Dhapa, India
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Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta) | |
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Dhapa is a locality on the fringes of
History
In the eastern fringes of Kolkata, the neighbourhoods such as
Geography
Location
Dhapa is located near the Parama Island on the
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is responsible for providing the basic civic facilities and amenities to the residents of the place like Water, Drainage, Sanitation, Garbage Collection, Anti Malarial and Health Care programs. The Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) provides electricity to the area as well as to entire Kolkata as the sole electricity provider.
Police district
Pragati Maidan police station is part of the East division of Kolkata Police. It is located at Parama Traffic Island, Kolkata-700 107.[4]
Jadavpur, Thakurpukur, Behala, Purba Jadavpur, Tiljala, Regent Park, Metiabruz, Nadial and Kasba police stations were transferred from South 24 Parganas to Kolkata in 2011. Except Metiabruz, all the police stations were split into two. The new police stations are Parnasree, Haridevpur, Garfa, Patuli, Survey Park, Pragati Maidan, Bansdroni and Rajabagan.[5]
Pollution in Dhapa
Dhapa has been a major victim of Air and sound pollution. In 1986 the pond next to the Dhapa Post Office was filled by the city garbage. As a result, at least 65% of the population above the age of 35 are infected by the exposure to tuberculosis.
Demography
Majority of the people living in the place are either migrant casual laborers who work in tanneries of China Town or are employed in small factories nearby. Some of the inhabitants are peasants and farmers who work in the fields that line the EM Bypass. These farmers came from Medinipur, Durgapur, Bihar and Orissa. The majority of the population is poor and some live below the poverty line. Recently new population has migrated in the Hatgachia area. Also the family of Patwas have moved here from Bihar who have minted the money in jewellery business.
Schools
The area has several schools like the Harvard House High School (ICSE), St. Thomas School (ICSE), St. Patrick Day School (Primary), Janakalyan School (West Bengal Secondary Board) and a number of small primary and secondary schools affiliated to the local state board (West Bengal). There are several private tutors too.
Crime and criminal activities
The place was once notorious for criminal and anti-social activities as illegal drugs, liquor and other contraband objects were sold openly. There were various mafia groups who fought among themselves while trying to control the illegal liquor trade (hooch, desi). During the decades of 80's and 90's this area was once ruled by notorious criminals like Shiv Narayan, Ganesh, Jhantu and Tarak. However, with the arrival of new Officer in Charge things were under control by the year 2000. In 2013 this area suffered a major blow when the councilor Mr. Sambhunath Kow was charged with non intentional murder of a local mafia named Adhir Maiti.
See also
References
- ^ "United Nations Environment Programme article". Archived from the original on 11 May 2006. Retrieved 14 April 2006.
- ^ "Vegetable lots to litter zone..." The Telegraph. 30 October 2003
- ISBN 0-19-563697-X
- ^ "Kolkata Police". East Division. KP. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Midnight change of guard – 17 more police stations come under Lalbazar". The Telegraph. 1 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
External links
- Kolkata/East travel guide from Wikivoyage