Bhalia

Coordinates: 22°53′47″N 87°51′44″E / 22.8963°N 87.8623°E / 22.8963; 87.8623
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Bhalia
Village
Arambag
Websitehooghly.gov.in

Bhalia is a village in the

state of West Bengal
.

Geography

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Damodar
River
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Rupnarayan
River
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Mundeswari
River
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Dwarakeswar
River
H
Shyambazar
H Shyambazar, Hooghly (H)
H Shyambazar, Hooghly (H)
H
Satberia
H Satberia (H)
H Satberia (H)
H
Parul
H Parul, Hooghly (H)
H Parul, Hooghly (H)
H
Memanpur
H Memanpur (H)
H Memanpur (H)
H
Mamudpur
H Mamudpur, Arambagh (H)
H Mamudpur, Arambagh (H)
H
Madhabpur
H Madhabpur, Hooghly (H)
H Madhabpur, Hooghly (H)
H
Kanpur
H Kanpur, Hooghly (H)
H Kanpur, Hooghly (H)
H
Kayapat
H Kayapat (H)
H Kayapat (H)
H
Hat Basantapur
H Hat Basantapur (H)
H Hat Basantapur (H)
H
Hamirbati
H Hamirbati (H)
H Hamirbati (H)
H
Gourhati
H Gourhati (H)
H Gourhati (H)
H
Fului
H Fului (H)
H Fului (H)
H
Dihi
Bayara
H Dihi Bayara (H)
H Dihi Bayara (H)
H
Bhalia
H
Bali Dewanganj
H Bali Dewanganj (H)
H Bali Dewanganj (H)
H
Badanganj
H Badanganj (H)
H Badanganj (H)
H
Gar Mandaran
H Gar Mandaran (H)
H Gar Mandaran (H)
M
Arambag
M Arambag (M)
M Arambag (M)
R
Dakshin Narayanpur
R Dakshin Narayanpur (R)
R Dakshin Narayanpur (R)
R
Natibpur
R Natibpur, Hooghly (R)
R Natibpur, Hooghly (R)
R
Shrirampur
R Shrirampur, Arambagh (R)
R Shrirampur, Arambagh (R)
R
Radhanagore
R Radhanagore (R)
R Radhanagore (R)
R
Keshabpur
R Keshabpur, Hooghly (R)
R Keshabpur, Hooghly (R)
R
Bengai
R Bengai (R)
R Bengai (R)
R
Pursurah
R Pursurah (R)
R Pursurah (R)
R
Kamarpukur
R Kamarpukur (R)
R Kamarpukur (R)
R
Khanakul
R Khanakul (R)
R Khanakul (R)
R
Goghat
R Goghat (R)
R Goghat (R)
Cities and towns in Arambagh subdivision in Hooghly district
M: municipal city/ town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Bhalia is located at 22°53′47″N 87°51′44″E / 22.8963°N 87.8623°E / 22.8963; 87.8623

Area overview

The Arambagh subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is divided into two physiographic parts – the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line. The western part is upland and rocky – it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district. The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area. The railways, the roads and flood-control measures have had an impact on the area.[1] The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94.77% of the population living in rural areas and 5.23% in urban areas.[2]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full-screen map.

Demographics

According to the

2011 Census of India, Bhalia had a total population of 2,452 of which 1,241 (51%) were males and 1,211 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 265. The total number of literate persons in Bhalia was 1,690 (77.27% of the population over 6 years).[3]

Culture

David J. McCutchion mentions the Raghunatha temple of Sarkar family as an at chala with porch on triple archway, built in 1772 and measuring 24’ x 23’.[4]

  • Raghunatha temple of Sarkar family, at chala, built in 1772
    Raghunatha temple of Sarkar family, at chala, built in 1772
  • Terracotta relief in Raghunatha temple
    Terracotta relief in Raghunatha temple
  • Terracotta relief in Raghunatha temple
    Terracotta relief in Raghunatha temple

References

  1. ^ "District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Physiography, Page 17-19. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. ^ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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