27-612: Gangarampur is one of the cities and a municipality in Dakshin Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal , India. Balurghat is the headquarters of the Gangarampur Subdivision . The city is located on the bank of river Punarbhaba . Gangarampur is one of the major cities connected through National Highway 512 . It became the subdivision of newly formed district Dakshin Dinajpur when Paschim Dinajpur
54-421: A sex ratio of 954 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 73.86%. 14.10% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 28.80% and 16.43% of the population respectively. Dakshin Dinajpur district has a majority Hindu population with over 73% people following Hinduism. Islam is the second-largest religion in the district with over 24% adherents. Christianity
81-491: A few good schools in Balurghat and Gangarampur. There are four CBSE affiliated and one CISCE affiliated school in Balurghat. Of late, The Green View English Academy is the only CISCE affiliated school in the entire district. The Atreyee D.A.V Public School has earned several accolades, giving the entire district an honorable position in the academic map of the country. VVM Junior Level National Champion (2018–19), Saswata Bose,
108-721: A total of 640 ). It is one of the eleven districts in West Bengal currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The district comprises two subdivisions: Balurghat and Gangarampur at Buniadpur. Balurghat subdivision consists of Balurghat municipality and four community development blocks: Hili , Balurghat , Kumarganj and Tapan . Gangarampur subdivision consists of Gangarampur , Buniadpur municipalities and four community development blocks: Gangarampur , Bansihari , Harirampur and Kushmandi . Balurghat
135-574: Is State Highway 10 (West Bengal) . The state highway has recently been upgraded into National Highway 512 (India) by Government of India. This highway connects Gangarampur with National Highway 12 (India) , which is the only other National Highway in Dakshin Dinajpur . This newly upgraded 96 kilometers long National Highway is stretched from Gazole to Hilli (near Indo/Bangladesh). Both private and public night bus services to Kolkata , Siliguri , Jalpaiguri , Cooch Behar are available. Buses to Balurghat , Raiganj and Malda run frequently throughout
162-471: Is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal , India . It was created on 1 April 1992 by the division of the erstwhile West Dinajpur District . The headquarters (sadar) of the district is at Balurghat . It comprises two subdivisions: Balurghat and Gangarampur . According to the 2011 census, it is the third least populous district of West Bengal (out of 23 ). The erstwhile Dinajpur District , at
189-511: Is a student of The ADAVPS. Many government schools exist throughout the district. Narayan Biswas - minister of government of West Bengal. English Bazar English Bazar Municipality is responsible for the civic administration of the town of Malda in Malda district , West Bengal , India . Established in 1868, it is one of the oldest Municipalities in India . English Bazar Municipality
216-496: Is available from most of the cities, even broadband connections are available. There is one State Highway with only 77 km of National Highway No. 512 in the district. A new railway line has been laid between Eklakhi and Balurghat , the district headquarters. Train services were started on 30 December 2004. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Dakshin Dinajpur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of
243-634: Is followed by 1.48% of people. Muslims and Christians are almost entirely rural, and the urban population is nearly entirely Hindu. Muslims are a significant minority in Harirampur (49.00%) and Kushmandi (38.86%) CD blocks. Languages of Dakshin Dinajpur District (2011) Bengali is the principal language of the district. The main Bengali dialect of this region is variously known as Varendri Bengali or Dinajpuri Bengali. According to
270-416: Is located at the eastern side of the city near Kaldighi . The hospital runs with 250 beds. For improvement of overall health care services in Dakshin Dinajpur district many intervention-specific projects/programmes like improvement of infrastructural facilities in the secondary level hospitals, reducing the prevalence of Malaria, creating awareness about HIV, to look after the reproductive and child health of
297-407: Is located by the national highway (NH 512) near Kaldighi . The stadium was built in early twenty first century. Balurghat DSA is just 35 km from gangarampur Bengali is the main language of Gangarampur. The principal communities are Hindus and Muslims, constituting the major portion of the population. There are many temples, mosques and churches around the city for religious practice. Bangarh
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#1732790110777324-537: Is one of the best & reputed pharmaceutical store & leading healthcare centre among the whole district. The favourite sports in Gangarampur are cricket and football like other parts of West Bengal. As in the rest of India, cricket is popular in Gangarampur and is played on grounds and in streets throughout the city. The Football Club ground, a vast field that serves as the city's largest park, hosts several minor football and cricket games. Gangarampur Stadium
351-419: Is predominantly an agricultural district with a large area of land under cultivation. The district is drained by north-south flowing rivers like Atreyee , Purnabhaba , Tangon and Jamuna River , to give rise to a sizeable, unorganised fishing community. Dakshin Dinajpur is a "non-large scale industry" but there are a number of medium and small hand loom industries especially Gangarampur block. Internet access
378-510: Is the district headquarters. There are nine police stations, eight development blocks, Three municipalities , 64 gram panchayats and 2317 villages in this district. Other than municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocs which are divided into rural areas and census towns. Balurghat subdivision Gangarampur subdivision at Buniadpur As per order of the Delimitation Commission in respect of
405-459: Is the most notable phenomenon in the climate of the city. Maximum rainfall occurs during the monsoon in July–August. As of 2011 India census , Gangarampur had a population of 56,175. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gangarampur has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 70%. In Gangarampur, 13% of
432-484: Is the site of an archaeological dig, where work commenced in 1938 on uncovering remains of structures dating from the pre- Maurya Empire (326 BCE–180 BCE) to the Pala Empire (8th to 12th century). Kaldighi Lake and Dhaldighi Lake, located at the east side of the city, are home to migratory birds and freshwater fish. The lakes are a tourist attraction as well as a source of revenue for local fishermen. The building
459-461: The 2011 census Dakshin Dinajpur district has a population of 1,676,276. roughly equal to the nation of Guinea-Bissau . or the US state of Idaho . This gives it a ranking of 295th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 753 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,950/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 11.16%. Dakshin Dinajpur has
486-514: The 2011 census, 84.41% of the population spoke Bengali , 9.68% Santali , 1.31% Kurukh , 1.25% Sadri and 1.05% Hindi as their first language. Dakshin Dinajpur University has started functioning from 2021. It is located at Mahinagar, Balurghat. There is a government nursing college at Balurghat. There is one JNV present. There is one D.A.V group school (Atreyee DAV Public School) and a Techno Group school at Balurghat. There are
513-557: The annual report published by Directorate of Textiles (Govt. of West Bengal) Bordangi (located near Gangarampur College) area has 588, where as rest of Gangarampur area has 252 looms. Gangarampur is connected to Kolkata , Siliguri , Jalpaiguri , Malda , Balurghat , Kishanganj , Cooch Behar , Bardhaman , Asansol , Raiganj , Durgapur , Nadia , and other major places in West Bengal and Bihar by both bus and train services. The only State highway passes through Gangarampur
540-399: The below poverty line people in the municipal areas, providing free treatment/medicine to them etc. are taken under consideration. Gangarampur Super Speciality Hospital is now #2 Hospital in Dakshin Dinajpur district . Balurghat superspeciality hospital has 10 floor.#1. Balurghat district hospital is just 35 km from Gangarampur. Gangarampur Ghosh Medical Hall & Ghosh Sonoscan Centre
567-557: The day. Recently the New Bus Terminal near the old one was inaugurated. Gangarampur Railway Station was built earlier in 2004 and the first train ran on 30 December 2004. The station is located at the south side of the city near Gangarampur College . Few express trains like Howrah–Balurghat Express , Tebhaga Express(Balurghat-Kolkata) , Gour Express(Balurghat-Sealdah) , Balurghat-Siliguri Intercity Express stops at Gangarampur Railway Station . The subdivisional hospital
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#1732790110777594-480: The delimitation of constituencies in the West Bengal, the district was divided into six assembly constituencies: Tapan constituency is reserved for ST candidates. Kushmandi and Gangarampur constituencies are reserved for SC candidates. Along with Itahar assembly constituency from Uttar Dinajpur district , the six assembly constituencies of this district form the Balurghat (Lok Sabha constituency) . According to
621-434: The map alongside, all places marked on the map are linked in the full screen version. Gangarampur has a Tropical wet-and-dry climate, with summer monsoons. The maximum temperatures can often exceed 38 °C (100 °F) during May–June. Winter tends to last from December to early-February, with the lowest temperatures hovering in the 4 °C (40 °F) to 8 °C (47 °F) range during December and January. Monsoon
648-884: The population is under 6 years of age. Historic population There are many colleges in the city limits: There are many public and private schools in the city limits: The economy of Gangarampur is driven by agricultural farming, small business, handloom and handloom based handicrafts. Important handloom potential areas are located in Boaldaha, Korial, Belberi-I, Belberi-II and various parts in Gangarampur Municipality area. Important handloom products include cotton ordinary saree, cotton Mala saree, ladies churidar set (churidars are tightly fitting trousers worn by both men and women in South Asia), gents kurta/panjabi and Shirting Than (Length of cloth) etc. According to
675-470: The time of the partition of India , was split up into West Dinajpur district and East Dinajpur. The East Dinajpur district, now called Dinajpur , became part of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh ). The West Dinajpur district was enlarged in 1956, when States Reorganisation Act recommendations were implemented, with the addition of some areas of Bihar . The district was bifurcated into Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur on 1 April 1992. Dakshin Dinajpur
702-477: Was bifurcated into Uttar and Dakshin Dinajpur in 1992. Gangarampur is located almost in the middle of Dakshin Dinajpur district at 25°24′N 88°31′E / 25.4°N 88.52°E / 25.4; 88.52 . It has spread linearly along the banks of the Punarbhaba River . It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet). The area of the city is 10.29 Sq. km. In
729-691: Was probably constructed in the 14th century. The building is a brick and stone mausoleum, the burial site of Mollah Atar-Uddin or Shah Ata. There are three main parks in the area, Kalitala Children Park, Kaldighi Park and Gangarampur Shishu Udyan The first of these, Kalitala Children Park ( Bengali : কালিতলা শিশু উদ্যান) is owned by Gangarampur Municipality, and is located at National Highway 512 and adjacent with Punarbhaba River in Gangarampur city. There are two movie theaters showing Bengali and Hindi movies. Dakshin Dinajpur district Dakshin Dinajpur ( Bengali pronunciation: [dokkʰiɳ dinadʒpur] ), also known as South Dinajpur ,
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