44-622: Karimpur is a census town , near the bank of river Jalangi , in Karimpur I CD block in the Tehatta subdivision of the Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal . Karimpur is located at 23°58′N 88°37′E / 23.97°N 88.62°E / 23.97; 88.62 . It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 ft). It is 183 km (114 mi) from Kolkata and
88-489: A greater number of statutory towns, the states would be able to get more money from the Centre as per the 14th Finance Commission Report. Additionally, under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), 50% weightage is given to the number of statutory towns in the state/UT to determine the allocation of funds to these states/UTs. Following this notification, Maharashtra state government converted 19 CTs in
132-558: A number abuses committed by the BSF. The report was compiled from the interviews of abuse victims, witnesses, members of the BSF, and its Bangladeshi counterpart, the BGB. The report stated that over 900 Bangladeshi citizens were killed during the first decade of the 21st century, many of whom crossed the border for cattle rustling or other smuggling activities. However, the report also noted that some were killed due to "indiscriminate firing from across
176-455: A well developed village is designated as a village where all basic facilities like health, education road connectivity, rail connectivity and other basic infrastructure is easily available. In India, a census town is one which is not statutorily notified and administered as a town, but nevertheless whose population has attained urban characteristics. Census towns are governed by gram panchayats , unlike statutory towns. They are characterized by
220-536: Is India's border guarding organisation on its border with Pakistan and Bangladesh . Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), formerly known as the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), is a paramilitary force responsible for the security of Bangladesh's 4,427 kilometres (2,751 mi) long border with India and Myanmar. Benapole–Petrapole border ceremony at the India-Bangladesh border crossing site
264-431: Is a beating retreat flag ceremony jointly held by the military of both nations every day at 6 pm, which is open to the public as tourist attractions. No special permit or ticket is needed. India has similar border ceremonies with other nations . India-Bangladesh borer has numerous border haats or markets held one day each week. It is not only a market for locals and tourists for buying daily commodities but also
308-602: Is a nucleus of either thirty occupied houses on both sides of the road or twenty occupied houses on one side of the Road". Census towns were distinct from municipal towns ; the latter, which had legally defined boundaries and local government powers, were abolished by the Local Government Reform Act 2014 . Census towns were replaced by built up areas in the 2022 census . Bangladesh%E2%80%93India border The Bangladesh–India border , known locally as
352-613: Is based on export of jute, banana, cucumber, brinjal, onion, with other vegetables, grain and beetel leaves. The town boasts nearly 3000 shops and 120 small industrial units (SIU). There are a number of the Marwari population who control the jute business. Apart from this, the transportation business is also on the roll. There is a regulated market near Karimpur Bajar. Karimpur has three high schools: Karimpur Jagannath High School, Karimpur Girls High School and Jamsherpur B.N High School. One undergraduate college named Karimpur Pannadevi College
396-534: Is located at the bank of the River Jalangi. Nadia district is made up of mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River , locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as the Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature. The Tehatta subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is topographically part of
440-508: Is required to ensure planned development of these areas. In this notification, Rajiv Gauba, Secretary (Urban Development) notes: The opportunity of planned urban development might get lost if unplanned construction and ad hoc provisioning of infrastructure is allowed to take place over a long time. Additionally, the Ministry, in the notification, has informed the states that they stand to gain from according statutory status to these towns. With
484-402: Is there. Many B.Ed. colleges, primary teacher training institute and other study centres of open universities and management studies are located there. Like any other town of new settlers, people in general are more liberal than orthodox. Throughout the year, cultural and religious festivals are celebrated. Nou Byich (boat racing and sailing) on Vijaya Dashami (the last day of Durga Puja) was
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#1732787930772528-594: Is within the PS area. According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Nadia , Karimpur covered an area of 1.62 km (0.63 sq mi). Its civic amenities include 8.5 km (5.3 mi) of road, the protected water supply involved overhead tank, tap water from untreated sources, and hand pumps. It has 4,000 domestic electric connections and 250 road lighting points. Nationalised bank offices, cooperative banks also situated there. The local commerce
572-574: The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), most notably in 2001 . In July 2009, Channel 4 News reported that hundreds of Indians and Bangladeshis were killed by the BSF along the Indo-Bangladeshi border fence during its construction. The BSF state that the fence's main purpose is to check illegal immigration and to prevent cross-border terrorism . In 2010, Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued an 81-page report which documented
616-623: The President of Bangladesh in 1977, Indira Gandhi also lost the 1977 Indian general election in the same year. In October 1979, Bangladesh said, it should be regarded as no-man's-land and farmers on the Indian side should be refrained from harvesting in no-man's-land. The Indian side disagreed and Indian peasants began harvesting the paddy they had sown. Bangladesh Rifles and the Border Security Force both exchanged fire in
660-998: The Radcliffe line ( IB ), is an international border running between the republics of Bangladesh and India that demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states . Bangladesh and India share a 4,096-kilometre-long (2,545 mi) international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world, including 262 km (163 mi) in Assam , 856 km (532 mi) in Tripura , 318 km (198 mi) in Mizoram , 443 km (275 mi) in Meghalaya and 2,217 km (1,378 mi) in West Bengal . The Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh , Khulna , Rajshahi , Rangpur , Sylhet , and Chittagong are situated along
704-850: The UNCLOS . On 7 July 2014, Arbitration Tribunal resolved the dispute in Bangladesh's favor, which was amicably accepted by both sides, thus ending the dispute. Dispute also included South Talpatti (also called "New Moore"), a small uninhabited offshore sandbar that emerged as an Island in the aftermath of the Bhola cyclone in 1970, and disappeared around March 2010. Designated Integrated Check Posts (ICP, with both customs and immigration facilities) and Land Customs Stations (LCS) are: Transport between India and Bangladesh bears much historical and political significance for both countries, which possessed no ground transport links for 43 years, starting with
748-477: The partition of Bengal and India in 1947. After the establishment of Bangladesh following the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 , bilateral relations improved considerably, but the two governments moved slowly on implementing a 1980 agreement on improving transport links. The Kolkata – Dhaka Bus started in 1999. In 2001, another bus service was launched to connect Dhaka with Agartala, the capital of
792-415: The Indian state of Tripura , the second-largest city of Northeast India that borders Bangladesh in the east. In 2015 June direct bus service from Kolkata to Agartala via, Petrapole, Dhaka, Akhoura began. The service is operated by West Bengal surface transport corporation. Before partition India and Bangladesh had multiple rail links . In the 21st century, the countries are only connected by rail links on
836-575: The Kingdom of Koch Bihar and the Mughal Empire . After the partition of India in 1947, Cooch Behar district merged with India and Rangpur went to then- East Pakistan , which became Bangladesh in 1971. The prime ministers of India and Bangladesh signed a Land Boundary Agreement in 1974 to exchange all enclaves and simplify the international border. In 1974 Bangladesh approved the proposed Land Boundary Agreement, but India did not ratify it. In 2011
880-768: The Land Boundary Agreement, the enclave residents could continue to reside at their present location or move to the country of their choice. The adverse possession of Boraibari went to Bangladesh. The undemarcated borders between the nations were also finally solved with respect to Daikhata-Dumabari, Muhurichar (an island in the Muhuri River ), and Pyrdiwah. India and Bangladesh, with different perceptions of their maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zone, engaged in eight rounds of bilateral negotiations since 1974, which remained inconclusive until 2009 when both agreed to undergo arbitration under
924-501: The Nadia Plain North. The Jalangi River forms the district/subdivision border in the north-western part and then flows through the subdivision. The other important rivers are Mathabhanga and Bhairab. The eastern portion forms the boundary with Bangladesh . The subdivision is overwhelmingly rural. 97.15% of the population lives in the rural areas and 2.85% lives in the urban areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of
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#1732787930772968-776: The Western Bangladeshi border, although there are plans to rebuild some of the other rail links. 2 scheduled passenger trains run between Kolkata and Bangladesh as the Maitree Express and the Bandhan Express . One train Mitali Express runs between Dhaka Cantonment and New Jalpaiguri Junction of North Bengal . Out of total length of International Border with Bangladesh 4,096.70 kilometres (2,545.57 mi), Government of India has completely fenced 3,180 kilometres (1,980 mi) by 2024 and
1012-542: The age range 0–6 years was 775. The total number of literate persons in Karimpur was 7,616 (85.71% of the population over 6 years). Karimpur police station has jurisdiction over a portion of Karimpur I CD block. The total area covered by the police station is 116.796 km (45.095 sq mi) and the population covered is 117,879 (2001 census). Four kilometres (2.5 mi) of the Bangladesh-India border
1056-492: The beginning days of November thus starting intense gunbattles between the two sides. Bangladesh Rifles and Indian Border Security Forces exchanged fire near the Comilla-Tripura border throughout the entire month of November to December 1979. The shooting appeared to have become a habit with the soldiers on both sides. A joint survey team of India and Bangladesh visited the area and watched bullets flying across
1100-550: The border during the 1970s, years after the victory of the Battles of Belonia Bulge by the Mukti Bahini and allied Indian troops . The Belonia issue was almost settled in 1974 when Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman agreed to the general principle of watershed. It was decided that in all cases of river line boundaries the midstream would be regarded as the border. And that both sides would take steps to ensure that
1144-674: The border during the prior six months. Bangladeshi media accused the BSF of abducting 5 Bangladeshi children, aged between 8 and 15, from the Haripur Upazila in Thakurgaon District of Bangladesh, in 2010. The children were setting fishing nets near the border. In 2010, Human Rights Watch accused the Border Security Force of the indiscriminate killings. On 7 January 2011, BSF forces killed 15-year-old Felani Khatun after she became tangled while climbing
1188-440: The border fence during a return trip to Bangladesh. Her body was left hanging from the fence where it was photographed, drawing widespread outrage. In 2019, Bangladesh border guards shot at BSF personnel. They claimed self defence. One BSF officer was killed. The breakdown of the length of land border by Indian states is as follows, clockwise: There were nearly 200 enclaves and counter-enclaves that existed on both sides of
1232-484: The border to India. Because of a large number of illegal immigrants crossing from Bangladesh into India, a controversial shoot-on-sight policy has been enforced by the Indian border patrols. This policy was initiated with reports of violence between the illegal migrants and Indian soldiers. The border has also witnessed occasional skirmishes between the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and
1276-509: The border up until 2015. The enclaves or chitmahals ( Bengali : ছিটমহল ) that ran along the border between the two nations were a longstanding feature of the region. The enclaves were reputedly part of a high-stakes card game or chess games centuries ago between two regional kings, the Raja of Cooch Behar and the Maharaja of Rangpur , and the result of the confused outcome of a treaty between
1320-555: The border". The HRW called for a joint independent investigation to be conducted by both governments. The Bangladeshi government has often accused the BSF of incursions into Bangladeshi territory, and indiscriminate shooting of civilians along the India–Bangladesh border. In a news conference in August 2008, Indian BSF officials admitted that they killed 59 illegals (34 Bangladeshis, 21 Indians, 4 unidentified) who were trying to cross
1364-474: The border. A number of pillars mark the border between the two states. Small demarcated portions of the border are fenced on both sides. The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between the dominions of India and Pakistan upon the partition of India . It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe , who, as chairman of the Border Commissions,
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1408-492: The cultivable tract as their own territory. Of it, 44.87 acre falls in the Indian territory, while the rest is in Bangladesh's control. In total, there were 8 skirmishes from 1979 to 1999 in Muhuri Char. BGB and BSF clashed for a total of 58 days in 20 years. The border is used as a route for smuggling livestock, food items, medicines, and drugs from India to Bangladesh. Moreover, illegal immigrants from Bangladesh cross
1452-482: The disputed 44-acre stretch of land. Exchange of firing ended, but the talks had later failed. Skirmishes in Belonia also occurred in 1985, Where heavy mortars were used in the intense clash. Skirmishes near and in Belonia also occurred in 1999, where 6 civilians including 1 BSF Jawan were injured. The 67.31-acre land at Muhurichar has remained a disputed area since 1974 with both India and Bangladesh claiming
1496-492: The disputed land for 90 minutes. No fatalities or injuries were reported. After the three-day talks, the two delegations issued a brief joint statement in which, both sides agreed to exercise maximum restraint and avoided provocation to ensure the return of normalcy in the Muhuri Char area of the Belonia sector on the Tripura-Comilla border. This merely meant that the two sides would not resort to exchange of firing on
1540-490: The district hospital is about 70 km (43 mi) away at the district headquarter, Krishnanagar . The town is situated near the international border of India-Bangladesh (25 km (16 mi) from the main town). West Bengal state highway 11 crosses through it. The communication primarily depends on bus route from Krishnanagar to Karimpur. From the other end it can be accessed by Berhampore to Karimpur bus route. Census town In India and some other countries,
1584-1515: The following: Examples of Indian census towns include Kapsi in Chhattisgarh , Avinissery in Thrissur District of Kerala , Greater Noida , Chakeri and Manauri in Uttar Pradesh , Indranagar in Tripura , Begampur , Chandpara , Nandigram , Chittaranjan and Beliatore in West Bengal , Chevella in Telangana , Amini in Lakshadweep , Deolali in Maharashtra , Ghatshila in Purbi Singhbhum District of Jharkhand , BGR Township ( Bongaigaon Refinery Township ) in Bongaigaon Urban Agglomeration of Assam , Pileru in Andhra Pradesh , Chikhli in Gujarat and Ichgam in Jammu and Kashmir . The number of census towns (CTs) in India grew from 1,362 in 2001 to 3,894 in 2011. As per Pradhan (2013), these CTs account for 30% of
1628-424: The most famous and unique celebration in Karimpur, which is no longer celebrated. More than four hundred river boats participate in this unique festival. Other festivals like Saraswati puja and Kali Puja are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Karimpur has one rural hospital and many dispensaries. Some specialist doctors visit on a specific day each week in different clinics. The emergency health facilities are limited:
1672-406: 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 , Karimpur had a total population of 9,661, of which 4,930 (51%) were males and 4,731 (49%) were females. Population in
1716-844: The remaining 916 kilometres (569 mi) is covered by physical and non-physical barriers as it is not feasible to fence the entire border due to densely forested rugged mountains, riverine and marshy areas. India has similar fence on borders with Pakistan and Myanmar . The approved length of the fence along Indo-Bangladesh Border was 3,326.14 kilometres (2,066.77 mi) in 2018, sections of which were progressively constructed, i.e. 2,529 kilometres (1,571 mi) by November 2007, 2,649 kilometres (1,646 mi) by October 2009, 2,735 kilometres (1,699 mi) by March 2011, 2,746.44 kilometres (1,706.56 mi) by February 2018, 2,803.013 kilometres (1,741.712 mi) by July 2019, 3,141 kilometres (1,952 mi) by August 2021, and 3,180 kilometres (1,980 mi) by 2024. Border Security Force (BSF)
1760-502: The rivers did not change their course but unfortunately, it was not settled. The joint boundaries commission was to meet in the first week of November to finalise the Belonia border within the framework of the Indira-Mujib agreement. Officials of the two countries held a flag meeting. However, on 15 August 1975, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family was killed after Mujib established a one-party system , and Ziaur Rahman became
1804-404: The state to statutory ULBs. These 19 CTs are in close proximity to the town of Pune and this conversion is expected to lessen the infrastructure and population pressures on the town. According to Ireland's Central Statistics Office , a census town by definition was a "cluster of fifty or more occupied dwellings, not having a legally defined boundary, in which within a distance of 800 m there
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1848-567: The two countries again agreed to exchange enclaves and adverse possessions. A revised version of the agreement was finally adopted by the two countries when the Parliament of India passed the 119th Amendment to the Indian Constitution on 7 May 2015. Inside the main part of Bangladesh, there were 111 Indian enclaves (17,160.63 acres), while inside the main part of India, there were 51 Bangladeshi enclaves (7,110.02 acres). Under
1892-452: The urban growth in the last decade. Pradhan also notes that the largest increase in the number of CTs was in the states of West Bengal and Kerala. The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, in May 2016 asked the 28 states in India to take action to start the process of recognizing CTs as urban areas. The argument given for this conversion was that a statutory Urban Local Body (ULB)
1936-545: Was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 square kilometres (175,000 sq mi) of territory with 88 million people based on religious lines. This involved the partition of the Bengal region , which resulted in transferring East Bengal to Pakistan, which was later liberated in 1971 , thereby Bangladesh continuing to share the same line as the border with the Indian Republic. Several skirmishes occurred along
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