Purba Medinipur district







District of West Bengal in West Bengal, India





























































Purba Medinipur district
District of West Bengal

Location of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal
Location of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal

Country India
State West Bengal
Administrative division Medinipur
Headquarters Tamluk
Government

 • Lok Sabha constituencies
Kanthi (Contai), Tamluk, Ghatal (partly), Medinipur (partly)
 • Assembly seats
Tamluk, Panskura Purba, Panskura Paschim, Moyna, Nandakumar, Mahishadal, Haldia, Nandigram, Chandipur, Patashpur, Kanthi Uttar, Bhagabanpur, Khejuri, Kanthi Dakshin, Ramnagar, Egra
Area

 • Total 4,736 km2 (1,829 sq mi)
Population
(2011)

 • Total 5,50,000
 • Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demographics

 • Literacy
 87.66 per cent
 • Sex ratio 936
Major highways
NH 6, NH 41
Website Official website




Ramsey Clark visiting Nandigram




Map of Purba Medinipur showing Tamluk


Purba Medinipur (English: East Medinipur, alternative spelling Midnapore) district is an administrative unit in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the southernmost district of Medinipur division – one of the five administrative divisions of West Bengal. The headquarters in Tamluk. It was formed on 1 January 2002 after the Partition of Medinipur into Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur which lies at the northern and western border of it. The state of Odisha is at the southwest border; the Bay of Bengal lies in the south; the Hooghly river and South 24 Parganas district to the east; and Howrah district to the north-east.


Purba Medinipur is formed of the sub-divisions of Tamluk, Contai and Haldia of erstwhile Medinipur district.[1] Another sub-division, Egra has been created out of the erstwhile Contai sub-division during the partition of Medinipur. In 2011, the state government has proposed to rename the district as Tamralipta district after the ancient port city of Tamralipta which used to lie near the modern district headquarters.


Purba Medinipur saw many political movements during the British Raj. A parallel government named the Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar was formed during the Quit India Movement in Tamluk.[2] In 2007, Purba Medinipur witnessed the Nandigram violence, an incident of police firing that killed 14 farmers.[3]




Contents






  • 1 History


    • 1.1 Tamralipta




  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Overview


    • 2.2 Major cities and towns




  • 3 Divisions


    • 3.1 Administrative subdivisions


      • 3.1.1 Tamluk subdivision


      • 3.1.2 Haldia subdivision


      • 3.1.3 Egra subdivision


      • 3.1.4 Contai subdivision






  • 4 Demographics


  • 5 Economy


  • 6 Literacy and education


  • 7 Healthcare


  • 8 Tourism


    • 8.1 Tamluk (Tamralipta)


    • 8.2 Panskura


    • 8.3 Mahishadal


    • 8.4 Digha


    • 8.5 Mandarmani


    • 8.6 Haldia




  • 9 References


  • 10 External links





History



Tamralipta


Tamralipta, the port in ancient India, is believed by scholars to have been around modern-day Tamluk. It is mentioned in the writings of Ptolemy (150 AD), the Greco-Egyptian writer, Faxian (earlier referred to as Fa Hien) (405-11 AD), the Chinese Buddhist monk, who travelled to India on foot, and Xuanzang (earlier referred to as Hiuen Tsiang) (seventh century AD), the Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller and translator. It was the main port used by Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor. With too much siltation the port lost its importance around 8th century A.D.[4]



Geography



Overview


Purba Medinipur district is part of the lower Indo-Gangetic Plain and Eastern coastal plains. Topographically, the district can be divided into two parts – (a) almost entirely flat plains on the west, east and north, (b) the coastal plains on the south. The vast expanse of land is formed of alluvium and is composed of younger and coastal alluvial. The elevation of the district is within 10 metres above mean sea level. The district has a long coastline of 65.5 km along its southern and south eastern boundary. Five coastal CD Blocks, namely, Khejuri II, Contai II (Deshapran), Contai I, Ramnagar I and II, are occasionally affected by cyclones and tornadoes. Tidal floods are quite regular in these five CD Blocks. Normally floods occur in 21 of the 25 CD Blocks in the district. The major rivers are Haldi, Rupnarayan, Rasulpur, Bagui and Keleghai, flowing in north to south or south-east direction. River water is an important source of irrigation. The district has a low 899 hectare forest cover, which is 0.02% of its geographical area.[4][5][6]



Major cities and towns


Major cities and towns include Panskura, Tamluk, Nandakumar, Contai, Egra, siyalsai,Haldia, Mecheda, Mahishadal, Digha, Mandarmani, Khejuri, Ramnagar, Patashpur, Kolaghat, Nandigram.



Divisions



Administrative subdivisions


Purba Medinipur district is divided into the following administrative subdivisions:[7]



















































Subdivision Headquarters

Area
km2
 Population
(2011)		 Rural
Population %
(2001)		 Urban
Population %
(2001)
Tamluk Tamluk 1084.30 1,791,695 94.08 5.92
Haldia Haldia 683.94 959,934 79.19 20.81
Egra Egra 940.96 958,939 96.96 3.04
Contai Contai 1251.21 1,385,307 93.55 6.45
Purba Medinipur district Tamluk 4,713.00 5,095,875 91.71 8.29

Tamluk subdivision consists of Tamluk municipality, Panskura municipality and seven community development blocks: Nandakumar, Mayna, Tamluk, Shahid Matangini, Panskura–I, Panskura–II and Chandipur (Nadigram–III). Haldia subdivision consists of Haldia municipality and five community development blocks: Mahishadal, Nandigram–I, Nandigram–II, Sutahata and Haldia. Egra subdivision consists of Egra municipality and six community development blocks: Bhagawanpur–I, Bhagawanpur–II, Egra–I, Egra–II, Pataspur–I and Pataspur–II. Contai subdivision consists of Contai municipality and seven community development blocks: Kanthi–I, Kanthi–II, Kanthi–III, Khejuri–I, Khejuri–II, Ramnagar–I and Ramnagar–II.[8]


Tamluk is the district headquarters. There are 21 police stations, 25 development blocks, 5 municipalities and 223 gram panchayats in this district.[8][9]


Other than in the municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns. In total there are 10 urban units: five municipalities and five census towns.[9] Panskura municipality was established in 2001.[10]



Tamluk subdivision



  • Two municipalities: Tamluk and Panskura


  • Nandakumar community development block consists of rural areas only with 12 gram panchayats.


  • Moyna community development block consists of rural areas with 11 gram panchayats and one census town: Goasafat.


  • Tamluk community development block consists of rural areas with 12 gram panchayats and two census towns: Anantapur and Dakshin Baguan.


  • Sahid Matangini community development block consists of rural areas with 10 gram panchayats and two census towns: Kakdihi and Shantipur.


  • Panskura community development block consists of rural areas only with 14 gram panchayats.


  • Kolaghat community development block consists of rural areas with 13 gram panchayats and four census towns: Kolaghat, Amalhara, Mihitikri and Kharisha.


  • Chandipur community development block consists of rural areas with 10 gram panchayats and two census towns: Kotbar and Ershal.



Haldia subdivision



  • One municipality: Haldia.


  • Mahishadal community development block consists of rural areas with 11 gram panchayats and one census town: Garh Kamalpur.


  • Nandigram I community development block consists of rural areas with 10 gram panchayats and one census town: Nandigram.


  • Nandigram II community development block consists of rural areas with 7 gram panchayats and one census town: Ashadtalya.


  • Sutahata community development block consists of rural areas with 6 gram panchayats and one census town: Barda


  • Haldia community development block consists of rural areas only with 4 gram panchayats.



Egra subdivision



  • One municipality: Egra.


  • Bhagabanpur I community development block consists of rural areas with 10 gram panchayats and two census towns: Benudiya and Hincha Gerya.


  • Egra I community development block consists of rural areas only with 8 gram panchayats.


  • Egra II community development block consists of rural areas only with 8 gram panchayats.


  • Patashpur I community development block consists of rural areas only with 9 gram panchayats.


  • Patashpur II community development block consists of rural areas only with 7 gram panchayats.



Contai subdivision



  • One municipality: Contai.


  • Contai I community development block consists of rural areas only with 8 gram panchayats.


  • Deshapran community development block consists of rural areas with 8 gram panchayats and one census town: Basantia.


  • Contai III community development block consists of rural areas only with 8 gram panchayats.


  • Khejuri I community development block consists of rural areas only with 6 gram panchayats.


  • Khejuri II community development block consists of rural areas only with 5 gram panchayats.


  • Ramnagar I community development block consists of rural areas with 9 gram panchayats and one census town: Khadalgobra.


  • Ramnagar II community development block consists of rural areas only with 8 gram panchayats.


  • Bhagabanpur II community development block consists of rural areas only with 9 gram panchayats.



Demographics


According to the 2011 census Purba Medinipur district has a population of 5,094,238,[11] roughly equal to the United Arab Emirates[12] or the US state of Colorado.[13] This gives it a ranking of 20th in India (out of a total of 640).[11] The district has a population density of 1,076 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,790/sq mi).[11] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 15.32%.[11]


Purba Medinipur has a sex ratio of 936 females for every 1000 males,[11]



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Educational facilities in Purba Medinipur district:[14]

High School (including higher secondary school)–456
Junior High School–189
Junior High Madarsa–5
High Madarsa–8
Senior Madarsa–2
Primary School–3217
Sishu Sikhsha Kendra–1516
Ishwar chandra Jana Chetna Centre–3089
College–15
Engineering colleges–2
Skill development institutions–44



Economy


In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Purba Medinipur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[15] It is one of the 11 districts in West Bengal receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[15]



Literacy and education


According to the 2011 census, the district has a literacy rate of 87.66[16] up from 80.20% of 2001 census. As per 2001 census, this district had a male literacy rate of 89.1% and female literacy rate was 70.7%. The education index of this district is 0.74[14] and it is ranked first in literacy in comparison to other districts of West Bengal.[17]


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

Given in the table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in Purba Medinipur district for the year 2013-14. It may be noted that 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, polytechnics, 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.[18]




















































































































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

Tamluk
 1,084
 84,258
 78
 5,789
 77
 43,408
 144
 171,516
 6
 12,728
 17
 2,747
 2,704
 112,411

Haldia
 557
 43,173
 40
 5,082
 54
 36,767
 77
 83,659
 5
 9,792
 16
 6,256
 1,359
 59,879

Egra
 629
 41,418
 76
 11,537
 49
 32,167
 74
 90,730
 3
 9,498
 2
 154
 1,595
 62,200

Contai
 983
 50,945
 99
 10,557
 81
 46,690
 102
 120,128
 5
 12,223
 10
 1,602
 2,316
 90,552
Purba Medinipur district
 3,253
 219,794
 293
 32,965
 261
 159,032
 397
 466,093
 19
 44,241
 45
 10,759
 7,974
 375,042


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 Purba Medinipur district.[19]






































































































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

Tamluk
 1
 -
 7
 14
 -
 -
 -
 70
 92
 1,506
 96
 61,84
 1,251,099

Haldia
 1
 2
 3
 10
 -
 -
 -
 19
 35
 803
 67
 27,586
 757,876

Egra
 1
 1
 4
 11
 -
 -
 -
 21
 38
 489
 42
 23,699
 419,829

Contai
 2
 -
 8
 16
 -
 -
 -
 22
 48
 688
 88
 59,882
 890,607
Purba Medinipur district
 5
 3
 22
 51
 -
 -
 -
 132
 213
 3,486
 293
 172,251
 3,319,411


Tourism


The coastal region of Purba Medinipur district is in the face of river Hoogly. With good coastal, landform, seasonal, rural and heritage diversity, it offers potential for tourism in its typical coastlines and rural areas. The famous tourist spots are[14]



Tamluk (Tamralipta)




Bargabhima Temple, Tamluk


Tamluk, district headquarters of Purba Medinipur district is situated on the bank of river Rupnarayan which is a very popular picnic spot. The other places are:




  • Temple of Devi Barghobhima is a 1150 years old Kali temple and is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. According to Puran, the gorali of left feet of Sati/Parvati fell here when Lord Vishnu cut the sacred body of Goddess Sati into several pieces to make Lord Shiva quiet.


  • Archeological Museum of Tamluk is a must-see place. It contains artefacts of tamra (copper) and has preserved a tamralipta with Greek inscriptions. It preserves the historical heritage of Bengal.


  • Rakhit Bati is another important place to visit in Tamluk. In the beginning of 19th century it was famous as a secret centre of the then revolutionary parties Anusilan Samiti and Gupta Samiti.

  • There are many other ancient temples in Tamluk town to visit, i.e., Jagannath Temple, Hari Temple, Mahaprabhu Temple, Ram Jiu Temple, Rajbari Temple etc.



Panskura


It is a municipality upgraded in 2002. It is one of the busiest towns in East Midnapore district. Panskura is known as "Place of Flowers" with large supplies of flower to other places. Panskura is also known for its green vegetables wholesale market near the railway station. It is open every day after 10pm till 7am next morning with a regular gathering of lakhs of people. Panskura is one of the busiest railway stations which extends up to Digha or Haldia directly through this station or by bus. The river Kansabati is a good picnic spot and Mahakali (Bhavatarini) temple nearby old Panskura bazar is a pilgrimage spot.Panskura is also well known for its cultural side. Lots of cultural schools and institute is there. Panskura is famous for the recitation institute Chandabani [ছন্দবাণী]. There is also a Digital Marketing company which offers SEO, Website development, and SMM services. It is called WBK Digital Services founded by Sk Saif Ali



Mahishadal


Mahishadal is only 16 km from Tamluk town where you can visit the Mahishadal Rajbari and the museum there, do boating in the attached park. Geonkhali is a place 8 km from Mahishadal, a perfect picnic spot at the junction (mohona) of three rivers.




New Digha Beach



Digha


Digha is a seaside resort town of Purba Medinipur district and, at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal, is the most popular seaside resort of West Bengal. Renowned for its beaches, Digha is visited by thousands of tourists every year.



Mandarmani


Mandarmani is a small virgin beach on Bay of Bengal under Kalindi Gram Panchayat, only 14 km from Digha-Contai Road from Chaulkhola Bus Stop. It is a small fishing harbour and a fast developing tourist spot.



Haldia


Haldia, a city and a municipality in Purba Medinipur, is a major seaport approximately 50 km southwest of Kolkata near the mouth of the Hooghly River, one of the tributaries of the Ganges. It is being developed as a major trade port for Kolkata, intended mainly for bulk cargoes.



References





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  12. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 1 October 2011. United Arab Emirates 5,148,664


  13. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Colorado 5,029,196


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  17. ^ List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate


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External links







  • Official website

  • Legacy of Midnapore (Medinipur, Midnapur, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, East Midnapore, West Midnapore)

  • News of district bifurcation

  • Map of old Medinipur district (district has now been split)












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