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For the settlement in Bangladesh, see Baharampur, Bangladesh.

Baharampur (Bengali: বহরমপুর) (also spelled Berhampore or Berhampur) is a city in the West Bengal state of India. Baharampur is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district. It is located about 200 km (124 mi) from Kolkata (earlier known as Calcutta), the state capital.

History

Baharampur (then often spelt Berhampore) was founded and fortified in 1757 by the East India Company, after the Battle of Plassey in June 1757, and it continued as a cantonment until 1870. The cantonment was constituted as a municipality in 1876 and was the headquarters of Murshidabad district. The Berhampur College was founded in 1853 and in 1888 made over to a local committee, mainly supported by Rani Swarnamayi.

On February 25, 1857, the first major armed battle of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 took place in Baharampur ^[1], while Berhampur was ruled by Raja Krishnath and his ancestors.

In 1901, Baharampur had a population of 24,397, and included the ancient town of Kasim Bazar ^[2].

Geography

Baharampur is located at 24°06′N 88°15′E / 24.1°N 88.25°E / 24.1; 88.25.^[3] It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).

The city is located approximately 200km north of Calcutta at 24°4′N 88°9′E / 24.067°N 88.150°E / 24.067; 88.150 and is situated on the eastern side of the Bhagirathi River, a major distributary of the Ganges. The city’s industries include silk weaving, ivory carving, rice and oil-seed milling and precious metal working. A famous type of metal used to make bells called "Khagrai Kansha" is made in the city.This is a type of brass that is used to make utensils like dishes & bowls.

Baharampur is also popular for a special type of fried sweets called "Chanabora". It is also a rail and road hub of the West Bengal state and is an important agricultural center.Recently a new bus terminus has been set up here, which is said to be one of a kind in the state.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[4] Baharampur had a population of 160,168. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Baharampur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economics

Khagra, a neighbourhood in Bahrampur is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.^[5]^[6]

Baharampur is famous for the sweet 'Chhana-bora', the savoury 'Khaja', sweet 'Manohara' and also very famous for Murshidabad Silk.

Schools

Berhampore J N Academy, Krishnanath College School, Mary Immaculate School(ICSE), Gurudas Tarasundari Institution, Maharani Kaseswari Girls High School, Manindra Chandra Vidyapith, Shilpa Mandir, Iswar Chandra Institution, , Prabha Rani Public School, Holy Garden Model School, Gitaram Academy , Berhampore Central School (CBSE), Lipika Memorial School, Mahakali Pathshala,Manindra School(Cossimbazar), Gurah-Pashla Sripati Konar Sikshaniketan,Amritakunda Krishna Kamini Vidyamandir are the most prominent schools

Colleges

Govt. College Of Engg. And Textile Technology Berhampore(Old name:College of Textile Technology Berhampore,also known as GCETTB)
Krishnath College
Girls' College
Berhampore College
Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology
B.T College
Murshidabad Institution Technology or MIT (Polytechnics College , Diploma )
Gita Ram Academy

Transport

It is on NH 34. Berhampore can also be accessed by railway. Berhampore Court Station(from Sealdah) is located inside the town while Khagraghat Road Station(from Howrah) is on the other side of the Ganges.

Tourist spot

Baharampur is a famous place for tourists in West Bengal. It gets tourists' flow from locals and as well as from foreigners, being the first Head Quarter of the East India Company and having a long history enriched by the Nawabs. People generally come to see Hazardwari Palace, claimed to have a thousand doors, Imambara, Katra Masjid, Moti Jhil and other places. These places are situated at Lalbag area which is almost 15 km from Berhampore Main Bus Stand. Lalbag is well connected with Berhampore with railways and bus services. King Siraj-ud-daula's weapons and crown are be seen there. Berhampore also contains many old graveyards that are preserved very carefully by Archeological Survey of India. One can find these graveyards at Madhupore(the best part of the town because of the the tranquile & calm environment that it has to offer but transport to Madhupore from within the town is a headache) & Cossimbajar area of the town.

Parks

Laldighi Park & Motijhil Park (this is a nice one, near the historical tourist and present day picnic spot called "Motijhil". )

Accommodation

Bahrampur hosts a wide range of hotels from luxury ones to budget ones. Few of these are Berhampore Tourist Lodge(under WBTDC), Samrat Hotel, Berhampore Lodge, Bhaghirathi Hotel, Mayur Hotel and White House. These hotels are situated near the Berhampore Bus Stand and 'Berhampore Court' railway station.

Literature

Md. Sajjad Hossain [1] of this city has written “All my song is for my dear heart”^[7], a dissertation on Nazrul in 20000 words refuting all the charges against the poet that he is simply a rebel poet proving him as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Had Nazrul, as has been researched by Mr. Hossain, had the opportunity of being read and assessed by Europeans in translation, he could have been easily judged as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Mr. Hossain has tried to fill up this vacuum by translating the poet into English language keeping his original flavour almost intact. He has translated 108 love poems of this poet into English language. The name of this book is "Heart Offerings" which is yet to be published.

He has again translated 40 short stories of Balaichand Mukhopadhaya (Banaphool) into English language.The name of the book is "Banaphool retold". He has also translated 50 Bengali poems into English language - the poets are: Shakti Chattopadhaya, Josimuddin, Kabirul Islam and the translator himself. The name of the book is "Four Poets". Both these books have been published from Pandulipi, 1A College Row, Kolkata - 700009.

Politics

Current MLA from Baharampur assembly constituency (SC) is independent candidate Manoj Chakraborty, who won the seat in State elections of 2006. Mayarani Paul of INC had won this seat in 2001 and 1996 elections. In 1991, INC candidate Shankardas Paul was MLA from this seat. Debabrata Bandopadhyaya of RSP had won this seat in 1987, 1982 and 1977.^[8]

Baharampur assembly constituency is part of Berhampore (Lok Sabha constituency).^[9]

References

^ Berhampur, Murshidabad, India This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help).
^ Kasim Bazar This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help).
^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baharampur
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^ "Handicrafts and silk industry". Murshidabad district administration. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
^ "Crafts and artisans of India". craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
^ Read the article, All my song is for my dear heart, from http://www.shossain.info/2009/01/all-my-song-is-for-my-dear-heart/
^ "State Elections 2006 - Partywise Comparision for 63-Baharampur Constituency of West Bengal". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-01.

Sources

External links

[1] Berhampur, Murshidabad, India This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help).

[2] Kasim Bazar This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help).

[3] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baharampur

[4] Template:GR

[5] "Handicrafts and silk industry". Murshidabad district administration. Retrieved 2007-09-08.

[6] "Crafts and artisans of India". craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 2007-09-08.

[7] Read the article, All my song is for my dear heart, from http://www.shossain.info/2009/01/all-my-song-is-for-my-dear-heart/

[8] "State Elections 2006 - Partywise Comparision for 63-Baharampur Constituency of West Bengal". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-22.

[9] "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-01.

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 ==Literature==
-[[Md. Sajjad Hossain]] of this city has written “All my song is for my dear heart”<ref>Read the article, All my song is for my dear heart, from http://rajhasan.info/dissertation.php</ref>, a dissertation on Nazrul in 20000 words refuting all the charges against the poet that he is simply a rebel poet proving him as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Had Nazrul, as has been researched by Mr. Hossain, had the opportunity of being read and assessed by Europeans in translation, he could have been easily judged as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Mr. Hossain has tried to fill up this vacuum by translating the poet into English language keeping his original flavour almost intact. He has translated 108 love poems of this poet into English language. The name of this book is "Heart Offerings" which is yet to be published.
+Md. Sajjad Hossain [http://www.shossain.info] of this city has written “All my song is for my dear heart”<ref>Read the article, All my song is for my dear heart, from http://www.shossain.info/2009/01/all-my-song-is-for-my-dear-heart/</ref>, a dissertation on Nazrul in 20000 words refuting all the charges against the poet that he is simply a rebel poet proving him as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Had Nazrul, as has been researched by Mr. Hossain, had the opportunity of being read and assessed by Europeans in translation, he could have been easily judged as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Mr. Hossain has tried to fill up this vacuum by translating the poet into English language keeping his original flavour almost intact. He has translated 108 love poems of this poet into English language. The name of this book is "Heart Offerings" which is yet to be published.
 He has again translated 40 short stories of Balaichand Mukhopadhaya (Banaphool) into English language.The name of the book is "Banaphool retold". He has also translated 50 Bengali poems into English language - the poets are: Shakti Chattopadhaya, Josimuddin, Kabirul Islam and the translator himself. The name of the book is "Four Poets". Both these books have been published from Pandulipi, 1A College Row, Kolkata - 700009.