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[[Midnapore]] is the district headquarters. There are 21 police stations, 30 development blocks, 5 municipalities and 290 [[gram panchayat]]s in this district.<ref name=blocdir/><ref name=adminsetup>{{cite web
[[Midnapore]] is the district headquarters. There are 21 police stations, 30 development blocks, 5 municipalities and 290 [[gram panchayat]]s in this district.<ref name=blocdir/><ref name=adminsetup>{{cite web|url=http://purbamedinipur.gov.in/ADMIN.htm |title=Administration Setup |publisher=Official website of Purba Medinipur district |accessdate=2008-12-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20080425202901/http://purbamedinipur.gov.in:80/ADMIN.htm |archivedate=25 April 2008 }}</ref>
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Other than municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns. In total there are 12 urban units: 8 municipalities and 4 [[census town]]s.<ref name=adminsetup/>
Other than municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns. In total there are 12 urban units: 8 municipalities and 4 [[census town]]s.<ref name=adminsetup/>

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Map of Paschim Medinipur district showing Midnapore

Paschim Medinipur district (Pron: pɔʃʧɪm med̪iːniːpur) or West Midnapore district (Pron: ˌmɪdnəˈpʊə) (Bengali: পশ্চিম মেদিনীপুর জেলা) (also known as Midnapore West) is the districts of the state of West Bengal, India. It was formed on 1 January 2002 after the Partition of Midnapore into Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur. The district has 4 sub-divisions: Kharagpur, Medinipur Sadar, Ghatal and Jhargram. It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.[1]

Geography

Major cities and towns

Jhargram palace at Jhargram

Midnapore is the district headquarters. Other important towns and cities in the district include: Kharagpur, Jhargram, Ghatal, Belda, Chandrakona, Garbeta, Balichak, Dantan, Mohanpur, Gopiballavpur, Nayagram, Keshiari, Keshpur, Narayangarh, Sabang, Daspur.

Economy

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Paschim Medinipur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[2] It is one of the eleven districts in West Bengal currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[2]

Divisions

Administrative subdivisions

The district comprises four subdivisions: Kharagpur, Medinipur Sadar, Ghatal and Jhargram. Kharagpur subdivision consists of Kharagpur municipality and ten community development blocks: Dantan–I, Dantan–II, Pingla, Kharagpur–I, Kharagpur–II, Sabang, Mohanpur, Narayangarh, Keshiari and Debra. Medinipur Sadar subdivision consists of Midnapore municipality and six community development blocks: Medinipur Sadar, Garhbeta–I, Garhbeta–II, Garhbeta–III, Keshpur and Shalboni. Ghatal subdivision consists of five municipalities (Ramjibanpur, Chandrakona, Khirpai, Kharar and Ghatal) and five community development blocks: Chandrakona–I, Chandrakona–II, Daspur–I, Daspur–II and Ghatal. Jhargram subdivision consists of Jhargram municipality and eight community development blocks: Binpur–I, Binpur–II, Jamboni, Jhargram, Gopiballavpur–I, Gopiballavpur–II, Nayagram and Sankrail.[3]

Midnapore is the district headquarters. There are 21 police stations, 30 development blocks, 5 municipalities and 290 gram panchayats in this district.[3][4]

Other than municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns. In total there are 12 urban units: 8 municipalities and 4 census towns.[4]

Kharagpur subdivision

  • One municipality: Kharagpur.
  • Dantan–I community development block consists of rural areas only with 9 gram panchayats.
  • Dantan–II community development block consists of rural areas only with 7 gram panchayats.
  • Pingla community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.
  • Kharagpur–I community development block consists of rural areas with 7 gram panchayats and one census town: Kharagpur Railway Settlement.
  • Kharagpur–II community development block consists of rural areas only with 9 gram panchayats.
  • Sabang community development block consists of rural areas only with 13 gram panchayats.
  • Mohanpur community development block consists of rural areas only with 5 gram panchayats.
  • Narayangarh community development block consists of rural areas only with 16 gram panchayats.
  • Keshiari community development block consists of rural areas with 9 gram panchayats and one census town: Deuli.
  • Debra community development block consists of rural areas with 14 gram panchayats and one census town: Balichak.

Medinipur Sadar subdivision

  • One municipality: Midnapore.
  • Medinipur Sadar community development block consists of rural areas only with 9 gram panchayats.
  • Garhbeta–I community development block consists of rural areas only with 12 gram panchayats.
  • Garhbeta–II community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.
  • Garhbeta–III community development block consists of rural areas with 8 gram panchayats and one census town: Durllabhganj.
  • Keshpur community development block consists of rural areas only with 15 gram panchayats.
  • Shalboni community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.

Ghatal subdivision

  • Five municipalities: Ramjibanpur, Chandrakona, Khirpai, Kharar and Ghatal.
  • Chandrakona–I community development block consists of rural areas only with 6 gram panchayats.
  • Chandrakona II (community development block) consists of rural areas only with 6 gram panchayats.
  • Daspur–I community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.
  • Daspur–II community development block consists of rural areas only with 14 gram panchayats.
  • Ghatal community development block consists of rural areas only with 12 gram panchayats.

Jhargram subdivision

  • One municipality: Jhargram.
  • Binpur–I community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.
  • Binpur–II community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.
  • Jamboni community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.
  • Jhargram community development block consists of rural areas only with 13 gram panchayats.
  • Gopiballavpur–I community development block consists of rural areas only with 7 gram panchayats.
  • Gopiballavpur–II community development block consists of rural areas only with 7 gram panchayats.
  • Nayagram community development block consists of rural areas only with 12 gram panchayats.
  • Sankrail community development block consists of rural areas only with 10 gram panchayats.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Paschim Medinipur district has a population of 5,943,300,[5] roughly equal to the nation of Eritrea[6] or the US state of Missouri.[7] This gives it a ranking of 14th in India (out of a total of 640).[5] The district has a population density of 636 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,650/sq mi) .[5] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.44%.[5] Paschim Medinipur has a sex ratio of 960 females for every 1000 males,[5] and a literacy rate of 79.04%.[5]

See also: List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate

Culture

Tourism

Jhargram Palace, Jhargram
  • Chilkigarh (Kanak Durga Temple and park)
  • Belpahari
  • Jhargram
  • Gopegarh Heritage Park
  • Hatibari forest banglow and jhilli pakhiralay
  • kankrajhore
  • Garrasini asharam,near Belpahari
  • Kaniashar pahar,near Belpahari
  • Gurguripal Heritage Park
  • Parimalkanan park,c.k.t
  • Gangani [Garhbeta]
  • Rameshwar Temple,near Rohini(On the bank of Subarnarekha river with nearby green forest called TAPOBAN)
  • Gourya Temple, Near Kharagpur
  • ECO Park DURGAHURI, Near SANKRAIL
  • Bisnu Temple, kultikri
  • Rashikananda Memorial, Rohini
  • Prayag Film City or Midnapore Film City or Chandrakona Film City at Chandrakona Road [8]

Notable personalities

Education

Universities and colleges

NGOs

  • Anjali Human Development and Research Organisation
 Jhargram pin 721507
  • Belda Federation of Traders Organisation, Subhas Pally,Post- Belda- 721424,Secretary- Lakshman Ch. Sahoo.
  • Ghatal Nabadoy Welfare Society
 Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, Pin - 721212
  • Public Profit Policy Trust of India(P.P.P.T.I.),Kalkali,Sarishakhola,Keshpur,Midnapore.
  • Sarada Kalyan Bhandar
  • Vidyasagar Vidyapith
  • Sri Sri Nitya Gopal Vision Care Foundation
  • Midnapore.in - Legacy of Midnapore
  • C.F.Andrews .Memorial.Society-Jhargram
  • Barnali Sarangi Foundation - Rohini
  • Society for Positive Atmosphere and Related Support to HIV/AIDS (SPARSHA)-Medinipur Town, Goura,
  • Paschim Khirai Society for Rural & Child Development, Paschim Khirai, Pingla, Midnapore West- 721140
  • Bhelampur Saibaba Sechyasebi seba Sangha,Bhelampur, Gansarisha, Keshiary, Paschim Medinipur, Pin-721133
  • Lowada Cactus Welfare Association, Lowada, Debra, Paschim Medinipur, Pin-721136
  • Gopali Youth welfare Society, Gopali, Kharagpur
  • Gandhi Mission Trust
  • Sarbik Palli Kalyan Kendra (estb 1986),Kiageria,Chandrakona Block-II, Pin-721201

° Dantan Science Club Dantan Paschim Medinipur pin-721426

  • Pindrui Sonali Sangha.(Estd. 1985) Pindrui. Pingla. Paschim Medinipur. 721131


References

  1. ^ "83 districts under the Security Related Expenditure Scheme". IntelliBriefs. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Directory of District, Sub division, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal, March 2008". West Bengal. National Informatics Centre, India. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Administration Setup". Official website of Purba Medinipur district. Archived from the original on 25 April 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b c d e f "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  6. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 1 October 2011. Eritrea 5,939,484 July 2011 est. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |quote= at position 8 (help)
  7. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Missouri 5,988,927 {{cite web}}: line feed character in |quote= at position 9 (help)
  8. ^ http://www.naachgaana.com/2012/04/16/shah-rukh-khan-inaugurates-the-prayag-film-city-in-chandrakona/

Annyaman Samaj kalyan Samity. Tulip Model School. Khakurda.

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