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Nakashipara is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal .

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48-707: Bethuadahari is a town in the Nakashipara CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district of the state of West Bengal , India. It is almost 28  km from the district headquarters Krishnanagar . Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary is in Bethuadahari ( Nakashipara area) of Nadia District, West Bengal , India. The sanctuary is located beside National Highway 12 (old no NH 34). The sanctuary covers 67 hectares (170 acres), and

96-559: A comparatively higher concentration of population but the urban population has generally stagnated. Nadia district still has a large chunk of people living in the rural areas. There are 101 inhabited villages in Nakashipara CD Block. 100% villages have power supply and 100 villages (99.01%) had drinking water supply. 42 Villages (41.58%) have post offices. 94 villages (93.07%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 48 villages (47.52%) have

144-530: A comparatively higher concentration of population but the urban population has generally stagnated. Nadia district still has a large chunk of people living in the rural areas. There are 32 inhabited villages in Tehatta II CD Block. 100% villages have power supply and drinking water supply. 14 Villages (43.75%) have post offices. 31 villages (96.88%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 23 villages (71.88%) have

192-1388: A population growth of 22.72 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 19.51 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. There are two census towns in Nakashipara CD Block (2011 population figures in brackets): Jagadanandapur (23,822) and Kshidirpur (10,556). Large villages (with 4,000+ population)in Nakashipara CD Block (2011 population figures in brackets): Haranagar (7,621), Dhubinagadi (5,177), Bikrampur (5,781), Arpara (4,113), Bilkumari (7,112), Arbetai (4,809), Parkula (5,677), Uttar Bahirgachi (4,390), Chichuria (5,892), Chenga (9,038), K anthalberia (9,352), Bethuadahari (4,923), Chak Hatisala (5,732), Bilwagram (5,853), Chak (4,043), Dadupur (4086), Chandanpur (5,068), Tetul Baria (4,447), Bangaria (5,931), Jalsuka (5,240), Patikabari (8,242), Dhananjoypur (8,302), Dhaparia (5,958), Mejpota (4,494), Sibpur (5,160), Radhanagar (5,172), Birpur (14,116), Petuabhanga (8,403), Teghari (5,355), Mota (6,479), Digha (4,236), Dogachhia (5,932), Saligram (9,913), Gachha (7,213), Muragachha (8,937) and Dakshin Bahiragachhi (4,500). Other villages in Nakashipara CD Block include (2011 census figures in brackets): Nakasipara (602), Majhergram (3,738) and Dharmmadaha (3,459). As per

240-458: A pucca approach road and 19 villages (51.38%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 15 villages (46.88%) have agricultural credit societies and 7 villages (21.88%) have banks. Although 100% villages in Nadia district had power supply in 2011, a survey in 2007-08 revealed that less than 50% of households had electricity connection. In rural areas of

288-440: A pucca approach road and 46 villages (45.54%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 10 villages (9.90%) have agricultural credit societies and 13 villages (12.87%) have banks. It should, however, be noted that although 100% villages in Nadia district had power supply in 2011, a survey in 2007-08 revealed that less than 50% of households had electricity connection. In rural areas of

336-580: A recurring feature. The Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision, presented in the map alongside, has the Bhagirathi on the west, with Purba Bardhaman district lying across the river. The long stretch along the Bhagirathi has many swamps. The area between the Bhagirathi and the Jalangi , which flows through the middle of the subdivision, is known as Kalantar, a low-lying tract of black clay soil. A big part of

384-442: A total population of 386,569, of which 352,191 were rural and 34,378 were urban. There were 198,517 (52%) males and 180,990 (48%) females. The population below 6 years was 47,337. Scheduled Castes numbered and 89,952 (23.27%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 9,907 (2.56%). As per the 2001 census, Nakashipara block had a total population of 334,863, out of which 172,400 were males and 162,463 were females. Nakashipara block registered

432-640: A total population of 4,923, of which 2,540 (52%) were males and 2,383 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 436. The total number of literate persons in Bethuadahri was 3,502 (78.05% of the population over 6 years). Bethuadahari Railway Station is on the Ranaghat–Krishnanagar City–Lalgola line of the Eastern Railway , which connects it with Sealdah station. Some passenger and express trains pass through

480-463: Is 10 mg/ litre, and the Indian Standard value is 50 mg/ litre. All the 17 blocks of Nadia district have arsenic contamination above this level. The maximum concentration in Tehatta II CD Block is 950 mg/litre. Attractions in the area are – Sonargouranga temple (with the golden statue of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ), Chandroday temple and a church. A famous and oldest indigo Kuthi

528-585: Is 18 km from CD Block headquarters. SH 14 originates from Betai in this block and runs to Dubrajpur (in Birbhum district). In 2013–14, Tehatta II CD Block had 83 primary schools with 7,307 students, 2 middle schools with 306 students, 3 high school with 2,636 students and 9 higher secondary schools with 16,320 students. Tehatta II CD Block had 2 technical/ professional institutions with 205 students and 224 institutions for special and non-formal education with 11,518 students In Tehatta II CD Block, amongst

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576-439: Is affected by moderate level of arsenic contamination . The WHO guideline for arsenic in drinking water is 10 mg/ litre, and the Indian Standard value is 50 mg/ litre. All the 17 blocks of Nadia district have arsenic contamination above this level. The maximum concentration in Nakashipara CD Block is 400 mg/litre. The Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary covering 67 hectares, and established in 1980 in this CD Block,

624-516: Is an extended deer park, with some other wildlife and birds. [REDACTED] Bethuadahari travel guide from Wikivoyage Kalyani Tehatta II Tehatta II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Tehatta subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal . Palashipara , the police station and headquarters of Tehatta II CD Block,

672-490: Is at Palashipara . Gram panchayats of Tehatta II block & panchayat samiti are Barnia , Gopinathpur, Hanspukuria, Palashipara, Polsunda I, Polsunda II and Sahebnagar. As per the 2011 Census of India , Tehatta II CD Block had a population of 151,231, all of which were rural. There were 77,299 (51%) males and 73,932 (49%) females. The population below 6 years was 17, 071. Scheduled Castes numbered 25,085 (16.59%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,092 (1.38%). As per

720-406: Is at Nakashipara. It is located 29 km from Krishnanagar , the district headquarters. Gram panchayats of Nakashipara block/ panchayat samiti are: Bethuadahari I, Bethuadahari II, Bikrampur, Bilkumari, Billwagram, Birpur I, Birpur II, Dhananjoypur, Dharmada, Dogachhia, Haranagar, Majhergram, Muragacha, Nakashipara and Patikabari. As per the 2011 Census of India , Nakashipara CD Block had

768-465: Is bounded by Tehatta II and Kaliganj CD Blocks in the north, Tehatta I and Chapra CD Blocks in the east, Nabadwip CD Block and Purbasthali II CD Block, in Bardhaman district across the Bhagirathi , in the south and Katwa II CD Block, in Bardhaman district across the Bhagirathi , in the west. Nadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River , locally known as

816-483: Is located at 23°47′00″N 88°27′00″E  /  23.7833330°N 88.4500000°E  / 23.7833330; 88.4500000 . Tehatta II CD Block is bounded by Naoda , CD Block in Murshidabad district , and Karimpur II CD Block, in the north, Tehatta I CD Block in the east, Nakashipara CD Block in the south and Kaliganj CD Block in the west. Palashipara is about 18 km from Plassey , where

864-662: The Human Development Report 2004 for West Bengal , the rural poverty ratio in Nadia district was 28.35%. The estimate was based on Central Sample data of NSS 55th round 1999–2000. In Nakashipara CD Block in 2011, amongst the class of total workers, cultivators formed 19.95%, agricultural labourers 46.16%, household industry workers 6.63% and other workers 27.26%. The southern part of Nadia district starting from Krishnanagar I down to Chakdaha and Haringhata has some urban pockets specialising in either manufacturing or service related economic activity and has reflected

912-584: The Human Development Report 2004 for West Bengal , the rural poverty ratio in Nadia district was 28.35%. The estimate was based on Central Sample data of NSS 55th round 1999–2000. In Tehatta II CD Block in 2011, amongst the class of total workers, cultivators formed 30.84%, agricultural labourers 43.90%, household industry workers 1.85% and other workers 23.41%. The southern part of Nadia district starting from Krishnanagar I down to Chakdaha and Haringhata has some urban pockets specialising in either manufacturing or service related economic activity and has reflected

960-485: The 101 inhabited villages, 2 villages had no school, 69 had more than 1 primary school, 52 had at least 1 primary school, 47 had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 29 had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. In 2014, Nakashipara CD Block had 1 rural hospital and 4 primary health centres with total 80 beds and 9 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 33 family welfare subcentres. 15,735 patients were treated indoor and 392,622 patients were treated outdoor in

1008-862: The 2001 census, Tehatta II block had a total population 134,113, out of which 68,737 were males and 65,376 were females. Tehatta II block registered a population growth of 16.96 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 19.51 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Tehatta II CD Block were (2011 census figures in brackets): Dhwapara (6,667), Baraia (7,746), Baruipara (8,077), Palsunda (11,791), Bara Naldaha (6,537), Chhoto Naldaha (4,437), Panchdara Abhaynagar (9,803), Barnia (16,350), Hanspukuria (8,023), Natipota (6,860), Palashipara (10,693), Radhanagar (4,345), Gopinathpur (8,910) and Rudranagar (4,694). Other villages in Tehatta II CD Block include (2011 census figures in brackets): Sahebnagar (3,468) and Iswarchandrapur (2,471). As per

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1056-451: The 2011 census, Hindus numbered 75,609 and formed 50.00% of the population in Tehatta II CD Block. Muslims numbered 75,447 and formed 49.89% of the population. Christians numbered 81 and formed 0.05% of the population. Others numbered 94 and formed 0.06% of the population. In the 2001 census, Hindus numbered 220,357 and formed 62.67% of the combined population of Tehatta I and Tehatta II CD Blocks. Muslims numbered 127,045 and formed 36.13% of

1104-434: The 2011 census, Muslims numbered 205,107 and formed 53.06% of the population in Nakashipara CD Block. Hindus numbered 179,858 and formed 46.53% of the population. Christians numbered 167 and formed 0.04% of the population. Others numbered 1,437 and formed 0.37% of the population. In the 2001 census, Hindus numbered 169,659 and formed 50.65% of the population of Nakshipara CD Block. Muslims numbered 164,836 and formed 49.21% of

1152-450: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Nakashipara CD Block was 220,021 (64.86% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 119,788 (68.68% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 100,233 (60.82% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 7.86%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate In

1200-446: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Tehatta II CD Block was 91,926 (68.52% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 48,752 (70.93% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 43,174 (65.99% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 4.94%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate In

1248-511: The 32 inhabited villages, 2 had no school, 24 had more than 1 primary school, 12 had at least 1 primary school, 18 had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 12 had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. In 2014, Tehatta II CD Block had 1 block primary health centre, 2 primary health centres and 3 private nursing homes with total 65 beds and 9 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 18 family welfare subcentres. 4,232 patients were treated indoor and 280,192 patients were treated outdoor in

1296-843: The Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of bargadars to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants. Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013–14, persons engaged in agriculture in Nakashipara CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 5.86%, patta (document) holders 8.27%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 4.06%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 26.35% and agricultural labourers 55.46%. As

1344-780: The Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of bargadars to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants. Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013–14, persons engaged in agriculture in Tehatta II CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 4.60%, patta (document) holders 14.11%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 9.80%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 32.07% and agricultural labourers 39.43%. As

1392-418: The Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. Floods are common with these rivers silting up. Nakashipara CD Block has an area of 360.94 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 15 gram panchayats , 278 gram sansads (village councils), 107 mouzas and 101 inhabited villages. Nakshipara police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD Block

1440-541: The MHPI scale. The CD Block-wise mean MHVI was estimated at 33.92. A total of 8 out of the 17 CD Blocks in Nadia district were found to be severely deprived when measured against the CD Block mean MHVI - Karimpur I and Karimpur II (under Tehatta subdivision), Kaliganj, Nakashipara, Chapra, Krishnanagar I and Nabadwip (under Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision) and Santipur (under Ranaghat subdivision) appear to be backward. As per

1488-438: The combined population. In the 1991 census, Hindus numbered 184,404 and formed 61.30% of the combined population of Tehatta I and Tehatta II CD Blocks. Muslims numbered 112,758 and formed 37.49% of the combined population. Bengali is the predominant language, spoken by 99.71% of the population. The District Human Development Report for Nadia has provided a CD Block-wise data table for Modified Human Vulnerability Index of

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1536-529: The country, the tube well was for many years considered to be the provider of safe drinking water, but with arsenic contamination of ground water claiming public attention it is no longer so. Piped water supply is still a distant dream. In 2007–08, the availability of piped drinking water in Nadia district was as low as 8.6%, well below the state average of around 20%. Persons engaged in agriculture in Nakashipara CD Block Although

1584-527: The country, the tube well was for many years considered to be the provider of safe drinking water, but with arsenic contamination of ground water claiming public attention it is no longer so. Piped water supply is still a distant dream. In 2007–08, the availability of piped drinking water in Nadia district was as low as 8.6%, well below the state average of around 20%. Persons engaged in agriculture in Tehatta II CD Block Although

1632-488: The district. Tehatta II CD Block registered 29.69 on the MHPI scale. The CD Block-wise mean MHVI was estimated at 33.92. A total of 8 out of the 17 CD Blocks in Nadia district were found to be severely deprived when measured against the CD Block mean MHVI - Karimpur I and Karimpur II (under Tehatta subdivision), Kaliganj, Nakashipara, Chapra, Krishnanagar I and Nabadwip (under Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision) and Santipur (under Ranaghat subdivision) appear to be backward. As per

1680-631: The historic Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757. Jalangi River flows through region. Nadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River , locally known as the Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as the Jalangi , Churni and Ichamati . With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature. Tehatta II CD Block has an area of 172.47 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 7 gram panchayats , 112 gram sansads (village councils), 34 mouzas and 32 inhabited villages. Tehatta police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD Block

1728-496: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD Block. Bethuadahari Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at Bethuadahari , is the major government medical facility in the Nakashipara CD block. There are primary health centres at Chakghurni (with 4 beds), Dharmada (with 10 beds), Majhergram (with 6 beds) and Nakashipara (Dadpur) (with 10 beds). Nakashipara CD Block is one of the areas of Nadia district where ground water

1776-547: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD Block. Palashipara (Pritimoyee) Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Palashipara , is the major government medical facility in the Tehatta II CD block. There are primary health centres at Barnia (with 10 beds) and Chhota Nalda (with 6 beds). Tehatta II CD Block is one of the areas of Nadia district where ground water is affected by high level of arsenic contamination . The WHO guideline for arsenic in drinking water

1824-421: The population lives in urban areas and 79.205% lives in rural areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision. According to the 2011 Census of India , Bethuadahari had

1872-452: The population. In the 1991 census, Hindus numbered 138,963 and formed 50.93% of the population of Nakashipara CD Block. Muslims numbered 133,768 and formed 49.02% of the population. Bengali is the predominant language, spoken by 99.38% of the population. The District Human Development Report for Nadia has provided a CD Block-wise data table for Modified Human Vulnerability Index of the district. Nakashipara CD Block registered 35.61 on

1920-663: The proportion of agricultural labourers is very high, the real wage in the agricultural sector has been a matter of concern. Nakashipara CD Block had 262 fertiliser depots, 18 seed stores and 79 fair price shops in 2013–14. In 2013–14, Nakashipara CD Block produced 7,340 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop from 2,813 hectares, 48,698 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 11,922 hectares, 16,823 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 6,739 hectares, 7,965 tonnes of wheat from 2,712 hectares, 235,317 tonnes of jute from 13,416 hectares and 80,074 tonnes of potatoes from 2,564 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In 2013–14,

1968-699: The proportion of agricultural labourers is very high, the real wage in the agricultural sector has been a matter of concern. Tehatta II CD Block had 212 fertiliser depots, 5 seed stores and 56 fair price shops in 2013–14. In 2013–14, Tehatta II CD Block produced 5,313 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop from 2,038 hectares, 8,311 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 2,171 hectares, 5,240 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 2,652 hectares, 14,997 tonnes of wheat from 3,896 hectares, 161,764 tonnes of jute from 9,792 hectares, 5,466 tonnes of potatoes from 181 hectares and 9,422 tonnes of sugar cane from 94 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In 2013–14,

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2016-451: The station for the whole day as a regular basis. National Highway 12 (old number 34) passes through the area. Bethuadahari is directly connected with Kolkata and Siliguri by road. The nearby reserve forest is known mainly for python and deer . Bethuadahari Avayaranya or Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary is very important tourist spot of the state. It is famous for insemination of deers. The sanctuary covers 67 hectares (170 acres), and

2064-623: The subdivision forms the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district. The Jalangi, after flowing through the middle of the subdivision, turns right and joins the Bhagirathi. On the south-east, the Churni separates the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain from the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain. The east forms the boundary with Bangladesh . The subdivision is moderately urbanized. 20.795% of

2112-425: The total area irrigated in Nakashipara CD Block was 1,579 hectares, out of which 850 hectares were irrigated by river lift irrigation, 576 hectares by deep tube wells and 153 hectares by shallow tube wells. In 2013–14, Nakashipara CD Block had offices of 7 commercial banks and 5 gramin banks . Nakashipara CD Block has 5 ferry services and 5 originating/ terminating bus routes. The Ranaghat-Lalgola branch line

2160-410: The total area irrigated in Tehatta II CD Block was 1,745 hectares, out of which 1,239 hectares were irrigated by river lift irrigation, 422 hectares by deep tube wells and 84 hectares by deep tube well. In 2013–14, Tehatta II CD Block had offices of 2 commercial banks and 4 gramin banks . Tehatta II CD Block has 6 ferry services and 4 originating/ terminating bus routes. The nearest railway station

2208-430: Was established in 1980 to preserve a portion of the central Gangetic alluvial ecozone. There is a sugarcane laboratory in front of the local Block Development Office. [REDACTED] Bethuadahari travel guide from Wikivoyage Nakashipara (community development block) Nakashipara is located at 23°35′N 88°21′E  /  23.58°N 88.35°E  / 23.58; 88.35 . Nakasipara CD Block

2256-475: Was established in 1980 to preserve a portion of the central Gangetic alluvial zone. Bethuadahari is located at 23°36′39″N 88°23′06″E  /  23.6107°N 88.3849°E  / 23.6107; 88.3849 . Nadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River , locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are

2304-672: Was opened in 1905. It passes through this CD Block and there are stations at Sonadanga railway station , Bethuadahari railway station and Muragacha railway station . NH 14 (old number NH 34) passes through this block. In 2013–14, Nakashipara CD Block had 185 primary schools with 25,688 students, 12 middle schools with 2,280 students, 7 high school with 4,433 students and 33 higher secondary schools with 45,658 students. Nakashipara CD Block had 1 general college with 4,125 students, 2 technical/ professional institutions with 184 students and 533 institutions for special and non-formal education with 20,764 students In Nakashipara CD Block, amongst

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