Ketugram II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Katwa subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal .
41-533: Ketugram is a village in Ketugram II CD block in Katwa subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal , India . It is said that Ketugram was named after Chandraketu, son of king Bhopal. The earlier name of Ketugram was Bahula. According to Binoy Ghosh , it is claimed by some that Ketugram was the birthplace of 14th century lyric poet Chandidas of Vaishnava Padavali fame. It
82-589: A constituent gram panchayat of Katwa I block, is located at 23°35′46″N 88°05′02″E / 23.596°N 88.084°E / 23.596; 88.084 . Katwa I CD Block is part of the Bhagirathi basin. The Ajay forms the northern boundary of the CD Block before joining the Bhagirathi , which forms the eastern boundary of the CD Block. The region has many swamps and water-logged areas. The soil
123-539: A gram panchayat in Ketugram II CD Block, is located at 23°42′41″N 88°05′55″E / 23.7115°N 88.0985°E / 23.7115; 88.0985 . Ketugram II CD Block is part of the Kanksa Ketugram plain and the Bhagirathi basin. The Ajay forms the southern boundary of the CD Block before joining the Bhagirathi . The soil is alluvial of recent origin. Ketugram II CD Block
164-590: A large portion of the workforce, comparatively less workers were engaged in the secondary and tertiary sectors. In the decade 1991-2001 cultivators decreased and the secondary and tertiary sectors increased. There are 55 inhabited villages in Ketugram II CD block. All 55 villages (100%) have power supply. All 55 villages (100%) have drinking water supply. 18 villages (32.73%) have post offices. 49 villages (89.09%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 36 villages (65.45%) have
205-483: A pucca (paved) approach road and 34 villages (61.82%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 6 villages (10.91%) have agricultural credit societies . 6 villages (10.91%) have banks. In 2013–14, there were 53 fertiliser depots and 37 fair price shops in the CD Block. Persons engaged in agriculture in Ketugram II CD Block Although
246-557: A pucca (paved) approach road and 40 villages (63.49%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 12 villages (19.05%) have agricultural credit societies . 9 villages (14.29%) have banks. In 2013-14, there were 79 fertiliser depots, 10 seed store and 55 fair price shops in the CD Block. The 660 x 2 MW Katwa Super Thermal Power Station is being constructed by NTPC Limited . Persons engaged in agriculture in Katwa I CD Block Although
287-439: A total literacy of 61.06 per cent for the 6+ age group. While male literacy was 68.75 per cent female literacy was 52.88 per cent. Bardhaman district had a total literacy of 70.18 per cent, male literacy being 78.63 per cent and female literacy being 60.95 per cent. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In the 2011 census, Hindus numbered 94,555 and formed 79.75% of
328-439: A total literacy of 61.56 per cent for the 6+ age group. While male literacy was 69.84 per cent female literacy was 52.66 per cent. Bardhaman district had a total literacy of 70.18 per cent, male literacy being 78.63 per cent and female literacy being 60.95 per cent. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 121,727 and formed 70.33% of
369-909: A total population of 107,011, out of which 55,278 were males and 51,733 were females. Ketugram II block registered a population growth of 12.82 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for Bardhaman district was 14.36 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. Scheduled castes at 39,197 formed around one-third the population. Scheduled tribes numbered 872. Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Ketugram II CD Block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Ketugram (9,990), Nirol (7,031), Srirampur (4,043), Gangatikuri (4,053), Baharan (4,562), Keuguri (4,682), Maugram (6,927) and Char Sujapur (4,696). Other villages in Ketugram II CD Block included (2011 census figures in brackets): Uddharanpur (3,437), Sitahati (1,262), Nabagram (1,683), Billeswar (3,625) and Jhamatpur (1,543). As per
410-427: A total population of 152,066, out of which 78,638 were males and 73,428 were females. Katwa I block registered a population growth of 16.27 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for Bardhaman district was 14.36 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. Scheduled castes at 48,852 formed around one-third the population. Scheduled tribes numbered 1,676. Census Town in Katwa I CD Block
451-856: A whole Aman paddy constituted 64.32% of the total area under paddy cultivation, while the area under Boro and Aus paddy constituted 32.87% and 2.81% respectively. The expansion of Boro paddy cultivation, with higher yield rates, was the result of expansion of irrigation system and intensive cropping. In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Katwa I CD Block was 7,015.40 hectares, out of which 5,880.71 hectares were irrigated by canal water, 91.72 hectares by river lift irrigation and 1,042.97 hectares by deep tube wells. In 2013-14, Katwa I CD Block had offices of 7 commercial banks and 3 gramin banks . Katwa I CD Block has 18 originating/ terminating bus routes. The Bandel-Katwa branch line meets Barharwa-Azimganj-Katwa loop at Katwa. The Bardhaman-Katwa line , after conversion from narrow gauge to electrified broad gauge,
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#1732787202135492-1335: A whole Aman paddy constituted 64.32% of the total area under paddy cultivation, while the area under Boro and Aus paddy constituted 32.87% and 2.81% respectively. The expansion of Boro paddy cultivation, with higher yield rates, was the result of expansion of irrigation system and intensive cropping. In 2013–14, the total area irrigated in Ketugram II CD Block was 1,437.31 hectares, out of which 1,141.14 hectares were irrigated by river lift irrigation and 296.17 hectares by deep tube wells. In 2013–14, Ketugram II CD Block had offices of 5 commercial banks and 1 gramin bank . The Barharwa-Azimganj-Katwa loop passes through this block and there are stations at Shiblun and Gangatikuri . Ketugram II CD Block has 5 ferry services and 3 originating/ terminating bus routes. SH 6 , running from Rajnagar (in Birbhum district) to Alampur (in Howrah district) passes through this CD Block. In 2013–14, Ketugram II CD Block had 83 primary schools with 5,302 students, 2 middle schools with 310 students, 11 high school with 6,427 students and 5 higher secondary schools with 3,950 students. Ketugram II CD Block had 201 institutions for special and non-formal education with 9,956 students As per
533-506: Is (2011 census figure in brackets): Panuhat (6,473) Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Katwa I CD Block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Churpuni (6,256), Srikhanda (18,394), Jajigram (4,471), Khajurdih (11,580), Sudpur (7,328), Karajgram (8,800), Bandmura (8,074), Ganfulia (5,150), Gusumba (5,276), Kaithan (7,101) and Gidhgram (4,781). Other villages in Katwa I CD Block included (2011census figures in brackets): Goai (1,451), Alampur (2,774) and Kashigram (3,814). As per
574-638: Is also affiliated with West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. It was established in 1924. Ketugram block primary health centre at Ketugram (with 15 beds) is the main medical facility in Ketugram II CD block. There are primary health centres at Sibloon (with 10 beds) and Sitahati (with 4 beds). In 2012, the average monthly patients attending Ketugram BPHC were 7,034 and average monthly admissions were 86. It handled 657 annual emergency admissions. See also - Healthcare in West Bengal Ketugram II Gangatikuri,
615-505: Is at Gangatikuri . Gram panchayats of Ketugram II block/ panchayat samiti are: Billeswar, Gangatikuri, Ketugram, Mougram, Nabagram, Nirole and Sitahati. As per the 2011 Census of India Ketugram II CD Block had a total population of 118,567, all of which were rural. There were 61,413 (52%) males and 57,154 (48%) females. Population below 6 years was 13,443. Scheduled Castes numbered 43,442 (36.64%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 692 (0.58%). As per 2001 census, Ketugram II block had
656-528: Is at Katwa. Gram panchayats of Katwa I block/ panchayat samiti are:Alampur, Gidhagram, Goai, Karajgram, Khajurdihi, Koshigram, Saragram, Srikhanda and Sudpur. As per the 2011 Census of India Katwa I CD Block had a total population of 173,087, of which 166,614 were rural and 6,473 were urban. There were 89,087 (51%) males and 84,000 (49%) females. Population below 6 years was 20,011. Scheduled Castes numbered 54,731 (31.62%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 1,025 (0.62%). As per 2001 census, Katwa I block had
697-612: Is bounded by Bharatpur II CD Block, in Murshidabad district, on the north, Kaliganj CD Block, in Nadia district across the Bhagirathi , on the east, Katwa I and Mangolkote CD Blocks on the south and Ketugram I CD Block on the west. Ketugram II CD Block has an area of 160.03 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 7 gram panchayats , 90 gram sansads (village councils), 56 mouzas and 55 inhabited villages. Ketugram police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD Block
738-586: Is fertile, as it consists mainly of silt deposits. Katwa I CD Block is bounded by Ketugram II CD Block on the north, Kaliganj CD Block, in Nadia district across the Bhagirathi , on a part of the east, Katwa II CD Block on a part of the east and the south, Manteswar also on the south and Mongalkote CD Block on the west. Katwa I CD Block has an area of 168.94 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 9 gram panchayats , 129 gram sansads (village councils), 66 mouzas and 63 inhabited villages. Katwa police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD Block
779-445: Is part of the area where agriculture dominates the scenario but the secondary and tertiary sectors have shown an increasing trend. There are 63 inhabited villages in Katwa I CD block. All 63 villages (100%) have power supply. All 63 villages (100%) have drinking water supply. 18 villages (28.57%) have post offices. 62 villages (98.41%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 34 villages (53.97%) have
820-456: Is said that the people of Ketugram were furious with Chandidas for marrying a low-caste widow. He went away to Nanoor in the adjoining district of Birbhum, along with the idol of Bisalakshi that he used to worship. Later, when hostilities subsided, Chandidas was even accepted back in Ketugram as the priest of Bahulakshi temple. The place in the northern part of Ketugram, which is believed to be
861-452: Is situated at Nirol Gram Panchayet. The ADACs provides primary treatment and artificial insemination facilities to livestock owners though most of these ADACs are currently non functional. Katwa I Katwa I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Katwa subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal . Srikhanda,
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#1732787202135902-550: Is the main veterinary facility available in Ketugram II CD Block. Free & on call veterinary services are also available in this block at farmer's doorstep provided by Mobile Veterinary Unit under BLDO, Ketugram II. One can avail this service by dialing toll free number 1962. There are also five numbers of Animal Development Aid Centres (ADACs) under BLDO, Ketugram-II situated in five different Gram Panchayets of this block such as - 1. ADAC Ketugram; 2. ADAC Billeshwar; 3. ADAC Nabagram; 4. ADAC Sitahati & 5.ADAC Mougram. No ADAC
943-488: Is the predominant language, spoken by 99.85% of the population. As per poverty estimates obtained from household survey for families living below poverty line in 2005, rural poverty in Ketugram II CD Block was 36.07%. In Ketugram II CD Block in 2011, amongst the class of total workers, cultivators formed 26.46%, agricultural labourers 44.05%, household industry workers 6.27% and other workers 23.21%. In Ketugram II CD Block, cultivators or agricultural labourers formed
984-402: The 2011 census the total number of literates in Katwa I CD Block was 107,698 (70.36% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 59,506 (75.41% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 48,192 (64.98% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 10.42%. per 2001 census, Katwa I block had
1025-411: The 2011 census, in Katwa I CD block, amongst the 63 inhabited villages, 3 villages did not have a school, 37 villages had two or more primary schools, 17 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 14 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. More than 6,000 schools (in erstwhile Bardhaman district) serve cooked midday meal to more than 900,000 students. Chandrapur College
1066-659: The 2011 census, in Ketugram II CD block, amongst the 55 inhabited villages, all villages had schools, 35 villages had two or more primary schools, 20 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 12 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. More than 6,000 schools (in erstwhile Bardhaman district) serve cooked midday meal to more than 900,000 students. In 2014, Ketugram II CD Block had 1 block primary health centre and 2 primary health centres with total 25 beds and 3 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 18 family welfare subcentres. 1,098 patients were treated indoor and 142,364 patients were treated outdoor in
1107-417: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Ketugram II CD Block was 69,335 (65.96% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 39,072 (71.65% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 30,263 (59.82% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 11.83%. As per the 2001 census, Ketugram II block had
1148-886: 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 Katwa I CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 9.83%, patta (document) holders 4.27%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 6.50%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 25.48% and agricultural labourers 53.92%. In 2003-04 net cropped area in Katwa I CD Block
1189-831: 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 Ketugram II CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 5.60%, patta (document) holders 9.64%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 7.31%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 24.40% and agricultural labourers 53.06%. In 2003-04 net cropped area in Ketugram II CD Block
1230-460: The birth-place of Chandidas, is even today referred to by the locals as “Chandibhita”. Ketugram is in the flat alluvial Kanksa Ketugram plain, which lies along the Ajay . Ketugram police station has jurisdiction over Ketugram I and Ketugram II CD Blocks. The area covered is 359 km. 88.44% of the population of Katwa subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 11.56% of the population live in
1271-561: The hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD Block. Ketugram block primary health centre at Ketugram (with 15 beds) is the main medical facility in Ketugram II CD block. There are primary health centres at Sibloon (with 10 beds) and Sitahati (with 4 beds). Ketugram II CD Block is one of the areas of Bardhaman district which is affected by a low level of arsenic contamination of ground water. Block Animal Health Centre, Ketugram II, Purba Bardhaman under Block Livestock Development Office , Ketugram II at Gangatikuri village
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1312-464: The population in Katwa I CD Block. Muslims numbered 50,909 and formed 29.41% of the population. Christians numbered 228 and formed 0.03% of the population. Others numbered 223 and formed 0.03% of the population. In Bardhaman district the percentage of Hindu population has been declining from 84.3% in 1961 to 77.9% in 2011 and the percentage of Muslim population has increased from 15.2% in 1961 to 20.7% in 2011. Languages of Katwa I CD block (2011) At
1353-433: The population in Ketugram II CD Block. Muslims numbered 23,895 and formed 20.15% of the population. Christians numbered 38 and formed 0.03% of the population. Others numbered 79 and formed 0.07% of the population. In Bardhaman district, the percentage of Hindu population has been declining from 84.3% in 1961 to 77.9% in 2011 and the percentage of Muslim population has increased from 15.2% in 1961 to 20.7% in 2011. Bengali
1394-433: The population over 6 years). Bahula, in Ketugram, is one of the fifty-one shakti peethas. The left foot of Sati fell here. According to other sources, the left arm of Sati fell here. While Sati is worshipped as Bahula (lavish), Shiva is worshipped as Bhiruk (Sarvasiddhivinayak). The stone image of Bahula, along with those of Kartikeya and Ganesha , was established by Raja Chandraketu. Note: Some sources mention
1435-565: The temple being on the bank of the Ajay River , but presently it is away from the river. See map above. The State Highway 6 , running from Rajnagar (in Birbhum district) to Alampur (in (Howrah district), passes through Ketugram. Ketugram is 8 km from Katwa Junction railway station . Ketugram Sir Asutosh Memorial Institution, a coeducational institution, is affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. It
1476-475: The time of the 2011 census, 98.68% of the population spoke Bengali and 1.23% Santali as their first language. As per poverty estimates obtained from household survey for families living below poverty line in 2005, rural poverty in Katwa I CD Block was 36.16%. In Katwa I CD Block in 2011, amongst the class of total workers, cultivators formed 19.86%, agricultural labourers 39.64%, household industry workers 4.35% and other workers 36.16%. Katwa I CD Block
1517-403: The urban areas. 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. As per the 2011 Census of India Ketugram had a total population of 9,990, of which 5,127 (51%) were males and 4,863 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,218. The total number of literates in Ketugram was 5,603 (63.87% of
1558-511: Was 11,502 hectares and the area in which more than one crop was grown was 8,790 hectares. In 2013–14, Ketugram II CD Block produced 25,318 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop from 8,431 hectares, 31,645 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 7,696 hectares, 394 tonnes of wheat from 145 hectare, 4,383 tonnes of jute from 202 hectares, 5,465 tonnes of potatoes from 301 hectares and 72,111 tonnes of sugar cane from 1,178 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In Bardhaman district as
1599-463: Was 13,617 hectares and the area in which more than one crop was grown was 7,890 hectares. In 2013-14, Katwa I CD Block produced 4,794 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop from 1,808 hectares, 36,518 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 7,519 hectares, 27 tonnes of wheat from 10 hectare, 26,405 tonnes of potatoes from 834 hectares and 10,136 tonnes of sugar cane from 163 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. In Bardhaman district as
1640-441: Was established at Chandrapur in 1985. In 2014, Katwa I CD Block had 1 block primary health centre and 3 primary health centres with total 28 beds and 6 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 25 family welfare subcentres. 281 patients were treated indoor and 171,514 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD Block. Srikhanda block primary health centre at Srikhanda (with 15 beds)
1681-1089: Was opened to the public on 12 January 2018. The narrow gauge 2 ft 6 in ( 762 mm ) Ahmedpur Katwa Railway , built and operated as part of McLeod's Light Railways, is being converted, by Indian Railways, to 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) from 2013. State Highway 6 (West Bengal) running from Rajnagar (in Birbhum district) to Alampur (in Howrah district) and State Highway 14 (West Bengal) running from Dubrajpur (in Birbhum district) to Betai (in Nadia district) cross in this block. State Highway 15 (West Bengal) running from Dainhat (in Burdwan district) to Gadiara (in Howrah district) originates in this block. In 2013-14, Katwa I CD Block had 100 primary schools with 10,017 students, 4 middle schools with 346 students, 12 high school with 7,404 students and 4 higher secondary schools with 4,618 students. Katwa I CD Block had 2 technical/ professional institutions with 592 students, 259 institutions for special and non-formal education with 12,616 students As per