Raiganj
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| Coordinates | 25°37′N 88°07′E / 25.62°N 88.12°ECoordinates: 25°37′N 88°07′E / 25.62°N 88.12°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | West Bengal | ||
| District(s) | Uttar Dinajpur | ||
| Parliamentary constituency | Raiganj | ||
| Assembly constituency | Raiganj | ||
| Population | 199,758 (2011[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
| Area |
• 40 metres (130 ft) |
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| Website | uttardinajpur.nic.in/ | ||
Raiganj (Bengali: রায়গঞ্জ) is a city and a municipality in Uttar Dinajpur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of a district as well as a subdivision.[1]
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[edit] Geography
Raiganj is known for Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (also called the Kulik bird sanctuary),[2] home to a large population of Asian openbills and other waterbirds. nearest Railway station is Dalkolha
[edit] Demographics
In the 2011 census, Raiganj Urban Agglomeration had a population of 199,758, out of which 104,966 were males and 94,792 were females. The 0-6 years population was 22,028. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 81.71 per cent.[3]
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Raiganj had a population of 165,222. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Raiganj has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 71%. In Raiganj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Educational Institutions
[edit] Schools
- Raiganj Coronation High School
- Sudarshanpur Dwarika Prasad Uccha Vidyachakra
- Raiganj Girl's High School
- Raiganj Sri Sri Ramkrishna Vidya Bhaban
- Mohanbati High School
- Kailash Chandra Radharani Vidyapith
- Maharaja Jagadish Nath High School
- Devinagar Gayalal Ramhari Girls High School
- Devinagar Gayalal Ramhari High Schools
- St. Xaviers School (English Medium)
- Sarada Vidya Mandir(English Medium)
- Kishalay K.G School
- Rohini Smriti Sishu Tirtha Nursery School
- Parbati Devi Balika Vidyalaya
- Bethany Mission School
[edit] Colleges
- Raiganj College (University College)
- Surendranath College
- Raiganj Polytechnic College
- Raiganj B. Ed. College
- Raiganj Institute of Science & Management RIMS
[edit] Health
- Raiganj District Hospital
- Upasam Nursing Home
- Jeevan Rekha Clinic
- Purabi Nursing Home
- Sudha Nursing Home
- Prayas Clinic
[edit] Civic Administration
There is a Raiganj municipality.It is divided into 25 wards.Currently ,the Indian National Congress , which has 22 elected councillors, controls the municipal board. Mr.Mohit Sengupta of the Congress is the current chairman of the outgoing board.
[edit] Raiganj Bhavan
In year 2008 23th March, The Union I&B and Parliamentary affairs minister Mr Priyaranjan Dasmunshi inaugurated the newly constructed Raiganj Bhawan in Kolkata.
[edit] References
- ^ "Uttar Dinajpur Rail Network Map". Maps of India. http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/westbengal/railways/uttardinajpur.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ Raiganj
- ^ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above". Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "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.
[edit] External links
- Web Portal of Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur
- Tourist spots in Raiganj
- Web Hosting in Raiganj, Domain Registration in Raiganj, Website Design in Raiganj, Information Services in Raiganj
- Web Solution Provider in Delhi Kolkata Raiganj Rest of West Bengal
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