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| subdivision_name2 = [[South 24 Parganas]]
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Jaynagar II]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Jaynagar II]]
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| established_date = 1960
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| founder = Swami Buddhananda
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| named_for = Nimai ( Lord Mahaprabhu Nimai )
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| area_rank = Baruipur
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| postal_code = 743338
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| registration_plate = [[List of Regional Transport Office districts in India#WB.E2.80.94West Bengal|WB]]-19 to [[List of Regional Transport Office districts in India#WB.E2.80.94West Bengal|WB]]-22, [[List of Regional Transport Office districts in India#WB.E2.80.94West Bengal|WB]]-95 to [[List of Regional Transport Office districts in India#WB.E2.80.94West Bengal|WB]]-99
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| website = {{URL|www.s24pgs.gov.in}}
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'''Nimpith''' is a [[census town]] within the jurisdiction of the [[Jaynagar]] police station in the [[Jaynagar II]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in the [[Baruipur subdivision]] of the [[South 24 Parganas]] district in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
'''Nimpith''' is a [[census town]] within the jurisdiction of the Bakultala police station in the [[Jaynagar II]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in the [[Baruipur subdivision]] of the [[South 24 Parganas]] district in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Area overview===
===Area overview===
Baruipur subdivision is a rural subdivision with moderate levels of urbanization. 31.05% of the population lives in the urban areas and 68.95% lives in the rural areas. In the southern portion of the subdivision (shown in the map alongside) there are 20 [[census town]]s. The entire district is situated in the [[Ganges Delta]] and the southern part is covered by the Baruipur-Jaynagar Plain. [[Archaeological]] excavations at [[Dhosa, Jaynagar|Dhosa]] and [[Tilpi]], on the bank of the [[Piyali River]] indicate the existence of human habitation around 2,000 years ago.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 South Twety-four Parganas|work= Table 2.1 , 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 5 December 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 13, Physiography| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |accessdate = 5 December 2019}}</ref><ref >{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | title = District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas | work = Chapter 9: Sundarbans and the Remote Islanders, p 290-311 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009 | accessdate = 5 December 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161005044029/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | archive-date = 5 October 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
Baruipur subdivision is a rural subdivision with moderate levels of urbanization. 31.05% of the population lives in the urban areas and 68.95% lives in the rural areas. In the southern portion of the subdivision (shown in the map alongside) there are 20 [[census town]]s. The entire district is situated in the [[Ganges Delta]] and the southern part is covered by the Baruipur-Jaynagar Plain. [[Archaeological]] excavations at [[Dhosa, Jaynagar|Dhosa]] and [[Tilpi]], on the bank of the [[Piyali River]] indicate the existence of human habitation around 2,000 years ago.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 South Twety-four Parganas |work = Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 5 December 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 21 January 2019 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 13, Physiography| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 5 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | title = District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas | work = Chapter 9: Sundarbans and the Remote Islanders, p 290-311 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009 | access-date = 5 December 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161005044029/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | archive-date = 5 October 2016 | url-status = dead }}</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.</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.</small>
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Nimpith is located at {{coord|22.1572|N|88.4398|E|format=dms}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|8|m}}.
Nimpith is located at {{coord|22.1572|N|88.4398|E|format=dms}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|8|m}}.


[[Bangsidharpur]] and [[Purba Bishnupur]], both in the Mandirbazar CD block, are adjacent to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]]. Nimpith and [[Tulshighata]], both in the Jaynagar II CD block, are very close to Jaynagar Majilpur. These five locations (four census towns and a municipal town/ city) virtually form a cluster.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 627 - Map of Mandirbazar CD block, Page 725 – Map of Jaynagar II CD block | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |accessdate = 30 November 2019}}</ref>
[[Raynagar]], [[Kalikapur Barasat]], [[Baharu]], [[Uttarparanij]], [[Alipur, Jaynagar|Alipur]] and [[Uttar Durgapur]], all in the Jaynagar I CD block, are adjacent to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]]. Nimpith and [[Tulshighata]], both in the Jaynagar II CD block, are very close to Jaynagar Majilpur. These nine locations (eight census towns and a municipal city) virtually form a cluster.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 699 - Map of Jaynagar I CD block, Page 725 – Map of Jaynagar II CD block | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 30 November 2019}}</ref>


===Landmarks===
===Landmarks===
There are landmarks that tourists from all over [[India]] and from foreign places come to visit. Some of these include Ramakrishna Ashram, Sarada Ashram, Indira Hall, the Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology, Krishi Vigyan Kendra etc.
There are landmarks that tourists from all over [[India]] and from foreign places come to visit. Some of these include Ramakrishna Ashram, Sarada Ashram, Indira Hall, the Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology, Krishi Vigyan Kendra etc.

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==Demographics==
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According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Nimpith had a total population of 8,014, of which 4,069 (51%) were males and 3,945 (49%) were females. There were 723 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate persons in Nimpith was 5,843 (80.14% 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 = CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 11 November 2019}}</ref>


==Civic administration==
==Civic administration==
===CD block HQ===
===CD block HQ===
Headquarters of the Jaynagar II CD block is at Nimpith, PO Ramkrishna Ashram - 743338.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 725 - Map of Jaynagar II CD block | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |accessdate = 21 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2155 |title = BDO Offices under South 24 Parganas District | publisher= West Bengal Public Library Network, Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 11 October 2019}}</ref>
The headquarters of the Jaynagar II CD block are located at Nimpith.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2155 | title = BDO Offices under South 24 Parganas District | publisher = West Bengal Public Library Network, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 11 October 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181003083629/http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2155 | archive-date = 3 October 2018 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The map of the CD block Jaynagar II on the page number 725 in the ''District Census Handbook 2011'' for the South 24 Parganas district shows the headquarters of the CD block as being located in Jaynagar Majilpur.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 725 - Map of Jaynagar II CD block | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 21 October 2019}}</ref>

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==Demographics==
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According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Nimpith had a total population of 8,014, of which 4,069 (51%) were males and 3,945 (49%) were females. There were 723 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate persons in Nimpith was 5,843 (80.14% 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 = CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 11 November 2019}}</ref>


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Nimpith covered an area of 2.018 km<sup>2</sup>. Among the physical aspects, there is a railway station at [[Jaynagar Majilpur railway station|Jaynagar Majilpur]] 4 km away. Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved overhead tank. It had 716 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had was 1 medicine shop. Among the educational facilities It had were 15 primary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 senior secondary schools, the nearest general degree college at [[Dakshin Barasat]] 12 km away. Important commodities it produced were grill, pen.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = District Census Handbook South Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 999-1006 Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 1006-1010; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1010-1015; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1015-1019; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1019-1027 Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1027- 1029:Statement VI:Industry and Banking | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |accessdate = 28 November 2019}}</ref>
As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Nimpith covered an area of 2.018&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Among the physical aspects, there is a railway station at [[Jaynagar Majilpur railway station|Jaynagar Majilpur]] 4&nbsp;km away. Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved overhead tank. It had 716 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had was 1 medicine shop. Among the educational facilities It had were 15 primary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 senior secondary schools, the nearest general degree college at [[Dakshin Barasat]] 12&nbsp;km away. Important commodities it produced were grill, pen.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = District Census Handbook South Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 999-1006 Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 1006-1010; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1010-1015; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1015-1019; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1019-1027 Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1027- 1029:Statement VI:Industry and Banking | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |access-date = 28 November 2019}}</ref>


==Agriculture==
==Agriculture==
In 2010, the [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] (NABARD) began its first pilot project in Nimpith town, which focused upon practices for [[sustainable agriculture]] to promote lead crop productivity and technological adoption.<ref name="Hindu-1"/> NABARD stated that the project is intended to increase income for area farmers.<ref name="Hindu-1"/> The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology provided assistance for the project.<ref name="Hindu-1"/>
In 2010, the [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] (NABARD) began its first pilot project in Nimpith, which focused upon practices for [[sustainable agriculture]] to promote lead crop productivity and technological adoption.<ref name="Hindu-1"/> NABARD stated that the project is intended to increase income for area farmers.<ref name="Hindu-1"/> The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology provided assistance for the project.<ref name="Hindu-1"/>


==Transport==
==Transport==
Nimpith is on the Jaynagara-Jamtala Road.<Ref>Google maps</ref>
Jaynagar-Jamtala Road links Nimpith to the [[State Highway 1 (West Bengal)|State Highway 1]].<ref name="google">Google maps</ref>

[[Jaynagar Majilpur railway station]] is located nearby.<ref name="google"/>


==Education==
==Education==
There are two very popular schools in Nimpith town: Nimpith Ramakrishna Vidyabhavan and Nimpith Sarada Vidyamandir were under the [[Sri Ramkrishna Ashrama, Nimpith]]. Students from all over [[West Bengal]], and sometimes outsiders, attend these schools. Many students have achieved tremendously in various fields, both academic and non academic. Besides standard curriculums, some focus upon the study of the mind and body power as an enhancement to education and this is motivated by the concepts of [[Swami Vivekananda]]. There are other schools in the town besides these two.
There are two very popular schools in Nimpith: Nimpith Ramakrishna Vidyabhavan and Nimpith Sarada Vidyamandir under the [[Sri Ramkrishna Ashrama, Nimpith]]. Students from all over [[West Bengal]], and sometimes outsiders, attend these schools. Many students have achieved tremendously in various fields, both academic and non academic. Besides standard curriculums, some focus upon the study of the mind and body power as an enhancement to education and this is motivated by the concepts of [[Swami Vivekananda]]. There are other schools in the town besides these two.


Joynagar Model School has been opened in Nimpith, under the initiative of the central government of India. It is the first co-educational English medium school in the area.
Jaynagar Model School has been opened in Nimpith, under the initiative of the central government of India. It is the first co-educational English medium school in the area.


===Science Laboratory===
===Science Laboratory===
The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology is located in Nimpith town.<ref name="Hindu-1">{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-agri-biz-and-commodity/nabard-launches-sustainable-farm-schemes-in-bengal/article991631.ece?ref=archive | title=Nabard launches sustainable farm schemes in Bengal | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=13 May 2010 | accessdate=3 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://vibsran.webs.com/apps/location/ | title=(Location page) | publisher=Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology | accessdate=3 April 2013}}</ref> In 2007, the institute established the Vivekananda Center for Skills (VCS) in [[West Bengal]] at four locations.<ref name="Hindu-2">{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/a-onestop-resource-base/article2265994.ece | title=A one-stop resource base | newspaper=The Hindu | date=23 October 2007 | accessdate=30 August 2018}}</ref> VCS works with farmers to help them develop skills and knowledge, improve upon productivity, and also provides training for the farmers.<ref name="Hindu-2"/> VCS also focuses upon helping unemployed people to build their careers, create enterprises and find employment.<ref name="Hindu-2"/>
The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology is located in Nimpith.<ref name="Hindu-1">{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-agri-biz-and-commodity/nabard-launches-sustainable-farm-schemes-in-bengal/article991631.ece?ref=archive | title=Nabard launches sustainable farm schemes in Bengal | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=13 May 2010 | access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://vibsran.webs.com/apps/location/ | title=(Location page) | publisher=Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology | access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref> In 2007, the institute established the Vivekananda Center for Skills (VCS) in [[West Bengal]] at four locations.<ref name="Hindu-2">{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/a-onestop-resource-base/article2265994.ece | title=A one-stop resource base | newspaper=The Hindu | date=23 October 2007 | access-date=30 August 2018}}</ref> VCS works with farmers to help them develop skills and knowledge, improve upon productivity, and also provides training for the farmers.<ref name="Hindu-2"/> VCS also focuses upon helping unemployed people to build their careers, create enterprises and find employment.<ref name="Hindu-2"/>


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
Sree Ramakrishna Rural Hospital at Nimpith with 30 beds is the major government medical facility in the Jaynagar II CD block.<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 |accessdate = 11 November 2019}}</ref>The primary hospital of Nimpith town is named as "Gramin" (which means "Of Village"), and this is one of five hospitals situated in the [[Sundarban]] area. The hospital lacks modern facilities, and serious patients are often referred to the hospitals and nursing homes in [[Jaynagar]] or [[Kolkata]].
Sri Ramakrishna Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, at Nimpith, is the major government medical facility in the Jaynagar II CD block.<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 = 11 November 2019}}</ref>


==Sports==
==Sports==
Nimpith town has a football ground named Vivekananda Play Ground.
Nimpith has a football ground named Vivekananda Play Ground.


==References==
==References==
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Nimpith
Nimpith Ashram
Census Town
Sri Ramkrishna Ashram
Sri Ramkrishna Ashram
Sri Ramkrishna Ashram
Nimpith is located in West Bengal
Nimpith
Nimpith
Location in West Bengal
Nimpith is located in India
Nimpith
Nimpith
Location in India
Coordinates: 22°09′26″N 88°26′23″E / 22.1572°N 88.4398°E / 22.1572; 88.4398
Country India
State West Bengal
DistrictSouth 24 Parganas
CD blockJaynagar II
Founded bySwami Buddhananda
Named forNimai ( Lord Mahaprabhu Nimai )
Government
 • BodyNimpith Ashram
Area
 • Total
2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
 • RankBaruipur
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
8,014
 • Density4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali[1][2]
 • Additional officialEnglish[1]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
743338
Telephone code 226001+91 03218
Vehicle registrationWB-19 to WB-22, WB-95 to WB-99
Lok Sabha constituencyJaynagar (SC)
Vidhan Sabha constituencyJaynagar (SC)
Websitewww.s24pgs.gov.in

Nimpith is a census town within the jurisdiction of the Bakultala police station in the Jaynagar II CD block in the Baruipur subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

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5miles
Matla River
Padmerhat
R
Padmerhat (R)
Tilpi
H
Tilpi (H)
Dhosa
H
Dhosa, Jaynagar (H)
Jamtala
R
Jamtala (R)
Maipit
R
Maipit (R)
Kultali
R
Kultali (R)
Tulshighata
CT
Tulshighata (CT)
Nimpith
CT
Dakshin Barasat
N
Dakshin Barasat (N)
Jaynagar Majilpur
M
Jaynagar Majilpur (M)
Uttar Durgapur
CT
Uttar Durgapur (CT)
Alipur
CT
Alipur, Jaynagar (CT)
Uttarparanij
CT
Uttarparanij (CT)
Baharu
CT
Baharu (CT)
Kalikapur Barasat
CT
Kalikapur Barasat (CT)
Raynagar
CT
Raynagar (CT)
Baruipur
M
Baruipur (M)
Komarhat
CT
Komarhat (CT)
Khodar Bazar
CT
Khodar Bazar (CT)
Salipur
CT
Salipur, Baruipur (CT)
Baruipur (CT)
CT
Baruipur (CT)
Naridana
CT
Naridana (CT)
Solgohalia
CT
Solgohalia (CT)
Champahati
CT
Champahati (CT)
Hariharpur
CT
Hariharpur, Baruipur (CT)
Mallikpur
CT
Mallikpur (CT)
Panchghara
CT
Panchghara, Baruipur (CT)
Garia
CT
Garia, Baruipur (CT)
Petua
CT
Petua (CT)
Cities and towns in the southern part of Baruipur subdivision (including Baruipur, Jaynagar I & II, Kultali CD blocks) in South 24 Parganas district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, N: neighbourhood, H: historical place/ religious centre
Places linked with coastal activity are marked in blue
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Area overview

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Baruipur subdivision is a rural subdivision with moderate levels of urbanization. 31.05% of the population lives in the urban areas and 68.95% lives in the rural areas. In the southern portion of the subdivision (shown in the map alongside) there are 20 census towns. The entire district is situated in the Ganges Delta and the southern part is covered by the Baruipur-Jaynagar Plain. Archaeological excavations at Dhosa and Tilpi, on the bank of the Piyali River indicate the existence of human habitation around 2,000 years ago.[3][4][5]

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.

Location

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Nimpith is located at 22°09′26″N 88°26′23″E / 22.1572°N 88.4398°E / 22.1572; 88.4398. It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft).

Raynagar, Kalikapur Barasat, Baharu, Uttarparanij, Alipur and Uttar Durgapur, all in the Jaynagar I CD block, are adjacent to Jaynagar Majilpur. Nimpith and Tulshighata, both in the Jaynagar II CD block, are very close to Jaynagar Majilpur. These nine locations (eight census towns and a municipal city) virtually form a cluster.[6]

Landmarks

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There are landmarks that tourists from all over India and from foreign places come to visit. Some of these include Ramakrishna Ashram, Sarada Ashram, Indira Hall, the Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology, Krishi Vigyan Kendra etc.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, Nimpith had a total population of 8,014, of which 4,069 (51%) were males and 3,945 (49%) were females. There were 723 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate persons in Nimpith was 5,843 (80.14% of the population over 6 years).[7]

Civic administration

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CD block HQ

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The headquarters of the Jaynagar II CD block are located at Nimpith.[8] The map of the CD block Jaynagar II on the page number 725 in the District Census Handbook 2011 for the South 24 Parganas district shows the headquarters of the CD block as being located in Jaynagar Majilpur.[9]

Infrastructure

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As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Nimpith covered an area of 2.018 km2. Among the physical aspects, there is a railway station at Jaynagar Majilpur 4 km away. Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved overhead tank. It had 716 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had was 1 medicine shop. Among the educational facilities It had were 15 primary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 senior secondary schools, the nearest general degree college at Dakshin Barasat 12 km away. Important commodities it produced were grill, pen.[10]

Agriculture

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In 2010, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) began its first pilot project in Nimpith, which focused upon practices for sustainable agriculture to promote lead crop productivity and technological adoption.[11] NABARD stated that the project is intended to increase income for area farmers.[11] The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology provided assistance for the project.[11]

Transport

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Jaynagar-Jamtala Road links Nimpith to the State Highway 1.[12]

Jaynagar Majilpur railway station is located nearby.[12]

Education

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There are two very popular schools in Nimpith: Nimpith Ramakrishna Vidyabhavan and Nimpith Sarada Vidyamandir under the Sri Ramkrishna Ashrama, Nimpith. Students from all over West Bengal, and sometimes outsiders, attend these schools. Many students have achieved tremendously in various fields, both academic and non academic. Besides standard curriculums, some focus upon the study of the mind and body power as an enhancement to education and this is motivated by the concepts of Swami Vivekananda. There are other schools in the town besides these two.

Jaynagar Model School has been opened in Nimpith, under the initiative of the central government of India. It is the first co-educational English medium school in the area.

Science Laboratory

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The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology is located in Nimpith.[11][13] In 2007, the institute established the Vivekananda Center for Skills (VCS) in West Bengal at four locations.[14] VCS works with farmers to help them develop skills and knowledge, improve upon productivity, and also provides training for the farmers.[14] VCS also focuses upon helping unemployed people to build their careers, create enterprises and find employment.[14]

Healthcare

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Sri Ramakrishna Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, at Nimpith, is the major government medical facility in the Jaynagar II CD block.[15]

Sports

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Nimpith has a football ground named Vivekananda Play Ground.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fact and Figures". Wb.gov.in. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  2. ^ "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). Nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. p. 85. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  3. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 South Twety-four Parganas". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory" (PDF). Page 13, Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  5. ^ "District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas". Chapter 9: Sundarbans and the Remote Islanders, p 290-311. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory" (PDF). Page 699 - Map of Jaynagar I CD block, Page 725 – Map of Jaynagar II CD block. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  7. ^ "CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  8. ^ "BDO Offices under South 24 Parganas District". West Bengal Public Library Network, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory" (PDF). Page 725 - Map of Jaynagar II CD block. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  10. ^ "District Census Handbook South Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Pages 999-1006 Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 1006-1010; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1010-1015; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1015-1019; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1019-1027 Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1027- 1029:Statement VI:Industry and Banking. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  11. ^ a b c d "Nabard launches sustainable farm schemes in Bengal". The Hindu. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  12. ^ a b Google maps
  13. ^ "(Location page)". Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  14. ^ a b c "A one-stop resource base". The Hindu. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
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