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'''Asansol Sadar subdivision''' is an administrative subdivision of the [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].<ref>https://wb.gov.in/portal/web/guest/news-corner/-/asset_publisher/DRJNTTCAyFo0/content/-west-burdwan-the-23rd-district-of-west-bengal-;jsessionid=vnN0KI0PJmHoD4QJWcXlM4kj?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwb.gov.in%2Fportal%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Fnews-corner%3Bjsessionid%3DvnN0KI0PJmHoD4QJWcXlM4kj%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_DRJNTTCAyFo0%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-2%26p_p_col_count%3D1</ref>
'''Asansol Sadar subdivision''' is an administrative subdivision of the [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wb.gov.in/portal/web/guest/news-corner/-/asset_publisher/DRJNTTCAyFo0/content/-west-burdwan-the-23rd-district-of-west-bengal-;jsessionid=vnN0KI0PJmHoD4QJWcXlM4kj?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwb.gov.in%2Fportal%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Fnews-corner%3Bjsessionid%3DvnN0KI0PJmHoD4QJWcXlM4kj%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_DRJNTTCAyFo0%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-2%26p_p_col_count%3D1|title = Egiye Bangla}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Asansol Sadar subdivision is part of the Ajay Damodar Barakar tract. This area is sort of an extension of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]]. It is a rocky undulating area with [[laterite]] soil, with the [[Ajay River|Ajay]] on the north, the [[Damodar River|Damodar]] on the south and the [[Barakar River|Barakar]] on the west. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal in the 18th century led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1909_PART_A_DCHB_BARDDHAMAN.pdf |title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal: District Census Handbook, Barddhaman |work = Physiography, pages 13-14| publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal | accessdate = 23 January 2017}}</ref><ref>Chattopadhyay, Akkori, ''Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti'' (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), {{in lang|bn}}, Vol I, pp 14-15, Radical Impression. {{ISBN|81-85459-36-3}}</ref> [[Maithon Dam]] of [[Damodar Valley Corporation]], located in [[Jharkhand]], is on the border of this subdivision.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dvc.gov.in/dvcwebsite_new1/dams-barrages/ |title = Damodar Valley Corpration |work = Reservoir Overview and Salient Features | publisher= DVC | accessdate = 5 March 2017}}</ref>
Asansol Sadar subdivision is part of the Ajay Damodar Barakar tract. This area is sort of an extension of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]]. It is a rocky undulating area with [[laterite]] soil, with the [[Ajay River|Ajay]] on the north, the [[Damodar River|Damodar]] on the south and the [[Barakar River|Barakar]] on the west. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal in the 18th century led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1909_PART_A_DCHB_BARDDHAMAN.pdf |title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal: District Census Handbook, Barddhaman |work = Physiography, pages 13-14| publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal | access-date = 23 January 2017}}</ref><ref>Chattopadhyay, Akkori, ''Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti'' (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), {{in lang|bn}}, Vol I, pp 14-15, Radical Impression. {{ISBN|81-85459-36-3}}</ref> [[Maithon Dam]] of [[Damodar Valley Corporation]], located in [[Jharkhand]], is on the border of this subdivision.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dvc.gov.in/dvcwebsite_new1/dams-barrages/ |title = Damodar Valley Corporation |work = Reservoir Overview and Salient Features | publisher= DVC | access-date = 5 March 2017}}</ref>
[[File:Map of Paschim Bardhaman district.jpg|600px|thumb|center|Map of Paschim Bardhaman district]]
[[File:Map of Paschim Bardhaman district.jpg|600px|thumb|center|Map of Paschim Bardhaman district]]


==Subdivisions==
==Subdivisions==
Paschim Bardhaman district is divided into the following two administrative subdivisions:<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 17 February 2017 |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://abpananda.abplive.in/state/burdwan-district-bifurcation-today-324944 | title = পূর্ব ও পশ্চিম, আজ বর্ধমান জেলা ভাগের আনুষ্ঠানিক ঘোষনা মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর | work= |language=bn | publisher = ABP Ananda, 7 April 2017 |accessdate = 9 April 2017}}</ref>
Paschim Bardhaman district is divided into the following two administrative subdivisions:<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 17 February 2017 |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://abpananda.abplive.in/state/burdwan-district-bifurcation-today-324944 | title = পূর্ব ও পশ্চিম, আজ বর্ধমান জেলা ভাগের আনুষ্ঠানিক ঘোষনা মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর | date = 7 April 2017 |language=bn | publisher = ABP Ananda, 7 April 2017 |access-date = 9 April 2017}}</ref>
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Note: Before bifurcation of the erstwhile Bardhaman district [[Galsi I]] was in Durgapur subdivision, but after bifurcation it is in Bardhman Sadar North subdivision.

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Note:Before bifurcation of the erstwhile Bardhaman district Galsi I was in Durgapur subdivision, but after bifurcation it is in Bardhman Sadar North subdivision.

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==Administrative units==
==Administrative units==
Asansol subdivision has 10 police stations, 4 community development blocks, 4 panchayat samitis, 35 gram panchayats, 181 [[mouza]]s, 165 inhabited villages, 1 municipal corporation, 3 municipalities and 26 [[census town]]s+1 (partly). The single municipal corporation is at [[Asansol]]. The municipalities are at: [[Raniganj]], [[Jamuria]] and [[Kulti]]. The census towns are: [[Chittaranjan]], [[Rupnarayanpur|Hindustan Cables Town]], [[Panuria]], [[Domohani]], [[Bhanowara]], [[Majiara]], [[Pangachhiya]], [[Kunustara]], [[Topsi]], [[Nimsa]], [[Chinchuria]], [[Kenda]], [[Parasia]], [[Ratibati]], [[Chapui]], [[Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township)]], [[Banshra]], [[Belebathan]], [[Chelad]], [[Murgathaul]], [[Amkula]], [[Baktarnagar]], [[Egara, Paschim Bardhaman|Egara]], [[Sahebganj, Paschim Bardhaman|Sahebganj]], [[Raghunathchak]], [[Ballavpur]] and [[Kendra Khottamdi]] (partly). It also includes [[Charanpur]], an outgrowth of Jamuria. The subdivision has its headquarters at Asansol.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman |work = Table 2.1 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 23 October 2016 |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://wbprd.gov.in/HtmlPage/PANCHAYATS.aspx |title = Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal |work = Bardhaman - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 17 February 2017}}</ref>
Asansol subdivision has 10 police stations, 4 community development blocks, 4 [[Panchayat samiti|panchayat samitis]], 35 gram panchayats, 181 [[mouza]]s, 165 inhabited villages, 1 municipal corporation, 3 municipalities and 26 [[census town]]s+1 (partly). The single municipal corporation is at [[Asansol]]. The municipalities are at: [[Raniganj]], [[Jamuria]] and [[Kulti]]. The census towns are: [[Chittaranjan]], [[Rupnarayanpur|Hindustan Cables Town]], [[Panuria]], [[Domohani]], [[Bhanowara]], [[Majiara]], [[Pangachhiya]], [[Kunustara]], [[Topsi]], [[Nimsa]], [[Chinchuria]], [[Kenda]], [[Parasia]], [[Ratibati]], [[Chapui]], [[Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township)]], [[Banshra]], [[Belebathan]], [[Chelad]], [[Murgathaul]], [[Amkula]], [[Baktarnagar]], [[Egara, Paschim Bardhaman|Egara]], [[Sahebganj, Paschim Bardhaman|Sahebganj]], [[Raghunathchak]], [[Ballavpur]] and [[Kendra Khottamdi]] (partly). It also includes [[Charanpur]], an outgrowth of Jamuria. The subdivision has its headquarters at Asansol.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman |work = Table 2.1 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 23 October 2016 |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://wbprd.gov.in/HtmlPage/PANCHAYATS.aspx |title = Directory of District, Subdivision, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal |work = Bardhaman - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 17 February 2017}}</ref>


According to the Kolkata Gazette notification of 3 June 2015, the municipal areas of [[Kulti]], [[Raniganj]] and [[Jamuria]] were included within the jurisdiction of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]].<ref name=2015notification>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf | title = The Kolkata Gazette | work = Notification No. 335/MA/O/C-4/1M-36/2014 dated 3 June 2015 | publisher = Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 9 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170312033552/https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf | archive-date = 12 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
According to the Kolkata Gazette notification of 3 June 2015, the municipal areas of [[Kulti]], [[Raniganj]] and [[Jamuria]] were included within the jurisdiction of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]].<ref name=2015notification>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf | title = The Kolkata Gazette | work = Notification No. 335/MA/O/C-4/1M-36/2014 dated 3 June 2015 | publisher = Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 9 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170312033552/https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf | archive-date = 12 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As per the [[2011 Census of India]] data Asansol Sadar subdivision, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, had a total population of 1,672,659. There were 868,696 (51%) males and 803,963 (49%) females. Population below 6 years was 192,151.<ref name=1census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census - Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 16 April 2017 }}</ref>

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As per the 2011 census data the total number of literates in Asansol subdivision, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, was 1,147,851 (77.53% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 649,034 (84.41% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 468,857 (65.85% of the female population over 6 years).<ref name=1census2011/>

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In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 1,352,185 and formed 80.84% of the population in Asansol subdivision. Muslims numbered 283,225 and formed 16.93% of the population. Christians numbered 9,478 and formed 0.57% of the population. Others numbered 2,771 and formed 1.66% 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 | accessdate = 17 April 2017}}</ref>
As per the [[2011 Census of India]] data Asansol Sadar subdivision, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, had a total population of 1,672,659. There were 868,696 (51%) males and 803,963 (49%) females. Population below 6 years was 192,151.<ref name=1census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census - Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 16 April 2017 }}</ref>

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As per the 2011 census data the total number of literates in Asansol subdivision, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, was 1,147,851 (77.53% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 649,034 (84.41% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 468,857 (65.85% of the female population over 6 years).<ref name=1census2011/>

In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 1,352,185 and formed 80.84% of the population in Asansol subdivision. Muslims numbered 283,225 and formed 16.93% of the population. Christians numbered 9,478 and formed 0.57% of the population. Others numbered 2,771 and formed 1.66% 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 = 17 April 2017}}</ref>


==Police stations==
==Police stations==
Police stations in Asansol Sadar subdivision have the following features and jurisdiction:<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 18 February 2017 |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://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/# |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122003743/http://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 January 2012 |title=Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate |work=Find your police station |publisher=Asansol Durgapur Police |accessdate=18 February 2017 }}</ref>
Police stations in Asansol Sadar subdivision have the following features and jurisdiction:<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 18 February 2017 |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://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/# |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122003743/http://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 January 2012 |title=Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate |work=Find your police station |publisher=Asansol Durgapur Police |access-date=18 February 2017 }}</ref>


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==Blocks==
==Blocks==
Community development blocks in Asansol Sadar subdivision are:<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Table 2.2 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 17 February 2017 |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 |accessdate = 24 October 2016}}</ref>
Community development blocks in Asansol Sadar subdivision are:<ref name=handbook2014>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Table 2.2 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 17 February 2017 |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 = 24 October 2016}}</ref>
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==Gram panchayats==
==Gram panchayats==
The subdivision contains 35 [[gram panchayat]]s under 4 [[Community Development Block in India|community development blocks]]:<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=Bardhaman - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 17 February 2017}}</ref>
The subdivision contains 35 [[gram panchayat]]s under 4 [[Community Development Block in India|community development blocks]]:<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=Bardhaman - Revised in March 2008 | publisher= Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 17 February 2017}}</ref>


* [[Barabani (community development block)|Barabani]] block consists of eight gram panchayats, viz. Baraboni, Itapara, Nuni, Panuria, Domohani, Jamgram, Panchgechhia and Punchrah.
* [[Barabani (community development block)|Barabani]] block consists of eight gram panchayats, viz. Baraboni, Itapara, Nuni, Panuria, Domohani, Jamgram, Panchgechhia and Punchrah.
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==Economy==
==Economy==
===Coal mining===
===Coal mining===
Coalmining in India first started in the [[Raniganj Coalfield]]. In 1774, John Sumner and [[Suetonius Grant Heatly]] of the [[East India Company|British East India Company]] found coal near [[Ethora]], presently in [[Salanpur (community development block)|Salanpur]] CD Block.<ref name=akkori>Akkori Chattopadhyay, ''Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti'' , Vol I, pp. 46-51, (Bengali), Radical, 2001, {{ISBN|81-85459-36-3}}</ref>
[[Coal mining]] in India first started in the [[Raniganj Coalfield]]. In 1774, John Sumner and [[Suetonius Grant Heatly]] of the [[East India Company|British East India Company]] found coal near [[Ethora]], presently in [[Salanpur (community development block)|Salanpur]] CD Block.<ref name=akkori>Akkori Chattopadhyay, ''Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti'', Vol I, pp. 46-51, (Bengali), Radical, 2001, {{ISBN|81-85459-36-3}}</ref>


In 1973, the Government of India took over the management of all non-coking coal mines in the country and in 1975 [[Coal India]] was formed to manage the coking and non-coking coal mines.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.coalindia.in/en-us/company/history.aspx |title = Coal India Limited |work = History | publisher= CIL| accessdate = 4 March 2017}}</ref>
In 1973, the Government of India took over the management of all non-coking coal mines in the country and in 1975 [[Coal India]] was formed to manage the [[coking]] and non-coking coal mines.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.coalindia.in/en-us/company/history.aspx |title = Coal India Limited |work = History |publisher = CIL |access-date = 4 March 2017 |archive-date = 4 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180204000436/https://www.coalindia.in/en-us/company/history.aspx |url-status = dead }}</ref>


In 2015-16, [[Eastern Coalfields]], a subsidiary of Coal India, produced 40.209 million tonnes of raw coal.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/production.html |title = Eastern Coalfields Limited |work = Production |publisher = ECL |accessdate = 4 March 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170304115211/http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/production.html |archive-date = 4 March 2017 |url-status = dead }}</ref> As of January 2017, it employed 64,433 persons.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.coalindia.in/en-us/performance/physical.aspx |title = Coal India Limited |work = Performance - Physical | publisher= CIL| accessdate = 4 March 2017}}</ref>
In 2015–16, [[Eastern Coalfields]], a subsidiary of Coal India, produced 40.209 million tonnes of raw coal.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/production.html |title = Eastern Coalfields Limited |work = Production |publisher = ECL |access-date = 4 March 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170304115211/http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/production.html |archive-date = 4 March 2017 |url-status = dead }}</ref> As of January 2017, it employed 64,433 persons.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.coalindia.in/en-us/performance/physical.aspx |title = Coal India Limited |work = Performance - Physical | publisher= CIL| access-date = 4 March 2017}}</ref>


===Railways===
===Railways===
Narayankuri ghat, on the [[Damodar River|Damodar]], was used by Carr Tagore & Company for transporting coal to Kolkata by boat in the middle of the nineteenth century.<ref name=transport>{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/asansol.html | title = Asansol | accessdate = 9 February 2017 | publisher = railindia | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170507171611/http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/asansol.html | archive-date = 7 May 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Varying levels of water in the Damodar posed problems for transportation. In order to capture the lucrative coal transport business, [[East Indian Railway Company|East Indian Railway]] laid lines up to Raniganj in 1855.<ref name=transport/> It captured the entire coal transport business. The line was extended to Asansol in 1863.<ref name=transport/>
Narayankuri ghat, on the [[Damodar River|Damodar]], was used by [[Carr, Tagore and Company|Carr Tagore & Company]] for transporting coal to Kolkata by boat in the middle of the nineteenth century.<ref name=transport>{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/asansol.html | title = Asansol | access-date = 9 February 2017 | publisher = railindia | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170507171611/http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/asansol.html | archive-date = 7 May 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Varying levels of water in the Damodar posed problems for transportation. In order to capture the lucrative coal transport business, [[East Indian Railway Company|East Indian Railway]] laid lines up to Raniganj in 1855.<ref name=transport/> It captured the entire coal transport business. The line was extended to Asansol in 1863.<ref name=transport/>


The [[Bardhaman-Asansol section]], [[Asansol-Gaya section]] and [[Asansol-Patna section]], of [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]], which are part of [[Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line]], [[Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line]] and [[Howrah-Delhi main line]], pass through this subdivision. The [[Andal-Sainthia branch line|Andal-Jamuria-Sitarampur branch line]] also serves the coal mines. This subdivision connects to [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] through the [[Asansol-Tatanagar-Kharagpur line|Asansol-Adra line]].
The [[Bardhaman-Asansol section]], [[Asansol-Gaya section]] and [[Asansol-Patna section]], of [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]], which are part of [[Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line]], [[Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line]] and [[Howrah-Delhi main line]], pass through this subdivision. The [[Andal-Sainthia branch line|Andal-Jamuria-Sitarampur branch line]] also serves the coal mines. This subdivision connects to [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] through the [[Asansol-Tatanagar-Kharagpur line|Asansol-Adra line]].


===Industry===
===Industry===
[[IISCO Steel Plant]] of [[Steel Authority of India]] at [[Burnpur]] has a crude steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per year.<ref name=iisco>{{cite web| url = https://www.sail.co.in/iisco-steel-plant/about-iisco-steel-plant |title = Steel Authority of India Limited |work = IISCO Steel Plant | publisher= SAIL| accessdate = 4 March 2017}}</ref> The modernisation and expansion programme of IISCO Steel Plant, implemented with an investment of over Rs 16,000 crore, was dedicated to the nation by [[Narendra Modi]], Prime Minister, on 10 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://www.sail.co.in/sail-press-release/pm-dedicates-nation-sail%E2%80%99s-modernised-expanded-iisco-steel-plant-burnpur |title = PM Dedicates to the Nation SAIL’s Modernised & Expanded IISCO Steel Plant at Burnpur |work = Press Release | publisher= SAIL | accessdate = 4 March 2017}}</ref> As of 2015, the investment for modernization was the single largest investment in West Bengal till then.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.sail.co.in/sail-press-release/chairman-sail-reviews-performance-isp-burnpur | title = Chairman, SAIL reviews performance of ISP, Burnpur | work= Press Release 7 March 2015 | publisher = SAIL |accessdate = 30 March 2017}}</ref> Established in 1918, the Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) was amalgamated with SAIL in 2006 and renamed IISCO Steel Plant.<ref name=iisco/>
[[IISCO Steel Plant]] of [[Steel Authority of India]] at [[Burnpur]] has a crude steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per year.<ref name=iisco>{{cite web |url = https://www.sail.co.in/iisco-steel-plant/about-iisco-steel-plant |title = Steel Authority of India Limited |work = IISCO Steel Plant |publisher = SAIL |access-date = 4 March 2017 |archive-date = 3 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170803023533/http://sail.co.in/iisco-steel-plant/about-iisco-steel-plant |url-status = dead }}</ref> The modernisation and expansion programme of IISCO Steel Plant, implemented with an investment of over Rs 16,000 crore, was dedicated to the nation by [[Narendra Modi]], Prime Minister, on 10 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.sail.co.in/sail-press-release/pm-dedicates-nation-sail%E2%80%99s-modernised-expanded-iisco-steel-plant-burnpur |title = PM Dedicates to the Nation SAIL's Modernised & Expanded IISCO Steel Plant at Burnpur |work = Press Release |publisher = SAIL |access-date = 4 March 2017 |archive-date = 22 March 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160322122002/http://www.sail.co.in/sail-press-release/pm-dedicates-nation-sail%E2%80%99s-modernised-expanded-iisco-steel-plant-burnpur |url-status = dead }}</ref> As of 2015, the investment for modernization was the single largest investment in West Bengal till then.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.sail.co.in/sail-press-release/chairman-sail-reviews-performance-isp-burnpur | title = Chairman, SAIL reviews performance of ISP, Burnpur | work = Press Release 7 March 2015 | publisher = SAIL | access-date = 30 March 2017 | archive-date = 13 October 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181013093334/https://www.sail.co.in/sail-press-release/chairman-sail-reviews-performance-isp-burnpur | url-status = dead }}</ref> Established in 1918, the Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) was amalgamated with SAIL in 2006 and renamed IISCO Steel Plant.<ref name=iisco/>


[[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] is one of the largest electric locomotive manufacturers in the world. Established in 1950, it produced steam locomotives up to 1972.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.clw.indianrailways.gov.in/ | title = Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | publisher = Indian Railways | accessdate = 4 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140319005303/http://www.clw.indianrailways.gov.in/ | archive-date = 19 March 2014 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
[[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] is one of the largest electric locomotive manufacturers in the world. Established in 1950, it produced steam locomotives up to 1972.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.clw.indianrailways.gov.in/ | title = Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | publisher = Indian Railways | access-date = 4 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140319005303/http://www.clw.indianrailways.gov.in/ | archive-date = 19 March 2014 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Ballavpur Paper Mnfg. Ltd. (earlier Bengal Paper Mill), after revamp of the plant at [[Ballavpur]], started production in 2009. They produce kraft paper used for packaging.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ballavpurpaper.com/index.html | title = Ballavpur Paper Mnfg. Ltd. | publisher = BPML | accessdate = 7 July 2018}}</ref>
Ballavpur Paper Mnfg. Ltd. (earlier Bengal Paper Mill), after revamp of the plant at [[Ballavpur]], started production in 2009. They produce kraft paper used for packaging.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ballavpurpaper.com/index.html | title = Ballavpur Paper Mnfg. Ltd. | publisher = BPML | access-date = 7 July 2018}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Given in the table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in Paschim Bardhaman district, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, with data for the year 2013-14:<ref name=2handbook2014>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Basic data: Table 4.4, 4.5, Clarifications: other related tables |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 24 November 2016 |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>
Given in the table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in Paschim Bardhaman district, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, with data for the year 2013-14:<ref name=2handbook2014>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Basic data: Table 4.4, 4.5, Clarifications: other related tables |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 24 November 2016 |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>


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The following institutions are located in Asansol subdivision:
The following institutions are located in Asansol subdivision:
*[[Kazi Nazrul University]] was established in 2012 at Asansol.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.knu.ac.in/ |title = Kazi Nazrul University |work= |publisher=KNU | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kazi Nazrul University]] was established in 2012 at Asansol.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.knu.ac.in/ |title = Kazi Nazrul University |publisher=KNU | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Asansol Engineering College]] was established in 1998 at Asansol. It is affiliated with the [[Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.aecwb.edu.in/index.php |title=Asansol Engineering College |work= |publisher= AEC | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Asansol Engineering College]] was established in 1998 at Asansol. It is affiliated with the [[Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.aecwb.edu.in/index.php |title=Asansol Engineering College |publisher= AEC | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Banwarilal Bhalotia College]] was established at Asanol in 1944. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bbcollege.ac.in/# |title = Banwarilal Bhalotia College Asansol |work= |publisher= BB College | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Banwarilal Bhalotia College]] was established at Asanol in 1944. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bbcollege.ac.in/# |title = Banwarilal Bhalotia College Asansol |publisher= BB College | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Asansol Girls' College]] was established at Asansol in 1950. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.agc.org.in/# |title = Asansol Girl’s College |work= |publisher= AGC | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Asansol Girls' College]] was established at Asansol in 1950. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.agc.org.in/# |title = Asansol Girl's College |publisher= AGC | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bidhan Chandra College, Asansol|Bidhan Chandra College]] was established in 1961 at Asansol. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://bccollegeasansol.org/ |title=Bidhan Chandra College |work= |publisher= BC College | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bidhan Chandra College, Asansol|Bidhan Chandra College]] was established in 1961 at Asansol. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://bccollegeasansol.org/ |title=Bidhan Chandra College |publisher= BC College | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kulti College]] was established in 1986 at [[Kulti]]. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.kulticollege.org/index1.php |title =Kulti College |work= |publisher= KC | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kulti College]] was established in 1986 at [[Kulti]]. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.kulticollege.org/index1.php |title =Kulti College |publisher= KC | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1981 at [[Churulia]]. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://knim.org/ | title = Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya | work = | publisher = KNIM | accessdate = 2 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170303201153/https://knim.org/ | archive-date = 3 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
*[[Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1981 at [[Churulia]]. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://knim.org/ | title = Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya | publisher = KNIM | access-date = 2 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170303201153/https://knim.org/ | archive-date = 3 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
*[[Triveni Devi Bhalotia College]] was established in 1957 at [[Raniganj]]. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tdbcollege.ac.in/ |title =Trivenidevi Bhalotia College |work= | publisher= TDB College | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Triveni Devi Bhalotia College]] was established in 1957 at [[Raniganj]]. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tdbcollege.ac.in/ |title =Trivenidevi Bhalotia College | publisher= TDB College | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Raniganj Girls' College]] was established in 1980 at [[Raniganj]]. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.raniganjgirlscollege.org/ |title =Raniganj Girls’ College |work= |publisher= RGC | accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Raniganj Girls' College]] was established in 1980 at [[Raniganj]]. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.raniganjgirlscollege.org/ |title =Raniganj Girls' College |publisher= RGC | access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kanyapur Polytechnic]], offering diploma level courses in engineering, was established in 1965 at Asansol.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.targetadmission.com/colleges/6378-kanyapur-polytechnic-asansol |title=Kanyapur Polytechnic |work= |publisher= Target Admission | accessdate = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kanyapur Polytechnic]], offering diploma level courses in engineering, was established in 1965 at Asansol.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.targetadmission.com/colleges/6378-kanyapur-polytechnic-asansol |title=Kanyapur Polytechnic |publisher= Target Admission | access-date = 2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya]] was established at [[Chittaranjan]] in 1973. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.chittaranjancollege.org/ |title=Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya |work = | publisher= DM | accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya]] was established at [[Chittaranjan]] in 1973. It is affiliated with the Kazi Nazrul University.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.chittaranjancollege.org/ |title=Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya | publisher= DM | access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
The table below (all data in numbers) presents an overview of the medical facilities available and patients treated in the hospitals, health centres and sub-centres in 2014 in Paschim Bardhaman district, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, with data for the year 2013-14.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman |work = Table 3.1, 3.3 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 2 March 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php |archive-date = 29 July 2017 |url-status = dead }}</ref>
The table below (all data in numbers) presents an overview of the medical facilities available and patients treated in the hospitals, health centres and sub-centres in 2014 in Paschim Bardhaman district, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, with data for the year 2013–14.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman |work = Table 3.1, 3.3 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 2 March 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php |archive-date = 29 July 2017 |url-status = usurped }}</ref>
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===Medical facilities===
===Medical facilities===
Asansol subdivision has a subdivisional hospital at Asansol. There is a rural hospital at [[Ballavpur]]. The subdivision has block primary health centres at Pithaikuri, Kelejhora, [[Bahadurpur, Bardhaman|Bahadurpur]], Akalpur and [[Raniganj]], and primary health centres at Dabar, Parbatpur, [[Domohani]], Panuria, Nuni, Lalganj, [[Churulia]], [[Chinchuria]], Birkulti, Baktarnagar and Tirat.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bardhaman.nic.in/health/medicalinst.html | title = Bardhaman district | work = Medical Institutions | publisher = Bardhaman district administration | accessdate = 6 March 2017}}</ref> Other hospitals in Asansol subdivision include [[Eastern Coalfields|ECL]] Central Hospital at Kalla, Sanctoria Hospital at [[Dishergarh]], ECL’s Banshra Hospital at [[Banshra]], ECL’s Salanpur Hospital at [[Salanpur|Dendua]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf/eastern_coldfields_limiteds_hospital.pdf | title = Eastern Coalfields Limited’s Hospitals | work = | publisher = ECL | accessdate = 23 April 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170426153142/http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf/eastern_coldfields_limiteds_hospital.pdf | archive-date = 26 April 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Divisional Railway Hospital at Asansol, ESI Hospital at Kanyapur, HLG Memorial Hospital at Kanyapur,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.efindout.com/hospital-in-asansol/ | title = Hospitals in Asansol| work = | publisher = eFindout.com | accessdate = 6 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/contactus/contactus.html | title = Eastern Coalfields Limited | work = Contact Us | publisher = ECL | accessdate = 6 March 2017}}</ref> Marwari Relief Society Hospital at Raniganj, Anandlok Hospital at Raniganj,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.efindout.com/hospital-of-raniganj/ | title = Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Raniganj| work = | publisher = eFindout.com | accessdate = 6 March 2017}}</ref> Burnpur Hospital of [[Steel Authority of India|SAIL]] at [[Burnpur]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.sail.co.in/iisco-steel-plant/facilities | title = Steel Authority of India | work = IISCO Steel Plant Facilities | publisher = SAIL | accessdate = 6 March 2017}}</ref> and Kasturba Gandhi Hospital of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works at [[Chittaranjan]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.indiaheartbeat.com/hospital/profile/37170/KASTURBA-GANDHI-HOSPITAL-CHITTARANJAN-LOCOVOTIVE-WORKS.html | title = Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | work = | publisher = inddiaheartbeat.com | accessdate = 6 March 2017}}</ref>
Asansol subdivision has a subdivisional hospital at Asansol. There is a rural hospital at [[Ballavpur]]. The subdivision has block primary health centres at Pithaikuri, Kelejhora, [[Bahadurpur, Bardhaman|Bahadurpur]], Akalpur and [[Raniganj]], and primary health centres at Dabar, Parbatpur, [[Domohani]], Panuria, Nuni, Lalganj, [[Churulia]], [[Chinchuria]], Birkulti, Baktarnagar and Tirat.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bardhaman.nic.in/health/medicalinst.html | title = Bardhaman district | work = Medical Institutions | publisher = Bardhaman district administration | access-date = 6 March 2017}}</ref> Other hospitals in Asansol subdivision include [[Eastern Coalfields|ECL]] Central Hospital at Kalla, Sanctoria Hospital at [[Dishergarh]], ECL's Banshra Hospital at [[Banshra]], ECL's Salanpur Hospital at [[Salanpur|Dendua]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf/eastern_coldfields_limiteds_hospital.pdf | title = Eastern Coalfields Limited's Hospitals | publisher = ECL | access-date = 23 April 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170426153142/http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf/eastern_coldfields_limiteds_hospital.pdf | archive-date = 26 April 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Divisional Railway Hospital at Asansol, ESI Hospital at Kanyapur, HLG Memorial Hospital at Kanyapur,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.efindout.com/hospital-in-asansol/ | title = Hospitals in Asansol| date = 28 November 2014| publisher = eFindout.com | access-date = 6 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/contactus/contactus.html | title = Eastern Coalfields Limited | work = Contact Us | publisher = ECL | access-date = 6 March 2017}}</ref> Marwari Relief Society Hospital at Raniganj, Anandlok Hospital at Raniganj,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.efindout.com/hospital-of-raniganj/ | title = Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Raniganj| date = 11 January 2015| publisher = eFindout.com | access-date = 6 March 2017}}</ref> Burnpur Hospital of [[Steel Authority of India|SAIL]] at [[Burnpur]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.sail.co.in/iisco-steel-plant/facilities | title = Steel Authority of India | work = IISCO Steel Plant Facilities | publisher = SAIL | access-date = 6 March 2017 | archive-date = 11 July 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170711054914/https://sail.co.in/iisco-steel-plant/facilities | url-status = dead }}</ref> and Kasturba Gandhi Hospital of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works at [[Chittaranjan]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.indiaheartbeat.com/hospital/profile/37170/KASTURBA-GANDHI-HOSPITAL-CHITTARANJAN-LOCOVOTIVE-WORKS.html | title = Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | publisher = inddiaheartbeat.com | access-date = 6 March 2017}}</ref>


Further medical facilities in Asansol Sadar subdivision are as follows:
Further medical facilities in Asansol Sadar subdivision are as follows:


'''Hospitals''': (Name, location, beds) <ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/Hospitals.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics - Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 12 May 2020 }}</ref>
'''Hospitals''': (Name, location, beds) <ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/Hospitals.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics - Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 12 May 2020 | archive-date = 14 September 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200914160418/https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/Hospitals.pdf | url-status = dead }}</ref>


*Asansol Subdivisional Hospital, [[Asansol]], 350 beds
*Asansol Subdivisional Hospital, [[Asansol]], 350 beds
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*Searsol TB Hospital, Searsol Rajbati, 50 beds
*Searsol TB Hospital, Searsol Rajbati, 50 beds


'''Rural Hospitals''': (Name, CD block, location, beds) <ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Hebedsalth Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 12 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Rural Hospitals''': (Name, CD block, location, beds) <ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Hebedsalth Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 12 May 2020}}</ref>


*Ballabhpur Rural Hospital, Raniganj CD block, [[Ballavpur]], 50 beds
*Ballabhpur Rural Hospital, Raniganj CD block, [[Ballavpur]], 50 beds
*Bahadurpur Rural Hospital, Jamuria CD block, [[Bahadurpur, Paschim Bardhaman| Bahadurpur]], 30 beds
*Bahadurpur Rural Hospital, Jamuria CD block, [[Bahadurpur, Paschim Bardhaman|Bahadurpur]], 30 beds
*Kelejora Rural Hospital, Barabani CD block, [[Domohani|Domohani Bazar]], 30 beds
*Kelejora Rural Hospital, Barabani CD block, [[Domohani|Domohani Bazar]], 30 beds
*Pithaikeary Rural Hospital, Salanpur CD block, Rupnarayanpur, 30 beds
*Pithaikeary Rural Hospital, Salanpur CD block, Rupnarayanpur, 30 beds


'''Block Primary Health Centres''': (Name, CD block, location, beds)<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/BPHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Block Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 12 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Block Primary Health Centres''': (Name, CD block, location, beds)<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/BPHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Block Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 12 May 2020}}</ref>


*Raniganj Block Primary Health Centre, Raniganj CD block, [[Raniganj]], 25 beds
*Raniganj Block Primary Health Centre, Raniganj CD block, [[Raniganj]], 25 beds
*Akalpur Block Primary Health Centre, Jamuria CD block, Akalpur, 10 beds
*Akalpur Block Primary Health Centre, Jamuria CD block, Akalpur, 10 beds


'''Primary Health Centres ''': (CD block-wise)(CD block, PHC location, beds)<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 |accessdate = 12 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Primary Health Centres ''': (CD block-wise)(CD block, PHC location, beds)<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 = 12 May 2020}}</ref>


*Raniganj CD block: [[Baktarnagar]] (6), Tirat (PO Kalipahari) (6)
*Raniganj CD block: [[Baktarnagar]] (6), Tirat (PO Kalipahari) (6)
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==Electoral constituencies==
==Electoral constituencies==
[[Lok Sabha]] (parliamentary) and [[Vidhan Sabha]] (state assembly) constituencies in Asansol subdivision were as follows:<ref name=delimitation>{{cite web| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf | title = Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 15 February 2006 | accessdate= 25 February 2017|work = West Bengal| publisher= Election Commission of India}}</ref>
[[Lok Sabha]] (parliamentary) and [[Vidhan Sabha]] (state assembly) constituencies in Asansol subdivision were as follows:<ref name=delimitation>{{cite web| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf | title = Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 15 February 2006 | access-date= 25 February 2017|work = West Bengal| publisher= Election Commission of India}}</ref>


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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Lok Sabha constituency ||Vidhan Sabha constituency ||Reservation||CD Block and/or Gram panchayats and/or municipal areas
! Lok Sabha constituency ||Vidhan Sabha constituency ||Reservation||CD Block and/or Gram panchayats and/or municipal areas
|-
|-
|[[Asansol (Lok Sabha constituency)|Asansol]]||[[Kulti (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kulti]]||None||[[Kulti]] municipality
|[[Asansol (Lok Sabha constituency)|Asansol]]||[[Kulti (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kulti]]||None||Wards 16–19,58-74,99-105 of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]](Before 2015 [[Kulti]] municipality)
|-
|-
| ||[[Barabani (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Barabni]]||None||[[Barabani (community development block)|Barabani]] and [[Salanpur (community development block)|Salanpur]] CD Blocks
| ||[[Barabani (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Barabni]]||None||[[Barabani (community development block)|Barabani]] and [[Salanpur (community development block)|Salanpur]] CD Blocks
|-
|-
| ||[[Asansol Uttar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Asansol Uttar]]||None||Ward nos. 1 to 8, 10 to 17, 19, 21 to 33 of [[Asansol]] municipal corporation
| ||[[Asansol Uttar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Asansol Uttar]]||None||Wards 13–15,20-31,40-55,76 of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]](Before 2015 Ward nos. 1–8,10-17,19,21-33 of [[Asansol]] municipal corporation)
|-
|-
| ||[[Asansol Dakshin (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Asansol Dakshin]]||None||Ward nos. 9, 18, 20, 34 to 50 of [[Asansol]] municipal corporation and Amrasota, Egra, [[Ballavpur]], [[Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township)|Jemari]] and Tirat gram panchayats of [[Raniganj (community development block)|Raniganj]] CD Block
| ||[[Asansol Dakshin (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Asansol Dakshin]]||None||Wards 38–39,56-57,75,77-87,94-98,106 of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]] (Before 2015 Ward nos. 9,18,20,34-50 of [[Asansol]] municipal corporation) and Amrasota, Egara, [[Ballavpur]], [[Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township)|Jemari]] and Tirat gram panchayats of [[Raniganj (community development block)|Raniganj]] CD Block
|-
|-
| ||[[Jamuria (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jamuria]]||None||[[Jamuria]] municipality, [[Jamuria (community development block)|Jamuria]] CD Block, and [[Ratibati]] gram panchayat of [[Raniganj (community development block)|Raniganj]] CD Block
| ||[[Jamuria (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jamuria]]||None||Wards 1–12,32 of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]](Before 2015 [[Jamuria]] municipality), [[Jamuria (community development block)|Jamuria]] CD Block, and [[Ratibati]] gram panchayat of [[Raniganj (community development block)|Raniganj]] CD Block
|-
|-
| ||[[Raniganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Raniganj]]||None||[[Raniganj]] municipality and [[Andal (community development block)|Andal]] CD Block of [[Durgapur subdivision]].
| ||[[Raniganj (West Bengal Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Raniganj]]||None||Wards 33–37,88-93 of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]](Before 2015 [[Raniganj]] municipality) and [[Andal (community development block)|Andal]] CD Block of [[Durgapur subdivision]].
|-
|-
| ||[[Pandaveswar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pandaveswar]]||None||[[Pandabeswar (community development block)|Pandabeswar]] and [[Faridpur Durgapur]] CD Blocks of [[Durgapur subdivision]]
| ||[[Pandaveswar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pandaveswar]]||None||[[Pandabeswar (community development block)|Pandabeswar]] and [[Faridpur Durgapur]] CD Blocks of [[Durgapur subdivision]]
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Wikivoyage inline|Asansol}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Maithon}}
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[[Category:Subdivisions of West Bengal]]
[[Category:Subdivisions in Paschim Bardhaman district]]
[[Category:Subdivisions in Paschim Bardhaman district]]

Latest revision as of 08:54, 16 December 2024

Asansol Sadar subdivision
Subdivision
Panoramic view of the old IISCO Plant
Panoramic view of the old IISCO Plant
Location of Asansol Sadar subdivision
Coordinates: 23°41′N 86°59′E / 23.68°N 86.98°E / 23.68; 86.98
CountryIndia
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPaschim Bardhaman district
HeadquartersAsansol
Area
 • Total
831.89 km2 (321.19 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
1,672,659
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB
Websitehttp://bardhaman.gov.in/

Asansol Sadar subdivision is an administrative subdivision of the Paschim Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.[1]

Overview

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Asansol Sadar subdivision is part of the Ajay Damodar Barakar tract. This area is sort of an extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. It is a rocky undulating area with laterite soil, with the Ajay on the north, the Damodar on the south and the Barakar on the west. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal in the 18th century led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.[2][3] Maithon Dam of Damodar Valley Corporation, located in Jharkhand, is on the border of this subdivision.[4]

Map of Paschim Bardhaman district

Subdivisions

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Paschim Bardhaman district is divided into the following two administrative subdivisions:[5][6]

Subdivision Headquarters
Area
km2		 Population
(2011)		 Rural
Population %
(2011)		 Urban
Population %
(2011)
Asansol Sadar Asansol 831.89 1,672,659 16.67 83.33
Durgapur Durgapur 771.28 1,209,372 20.78 79.22
Paschim Bardhaman district Asansol 1,603.17 2,882,031 18.39 81.61

Note: Before bifurcation of the erstwhile Bardhaman district Galsi I was in Durgapur subdivision, but after bifurcation it is in Bardhman Sadar North subdivision.

Map
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Maps: terms of use
5km
3miles
Ajay River
Maithon Dam
Reservoir
River
Barakar
River
Damodar
Chittaranjan
Locomotive
Works
IISCO
Steel Plant
Sitarampur
N
Sitarampur (N)
Barakar
N
Barakar (N)
Rupnarayanpur
P
Rupnarayanpur (P)
Kalla
N
Kalla, Asansol (N)
Dishergarh
N
Dishergarh (N)
Kulti
N
Kulti (N)
Neamatpur
N
Neamatpur (N)
Burnpur
N
Burnpur (N)
Asansol
MC
Asansol (MC)
ECL Sodepur
Area Office
ECL Sodepur Area Office
ECL Salanpur
Area Office
ECL Salanpur Area Office
Kalyaneshwari
Temple
T
Kalyaneshwari Temple (T)
Barabani
P
Barabani (P)
Salanpur
P
Salanpur (P)
Charanpur
OG
Charanpur (OG)
Panuria
CT
Panuria (CT)
Majiara
CT
Majiara (CT)
Bhanowara
CT
Bhanowara (CT)
Domohani
CT
Domohani (CT)
Pangachhiya
CT
Pangachhiya (CT)
Hindustan Cables Township
CT
Hindustan Cables Township (CT)
Chittaranjan
CT
Chittaranjan (CT)
Cities, towns and ECL Areas in the western portion of Asansol Sadar subdivision in Paschim Bardhaman district
MC: Municipal Corporation, P: Rural police station, CT: census town, N: neighbourhood, OG: out growth
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
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5km
3miles
Ajay River
Damodar River
Jamuria
N
Jamuria (N)
Raniganj
N
Raniganj (N)
Asansol
MC
Asansol (MC)
ECL Kenda
Area Office
ECL Kenda Area Office (A)
ECL Kunustoria
Area Office
ECL Kunustoria Area Office (A)
ECL Satgram
Area Office
ECL Satgram Area Office (A)
ECL Sripur
Area Office
ECL Sripur Area Office (A)
Bahadurpur
R
Bahadurpur, Paschim Bardhaman (R)
Churulia
R
Churulia (R)
Ballavpur
CT
Ballavpur (CT)
Raghunathchak
CT
Raghunathchak (CT)
Sahebganj
CT
Sahebganj (CT)
Egara
CT
Egara (CT)
Baktarnagar
CT
Baktarnagar (CT)
Amkula
CT
Amkula (CT)
Murgathaul
CT
Murgathaul (CT)
Chelad
CT
Chelad (CT)
Belebathan
CT
Belebathan (CT)
Banshra
CT
Banshra (CT)
Jemari
(Jaykaynagar)
CT
Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township) (CT)
Chapui
CT
Chapui (CT)
Ratibati
CT
Ratibati (CT)
Parasia
CT
Parasia (CT)
Kenda
CT
Kenda (CT)
Chinchuria
CT
Chinchuria (CT)
Nimsa
CT
Nimsa (CT)
Topsi
CT
Topsi (CT)
Kunustara
CT
Kunustara (CT)
Cities and towns in the eastern portion of Asansol Sadar subdivision in Paschim Bardhaman district
MC: Municipal Corporation, CT: census town, N: neighbourhood, R: rural centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Administrative units

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Asansol subdivision has 10 police stations, 4 community development blocks, 4 panchayat samitis, 35 gram panchayats, 181 mouzas, 165 inhabited villages, 1 municipal corporation, 3 municipalities and 26 census towns+1 (partly). The single municipal corporation is at Asansol. The municipalities are at: Raniganj, Jamuria and Kulti. The census towns are: Chittaranjan, Hindustan Cables Town, Panuria, Domohani, Bhanowara, Majiara, Pangachhiya, Kunustara, Topsi, Nimsa, Chinchuria, Kenda, Parasia, Ratibati, Chapui, Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township), Banshra, Belebathan, Chelad, Murgathaul, Amkula, Baktarnagar, Egara, Sahebganj, Raghunathchak, Ballavpur and Kendra Khottamdi (partly). It also includes Charanpur, an outgrowth of Jamuria. The subdivision has its headquarters at Asansol.[7][8]

According to the Kolkata Gazette notification of 3 June 2015, the municipal areas of Kulti, Raniganj and Jamuria were included within the jurisdiction of Asansol Municipal Corporation.[9]

Demographics

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Religion in Asansol subdivision
Hindu
 
 80.84%
Muslim
 
 16.93%
Christian
 
 0.57%
Others
 
 1.66%

As per the 2011 Census of India data Asansol Sadar subdivision, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, had a total population of 1,672,659. There were 868,696 (51%) males and 803,963 (49%) females. Population below 6 years was 192,151.[10]

As per the 2011 census data the total number of literates in Asansol subdivision, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, was 1,147,851 (77.53% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 649,034 (84.41% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 468,857 (65.85% of the female population over 6 years).[10]

In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 1,352,185 and formed 80.84% of the population in Asansol subdivision. Muslims numbered 283,225 and formed 16.93% of the population. Christians numbered 9,478 and formed 0.57% of the population. Others numbered 2,771 and formed 1.66% of the population.[11]

Police stations

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Police stations in Asansol Sadar subdivision have the following features and jurisdiction:[12][13]

Police station Area covered
km2		 Municipal town CD Block
Chittaranjan 18.03 - Salanpur
Salanpur 52.09 - Salanpur
Barabani 158.87 - Barabani
Asansol North 49 Asansol Raniganj
Raniganj 113.05 Raniganj -
Jamuria 220 Jamuria Jamuria
Asansol Women Asansol and Durgapur subdivisions - -
Asansol South Women's 69 Asansol -
Hirapur 63.33 Asansol -
Kulti 96 Kulti -

Blocks

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Community development blocks in Asansol Sadar subdivision are:[14][15]

CD Block Headquarters
Area
km2		 Population
(2011)		 SC % ST % Hindus % Muslims % Literacy
Rate %		 Census
Towns
Salanpur Rupnarayanpur 135.05 160,357 24.10 10.48 94.31 3.57 78.76 2
Barabani Domohani Bazar 156.35 127,542 29.44 14.82 87.95 11.07 69.58 5
Jamuria Bahadurpur 158.10 123,176 30.68 8.34 88.18 11.21 69.42 6+1 (part)
Raniganj Raniganj 58.28 106,441 35.22 9.38 90.87 6.42 73.86 13

Gram panchayats

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The subdivision contains 35 gram panchayats under 4 community development blocks:[16]

  • Barabani block consists of eight gram panchayats, viz. Baraboni, Itapara, Nuni, Panuria, Domohani, Jamgram, Panchgechhia and Punchrah.
  • Jamuria block consists of ten gram panchayats, viz. Bahadurpur, Dobrana, Madantor, Tapsi, Chinchuria, Hijalgara, Parasia, Churulia, Kenda and Shyamla.
  • Raniganj block consists of six gram panchayats, viz. Amrasota, Egra, Ratibati, Ballavpur, Jemeri and Tirat.
  • Salanpur block consists of eleven gram panchayats, viz. Achhra, Dendua, Fulberia Bolkunda, Alladi, Ethora, Rupnarayanpur, Basudevpur Jemari, Jitpur–Uttarrampur, Salanpur, Kalya and Samdi.

Economy

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Coal mining

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Coal mining in India first started in the Raniganj Coalfield. In 1774, John Sumner and Suetonius Grant Heatly of the British East India Company found coal near Ethora, presently in Salanpur CD Block.[17]

In 1973, the Government of India took over the management of all non-coking coal mines in the country and in 1975 Coal India was formed to manage the coking and non-coking coal mines.[18]

In 2015–16, Eastern Coalfields, a subsidiary of Coal India, produced 40.209 million tonnes of raw coal.[19] As of January 2017, it employed 64,433 persons.[20]

Railways

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Narayankuri ghat, on the Damodar, was used by Carr Tagore & Company for transporting coal to Kolkata by boat in the middle of the nineteenth century.[21] Varying levels of water in the Damodar posed problems for transportation. In order to capture the lucrative coal transport business, East Indian Railway laid lines up to Raniganj in 1855.[21] It captured the entire coal transport business. The line was extended to Asansol in 1863.[21]

The Bardhaman-Asansol section, Asansol-Gaya section and Asansol-Patna section, of Eastern Railway, which are part of Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line, Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line and Howrah-Delhi main line, pass through this subdivision. The Andal-Jamuria-Sitarampur branch line also serves the coal mines. This subdivision connects to South Eastern Railway through the Asansol-Adra line.

Industry

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IISCO Steel Plant of Steel Authority of India at Burnpur has a crude steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per year.[22] The modernisation and expansion programme of IISCO Steel Plant, implemented with an investment of over Rs 16,000 crore, was dedicated to the nation by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, on 10 May 2015.[23] As of 2015, the investment for modernization was the single largest investment in West Bengal till then.[24] Established in 1918, the Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) was amalgamated with SAIL in 2006 and renamed IISCO Steel Plant.[22]

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works is one of the largest electric locomotive manufacturers in the world. Established in 1950, it produced steam locomotives up to 1972.[25]

Ballavpur Paper Mnfg. Ltd. (earlier Bengal Paper Mill), after revamp of the plant at Ballavpur, started production in 2009. They produce kraft paper used for packaging.[26]

Education

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Given in the table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in Paschim Bardhaman district, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, with data for the year 2013-14:[27]

Subdivision Primary
School 		Middle
School 		High
School 		Higher Secondary
School 		General
College, Univ 		Technical /
Professional Instt 		Non-formal
Education
Institution Student Institution Student Institution Student Institution Student Institution Student Institution Student Institution Student
Asansol Sadar 678 97,084 33 4,029 57 41,686 95 109,054 8 18,463 41 8,036 1,608 45,957
Durgapur 399 62339 23 1,904 43 28,057 64 83,075 6 11,229 36 18,090 1,337 45,014
Paschim Bardhaman district 1,077 159,423 56 5,933 110 69,743 159 192,129 14 29,692 77 26,126 2,945 90,971

Note: Primary schools include junior basic schools; middle schools, high schools and higher secondary schools include madrasahs; technical schools include junior technical schools, junior government polytechnics, industrial technical institutes, industrial training centres, nursing training institutes etc.; technical and professional colleges include engineering colleges, medical colleges, para-medical institutes, management colleges, teachers training and nursing training colleges, law colleges, art colleges, music colleges etc. Special and non-formal education centres include sishu siksha kendras, madhyamik siksha kendras, centres of Rabindra mukta vidyalaya, recognised Sanskrit tols, institutions for the blind and other handicapped persons, Anganwadi centres, reformatory schools etc.[27]

The following institutions are located in Asansol subdivision:

Healthcare

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The table below (all data in numbers) presents an overview of the medical facilities available and patients treated in the hospitals, health centres and sub-centres in 2014 in Paschim Bardhaman district, after bifurcation of Bardhaman district in 2017, with data for the year 2013–14.[39]

Subdivision Health & Family Welfare Deptt, WB Other
State
Govt
Deptts 		Local
bodies 		Central
Govt
Deptts /
PSUs 		NGO /
Private
Nursing
Homes 		Total Total
Number
of
Beds 		Total
Number
of
Doctors 		Indoor
Patients 		Outdoor
Patients
Hospitals
 Rural
Hospitals
 Block
Primary
Health
Centres
 Primary
Health
Centres
Asansol 1 1 6 22 2 - 14 78 124 4,399 566 113,234 1,713,044
Durgapur 1 - 3 10 1 - 9 38 62 2,034 364 79,876 1,837,026
Paschim Bardhaman district 2 1 9 32 3 - 23 116 186 9,433 930 193,110 3,550,070

Medical facilities

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Asansol subdivision has a subdivisional hospital at Asansol. There is a rural hospital at Ballavpur. The subdivision has block primary health centres at Pithaikuri, Kelejhora, Bahadurpur, Akalpur and Raniganj, and primary health centres at Dabar, Parbatpur, Domohani, Panuria, Nuni, Lalganj, Churulia, Chinchuria, Birkulti, Baktarnagar and Tirat.[40] Other hospitals in Asansol subdivision include ECL Central Hospital at Kalla, Sanctoria Hospital at Dishergarh, ECL's Banshra Hospital at Banshra, ECL's Salanpur Hospital at Dendua,[41] Divisional Railway Hospital at Asansol, ESI Hospital at Kanyapur, HLG Memorial Hospital at Kanyapur,[42][43] Marwari Relief Society Hospital at Raniganj, Anandlok Hospital at Raniganj,[44] Burnpur Hospital of SAIL at Burnpur.[45] and Kasturba Gandhi Hospital of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works at Chittaranjan.[46]

Further medical facilities in Asansol Sadar subdivision are as follows:

Hospitals: (Name, location, beds) [47]

  • Asansol Subdivisional Hospital, Asansol, 350 beds
  • Asansol Special Jail Hospital, Asansol, 20 beds
  • Dr. L. Sen Memorial Leprosy Hospital, Asansol, 50 beds
  • Divisional Railway Hospital, Asansol, 225 beds
  • ESI Hospital, Asansol, 150 beds
  • Burnpur Hospital, Burnpur, 550 beds
  • ECL Central Hospital, Kalla, 450 beds
  • ECL Sanctoria Hospital, Dishergarh, 250 beds
  • ECL Banshra Hospital, Banshra, PO Kalla, 50 beds
  • ECL Satgram Hospital, Satgram, 50 beds
  • KG Hospital, Chittaranjan, 150 beds
  • Kulti Hospital, Kulti, 90 beds
  • Raniganj Leprosy Hospital, Ballavpur, 50 beds
  • Searsol TB Hospital, Searsol Rajbati, 50 beds

Rural Hospitals: (Name, CD block, location, beds) [48]

  • Ballabhpur Rural Hospital, Raniganj CD block, Ballavpur, 50 beds
  • Bahadurpur Rural Hospital, Jamuria CD block, Bahadurpur, 30 beds
  • Kelejora Rural Hospital, Barabani CD block, Domohani Bazar, 30 beds
  • Pithaikeary Rural Hospital, Salanpur CD block, Rupnarayanpur, 30 beds

Block Primary Health Centres: (Name, CD block, location, beds)[49]

  • Raniganj Block Primary Health Centre, Raniganj CD block, Raniganj, 25 beds
  • Akalpur Block Primary Health Centre, Jamuria CD block, Akalpur, 10 beds

Primary Health Centres : (CD block-wise)(CD block, PHC location, beds)[50]

  • Raniganj CD block: Baktarnagar (6), Tirat (PO Kalipahari) (6)
  • Jamuria CD block: Churulia Pramila Nazrul (Churulia) (6), Sirisdanga (PO Mandi) (6), Birkulti (2), Chinchuria (6)
  • Barabani CD block: Domohani (10), Lalganj (2), Nuni (6), Panuria (6)
  • Salanpur CD block: Dabor (PO Achra) (10), Parbotpur (PO Samdi) (2)
  • Asansol MC (earlier CD block areas): Barakar (15), Kumardiha (PO Sitarampur) (2), Sodepur (PO Sundar Chowk) (2), Marichkota (PO Ethora) (2), Dakshin Dhadka (10), Damra (PO Kalipahari) (2), Bidyanandapur (PO Surjanagara) (6), Dhenua (PO Hirapur) (2), Dihika (PO Surjanagar) (10).

Electoral constituencies

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Lok Sabha (parliamentary) and Vidhan Sabha (state assembly) constituencies in Asansol subdivision were as follows:[51]

Lok Sabha constituency Vidhan Sabha constituency Reservation CD Block and/or Gram panchayats and/or municipal areas
Asansol Kulti None Wards 16–19,58-74,99-105 of Asansol Municipal Corporation(Before 2015 Kulti municipality)
Barabni None Barabani and Salanpur CD Blocks
Asansol Uttar None Wards 13–15,20-31,40-55,76 of Asansol Municipal Corporation(Before 2015 Ward nos. 1–8,10-17,19,21-33 of Asansol municipal corporation)
Asansol Dakshin None Wards 38–39,56-57,75,77-87,94-98,106 of Asansol Municipal Corporation (Before 2015 Ward nos. 9,18,20,34-50 of Asansol municipal corporation) and Amrasota, Egara, Ballavpur, Jemari and Tirat gram panchayats of Raniganj CD Block
Jamuria None Wards 1–12,32 of Asansol Municipal Corporation(Before 2015 Jamuria municipality), Jamuria CD Block, and Ratibati gram panchayat of Raniganj CD Block
Raniganj None Wards 33–37,88-93 of Asansol Municipal Corporation(Before 2015 Raniganj municipality) and Andal CD Block of Durgapur subdivision.
Pandaveswar None Pandabeswar and Faridpur Durgapur CD Blocks of Durgapur subdivision

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