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39-645: Joyrambati is a village, in the jurisdiction of Kotulpur police station in the Bishnupur subdivision in Bankura district , West Bengal , India . Joyrambati is three miles to the west of Kamarpukur and two miles to the east of Shihar - the birthplace of Hridayrama Mukhopadhyaya, a nephew of Bhagwan Sri Ramakrishna Dev . Bishnupur and Arambag are twenty-seven miles and twelve miles distant respectively from Joyrambati. The village, surrounded on all sides by green pastures, untrimmed meadows, trees and shrubs, has

78-489: A multi-speciality hospital is located inside this town. Kotulpur (community development block) The important river in the area is "Amodor" (not Damodar ). Its origin is from a fountain at Knuchiakol. This has a great impact on agriculture and thus on local economy. It has gone through almost to the south-east direction. It has some historical importance also. Gar Mandaran (a nearby place, now in Hooghly district and

117-493: A playground. Chatra Ramai Pandit Mahavidyalaya , was established at Chatra , PO Darapur in 2000. Kotulpur Rural Hospital, with 60 beds at Kotulpur, is the major government medical facility in the Kotulpur CD block. There are primary health centres at Gopinathpur (with 6 beds), Lego (with 10 beds), Laugram Karakheria (with 10 beds), Sihar (with 10 beds), Mirjapur (with 4 beds) and Deshra (Deopara) (with 10 beds). also

156-751: A population growth of 15.92 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 15.15 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. Census Towns in Kotulpur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Kotulpur (8,483). Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Kotulpur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Mirzapur (4,658), Madanmohanpur (4,181), Lego (4,978), Balitha (4,760), Laugram (4,469), Shiromanipur (5,479), Kunarpur (4,403), Gopinathpur (4,357) and Deshra (7,671). Other villages in Kotulpur CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Sihar (2,164), Koalpara (2,305) and Joyrambati (862). According to

195-546: A rural atmosphere. The area that extends for about half a mile between this village and the Amodar is very fertile and yields all kinds of vegetables and other agricultural products. The map alongside shows the Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area has fertile low-lying alluvial plains. It is a predominantly rural area with 90.06% of the population living in rural areas and only 8.94% living in

234-523: Is 250.50 km with a population of 167,547. The headquarters of Kotulpur CD block are located at Kotulpur. According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Bankura , Kotulpur covered an area of 5.6454 km . Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved tap water from un-treated sources, hand pumps. It had 790 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had 1 hospital, 11 medicine shops. Among

273-423: Is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1891. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 12 computers, a library with 1,000 books and a playground. Kotulpur Sarojbasini Balika Vidyalaya is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1965. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 5 computers, a library with 2,350 books and

312-567: Is a unique experiment started by Swami Nityanandaji Maharaj of Vivekananda Math to manifest the saying of "Shiva in Jiva". The offerings in this puja are unusual which suits the need of a child like, a pair of shirt and trouser, toys, books, pen and pencil, etc. In nearby Shihar village there is an old temple dedicated to Shantinath Shiva. Both Sri Ramakrishna and the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi visited this temple. A grand fair

351-440: Is categorised as follows: domestic utilities, terracota and other decorative items and roofing tiles and other heavy pottery items. Around 3,200 families were involved in pottery making in the district in 2002. 137 families were involved in Kotulpur CD block. In 2013–14, Kotulpur CD block had offices of 9 commercial banks and 3 gramin banks . The Bankura district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from

390-411: Is located in the eastern part of the district and belongs to the fertile low lying alluvial plains, similar to the predominating rice lands in the adjacent districts of West Bengal. Here, the eye constantly rests on wide expanses of rice fields, green in the rains but parched and dry in summer. Kotulpur CD block is bounded by Indas CD block on the north, Goghat II CD block, in Hooghly district, on

429-556: Is organized on the last of day of Chaitra (Bengali calendar) on the occasion of Gajan. Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyapith is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1910. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class X. The school has 2 computers, a library with 1,202 books and a playground. There is another English medium section also in Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyapith which starts from Class I to Class VIII (current). It

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468-499: The 2011 Census of India , Kotulpur CD block had a total population of 188,775, of which 180,292 were rural and 8,483 were urban. There were 96,394 (51%) males and 92,381 (49%) females. Population in the age range of 0 to 6 years was 20,430. Scheduled Castes numbered 66,780 (35.38%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 6,211 (3.29%). According to the 2001 census, Kotulpur block had a total population of 167,543, out of which 86,288 were males and 81,255 were females. Kotulpur block registered

507-1165: The Backward Regions Grant Fund . The fund, created by the Government of India, is designed to redress regional imbalances in development. As of 2012, 272 districts across the country were listed under this scheme. The list includes 11 districts of West Bengal. In 2013–14, Kotulpur CD block had 4 ferry services and 11 originating/ terminating bus routes. State Highway 2 (West Bengal) running from Bankura to Malancha (in North 24 Parganas district) passes through this CD Block. In 2013–14, Kotulpur CD block had 161 primary schools with 15,328 students, 25 middle schools with 3,999 students, 13 high schools with 5,821 students and 13 higher secondary schools with 11,574 students. Kotulpur CD block had 3 professional/ technical institutions with 3,333 students and 296 institutions for special and non-formal education with 9,944 students. See also – Education in India According to

546-457: The Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal , India . Kotlu Khan of Gar Mandaran , then capital of the local kingdom, was killed in a war, in the Mughal era. Kotulpur was named after him. Kotulpur is located at 23°00′45.0″N 87°35′37.0″E  /  23.012500°N 87.593611°E  / 23.012500; 87.593611 The map alongside shows

585-499: The 2011 census Hindus numbered 155,396 and formed 82.32% of the population in Kotulpur CD block. Muslims numbered 32,922 and formed 17.44% of the population. Christians numbered 38 and formed 0.02% of the population. Others numbered 457 and formed 0.24% of the population. Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria, and other religious communities. In 2001, Hindus were 82.95% and Muslims 16.39% of

624-658: The 2011 census, in the Kotulpur CD block, among the 165 inhabited villages, 29 villages did not have a school, 48 villages had two or more primary schools, 50 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 22 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Chatra Ramai Pandit Mahavidyalaya , located at Chatra , PO Darapur, was established in 2001. In 2014, Kotulpur CD block had 1 rural hospital, 6 primary health centres and 2 private nursing homes with total 130 beds and 9 doctors. It had 31 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 8,380 patients were treated indoor and 210,085 patients were treated outdoor in

663-478: The 2011 census, the total number of literates in Kotulpur CD block was 131,327 (78.01% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 73,133 (85.00% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 58,194 (70.70%) of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 14.30%. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data In

702-402: The Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area has fertile low lying alluvial plains. It is a predominantly rural area with 90.06% of the population living in rural areas and only 8.94% living in the urban areas. It was a part of the core area of Mallabhum . Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in

741-480: The CD block. In 2013–2014, persons engaged in agriculture in Kotulpur CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 12.15%, patta (document) holders 13.18%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 8.26%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 3.19% and agricultural labourers 63.21%. In 2003-2004 net area sown Kotulpur CD block was 17,741 hectares and the area in which more than one crop

780-775: The Holy Mother, after touching the dust of this place with her forehead, remarked, One's own mother and the land of birth are even far superior to Heaven. Joyrambati can be reached from different directions such as [1] From Howrah by train up to Arambagh or Goghat Railway station and then by bus or car [2] From Kharagpur by bus via Kamarpukur [3] From Bishnupur by bus via Kotulpur or via Bakadah. One can also come by road directly from Kolkata-Arambagh-Joyrambati. Buses are available from Esplanade to Bishnupur via Joyrambati in its route. The main temple of this village belongs to Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur Math, and named as "SRI SRI MATRI MANDIR" dedicated to Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi,

819-409: The Kotulpur CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 23,737 and formed 30.61%, agricultural labourers numbered 30,249 and formed 39.00%, household industry workers numbered 3,318 and formed 4.28% and other workers numbered 20,255 and formed 26.12%. Total workers numbered 77,559 and formed 41.09% of the total population, and non-workers numbered 111,216 and formed 58.91% of

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858-634: The Kotulpur CD block, as per the District Census Handbook , Bankura, 2011. 100% villages have power supply. 100% villages have drinking water supply. 25 villages (15.15%) have post offices. 165 villages (100%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 43 villages (26.06%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 66 villages (40.00%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 23 villages (13.94%) have agricultural credit societies and 4 villages (2.42%) have banks. There were 156 fertiliser depots, 47 seed stores and 51 fair price shops in

897-506: The capital of the then king of this region) is surrounded by this river and in a war Kotlu Khan was defeated in Mughal age because of its geographical location. This Kotulpur is known by the name of this Kotlu Khan. From around the 7th century AD till around the advent of British rule, for around a millennium, history of Bankura district is identical with the rise and fall of the Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur . The Bishnupur Rajas, who were at

936-507: The east and on the south and Joypur CD block on the west. Kotulpur CD block has an area of 250.38 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 8 gram panchayats , 141 gram sansads (village councils), 170 mouzas and 165 inhabited villages. Kotulpur police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD block is at Kotulpur. Gram panchayats of Kotulpur block/ panchayat samiti are: Deshra Koalpara, Gopinathpur, Kotulpur, Lego g.p., Lowgram, Madanmohanpur, Mirzapur and Sihar. According to

975-682: The educational facilities it had were 7 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 senior secondary schools, the nearest general degree college at Chatra 13 km away. State Highway 2 running from Khatra to Malancha (in North 24 Parganas district) passes through Kotulpur. A well connected bus services available from Kotulpur. Various long-distance bus routes like Tarakeswar - Bankura, Tarakeswar - Khatra, Arambagh - Purulia, Kolkata - Bishnupur, Chuchura - Bankura, Kotulpur - Durgapur, Kotulpur - Namkhana etc. present now, beside this local busses available for Jairambati, Indas, Arambagh, Kamarpukur, Bishnupur, Badanganj etc. Kotulpur High School

1014-500: The household or village, and one that does not qualify for registration as a factory under the Factories Act . Other workers are persons engaged in some economic activity other than cultivators, agricultural labourers and household workers. It includes factory, mining, plantation, transport and office workers, those engaged in business and commerce, teachers, entertainment artistes and so on. There are 165 inhabited villages in

1053-481: The largest number of persons in the non farm sector and hence is important in Bankura district. The handloom industry is well established in all the CD blocks of the district and includes the famous Baluchari saris. In 2004-05 Kotulpur CD block had 508 looms in operation. Bankura district is famous for the artistic excellence of its pottery products that include the famous Bankura horse . The range of pottery products

1092-464: The map are linked in the larger full screen map. According to 2011 Census of India , Kotulpur had a total population of 8,483, of which 4,280 (50%) were males and 4,203 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 759. The total number of literates in Kotulpur was 6,653 (86.13% of the population over 6 years). Kotulpur police station has jurisdiction over Kotulpur CD block. The area covered

1131-525: The population respectively. Languages of Kotulpur CD block (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 98.01% of the population spoke Bengali and 1.81% Santali as their first language. In Kotulpur CD block 29.30% families were living below poverty line in 2007. According to the Rural Household Survey in 2005, 28.87% of the total number of families were BPL families in the Bankura district. Livelihood in Kotulpur CD block In

1170-410: The population. Note: In the census records a person is considered a cultivator, if the person is engaged in cultivation/ supervision of land owned by self/government/institution. When a person who works on another person's land for wages in cash or kind or share, is regarded as an agricultural labourer. Household industry is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the family within

1209-471: The river Amodar by means of an electric pump and is used for the irrigation of the surrounding fields. There is another tank called 'Barujjey Pukur' (i.e. Banerji's tank) which lies on the south-eastern corner of this village and is surrounded with palmyra trees. Sri Sarada Devi was born in this village in 1853. This village with its sacred traditions has become a holy place of pilgrimage , particularly among followers of Sri Ramakrishna . On one occasion,

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1248-480: The spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna. The temple was constructed on the birthplace of Ma Sarada Devi. The deity in the Sri Sri Matri Mandir is positioned exactly on the spot where Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi was born on 22 December 1853. The Holy Mother's Temple is consecrated on 19 April 1923 by Saradananda Swami on Akshay Tritiya day, and he placed Holy Mother's oil paintings in the temple which

1287-644: The summit of their fortunes towards the end of the 17th century, started declining in the first half of the 18th century. First, the Maharaja of Burdwan seized the Fatehpur Mahal, and then the Maratha invasions laid waste their country. Bishnupur was ceded to the British with the rest of Burdwan chakla in 1760. In 1787, Bishnupur was united with Birbhum to form a separate administrative unit. In 1793 it

1326-405: The urban areas. It was a part of the core area of Mallabhum . 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. After the birth of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi , who is worshipped as Holy Mother, the spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna , the village began to show signs of prosperity which

1365-472: Was established in 2021 and is a coeducational institute.This school has exclusive facilities and the students are trained to become successful as well as discipline. They are taught by the best teachers.It also provides exclusive meal from Monday to Friday on 12:50 pm which comes directly from Sri Sri Matri Mandir by our dear Moharaj. Kotulpur Kotulpur is a village in the Kotulpur CD block in

1404-683: Was grown was 12,446 hectares. In 2013–2014, the total area irrigated in Kotulpur CD block was 19,987 hectares, out of which 13,192 hectares was by canal water, 1,612 hectares by tank water, 820 hectares by river lift irrigation, 702 hectares by deep tube well and 3,661 hectares by shallow tubewell. In 2013–2014, Kotulpur CD block produced 108,046 tonnes of Aman paddy , the main winter crop, from 37,750 hectares, 16,917 tonnes of Aus paddy from 6,424 hectares, 18,746 tonnes of Boro paddy from 5,147 hectares, 244 tonnes of wheat from 104 hectares and 28,196,000 tonnes of potatoes from 4,633 hectares. It also produced pulses and mustard. The handloom industry engages

1443-417: Was not so much in evidence before her advent. The main source of irrigation of the nearby cultivable lands is the big lake called 'Aher' or 'Mother's Tank' or 'Mayer Dighi'; where the visitors and the village-folks take their bath and get refreshed. It is said that the Holy Mother in her girlhood used to cut grass for cows in neck-deep water from this very tank. At present water is supplied to this reservoir from

1482-466: Was replaced by a white marble statue of Holy Mother in April 1954. The village hosts another temple of Vivekananda monks and the orphanage school for boys that the monks operate. The school hosts around 250 boys, providing them with an education through junior high. There is a temple called " Naranarayan Temple " where a child of below 5 years of age is worshipped as "God Narayan" at 10:00 A.M daily. This

1521-587: Was transferred to the Burdwan collectorate. In 1879, the district acquired its present shape with the thanas of Khatra and Raipur and the outpost of Simplapal being transferred from Manbhum, and the thanas of Sonamukhi, Kotulpur and Indas being retransferred from Burdwan. However, it was known for sometime as West Burdwan and in 1881 came to be known as Bankura district. Kotulpur is located at 23°00′45″N 87°35′37″E  /  23.0125°N 87.59361°E  / 23.0125; 87.59361 . Kotulpur CD block

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