Jhargram
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Jhargram is a subdivisional municipality
in the Paschim Medinipur
district in the India
n state
of West Bengal
.Beyond the Gangetic plains of West Bengal,INDIA. Jhargram offers the most exotic beauties of undulating topography culminating in hill ranges of Belpahari, Kankrajhor in the North to the serene beauties of meandering Subarnarekha river in the South.Jhargram is the paradise of nature lovers with bountiful forests of sal, mahul, wild elephants, deer and birds. The ancient temples, royal palaces, folk tunes and rhythms of tribal make it all the more attractive destination of tourists who love to discover the unknown and unaffected beauties of nature.
, Jhargram had a population of 53,158. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jhargram has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Jhargram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
. There is also one Polytechnic engineering college named I.C.V Polytechnic, Jhargram and one Industrial Training Institute
(ITI) also Sevayatan Junior Technical Institute.
The name of the schools are - 1. Jhargram Kumud Kumari Institution, 2. Rani Binod Manjari Govt. Girls High School, 3. Ramkrishna Sharadapith, 4. Ashoke Vidyapith High School, 5. Banitirtha High School, 6. Sevayatan High School, 7. Nanibala Boys' High School, 8. Nanibala Girls' High School, 9. Netaji Adarsha High School
Beside the tribal culture, The regular bengali festivals like Durga puja,Saraswati puja and Kali pujas are well attended.Other common pujas in the worship of Sitala, Jagaddhatri, Holi,Janmastami, Bheema Puja also takes place.
To know more details about tribal dances and cultures see Jhargram
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in the Paschim Medinipur
Paschim Medinipur
Paschim Medinipur district or West Midnapore district is the districts of the state of West Bengal, India. It was formed on January 1, 2002 after the Partition of Midnapore into Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur. The district has 4 sub-divisions: Kharagpur, Medinipur Sadar, Ghatal and Jhargram...
district in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
.Beyond the Gangetic plains of West Bengal,INDIA. Jhargram offers the most exotic beauties of undulating topography culminating in hill ranges of Belpahari, Kankrajhor in the North to the serene beauties of meandering Subarnarekha river in the South.Jhargram is the paradise of nature lovers with bountiful forests of sal, mahul, wild elephants, deer and birds. The ancient temples, royal palaces, folk tunes and rhythms of tribal make it all the more attractive destination of tourists who love to discover the unknown and unaffected beauties of nature.
Geography
Jhargram is located at 22.45°N 86.98°E. It has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet).Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Jhargram had a population of 53,158. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jhargram has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Jhargram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Main economy of this area is cultivation. This is one of the backward area in West Bengal and also in India. A few of the percentage of the people are government employees, School Teachers and employed in other small private sectors.The financial status of most of the people is in lower class categoryTransportation
Jhargram is well connected by roads/highways with other nearby cities like Midnapore, Kharagpur, Kolkata. For local transportation bus, taxi, minibus, cycle-rikshaws are available. Jhargram is also connected by train to nearest big city like Kolkata, Tatanagar.Education
There are number of well known schools and colleges in Jhargram. There is colleges named Jhargram Raj College (Govt. College) and Sevayatan Sikshan Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed College) under Vidyasagar UniversityVidyasagar University
Vidyasagar University is a state-government administered, affiliating and research university located in Paschim Medinipur district of southern West Bengal, in India.-History:...
. There is also one Polytechnic engineering college named I.C.V Polytechnic, Jhargram and one Industrial Training Institute
Industrial training institute
Industrial Training Institutes & "Industrial Training Centers" are training institute which provide training in technical field and constituted under Directorate General of Employment & Training , Ministry of Labour & Employment, Union Government of India.-Structure:Industrial Training Institutes ...
(ITI) also Sevayatan Junior Technical Institute.
The name of the schools are - 1. Jhargram Kumud Kumari Institution, 2. Rani Binod Manjari Govt. Girls High School, 3. Ramkrishna Sharadapith, 4. Ashoke Vidyapith High School, 5. Banitirtha High School, 6. Sevayatan High School, 7. Nanibala Boys' High School, 8. Nanibala Girls' High School, 9. Netaji Adarsha High School
Health
There is a hospital in the Jhargram town named Jhargram SD Hospital. People of this subdivision mainly depends on this hospital. Also there are many private nursing homes in Jhargram town. Health of common people is quite well.Culture
Jhargram is surrounded by Santals,Mundas,Shabars and Lodhas coexist here. Their social performances,religious rites and rituals are expressed through dances. This is not just a dance but also a creative art. Jhargram is the golden treasury of tribal dances. Some of these tribal dances are at the verge of extinction. Bhuang,Chang,Chhou,Dangrey,Jhumur, Panta,Ranpa,Saharul, Tusu & Bhadu etc is not only a mere experience of some masterpiece of human creative art, but a fascinating adventure through essential dimensions of a civilization, its collective priorities, the skills of their implementation and the philosophies that inform them.Beside the tribal culture, The regular bengali festivals like Durga puja,Saraswati puja and Kali pujas are well attended.Other common pujas in the worship of Sitala, Jagaddhatri, Holi,Janmastami, Bheema Puja also takes place.
To know more details about tribal dances and cultures see Jhargram
Tourist Spot
- Chilkigarh Raj Palace and Kanak Durga Temple
- Alampur
- Deer Park
- Jhargram PalaceJhargram PalaceThe new Jhargram Raj Palace is the current residence of the Malla Deb Royal family,it is a structure combining the Gothic and Muslim architectural modes. About 20 of the rooms in the ground floor have been converted into a Heritage Hotel in colaboration with .The Main Building is impressive. The...
- Kendua :- To see migrating bird
- Dherua :- Bank of Kansai river
- Medical Plants Garden (Kalaboni)
- Kakrajhore Forest
- Ketki Falls
- Tribal Museum
- Jungle Mahal
- Sabitri Temple
- Rohini: This is a historical village situated in the bank of Subarnarekha RiverSubarnarekha RiverSubarnarekha River flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa.-Etymology:As per tradition, gold was mined near the origin of the river at a village named Piska near Ranchi. This is why it was named Subarnarekha, meaning ‘streak of gold’. Legend has it that traces of...
. Birth place of famous Vaishnav saint Rashikanandaji maharaj. - MPS Farms