulted in more than 500 deaths and a similar number missing in Paschim Medinipur district.[2]

The Lalgarh movement, which started attracting attention after the failed assassination attempt on Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, then chief minister of West Bengal, in the Salboni area of Paschim Medinipur district, on 2 November 2008 and the police action that followed, had also spread over to these areas.[3] The movement was not just a political struggle but an armed struggle that concurrently took the look of a social struggle. A large number of CPI (M) activists, and others active in different political parties, were killed. Although the epi-centre of the movement was Lalgarh, it was spread across 19 police stations in three adjoining districts – Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia, all thickly forested and near the border with Jharkhand. The deployment of CRPF and other forces started on 11 June 2009. The movement came to an end after the 2011 state assembly elections and change of government in West Bengal. The death of Kishenji, the Maoist commander, on 24 November 2011 was the last major landmark.[3][4]

From 2009 Maoist violence had rapidly spread across eleven western CD blocks of the district: Binpur I, Binpur II, Salboni, Garhbeta II, Jamboni, Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Gopiballavpur I, Gopiballavpur II, Sankrail and Nayagram.[5]

Geography[edit | edit source]

The Chota Nagpur Plateau gradually slopes down creating an undulating area with infertile laterite rocks/ soil. In Sankrail CD block 80% of the cultivated area has lateritic soil and 20% has alluvial soil. Sankrail CD block is drought prone with a particularly severe drought situation.[6]

Sankrail is located at 22°16′34″N 87°07′05″E / 22.276°N 87.118°E / 22.276; 87.118.

Sankrail CD block is bounded by Jhargram and Kharagpur I CD blocks in the north, Keshiari CD block in the east, Nayagram CD block in the south and Gopiballavpur II CD block in the west.

It is located 31 km from Midnapore, the district headquarters.

Sankrail CD block has an area of 276.80 km2. It has 1 panchayat samity, 10 gram panchayats, 87 gram sansads (village councils), 287 mouzas and 257 inhabited villages. Sankrail police station serves this block.[7] Headquarters of this CD block is at Rohini.[8]

Sankrail CD block had a forest cover of 1,620 hectares, against a total geographical area of 27,610 hectares in 2005–06.[9]

Gram panchayats of Sankrail block/ panchayat samiti are:Andhari, Chhatri, Dhanghori, Khudmarai, Kultikri, Laudaha, Pathra, Ragra, Rohini and Sankrail.[10]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Population[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 Census of India Sankrail CD block had a total population of 115,418, all of which were rural. There were 58,240 (50%) males and 57,178 (50%) females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 13,128, Scheduled Castes numbered 21,004 (18.20%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 28,825 (24.97%).[11]

According to the 2001 census, Sankrail block had a total population of 102,626, out of which 52,096 were males and 50,530 were females. Sankrail block registered a population growth of 17.04 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the combined Midnapore district was 14.87 per cent.[12] Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.45 per cent.[13]

Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Sankrail CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Ragra (5,916),[11]

Other villages in Sankrail CD block included (2011 census figures in brackets): Andhari (797), Pathra (660), Sankrail (491), Rohini (1,691), Laudaha (2,300), Kultikri (797), Chhatri (704), Dhanghari (864) and Khudmarai (639).[11]

Literacy[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 census the total number of literates in Sankrail CD block was 75,028 (73.35% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 41,793 (81.01% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 33,235 (65.55% of the female population over 6 years). The gender gap in literacy rates was 15.47%.[11]

See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate

Template:Literacy in CD Blocks of Paschim Medinipur district

Language and religion[edit | edit source]

Religion in Sankrail CD block (2011)[14]
Hinduism
 
 96.35%
Islam
 
 1.81%
Other (tribal religion)
 
 1.01%
Christianity
 
 0.72%
Other or not stated
 
 0.11%

In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 111,205 and formed 96.35% of the population in Sankrail CD block. Muslims numbered 2,094 and formed 1.81% of the population. Christians numbered 827 and formed 0.72% of the population. Others numbered 1,292 and formed 1.11% of the population.[14] Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria,[15] and other religious communities. In 2001, Hindus were 88.70%, Muslims 1.56%, Christians 0.88% and tribal religions 8.76% of the population respectively.[16]

Languages of Sankrail CD block (2011)[17]
  1. Bengali (82.5%)
  2. Santali (10.9%)
  3. Mundari (4.68%)
  4. Kurmali (1.23%)
  5. Others (0.72%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 82.46% of the population spoke Bengali, 10.91% Santali, 4.68% Mundari and 1.23% Kurmali as their first language.[17]

BPL families[edit | edit source]

In Sankrail CD block 51.33% families were living below poverty line in 2007.[18]

According to the District Human Development Report of Paschim Medinipur: The 29 CD blocks of the district were classified into four categories based on the poverty ratio. Nayagram, Binpur II and Jamboni CD blocks have very high poverty levels (above 60%). Kharagpur I, Kharagpur II, Sankrail, Garhbeta II, Pingla and Mohanpur CD blocks have high levels of poverty (50-60%), Jhargram, Midnapore Sadar, Dantan I, Gopiballavpur II, Binpur I, Dantan II, Keshiari, Chandrakona I, Gopiballavpur I, Chandrakona II, Narayangarh, Keshpur, Ghatal, Sabang, Garhbeta I, Salboni, Debra and Garhbeta III CD blocks have moderate levels of poverty (25-50%) and Daspur II and Daspur I CD blocks have low levels of poverty (below 25%).[18]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

245 or 85% of mouzas in Sankrail CD block were electrified by 31 March 2014.[19]

246 mouzas in Sankrail CD block had drinking water facilities in 2013–14. There were 43 fertiliser depots, 20 seed stores and 33 fair price shops in the CD block.[19]

Agriculture[edit | edit source]

Persons engaged in agriculture
in Sankrail CD block
  1. Bargadars (4.87%)
  2. Patta holders (41.2%)
  3. Small farmers (2.15%)
  4. Marginal farmers (16.6%)
  5. Agricultural labourers (35.1%)

Although the Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of bargadars to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants.[20] Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013–14, persons engaged in agriculture in Sankrail CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 4.87%, patta (document) holders 41.19%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 2.15%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 16.65% and agricultural labourers 35.14%.[19]

In 2005-06 net cropped area in Sankrail CD block was 21,153 hectares and the area in which more than one crop was grown was 11,275 hectares.[21]

The extension of irrigation has played a role in growth of the predominantly agricultural economy.[22] In 2013–14, the total area irrigated in Sankrail CD block was 9,770 hectares, out of which 2,000 hectares were by canal waters, 160 hectares by tank water, 395 hectares by deep tubewells, 6,550 hectares by shallow tube wells, 450 hectares by river lift irrigation, 90 hectares by open dug wells and 125 hectares by other methods.[19]

In 2013–14, Sankrail CD block produced 26,310 tonnes of Aman paddy, the main winter crop, from 15,874 hectares, 4,142 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 1,489 hectares, 12,162 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 4,152 hectares, 4,086 tonnes of potatoes from 145 hectares and 342,399 tonnes of sugar cane from 1,552 hectares. It also produced mustard and til.[19]

Banking[edit | edit source]

In 2013–14, Sankrail CD block had offices of 8 commercial banks and 1 gramin bank.[19]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Sankrail CD block has 5 ferry services and 4 originating/ terminating bus routes. The nearest railway station is 45 km from the CD block headquarters.[19]

Education[edit | edit source]

In 2013–14, Sankrail CD block had 153 primary schools with 6,776 students, 26 middle schools with 1,552 students and 14 higher secondary schools with 10,365 students. Sankrail CD block had 1 general college with 704 students and 275 institutions for special and non-formal education with 8,496 students.[19]

The United Nations Development Programme considers the combined primary and secondary enrolment ratio as the simple indicator of educational achievement of the children in the school going age. The infrastructure available is important. In Sankrail CD block out of the total 151 primary schools in 2008–2009, 113 had pucca buildings, 12 partially pucca and 26 multiple type.[23]

Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya was established at Kultikri in 2007 and is affiliated to Vidyasagar University. It offers arts courses with honours in English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Santali, history and political science.[24]

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

In 2014, Sankrail CD block had 1 rural hospital and 2 primary health centres with total 51 beds and 3 doctors. It had 22 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,954 patients were treated indoor and 46,393 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.[19]

Bhangagarh Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Bhanga Gar, PO Keshiapata, is the major government medical facility in the Sankrail CD block. There are primary health centres at: Pathra (with 6 beds) and Kultikri (with 10 beds).[25][26]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Singh, Vijayita. "Red Corridor to be redrawn". The Hindu, 25 July 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). May 2011. Page 271. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lalgarh Battle". Frontline. 17 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Kishenji's death a serious blow to Maoist movement". The Hindu. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). May 2011. Page 271. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  6. ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). page 4 (About Paschim Medinipur), page 26 (Predominant Soil), pages 265- 268 (Identification of Flood prone areas, Names of drought prone blocks). Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  8. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Map of Paschim Medinipur with CD block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Table 2.4, Page 28. Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal". Paschim Medinipur - Revised in March 2008. Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, (erstwhile) Medinipur District". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Bengal". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  15. ↑ "ST-14 A Details Of Religions Shown Under 'Other Religions And Persuasions' In Main Table". West Bengal. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  16. ↑ "Table C01 Population by Religious Community: West Bengal". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2001.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: West Bengal". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). May 2011. Page 177. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur". Tables 2.1, 8.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.1, 20.1, 21.2, 4.4, 3.1, 3.3 – arranged as per use. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  20. ↑ "District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas". (1) Chapter 1.2, South 24 Parganas in Historical Perspective, pages 7-9 (2) Chapter 3.4, Land reforms, pages 32-33. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  21. ↑ "District Human Development Report, Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Table 2.4, Page 28. Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, May 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  22. ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). Chapter V: Economic Livelihoods, pages 129-131. Development and Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  23. ↑ "District Human Development Report: Paschim Medinipur" (PDF). May 2011. Page: 60. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  24. ↑ "Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya". College Admission. Archived from the original on 22 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  25. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  26. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2020.

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