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'''Antpur''' is a village in the [[Jangipara (community development block)|Jangipara]] community development block of the [[Srirampore subdivision]] in the [[Hooghly District]] in the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. It is around 20 km from [[Tarakeswar]], the famous temple town and railhead for the [[Sheoraphuli]]–[[Tarakeswar]] section.
'''Antpur''' is a village in the [[Jangipara (community development block)|Jangipara]] community development block of the [[Srirampore subdivision]] in the [[Hooghly District]] in the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. It is around 20 km from [[Tarakeswar]]. [[Haripal railway station|Haripal]] is nearest railway station from Antpur. It is famous for its unique Boro Maa Kali Puja every year on Bhoot Chaturdashi tithi, when lakhs of devotees gather in the village for the festival.


==History==
==History==
One of the most important and famous festivals of Antpur is the Shri Shri Boro Kali Mata Puja (or simply Boro Maa Kali Puja) at Boro Maa Kali Tola, Anarbati, Antpur. It is a 300–400 years old puja. Legends say that when cholera epidemic had spread throughout Antpur and its surrounding regions, a saint who appeared put of nowhere suggested to worship goddess Kali under the name Boro Maa (meaning big/eldest mother). The puja was held at the Bandopadhyay house and after it was completed, Antpur and its surrounding regions were free from the disease. Since then, this puja was celebrated in the village. This Kali Puja is celebrated one day before Kartik Amavasya (when normally Kali Puja or Shyama Puja is celebrated), on Bhoot Chaturdashi tithi. Boro Maa Kali's idol has two hands holding a Kharga and a Rakta patra. Later, along with Boro Maa, Mejo Maa, Choto Maa, Nyara Maa and Kantamani Kali were also worshipped who are known as the part or sisters of Boro Maa Kali. Boro Maa is considered to be the gardian and protector of Antpur. Apart from Bhoot Chaturdashi tithi, she's worshipped (in the form of ghot) everyday in the Bandopadhyay house.
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The most famous temple in Antpur is that of Radhagovindjiu with exquisite terracotta carvings depicting stories from all the 18 [[puranas]]. This 100 feet high temple was constructed by Krishna Ram Mitra, the Diwan of [[Bardhaman Raj]] in 1786 (1708 Shakabda). Its ''Chandi Mandap'' and ''Dol Mancha'' have beautifully crafted wood carvings and terracotta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seemyindia.com/west-bengal/west-bengal-antpur.htm|title=HugeDomains.com - SeeMyIndia.com is for sale (See My India)|work=seemyindia.com}}</ref>

[[File:Boro Maa Kali's Idol (2024).jpg|thumb|This img shows the idol of Goddess Boro Maa Kali of Antpur being worshipped on her mud alter which is believed to have miraculous power.]]
[[File:Boro Maa Kali of Antpur (2024).jpg|thumb|Close up of Boro Maa's face.]]
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A famous temple in Antpur is that of [[:File:Radha Gobind Jiu Temple Antpur West Bengal.jpg|Radhagovindjiu]] with exquisite terracotta carvings. It is here that [[Swami Vivekananda]] took monastic vows in 1886.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/bengals-village-where-swami-vivekananda-took-sanyas | title=Aatpur – Bengal's village where Swami Vivekananda took Sanyas }}</ref> This 100 feet high temple was constructed by Krishna Ram Mitra, the Diwan of [[Bardhaman Raj]] in 1786 (1708 Shakabda). Its ''Chandi Mandap'' and ''Dol Mancha'' have beautifully crafted wood carvings and terracotta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seemyindia.com/west-bengal/west-bengal-antpur.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016214355/http://www.seemyindia.com/west-bengal/west-bengal-antpur.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-10-16|title=Antpur - SeeMyIndia.com|work=seemyindia.com}}</ref>

[[File:Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple]]
[[File:Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple]]
The period when the temple was built was curious. Muslim rule was ebbing out and the Europeans were making forays into the country. It is said that Krishna Ram Mitra built the temple to enthuse the Hindus. Terracota work which was earlier an exclusive preserve of [[Bishnupur, West Bengal|Bishnupur]] artisans was no more so. While Radha and Krishna are predominant in the carvings, there also is the goddess Durga, whose worship had been revived in a big way by [[Nabakrishna Deb]] of Shovabazar Rajbari in 1757.<ref name="telegraphindia.com">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1050724/asp/calcutta/story_5026403.asp|newspaper=The Telegraph|location=Calcutta|date=24 July 2005|title=Next weekend you can be at ... Antpur|accessdate=3 June 2018}}</ref>


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[[File:Map of Antpur GP.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Map of Antpur Gram Panchayat]]
Besides the main temple of Radhagovindjiu are the temples of Gangadhara, Fuleswara, Rameswara, Jaleswara and Baneswara.
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[[File:Map of Antpur GP.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Map of Antpur Gram Panchayat ]]
Antpur was the village home of [[Apostles of Ramakrishna#Swami Premananda|Baburam Ghosh (later Swami Premananda)]]. It was at Antpur where [[Swami Vivekananda]] and eight other disciples of [[Ramakrishna|Sri Ramakrishna]] took their vow of ‘sannyasa’ on 24 December 1886. The Ramakrishna-Premananda Ashram of Antpur has built a temple on the birthplace of Swami Pramananda.<ref>[http://www.wbtourism.com/heritage/hooghly.htm#Hooghly West Bengal tourism] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070127124517/http://www.wbtourism.com/heritage/hooghly.htm#Hooghly |date=27 January 2007 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Location===
===Location===
Antpur is located at {{coord|22.7834|N|88.0436|E|}}
Antpur is located at {{coord|22.7834|N|88.0436|E|}}


Villages in Antpur panchayat are as follows: Atpur, Rajhati, Bilara, Lohagachhi, Ranibazar, Anarbati, Arabindapur, Tarajol, Raipur, Bamnagar, Tara, Palgachha, Kumarbazar, Ichhabati, Gopalpur and Mirpur.<ref name=Jangipara>{{cite web | url =http://www.wbphed.gov.in/applications/Phedweb/Block2Villpdf.php?State_Cd=19&Dist_Cd=12&Blk_Cd=0016 | title =Census Data District Name: Hugli(12) Block Name: Jangipara (0016) | publisher =West Bengal Govt | work = | accessdate = 2009-02-04}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
Villages in Antpur panchayat are as follows: Atpur, Rajhati, Bilara, Lohagachhi, Ranibazar, Anarbati, Arabindapur, Tarajol, Raipur, Bamnagar, Tara, Palgachha, Kumarbazar, Ichhabati, Gopalpur and Mirpur.<ref name=Jangipara>{{cite web | url =http://www.wbphed.gov.in/applications/Phedweb/Block2Villpdf.php?State_Cd=19&Dist_Cd=12&Blk_Cd=0016 | title =Census Data District Name: Hugli(12) Block Name: Jangipara (0016) | publisher =West Bengal Govt | access-date = 2009-02-04}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


===Urbanisation===
===Urbanisation===
Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanized of the subdivisions in Hooghly district. 73.13% of the population in the subdivision is urban and 26.88% is rural. The subdivision has 6 municipalities and 34 census towns. The municipalities are: [[Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality]], [[Konnagar Municipality]], [[Serampore Municipality]], [[Baidyabati Municipality]], [[Rishra Municipality]] and [[Dankuni Municipality]]. Amongst the CD Blocks in the subdivision, Uttarapara Serampore (census towns shown in a separate map) had 76% urban population, Chanditala I 42%, Chanditala II 69% and Jangipara 7% (census towns shown in the map above).<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web| url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly |work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) | publisher= Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 3 October 2018}}</ref><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= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 3 October 2018}}</ref>All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanized of the subdivisions in Hooghly district. 73.13% of the population in the subdivision is urban and 26.88% is rural. The subdivision has 6 municipalities and 34 census towns. The municipalities are: [[Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality]], [[Konnagar Municipality]], [[Serampore Municipality]], [[Baidyabati Municipality]], [[Rishra Municipality]] and [[Dankuni Municipality]]. Amongst the CD Blocks in the subdivision, Uttarapara Serampore (census towns shown in a separate map) had 76% urban population, Chanditala I 42%, Chanditala II 69% and Jangipara 7% (census towns shown in the map above).<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly |work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 3 October 2018 |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 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= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 3 October 2018}}</ref> All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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==Economy==
==Economy==
The Boro Maa Kali Puja which is celebrated every year a day before Kali Puja, on Bhoot Chaturdashi, brings lakhs of devotees all around Bengal. This significantly boosts Antpur's economy.
[[File:Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple terracotta.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Antpur Radhagovindjiu [[Temple]] [[Terracotta]] details]]Antpur's rural economy has developed due to the presence of the famous temples listed above. There is a constant stream of middle-class devotees who visit Antpur. The villagers are accustomed to vehicular traffic and other exposure to the life-styles of well-off Indians and foreigners.
[[File:Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple terracotta.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Antpur Radhagovindjiu [[Temple]] [[Terracotta]] details]]Antpur's rural economy has developed due to the presence of the famous temples listed above. A constant stream of middle-class Hindu devotees visits Antpur. The villagers are accustomed to vehicular traffic and other exposure to the lifestyles of well-off Indians and foreigners.


[[Rajbalhat]], 20 minutes by bus from Antpur, is famous for handloom saris.<ref name="telegraphindia.com"/>
[[Rajbalhat]], 20 minutes by bus from Antpur, is famous for the Rajballabhi Temple and handloom saris.<ref name="telegraphindia.com">{{cite news |date=24 July 2005 |title=Next weekend you can be at ... Antpur |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1050724/asp/calcutta/story_5026403.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912194750/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050724/asp/calcutta/story_5026403.asp |archive-date=12 September 2012 |access-date=3 June 2018 |newspaper=The Telegraph |location=Calcutta}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
Now, one has to go to Antpur by road either directly from [[Kolkata]] or from [[Tarakeswar]] or [[Haripal]]. From Kolkata via Ahilyabai Holkar Road ([[State Highway 15 (West Bengal)|State Highway 15]]) upto Gajar More Bus Stop, then from Gajar More left turn, towards Antpur approx 6&nbsp;km Or From [[Howrah Station]], [[Tarakeswar]]/ [[Arambagh]]/ [[Goghat]] local, upto [[Haripal railway station]], from there Buses ('''9''' and '''10''' - Haripal Station to [[Udaynarayanpur]], '''9A''' - Haripal Station to [[Bargachia]] and few Shuttle Buses) are available to Antpur. Earlier Antpur was a station on the Howrah-[[Amta]]-[[Sehakhala]]-[[Champadanga]] narrow-gauge route of the [[Martin's Light Railways]], a private rail service established in 1892. The rail company was shut down in 1971 and the tourist flow to the village declined gradually after that.<ref name="telegraphindia.com"/><ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2000/07/24/stories/142460l2.htm The Hindu Business Line 24 July 2000] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040321063945/http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2000/07/24/stories/142460l2.htm |date=21 March 2004 }}</ref>
Now, one has to go to Antpur by road either directly from [[Kolkata]] or from [[Tarakeswar]] or [[Haripal]]. From Kolkata via Ahilyabai Holkar Road ([[State Highway 15 (West Bengal)|State Highway 15]]) to Gajar More Bus Stop, then from Gajar More left turn, towards Antpur approx 6&nbsp;km Or From [[Howrah Station]], [[Tarakeswar]]/ [[Arambagh]]/ [[Goghat]] local, to [[Haripal railway station]], from there Buses ('''9''' and '''10''' - Haripal Station to [[Udaynarayanpur]], '''9A''' - Haripal Station to [[Bargachia]] and few Shuttle Buses) are available to Antpur. Earlier Antpur was a station on the Howrah-[[Amta]]-[[Sehakhala]]-[[Champadanga]] narrow-gauge route of the [[Martin's Light Railways]], a private rail service established in 1892. The rail company was shut down in 1971 and the tourist flow to the village declined gradually after that.<ref name="telegraphindia.com"/><ref>{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20040321063945/http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2000/07/24/stories/142460l2.htm The Hindu Business Line 24 July 2000]}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Antpur High School is a coeducational higher secondary school. It has arrangements for teaching Bengali, English, Sanskrit, history, geography, philosophy, political science, economics, eco-geography, accountancy, business economics & mathematics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and bio science.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbchse.nic.in/admin/Hooghly_school_list.php?| title = Hooghly district exam venue | publisher = West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education |accessdate = 6 October 2018}}</ref>
Antpur High School is a coeducational higher secondary school. It has arrangements for teaching Bengali, English, Sanskrit, history, geography, philosophy, political science, economics, eco-geography, accountancy, business economics & mathematics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and bio science.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbchse.nic.in/admin/Hooghly_school_list.php?| title = Hooghly district exam venue | publisher = West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education |access-date = 6 October 2018}}</ref>

==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://wikimapia.org/275815/ Satellite view]
* [http://wikimapia.org/275815/ Satellite view]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160129152842/http://www.aishee.org/monographs/atpur/index.php Temples of Atpur]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160129152842/http://www.aishee.org/monographs/atpur/index.php Temples of Atpur]
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Antpur
Village
Temples and Dolmancha at Antpur
Temples and Dolmancha at Antpur
Antpur is located in West Bengal
Antpur
Antpur
Location in West Bengal, India
Antpur is located in India
Antpur
Antpur
Antpur (India)
Coordinates: 22°47′00″N 88°02′37″E / 22.7834°N 88.0436°E / 22.7834; 88.0436
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictHooghly
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
712424
Telephone code91 3212 25
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB

Antpur is a village in the Jangipara community development block of the Srirampore subdivision in the Hooghly District in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is around 20 km from Tarakeswar. Haripal is nearest railway station from Antpur. It is famous for its unique Boro Maa Kali Puja every year on Bhoot Chaturdashi tithi, when lakhs of devotees gather in the village for the festival.

History

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One of the most important and famous festivals of Antpur is the Shri Shri Boro Kali Mata Puja (or simply Boro Maa Kali Puja) at Boro Maa Kali Tola, Anarbati, Antpur. It is a 300–400 years old puja. Legends say that when cholera epidemic had spread throughout Antpur and its surrounding regions, a saint who appeared put of nowhere suggested to worship goddess Kali under the name Boro Maa (meaning big/eldest mother). The puja was held at the Bandopadhyay house and after it was completed, Antpur and its surrounding regions were free from the disease. Since then, this puja was celebrated in the village. This Kali Puja is celebrated one day before Kartik Amavasya (when normally Kali Puja or Shyama Puja is celebrated), on Bhoot Chaturdashi tithi. Boro Maa Kali's idol has two hands holding a Kharga and a Rakta patra. Later, along with Boro Maa, Mejo Maa, Choto Maa, Nyara Maa and Kantamani Kali were also worshipped who are known as the part or sisters of Boro Maa Kali. Boro Maa is considered to be the gardian and protector of Antpur. Apart from Bhoot Chaturdashi tithi, she's worshipped (in the form of ghot) everyday in the Bandopadhyay house.

This img shows the idol of Goddess Boro Maa Kali of Antpur being worshipped on her mud alter which is believed to have miraculous power.
Close up of Boro Maa's face.

A famous temple in Antpur is that of Radhagovindjiu with exquisite terracotta carvings. It is here that Swami Vivekananda took monastic vows in 1886.[1] This 100 feet high temple was constructed by Krishna Ram Mitra, the Diwan of Bardhaman Raj in 1786 (1708 Shakabda). Its Chandi Mandap and Dol Mancha have beautifully crafted wood carvings and terracotta.[2]

Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple
Map of Antpur Gram Panchayat

Geography

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Kotalpur, Hooghly (R)
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Krishnapur (CT)
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Garalgachha (CT)
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Barijhati (CT)
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Pairagachha (CT)
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Janai (CT)
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Chikrand (CT)
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Naiti (CT)
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Panchghara (CT)
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Baksa, Hooghly (CT)
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Purba Tajpur (CT)
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Jaykrishnapur (CT)
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Kapashanria (CT)
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Tisa (CT)
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Kharsarai (CT)
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Chanditala (R)
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Bhagabatipur (CT)
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Ramanathpur (CT)
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Kumirmora (CT)
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Nababpur (CT)
Dudhkalmi
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Dudhkalmi (CT)
Manirampur
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Manirampur (CT)
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Gangadharpur (CT)
Jangalpara
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Jangalpara (CT)
Masat
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Masat (CT)
Furfura Sharif
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Furfura Sharif (R)
Antpur
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Jangipara
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Jangipara (R)
Rajbalhat
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Rajbalhat (CT)
Dankuni
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Dankuni (M)
Cities and towns in Chanditala I, Chanditala II and Jangipara CD Blocks in Srirampore subdivision in Hooghly district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre,
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

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Antpur is located at 22°47′00″N 88°02′37″E / 22.7834°N 88.0436°E / 22.7834; 88.0436

Villages in Antpur panchayat are as follows: Atpur, Rajhati, Bilara, Lohagachhi, Ranibazar, Anarbati, Arabindapur, Tarajol, Raipur, Bamnagar, Tara, Palgachha, Kumarbazar, Ichhabati, Gopalpur and Mirpur.[3]

Urbanisation

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Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanized of the subdivisions in Hooghly district. 73.13% of the population in the subdivision is urban and 26.88% is rural. The subdivision has 6 municipalities and 34 census towns. The municipalities are: Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality, Konnagar Municipality, Serampore Municipality, Baidyabati Municipality, Rishra Municipality and Dankuni Municipality. Amongst the CD Blocks in the subdivision, Uttarapara Serampore (census towns shown in a separate map) had 76% urban population, Chanditala I 42%, Chanditala II 69% and Jangipara 7% (census towns shown in the map above).[4][5] All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics

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As per 2011 Census of India, Antpur had a total population of 2,623 of which 1,363 (52%) were males and 1,260 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 211. The total number of literates in Atpur was 1,957 (81.14% of the population over 6 years).[5]

Antpur had a population of 2,548 out of which 944 belonged to scheduled castes and 17 belonged to scheduled tribes.[3]

The holy place where Vivekananda other disciples took their vow of 'sannyasa', Antpur, Hooghly

Economy

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The Boro Maa Kali Puja which is celebrated every year a day before Kali Puja, on Bhoot Chaturdashi, brings lakhs of devotees all around Bengal. This significantly boosts Antpur's economy.

Antpur Radhagovindjiu Temple Terracotta details

Antpur's rural economy has developed due to the presence of the famous temples listed above. A constant stream of middle-class Hindu devotees visits Antpur. The villagers are accustomed to vehicular traffic and other exposure to the lifestyles of well-off Indians and foreigners.

Rajbalhat, 20 minutes by bus from Antpur, is famous for the Rajballabhi Temple and handloom saris.[6]

Transport

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Now, one has to go to Antpur by road either directly from Kolkata or from Tarakeswar or Haripal. From Kolkata via Ahilyabai Holkar Road (State Highway 15) to Gajar More Bus Stop, then from Gajar More left turn, towards Antpur approx 6 km Or From Howrah Station, Tarakeswar/ Arambagh/ Goghat local, to Haripal railway station, from there Buses (9 and 10 - Haripal Station to Udaynarayanpur, 9A - Haripal Station to Bargachia and few Shuttle Buses) are available to Antpur. Earlier Antpur was a station on the Howrah-Amta-Sehakhala-Champadanga narrow-gauge route of the Martin's Light Railways, a private rail service established in 1892. The rail company was shut down in 1971 and the tourist flow to the village declined gradually after that.[6][7]

Education

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Antpur High School is a coeducational higher secondary school. It has arrangements for teaching Bengali, English, Sanskrit, history, geography, philosophy, political science, economics, eco-geography, accountancy, business economics & mathematics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and bio science.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Aatpur – Bengal's village where Swami Vivekananda took Sanyas".
  2. ^ "Antpur - SeeMyIndia.com". seemyindia.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007.
  3. ^ a b "Census Data District Name: Hugli(12) Block Name: Jangipara (0016)". West Bengal Govt. Retrieved 4 February 2009. [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. ^ a b "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Next weekend you can be at ... Antpur". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 24 July 2005. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  7. ^ The Hindu Business Line 24 July 2000[usurped]
  8. ^ "Hooghly district exam venue". West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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