40-576: Santipur is a city and a municipality in the Ranaghat subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal . The fort area of this city, also known as Daak-Garh (calling or gathering room) is thought to have been built by Raja Krishnachandra of Nadia. Santipur is located at 23°15′N 88°26′E / 23.25°N 88.43°E / 23.25; 88.43 . It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet). Santipur
80-436: A continuation of a tradition introduced by Bara Goswamis near about 250 years ago, a young girl, called Rai-Raja (Rai is another name for Radha and Raja means king), dressed in expensive attire and gold ornaments is seated in a throne and paraded across the city to be worshipped as Radha. Kali Puja is another festival that the people of this place pays a lot of dedication. There is a unique form of celebrating Kali worship in
120-1145: A literacy rate of 74.97% as per the provisional figures of the census of India 2011. Tehatta subdivision had a literacy rate of 67.25%, Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision 71.03%, Ranaghat subdivision 79.51% and Kalyani subdivision 83.35%. Given in the table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in Nadia district for the year 2013-14: Note: Primary schools include junior basic schools; middle schools, high schools and higher secondary schools include madrasahs; technical schools include junior technical schools, junior government polytechnics, industrial technical institutes, industrial training centres, nursing training institutes etc.; technical and professional colleges include engineering colleges, medical colleges, para-medical institutes, management colleges, teachers training and nursing training colleges, law colleges, art colleges, music colleges etc. Special and non-formal education centres include sishu siksha kendras, madhyamik siksha kendras, centres of Rabindra mukta vidyalaya, recognised Sanskrit tols, institutions for
160-650: A lot of dedication. Some of the Kali Murtis present here, worshiping them started 500–600 years ago. Here Jagadhatri worship is celebrated. Jagadhatri puja is celebrated in the Sutragarh area of Santipur. Sutragarh's Jagadhatri Puja is estimated to be more than 350 years old. All Jagadhatri Pratimas are still worshiped in the name of King Krishnachandra in this place. Various gods and goddesses (Kali, Santoshi Mata, Bharat Mata, Durga, Komolekamini, Annapurna, Narayan, Nataraj and others) were held in
200-633: A population of 50,254. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Phulia has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 62%. In Phulia, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. There are many schools and institutes in this region, some of the schools are listed below. Training institutes are listed below. Kabi Krittibas Ojha (15th century poet), who wrote Ramayan in Bengali used to live here. Nabla (Fulia) Block Primary Health Centre, with 10 beds at Fulia Colony,
240-627: A recurring feature. The Ranaghat subdivision has the Bhagirathi on the west, with Purba Bardhaman and Hooghly districts lying across the river. Topographically, Ranaghat subdivision is spread across the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district, and the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, the low-lying area found in the south-eastern part of the district. The Churni separates
280-411: A recurring feature. The Ranaghat subdivision has the Bhagirathi on the west, with Purba Bardhaman and Hooghly districts lying across the river. Topographically, Ranaghat subdivision is spread across the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district, and the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, the low-lying area found in the south-eastern part of the district. The Churni separates
320-695: Is a census town in the Santipur CD block of the Ranaghat subdivision in the Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is birthplace of 'Adi kavi' of Bengal Krittibas Ojha . Fulia is located at 23°14′04″N 88°30′22″E / 23.2344°N 88.5062°E / 23.2344; 88.5062 . 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
360-479: Is an administrative subdivision located at Nadia district , in the state of West Bengal , India The subdivision is administered by SDM/SDO(Ranaghat). Nadia district is part of the large alluvial plain formed by the Ganges - Bhagirathi system. The plains spread southwards from the head of the delta. The Ranaghat subdivision has the Bhagirathi on the west, with Purba Bardhaman and Hooghly districts lying across
400-509: Is famous for handloom sarees from ancient times. After the partition of India, many weavers came from Dhaka of Bangladesh and started to reside here in Phulia region, which is a Panchayat area of Santipur. 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
440-542: Is famous for tangails and gorgeous jamdanis. Phulia and Samudragarh specialize in a combination of jacquard and jamdani work which are based on Tangail Saree Culture of Bangladesh while Santipur is known for superfine dhotis and jacquards. The produce is marketed through some whole sellers & co-operatives and various undertakings. But nowadays, the main problem in making the handicraft is the rising price of raw materials and inadequate supply of skilled labour (mainly from Cooch Behar district of West Bengal and Assam region). So,
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#1732787295910480-413: Is famous in the world. Exclucive pure genuine Handmade Handllom saree and Exportable Handloom items producer, Santipur Handloom Innovation Producer Company Limited work above 700 hundred weavers put together under a one roof. The old and historical town Santipur is famous for Ras Utsav and Dol utsav which is thought to have been initiated by Mathuresh Goswami, the great grandson of Advaita Acharya who
520-451: Is followed by 0.04%, Jainism by 0.01%, Sikhism by 0.02% and Buddhism by 0.01%. Around 0.42% stated Other Religion , approximately 0.11% stated No Particular Religion . Religions of Shantipur (2011) Santipur police station has jurisdiction over Santipur municipality and Santipur CD Block. The total area covered by the police station is 111.945 km and the population covered is 493,717 (2001 census). Since ancient times, Santipur and
560-590: Is maintained by the Pramanik family trust worshipped at the night of Raas Purnima. More than 14 generations of Pramaniks - a close group of the Tili subcaste, stayed here before most of the family migrated to Calcutta. Notable names from this family include Sudhamoy Pramanick . The Prāmānik Bādi (house) is one of the oldest standing buildings in Santipur. Kali Puja is another festival that the people of this place pays
600-581: Is well connected by rail by EMU railway services running from Sealdah railway station (Main section). It is also well connected with North and South Bengal by various State Transport Services. National Highway 12 (India) passed through the Santipur town. This is also connected to the district Burdawan (Kalna) and the district Hoogly (Guptipara) through the river Ganges (Hoogly). Private Bus with connected Towns- Ranaghat, Krishnanagar, Habra, Thakurnagar, Gaighata, Kalyani, Chakdah, Beharampur etc. Kalyani Ranaghat subdivision Ranaghat Subdivision
640-457: The 16th century, with such a painted canvas of Goddess Kali . RadhaGokulchand jou (Madhyam Goswami), RadhaMadangopal jou, Shyamchand Mandir, Chakfera Goswami bari (choto goswami), Atabunia Goswami bari (house of Sri Bijoy Krishna Goswami ), Bansbunia goswami bari, Shyamrai jiu, Pagla Goswami bari etc. are situated in Shantipur. The 500 year old Pateswari Mandir at Pateswari Street in Santipur
680-567: The Block Development Office is located at PO Fulia Colony. According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Nadia , Phulia covered an area of 15.02 km . Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved tap water from untreated sources, tube well, borewell. It had 3,200 domestic electric connections, 360 road light points. Among the medical facilities, the nearest dispensary/ health centre
720-819: The Indian state of West Bengal .The distance between Sealdah to Phulia railway station is approximately 89 km. According to the 2011 Census of India , Phulia had a total population of 55,653, of which 28,695 (52%) were males and 26,958 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 4,676. The total number of literate persons in Phulia was 41,752 (81.90% of the population over 6 years). The following municipality, notified area, outgrowths and census towns were part of Shantipur Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Shantipur (M), Taherpur (NA), Taherpur (OG), Barasat (OG), Bhaduri (OG), Mahisdanga (OG), Phulia (CT), Patuli (CT), Badkulla (CT), Ghoralia (CT), Beharia and Gangni . As of 2001 India census , Phulia had
760-1811: The blind and other handicapped persons, Anganwadi centres, reformatory schools etc. The following institutions are located in Ranaghat subdivision: The table below (all data in numbers) presents an overview of the medical facilities available and patients treated in the hospitals, health centres and sub-centres in 2014 in Nadia district. .* Excluding nursing homes Medical facilities in Ranaghat subdivision are as follows: Hospitals in Ranaghat subdivision: (Name, location, beds) Ranaghat Subdivisional Hospital, Anulia , 171 beds Santipur State General Hospital, Santipur , 131 beds Coopers' P.L. Home and Hospital, Cooper's Camp , 30 beds Rural Hospitals : (Name, block, location, beds) Bagula Rural Hospital, Hanskhali CD Block, Bagula , 30 beds Habibpur (Jadhav Dutta) Rural Hospital, Ranaghat I CD Block, Habibpur , 30 beds Aranghata Rural Hospital, Ranaghat II CD Block, Aranghata , 30 beds Block Primary Health Centres : (Name, CD block, location, beds) Nabla (Fulia) Block Primary Health Centre, Santipur CD Block, Fulia Colony, 10 beds Primary Health Centres (CD Block-wise)(CD Block, PHC location, beds) Santipur CD Block: Arbandhi (10 beds), Baganchora (10 beds), Gayeshpur (10 beds) Hanskhali CD Block: Badkulla (10 beds), Ramnagar (6 beds), Hanskhali (6 beds), Dakshinpara (10 beds) Ranaghat I CD Block: Paschim Noapara Bhabasundari (10 beds), Paharpur (6 beds), Taherpur (6 beds). Ranaghat II CD Block: Duttapulia (10 beds), Gangnapur (4 beds), Kamalpur (4 beds), Gangsara (4 beds) Lok Sabha (parliamentary) and Vidhan Sabha (state assembly) constituencies in Ranaghat subdivision were as follows: Kalyani Phulia Phulia (also spelled Fulia )
800-523: The center of Jagadhatri worship here. Jagadhatri Puja is held here for three days and after three days of worship, Pratima is Niranjan by performing a Luminous procession. Notable people from Shantipur include: Advaita Acharya , Bijoy Krishna Goswami , Sir Azizul Haque , Kabi Mohammed Mozammel Haque , Sudhamoy Pramanick , Kabi Krittibas Ojha , Kabi Jatindra Nath Sengupta, Kabi Karunanidhan Bandyopadhyay, Ahendra Choudhary, Arun Chandra Guha , Pandit Lakshmi Kanta Maitra . Shantipur railway station
840-402: The cities of Santipur and Kalna (Ambika Kalna) of Bardhaman district. Both are traditionally renowned centers for producing hand-woven fabrics sold throughout the country. Through government support for Indian handicrafts and arts, the weaving community slowly grew and thrived. Saris and finely woven feather-touch textiles are still being produced in the same traditional method today. One can find
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#1732787295910880-411: The deity to his own guru Mathuresh Goswami to protect it in times of emergency. He brought the idol to his ancestral home in Santipur where he reinstalled it in a new temple. A deity of Radha was later installed beside Dolgovinda and both of them renamed Radharaman. The deity, believed to be worshipped by Advaita Acharya himself, is named Madan Gopal and is worshipped in the lineage of Krishna Mishra,
920-1147: The district immediately after the partition of India and the steady influx ever since paved way for conversion of forest into agricultural land. Nadia district is divided into the following administrative subdivisions: Ranaghat subdivision has 6 police stations, 4 community development blocks, 4 panchayat samitis, 47 gram panchayats , 327 mouzas , 293 inhabited villages 3 municipalities, 2 notified areas, 23 census towns and 5 outgrowth. The municipalities are: Ranaghat, Santipur and Birnagar. The notified areas are: Taherpur and Cooper's Camp. The census towns are: Nrisinghapur , Harinadibhastsala , Ghoralia , Beharia , Phulia , Bagula , Badkulla , Patuli , Gangni , Kamgachhi , Raghabpur , Panpara , Aistala , Satigachha , Anulia , Gopalpur , Parbbatipur , Halalpur Krishnapur , Hijuli , Ranaghat (CT) , Nasra , Gangnapur and Belgharia . Outgrowths around Ranaghat are: Taherpur (Ward No. 14), Barasat (Ward No, 15), Bhaduri (Ward No. 16), Mahisdanga (Ward No.17) and Magurkhali (Ward No. 13). The subdivision has its headquarters at Ranaghat . Police stations in Ranaghat subdivision have
960-642: The economy based on Tant Saree is a diminishing economy and the next generation is not so much interested in this crafts. The weavers need some economic and administrative supports from the Government. Phulia railway station is a railway station of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system and operated by Eastern Railway. It is situated beside National Highway 12 at Chatkatala, Phulia on the Ranaghat–Shantipur line in Nadia district in
1000-1127: The following features and jurisdiction: Community development blocks in Ranaghat subdivision are: The subdivision contains 47 gram panchayats under 4 community development blocks : Hanskhali block consists of 13 gram panchayats, viz. Bagula;I, Betna Gobindapur, Mamjoan, Ramnagar Barachupria;I, Bagula;II, Dakshinpara&;I, Mayurhat;I, Batkulla;I, Dakshinpara;II, Mayurhat;II, Ramnagar Barachupria;II, Batkulla;II and Gajna. Santipur block consists of ten gram panchayats, viz. Arbandi–I, Baganchra, Fulia Township, Nabla, Arbandi–II, Belgoria–I, Gayeshpur, Babla, Belgoria–II and Haripur. Ranaghat I block consists of ten gram panchayats, viz. Anulia, Kalinarayanpur Paharpur, Nawpara Masunda, Ramnagar–II, Barasat, Payradanga, Tarapur, Habibpur, Khisma and Ramnagar–I. Ranaghat II block consists of 14 gram panchayats, viz. Anishmali, Baidyapur–II, Kamalpur, Raghunathpur Hijuli–II, Aranghata, Debagram, Majhergram, Bahirgachi, Duttafulia, Nokari, Raghunathpur Hijuli–I, Baidyapur–I, Jugalkishore and Shyamnagar. Nadia district had
1040-486: The form of hand painted image of the deity known as Pateshwari meaning drawing of the deity on a piece of cloth. The deity is worshiped for 3 days during the Rash Utsav . The second day of worship is marked by the sacrifice of a goat. It is then incorporated into the many festive meals and shared with the community until the festival ends. The Pateshwari Mandir is one of the oldest temples in Santipur, dating back to
1080-403: 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. In the 2011 census, Santipur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 288,718, out of which 147,299 were males and 141,419 were females. The 0–6 years population was 24,006. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population
1120-491: 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. The headquarters of Santipur CD block are located at Buincha, as per Nadia District Census Handbook 2011. On page 422 in the Santipur CD Block map, Buincha is shown as part of Phulia census town. According to the district administration,
1160-506: The patterns and colors found in ancient times still reflected in the garments produced in the vast textile belt of Shantipur, Phulia , Samudragarh , Dhatrigram and Ambika Kalna . Each center produces superb fabrics in its own variation of the Shantipuri style of weaving. Santipur is especially known for super-fine-weave dhotis and jacquards. These textiles are marketed through co-operatives and various commercial undertakings. Most of
1200-536: The people in the Sutragarh area of Santipur are engaged in textile trade. There is a weaving cloth market's here. This market's is held two days a week on Sunday and Thursday from 4 am to 2 pm. People from nearby villages come to this market's to do business. From here the weaving cloth goes to different parts of the country and is also exported abroad. Weaving sari is also available at Station clothes market, Bara Bazar, various clothing stores in Santipur and various sari shops in Phulia. Santipur's handmade saree
1240-432: The population and females 49%. Santipur has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 58%. In Shantipur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hinduism is majority religion in Santipur city with 79.15% followers. Islam is second most popular religion in city of Santipur with approximately 20.25% following it. In Santipur city, Christianity
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1280-465: The river. Topographically, Ranaghat subdivision is spread across the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district, and the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, the low-lying area found in the south-eastern part of the district. The Churni separates the two plains. The area slopes southwards. A portion of the east forms the boundary with Bangladesh . The area had large forests. The huge influx of East Bengali refugees that took place in
1320-430: The second son of Advaita Acharya . On the day of Rashyatra, the main festival of the town, all of them are taken out in a grand procession around the city accompanied with drums, kirtan and other celebration. Curiously, all the thrones are lit with the age-old Belgium glass candleholders and chandeliers, instead of electric lighting, even to this day. This gives Rashotsav a very ancient and historical look. On this day, as
1360-424: The surrounding region has been famous for handloom saris (saree). The handloom weaving style unique to this region are famously known as Santipuri Sari (tant). After the partition of India, Bengal was split into two major regions. West Bengal became a part of India and East Bengal became East Pakistan (Bangladesh). Many skilled weavers from Dhaka, in current day Bangladesh, migrated into West Bengal and settled around
1400-437: The talented weavers soon revived their ancestral occupation and the art of exquisite weaving once again flourished. Today, finely woven feather-touch textiles and saris in exotic designs and colours are being produced in the vast weaving belt of Shantipur , Phulia, Samudragarh, Dhatrigram and Ambika Kalna —each centre producing superb fabrics in its own unique weaving style. Dhatrigram produces jacquards and jamdanis while Kalna
1440-466: The two plains. A portion of the east forms the boundary with Bangladesh . The lower portion of the east is covered by a portion of the North 24 Parganas district . The subdivision has achieved reasonably high urbanisation. 41.68% of the population lives in urban areas and 58.32% lives in rural areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in
1480-413: The two plains. A portion of the east forms the boundary with Bangladesh . The lower portion of the east is covered by a portion of the North 24 Parganas district . The subdivision has achieved reasonably high urbanisation. 41.68% of the population lives in urban areas and 58.32% lives in rural areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in
1520-988: Was 2 km away. Among the educational facilities it had 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 senior secondary schools. It had 1 polytechnic, 2 recognised short-hand, type writing and vocational training institutes and 13 non-formal education centres (Sarva Shikhsha Abhiyan). Among the social, recreational and cultural facilities, it had 1 cinema theatre, 2 auditorium/ community halls, 2 public libraries, 2 reading rooms. Three important items it produced were handloom sari, ghee, poultry products. It had branch offices of 1 nationalised bank, 1 private commercial bank, 1 agricultural credit society, 7 non-agricultural credit societies. After partition of India, many skilled weavers of Dhaka came and settled in West Bengal around Shantipur in Nadia district and Ambika Kalna of Bardhaman district, both traditionally renowned centres for hand-woven fabrics. With government encouragement and support,
1560-420: Was 82.67 per cent. The following municipality, notified area, outgrowths and census towns were part of Santipur Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Santipur (M), Taherpur (NA), Taherpur (OG), Barasat (OG), Bhaduri (OG), Mahisdanga (OG), Phulia (CT), Patuli (CT), Badkulla (CT), Ghoralia (CT), Beharia and Gangni . As of 2001 India census , Santipur had a population of 138,195. Males constitute 51% of
1600-528: Was one of the main associates of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu . The principle deity of the town is 'Radharaman' in the family of Baro Gosai descending from the lineage of Mathuresh Goswami. The deity was originally installed as a single statue of krishna named 'dol govinda' in Orissa by king indradyumna. When the king of Yessore (now in Bangladesh), Pratapaditya attacked Orissa, the priest of the temple gave away
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