Bhuli, India
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| Coordinates | 23°47′23″N 86°22′47″E / 23.78972°N 86.37972°ECoordinates: 23°47′23″N 86°22′47″E / 23.78972°N 86.37972°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District(s) | Dhanbad |
| Population | 89,584 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Bhuli is a census town in Dhanbad district in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is the largest labour colony in Asia.[2][3][4] There are 5 blocks in this township namely A, B, C, D & E, "D- Block" contains '11-sectors' and "E- Block" contains '5-sectors. This is a well defined structure living quarters which is managed by BCCL. Majority of the population works in coal company BCCL. There are more than 6,000 BCCL quarters. Maintenance work of quarters and road is undertaken by BTA, Bhuli.
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[edit] Etymology
Bhuli was founded by former Deputy Prime minister of india(1977–1979) Babu Jagjivan Ram(Hindi: जगजीवन राम) for the workers. Bhuli was named after his wife Mrs Bhuliya Devi.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[5] Bhuli had a population of 89,584. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bhuli has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 55%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Education
There are many schools such as De-nobili school, Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Saraswati Bal Niketan, Lavina Montessori (for kids), Neeraj Memorial school, Nehru Balika high School, Aadarsh Vidyalaya etc.
[edit] Markets
For the shopping of daily needs, three markets are available in the township. These are D-Block Market (D-Block), New Market (E-Block) and Shakti Market(D- Block). Shakti Market is in center of Bhuli. For fresh vegetables, there are four evening markets (popularly known as HATIA) organized at different place and day( Sunday - E Block, Monday - D Block, Wednesday - B Block and Saturday - A Block).It is also famous for celebrating Durga Puja Festival (Pundals) in Whole Dhanbad district.
[edit] Hospitals
There are two regional Hospital of BCCL in C- Block and D- Block for free health check-up(for BCCL employees and dependents).
[edit] Transport
Bhuli is well connected to Dhanbad city through road. The autos are available from morning to 9 PM. There is also local train station (Bhuli halt) near Bhuli Gate at which only passenger trains stop.
[edit] Durga Puja Cultural Harmony
It is the only place in the coal capital where Hindus started Muharram and Muslims began to celebrate Durga Puja around 57 years ago.
At a time when communal fever was at its peak and haunting memories of riots following the Partition was fresh in the minds of the people, Md Faiz, a local resident, took the initiative to celebrate Durga Puja with other members of his community.[6] The fact that Bhuli has never witnessed any communal flare up since 1949. Sudhir’s son Chandan recalls: “My father was the first person to celebrate Muharram, eight years after Faiz uncle organised Durga Puja.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "Indiapost". Pinsearch. http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/Pinsearch.aspx?Pin_On=Bhuli. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/252166.aspx
- ^ MUKHERJEE, RESHAM (Friday, October 19, 2007). "Inter-religious bonhomie at its best - Hindus & muslims partake in each other’s ceremonies". The Telegraph. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071019/asp/jharkhand/story_8452544.asp. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ BK, Chakravarty (1994 May;92(5):147). "An up-to-date assessment of maternity care programme in the largest miners' colony in Asia.". http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8089509. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "Muslims organise Durga Puja in Dhanbad". IndiaEnews. 2011. http://www.indiaenews.com/pdf/75221.pdf. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ Dey, Sanjoy (October 12, 2007). "Hindu, Muslim bhai bhai here". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/252166.aspx. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
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