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'''Srikantabati''' is a [[census town]] in [[Murshidabad District|Murshidabad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
'''Srikantabati''' is a [[census town]] in the [[Raghunathganj I]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Jangipur subdivision]] of the [[Murshidabad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Location===
Srikantabati is located at {{coord|24.46|N|88.05|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web
Srikantabati is located at {{coord|24.46|N|88.05|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web
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===Area overview===
Jangipur subdivision is crowded with 52 [[census towns]] and as such it had to be presented in two location maps. One of the maps can be seen alongside. The subdivision is located in the [[Rarh region]] that is spread over from adjoining [[Santhal Pargana division]] of [[Jharkhand]]. The land is slightly higher in altitude than the surrounding plains and is gently undulating.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A | work= Physiography, Page 13 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/About.aspx#2 | title= Murshidabad | work= Geography | publisher= Murshidabad district authorities| access-date = 24 July 2017}}</ref> The river [[Ganges]], along with its distributaries, is prominent in both the maps. At the head of the subdivision is the 2,245 m long [[Farakka Barrage]], one of the largest projects of its kind in the country.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://fbp.gov.in/ | title = Farakka Barrage Project | publisher = FBP | access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgeofhumanity.com/2020/12/27/child-labor-illnesses-lost-childhoods-indias-tobacco-industry/ |title = Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India’s tobacco industry |publisher= Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020| access-date = 13 July 2021}}</ref> The subdivision has two large power plants - the 2,100 MW [[Farakka Super Thermal Power Station]] and the 1,600 MW [[Sagardighi Thermal Power Station]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://ntpc.co.in/power-generation/coal-based-power-stations/farakka | title= Power Generation | work= Farakka |publisher= NTPC| access-date = 7 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpdcl.co.in/wbpdcl/sagardighipowerstation.html | title = The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited | work = Sagardighi Thermal Power Project | publisher = WBPDCL | access-date = 15 August 2017}}</ref> According to a 2016 report, there are around 1,000,000 (1 million/ ten lakh) workers engaged in the [[beedi]] industry in Jangipur subdivision. 90% are home-based and 70% of the home-based workers are women.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/bitstream/10603/28080/6/06_chapter%201.pdf| title = Child workers in household industry: a study of beedi industry in Murshidabad district of West Bengal | first= Sunirmal| last= Kar| work = Viswa Bharati University thesis, page 5 | publisher = Shodhganga | access-date = 28 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.thestatesman.com/features/the-poor-man-s-cigarette-1485045757.html | title = The ‘Poor man’s cigarette’ | work = Gurvinder Singh | publisher = The Statesman, 22 January 2017 | access-date = 28 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/Beedi-workers-of-Jangipur-hold-key/article16588097.ece#! | title = Beedi workers of Jangipur hold key | work = Indrani Dutta | publisher = The Hindu, 1 May 2009 | access-date = 28 August 2017}}</ref> As of 2013, an estimated 2.4 million people reside along the banks of the [[Ganges]] alone in Murshidabad district. [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|Severe erosion]] occurs along the banks.<ref name="erosion1">{{cite web | url = http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | title = Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal | work = Swati Mollah | publisher = Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013 | access-date = 5 September 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820073737/http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | archive-date = 20 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

<small>Note: The two maps present some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the maps are linked in the larger full screen maps.</small>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Srikantabati had a total population of 14,027, of which 7,267 (52%) were males and 6,760 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 1,733. The total number of literate persons in Srikantabati was 9,399 (76.45% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 27 August 2017}}</ref>
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Srikantabati had a population of 9897. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Srikantabati has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 48%. In Srikantabati, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Srikantabati had a population of 9897. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Srikantabati has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 48%. In Srikantabati, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Infrastructure==
According to the ''District Census Handbook, Murshidabad'', 2011, Srikantabati covered an area of 2.51&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. It had 25&nbsp;km roads with open drains. The protected water-supply involved river infiltration gallery, hand pump, covered well. It had 6,450 domestic electric connections, 10 road lighting points. Among the medical facilities it had 1 maternity & child welfare centre. Among the educational facilities, it had 8 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 senior secondary school. It had 2 recognised shorthand, typewriting & vocational training institutes, 1 non-formal education centre (Sarba Siksha Abhiyan). It produced plastic goods, [[beedi]], rags. It had the branch offices of 2 nationalised banks, 1 non-agricultural credit society.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Murshidabad, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 981-987: Statement I: Growth History, Pages 990-993: Statement III: Civic & Other Amenities, Pages 993-995: Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 995-1001 Section V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities; Pages 1 001- 1002: Statement VI: Industry & Banking | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 26 June 2021}}</ref>

== Healthcare ==
Raghunathganj I CD block is one of the areas of Murshidabad district where ground water is affected by a high level of [[Arsenic contamination of groundwater|arsenic contamination]]. The [[World Health Organization|WHO]] guideline for arsenic in drinking water is 10&nbsp;mg/ litre, and the Indian Standard value is 50&nbsp;mg/ litre. The maximum concentration in Raghunathaganj I CD block is 3,003&nbsp;mg/litre.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soesju.org/arsenic/wb1.htm | title = Groundwater Arsenic contamination in West Bengal-India (20 years study )| publisher = SOES | work = Murshidabad| access-date = 4 August 2017}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[ms:Srikantabati]]

Latest revision as of 09:12, 24 May 2022

Srikantabati
Census Town
Srikantabati is located in West Bengal
Srikantabati
Srikantabati
Location in West Bengal, India
Srikantabati is located in India
Srikantabati
Srikantabati
Srikantabati (India)
Coordinates: 24°28′N 88°03′E / 24.46°N 88.05°E / 24.46; 88.05
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictMurshidabad
Area
 • Total
2.51 km2 (0.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
14,027
 • Density5,600/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationWB
Lok Sabha constituencyJangipur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyJangipur
Websitemurshidabad.nic.in

Srikantabati is a census town in the Raghunathganj I CD block in the Jangipur subdivision of the Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

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A
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G
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D
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S
H
Kherur Mosque
H
Kherur Mosque (H)
Bhagirathi River
Bansloi River
Farakka Feeder Canal
Padma River
Rajnagar
R
Rajnagar, Murshidabad (R)
Nurpur
R
Nurpur, Murshidabad (R)
Sagardighi
R
Sagardighi, Murshidabad (R)
Sadikpur
R
Sadikpur, Murshidabad (R)
Raghunathganj
R
Raghunathganj (R)
Morgram
R
Morgram (R)
Manigram
R
Manigram (R)
Harua
R
Harua (R)
Bansabati
R
Bansabati (R)
Ahiran
R
Ahiran (R)
Jangipur
M
Jangipur, Murshidabad (M)
Sagardighi TPS
F
Sagardighi Thermal Power Station (F)
AMU: Murshidabad Centre
F
Aligarh Muslim University: Murshidabad Centre (F)
Bara Jumla
CT
Bara Jumla (CT)
Krishna Sali
CT
Krishna Sali (CT)
Teghari
CT
Teghari, Murshidabad (CT)
Donalia
CT
Donalia (CT)
Khodarampur
CT
Khodarampur (CT)
Osmanpur
CT
Osmanpur (CT)
Jot Kamal
CT
Jot Kamal (CT)
Mithipur
CT
Mithipur (CT)
Giria
CT
Giria, India (CT)
Mirzapur
CT
Mirzapur, Murshidabad (CT)
Ramnagar
CT
Ramnagar, Murshidabad (CT)
Dafarpur
CT
Dafarpur (CT)
Charka
CT
Charka, Jangipur (CT)
Srikantabati
CT
Ghorsala
CT
Ghorsala (CT)
Nayabahadurpur
CT
Nayabahadurpur (CT)
Madna
CT
Madna, West Bengal (CT)
Fatellapur
CT
Fatellapur (CT)
Ramakantapur
CT
Ramakantapur (CT)
Cities, towns and locations in the southern portion of Jangipur subdivision, Murshidabad district (including Suti I, Raghunathganj I, Raghunathganj II, Sagardighi CD blocks)
M: municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, F: Facility
Abbreviation- TPS: Thermal Power Station, AMU: Aligarh Muslim University
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

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Srikantabati is located at 24°28′N 88°03′E / 24.46°N 88.05°E / 24.46; 88.05.[1]

Area overview

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Jangipur subdivision is crowded with 52 census towns and as such it had to be presented in two location maps. One of the maps can be seen alongside. The subdivision is located in the Rarh region that is spread over from adjoining Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand. The land is slightly higher in altitude than the surrounding plains and is gently undulating.[2][3] The river Ganges, along with its distributaries, is prominent in both the maps. At the head of the subdivision is the 2,245 m long Farakka Barrage, one of the largest projects of its kind in the country.[4] Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map).[5] The subdivision has two large power plants - the 2,100 MW Farakka Super Thermal Power Station and the 1,600 MW Sagardighi Thermal Power Station.[6][7] According to a 2016 report, there are around 1,000,000 (1 million/ ten lakh) workers engaged in the beedi industry in Jangipur subdivision. 90% are home-based and 70% of the home-based workers are women.[8][9][10] As of 2013, an estimated 2.4 million people reside along the banks of the Ganges alone in Murshidabad district. Severe erosion occurs along the banks.[11]

Note: The two maps present some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the maps are linked in the larger full screen maps.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, Srikantabati had a total population of 14,027, of which 7,267 (52%) were males and 6,760 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 1,733. The total number of literate persons in Srikantabati was 9,399 (76.45% of the population over 6 years).[12]

As of 2001 India census,[13] Srikantabati had a population of 9897. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Srikantabati has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 48%. In Srikantabati, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Infrastructure

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According to the District Census Handbook, Murshidabad, 2011, Srikantabati covered an area of 2.51 km2. It had 25 km roads with open drains. The protected water-supply involved river infiltration gallery, hand pump, covered well. It had 6,450 domestic electric connections, 10 road lighting points. Among the medical facilities it had 1 maternity & child welfare centre. Among the educational facilities, it had 8 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 senior secondary school. It had 2 recognised shorthand, typewriting & vocational training institutes, 1 non-formal education centre (Sarba Siksha Abhiyan). It produced plastic goods, beedi, rags. It had the branch offices of 2 nationalised banks, 1 non-agricultural credit society.[14]

Healthcare

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Raghunathganj I CD block is one of the areas of Murshidabad district where ground water is affected by a high level of arsenic contamination. The WHO guideline for arsenic in drinking water is 10 mg/ litre, and the Indian Standard value is 50 mg/ litre. The maximum concentration in Raghunathaganj I CD block is 3,003 mg/litre.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Yahoo maps of Srikantabati". Yahoo maps. Retrieved 29 November 2008.
  2. ^ "District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A" (PDF). Physiography, Page 13. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Murshidabad". Geography. Murshidabad district authorities. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Farakka Barrage Project". FBP. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India's tobacco industry". Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Power Generation". Farakka. NTPC. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  7. ^ "The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited". Sagardighi Thermal Power Project. WBPDCL. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  8. ^ Kar, Sunirmal. "Child workers in household industry: a study of beedi industry in Murshidabad district of West Bengal" (PDF). Viswa Bharati University thesis, page 5. Shodhganga. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  9. ^ "The 'Poor man's cigarette'". Gurvinder Singh. The Statesman, 22 January 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Beedi workers of Jangipur hold key". Indrani Dutta. The Hindu, 1 May 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal" (PDF). Swati Mollah. Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  12. ^ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  14. ^ "District Census Handbook Murshidabad, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Pages 981-987: Statement I: Growth History, Pages 990-993: Statement III: Civic & Other Amenities, Pages 993-995: Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 995-1001 Section V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities; Pages 1 001- 1002: Statement VI: Industry & Banking. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Groundwater Arsenic contamination in West Bengal-India (20 years study )". Murshidabad. SOES. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
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