32-676: Rishra is a city and a municipality in Srirampore subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). The origin of Rishra situated on the right bank of the River Hugli dates back to the pre-colonial era. The reference of Rishra was first seen to have occurred in the Bipradas Piplai poem “Manasamangal Kavya”, written in
64-523: A cluster of census towns on the eastern side of the series of statutory towns/ cities – Rishra , Konnagar and Uttarpara . The area consists of flat alluvial plains, that form a part of the Gangetic Delta . This belt is highly industrialised. Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanized of the subdivisions in Hooghly district. 73.13% of the population in the subdivision is urban and 26.88%
96-581: A comment in the District Human Development Report for Hooghly district: In the sub-division wise comparison of the levels of poverty in Hooghly district, Srirampur and Chandannagore share the lowest incidence of poverty. Hooghly district had a literacy rate of 81.80% as per the provisional figures of the census of India 2011. Chinsurah subdivision had a literacy rate of 79.17%, Chandannagore subdivision 83.01%, Srirampore subdivision 86.13% and Arambag subdivision 79.05. Given in
128-486: A large number of medium and small industries. Hindustan Motors started operations at Hindmotor , a neighbourhood in Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality in 1948. The Ambassador was the best known amongst its models. It declared suspension of work at its Uttarpara plant on 24 May 2014. The jute industry, once the pioneer in industrialising this state, has been in a bad shape, but it is not
160-528: A population of 113,259. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Rishra has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and female literacy is 69%. In Rishra, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Languages spoken in Rishra City (2011) JAYASHREE TEXTILE BHATTA , NAYA BASTI,CHAIROAD,N.S ROAD,DAS PARA,BANGUR PARK,SANDHYA BAZAR, and so on. State Highway 6 / Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road) passes through Rishra. Rishra railway station
192-1049: A population of 6,913. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bamunari has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The following Municipalities and Census Towns in Hooghly district were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Bansberia (M), Hugli-Chinsurah (M), Bara Khejuria ( Out Growth ), Shankhanagar (CT), Amodghata (CT), Chak Bansberia (CT), Naldanga (CT), Kodalia (CT), Kulihanda (CT), Simla (CT), Dharmapur (CT), Bhadreswar (M), Champdani (M), Chandannagar (M Corp.), Baidyabati (M), Serampore (M), Rishra (M), Rishra (CT), Bamunari (CT), Dakshin Rajyadharpur (CT), Nabagram Colony (CT), Konnagar (M), Uttarpara Kotrung (M), Raghunathpur (PS-Dankuni) (CT), Kanaipur (CT) and Keota (CT). SH 13 (Delhi Road) passes through Bamunari. Rishra railway station on
224-517: A single name. But the name of Rishra has been found to be unique during such research exercise. In the book written on traveling description by a French traveler Vernia, the name of the Rishra village was noticed which was situated eight miles away from Kolkata. During the Sen Dynasty, it is told that there were hermitages of the saints (Rishi) on the bank of the river Bhagirathi. It is presumed that
256-446: A temple of Sree Sree Maa Siddheswari Kali established more than 800 yrs ago by Sri Jatadhar Pakrashi (In Bengali Year 611 Bangabdo). Prem Mandir Ashram, Kshyapa Baba Ashram, Ola Bibi Stan, Panchanan Mandir at Panchanantala, Panchanan Mandir and Taramaa Mandir at Banstala are some very holy places in the town. Durga Puja , Jagaddhatri Puja , Kali Puja , Id , Christmas , Chhath Pooja, Moharram and almost all religious customs of all
288-399: Is a census town of Sreerampur Uttarpara CD Block in Srirampore subdivision of Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal , India . Bamunari is located at 22°43′10″N 88°18′45″E / 22.71951°N 88.31252°E / 22.71951; 88.31252 . Rishra (CT) , Bamunari, Nawapara , Nabagram Colony , Kanaipur , Basai and Raghunathpur (PS-Dankuni) form
320-629: Is also located in Rishra for students and members of Company secretary course. It is the major industrial area in Hooghly district , having factories like Jaya Shree Textiles, Aditya Birla Insulators (A Unit of Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited), Hindustan National Glass, Berger Paints, PMC Rubber Chemicals, Hastings Jute Mill, The Phosphate Co.LTD., Laxmi Narayan Cotton Mills, Bindawala Cables, R.S. Ispat, The Orion Corp India, Wellington Jute Mill, Fort William Industries, Pathak Printing Press (A Unit of Note Book Manufacturing, Design & Print). Rishra, as most of
352-472: Is an administrative subdivision of the Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal , India. Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanised, with the highest density of population, of all the subdivisions of Hooghly district. Urbanisation started with industrialisation of the Hooghly Flats, the narrow strip of land along the Hooghly and spread inland covering a large portion of Hooghly-Damodar Plain,
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#1732787730575384-511: Is rural. The subdivision has 6 municipalities and 34 census towns. The municipalities are: Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality , Konnagar Municipality , Serampore Municipality , Baidyabati Municipality , Rishra Municipality and Dankuni Municipality . Amongst the CD Blocks in the subdivision, Uttarapara Serampore (census towns shown in the map alongside) had 76% urban population, Chanditala I 42%, Chanditala II 69% and Jangipara 7% (census towns in
416-612: Is situated in the Howrah-Bardhaman main line . It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. Though Hindus are in the majority, Rishra has always been a multicultural, multifaceted township and has celebrated almost all religious festivals of all the major ethnic communities with equal enthusiasm. Being an old industrial township, it has a number of temples and mosques. Rishra Municipality area has one very ancient Temple named Rishra Siddheshwari Kali,
448-476: The Rishra railway station bound by River Hooghly) and West Rishra (the western side of the Rishra railway station extended up to Delhi Highway ). West Rishra is also known as Morepukur. Rishra police station has jurisdiction over Rishra Municipal areas. As per 2011 Census of India , Rishra had a total population of 112,355 of which 66,606 (53%) were males and 57,971 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years
480-544: The 2011 census: Serampore (M), Baidyabati (M), Rishra (M), Konnagar (M), Uttarpara Kotrung (M), Rishra (CT), Bamunari (CT), Dakshin Rajyadharpur (CT), Nabagram Colony (CT), Raghunathpur (PS-Dankuni) (CT) and Kanaipur (CT). Police stations in Srirampore subdivision have the following features and jurisdiction: Community development blocks in Srirampore subdivision are: The first jute mill in India
512-907: The Hooghly district, has shown signs of the gradual declining of jute industries in Bengal after the partition of India in 1947. Rishra was home to the first jute mill in India under the British Raj (the Hastings Jute Mill). Many nationalized and private banks have opened their branches in Rishra, including State Bank of India , Allahabad Bank , UCO Bank , United Bank of India (two branches), Punjab National Bank , Central Bank of India , Hooghly District Cooperative Bank Limited, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank . The names of existing private sector banks are Axis Bank , ICICI Bank , Standard Chartered and Bandhan Bank . K.C Sen Road connects Rishra railway station to Delhi Road ( SH 13 ) in
544-1506: The agriculturally rich alluvial plains lying between the Hooghly and the Damodar . The entire area is a part of the Gangetic Delta . The Hooghly is a tidal river and has a high west bank. The spread of urbanisation obviously affected the livelihood of the people, with a high proportion of workers being engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. The Hooghly district is divided into the following administrative subdivisions: Srirampore subdivision has 7 police stations, 4 community development blocks, 4 panchayat samitis, 34 gram panchayats, 240 mouzas , 208 inhabited villages, 6 municipalities and 34 census towns . The municipalities are Uttarpara-Kotrung , Konnagar , Serampore , Baidyabati , Rishra and Dankuni . The census towns are: Belumilki , Dakshin Rajyadharpur , Rishra , Bamunari , Nawapara , Nabagram Colony , Basai , Kanaipur , Raghunathpur , Masat , Jangalpara , Gangadharpur , Manirampur , Dudhkalmi , Nababpur , Kumirmora , Ramanathpur , Bhagabatipur , Kharsarai , Tisa , Kapashanria , Jaykrishnapur , Purba Tajpur , Begampur , Baksa , Panchghara , Chikrand , Janai , Pairagachha , Naity (Naiti) , Barijhati , Garalgachha , Krishnapur and Rajbalhat . The subdivision has its headquarters at Serampore . The following municipalities and census towns in Srirampur subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in
576-2232: The blind and other handicapped persons, Anganwadi centres, reformatory schools etc. The following institutions are located in Srirampore 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 Hooghly district. * Excluding nursing homes Medical facilities in Srirampore subdivision are as follows: Hospitals (name, location, beds): Serampore Walsh Super Speciality Subdivisional Hospital, Serampore Municipality , 266 beds Serampore TB Hospital, Serampore Municipality , 55 beds Serampore ESI Hospital, Serampore Municipality , 216 beds Uttarpara General Hospital, Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality , 204 beds Female Vagrants Home, Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality . Konnagar Matri Sadan O Sishu Mangal Pratisthan, Konnagar Municipality , 43 beds Rishra Municipal Seva Sadan, Rishra Municipality , 150 beds Rural hospitals (name, block, location, beds): Jangipara Rural Hospital, Jangipara CD block, Jangipara , 60 beds Akuni Ichhapasar Rural Hospital, Chanditala I CD block, Aniya , 30 beds Chanditala Rural Hospital, Chanditala II CD block, Chanditala , 30 beds Kanaipur Rural Hospital, Sreerampur Uttarpara CD block, Kanaipur , 30 beds Primary health centres (CD block-wise) (CD block, PHC location, beds): Jangipara CD block: Mundalika (10 beds), Furfura (10 beds), Guti (4 beds), Rajbalhat (6 beds). Chanditala I CD block: Bhattapur, Akuni (4 beds), Gangadharpur (10 beds), Jangalpara (6 beds) Chanditala II CD block: Begampur (4 beds), Janai Baksa, Janai (10 beds) Sreerampur Uttarpara CD block: Rajyadharpur (10 beds) Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality: Bhadrakali (5 beds) Private hospitals * (name, location, beds): Paramount Health Care, 148 & 151, G.T Road, Maniktala, Serampore, 30 beds Disha Eye Hospital, Sheoraphuli , 25 beds Kamala Ray Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Kotrung GT Road, PO Hindmotor, 50 beds * Excluding nursing homes Lok Sabha (parliamentary) and Vidhan Sabha (state assembly) constituencies in Srirampore subdivision were as follows: Bamunari Bamunari
608-459: The economy has been shifting away from agriculture, it is still the pre-dominant economic activity and the main source of livelihood for the rural people of the district. One third of the district income comes from agriculture. Given below is an overview of the agricultural production (all data in tonnes) for Srirampore subdivision, other subdivisions and the Hooghly district, with data for the year 2013-14. The information given above leads us on to
640-545: The fertile land in and around the area, paddy, jute, and betel-leaf were grown in abundance. The Kaibartas utilized the marshy land for fishing. During the last phase of the industrialization under the Danish rule, the entire civic administration was completely disrupted. After taking over the possession of the town of Serampore , the British Company began to look after its civic amenities. The earlier “village committee”
672-519: The fifteenth century. At the time of giving a description of the movement of Chand Saudagar along the River Bhagirathi in a barge for the business. There has been further and marked an evolution in the said spelling down the era as Reshra, Risshra, Isharah, Ichera, Icchra, etc. In Jadavpur University , a research work was conducted in respect of the names of villages in our country. It was noticed that there are several villages in our country in
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#1732787730575704-410: The jute industry alone that is in a bad shape. In the Srirampore subdivision, there are other units such as J.K.Steel and Bangalaxmi Cotton Mills, which have not been doing well or have closed down, although many other industries are doing well. Srirampore subdivision has a large migrant presence in the workforce. They have come from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. They have settled in
736-485: The last 3 CD Blocks are shown in a separate map). All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. As per 2011 Census of India Bamunari had a total population of 6,266 of which 3,227 (52%) were males and 3,039 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 580. The total number of literates in Bamunari was 4,997 (87.88% of the population over 6 years). As of 2001 India census , Bamunari had
768-451: The major communities are celebrated with equal zest throughout the year. However amongst the attractions and festivities of Rishra, main is Jagaddhatri puja the invocation of Goddess Jagadhatri in the month of November is being celebrated largely all over. There is also the annual Rishra Fair that is held each year in the month of January and held with much fanfare. Diwali and Holi are two major festivals celebrated with great spirit by all
800-547: The name “Rishra” might have been derived from the word Saint or Rishi with whom it is believed to have been associated over a pretty long time in the past. During the Mughal period , the village Rishra and its suburbs were thickly populated. The hot and humid climate of the area was congenial to the textile industry. The land was thus famous for textile and silk weaving. The Hindu weavers here used to manufacture fine cotton pieces, while Muslim weavers monopolized in silk manufacture. In
832-1179: The respective cast. The population is a complete combination of Bengalis, Oriyas, Biharis, Gujaratis, Marwadis and few others. The oldest primary school in Rishra is the Bangla School alias Rishra Prathamik Balak Vidyalaya and the oldest high school is Rishra Uccha Vidyalaya , built in the year 1931 by Pramathanath Daw and Haridhan Daw in memory of their father Hemchandra Daw. Rishra has other reputed schools such as Schools of Mahesh Sri Ramkrishna Ashram School , Aditya Birla Vani Bharati School , Stepping Stone School, St. Mary's School, Gospel Home School, Loreto High School, St. Thomas Academy, Rishra Vidhyapith Hindi High school, Rishra Brahmananda Keshab Chandra High School , Saibalini Devi Uccha Balika Vidyalaya, Rishra Girl's High School, Bamunari High School (H.S). Rishra has one college, named Bidhan Chandra College . Rishra has good number of West Bengal board schools as well as CBSE and ICSE board schools. Due to this very reason students from nearby regions (i.e. Konnagar, Sheoraphuli etc.) also come here. The Hooghly Chapter of The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India
864-414: The slums around or near their work place and many of the locality names reflect their origins – Chhapra basti, Gayapar basti, Odiya basti and Telengipara. The handloom sarees of Dhaniakhali , Begampur , Jangipara , Rajbalhat areas and dhutis of Haripal , Rajbalhat, Khanakul areas of Hooghly district are widely familiar. Hooghly is an agriculturally prosperous district of West Bengal. Although
896-847: The table below (data in numbers) is a comprehensive picture of the education scenario in Hooghly 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
928-538: The west and N.K. Bannerjee Street, R.B.C. Road and Sasthitala Street connects SH 13) / G.T. Road to the station. There are many other roads leading to G.T. road named N.S. Road, Maitree Path, P.T. Laha Street. There are many playgrounds in the city including a big ground named Lenin Ground. Many skyscrapers are there in the city. A 19-storied building is situated in the western part of the city named Rishra Keventers. Srirampore subdivision Srirampore subdivision
960-785: Was 12,222. The total number of literates in Rishra was 98,753 (87.89% of the population over 6 years). The following Municipalities and Census Towns in Hooghly district were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Bansberia (M), Hugli-Chinsurah (M), Bara Khejuria ( Out Growth ), Shankhanagar (CT), Amodghata (CT), Chak Bansberia (CT), Naldanga (CT), Kodalia (CT), Kulihanda (CT), Simla (CT), Dharmapur (CT), Bhadreswar (M), Champdani (M), Chandannagar (M Corp.), Baidyabati (M), Serampore (M), Rishra (M), Rishra (CT), Bamunari (CT), Dakshin Rajyadharpur (CT), Nabagram Colony (CT), Konnagar (M), Uttarpara Kotrung (M), Raghunathpur (PS-Dankuni) (CT), Kanaipur (CT) and Keota (CT). As of 2001 India census , Rishra had
992-575: Was set up at Rishra in 1855. Hastings Jute Mill, established in 1875, in what was the country retreat of Warren Hastings , on the banks of the Hooghly at Rishra is owned by Sanjay Kajaria, MD of Murlidhar Ratanlal Exports. Another jute mill at Rishra, the Wellington Jute Mill, stopped operations in 2016. India Jute Mill at Serampore, established in 1866, also stopped working from 2015. There are several large and varied industrial units in Srirampore subdivision: The entire area has
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1024-492: Was transformed into Serampore Municipality. Rishra and Konnanagar were included. Manasa Mangal is the first book or proof where Rishra's name can be found. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose came to Rishra and took rest at the time of his great escape. Rishra is positioned between Serampore on the north and Konnagar on the south and between the Hooghly river on the east and Delhi Highway on the west. Rishra can be broadly divided into two parts mainly: East Rishra (the eastern side of
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