Jhargram

Coordinates: 22°27′N 86°59′E / 22.45°N 86.98°E / 22.45; 86.98
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Jhargram
City
District
Jhargram
Area
[1]
 • Total21.40 km2 (8.26 sq mi)
Elevation
81 m (266 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total61,682
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
 • Major local language
Vidhan Sabha constituency
Jhargram
Websitewww.jhargrammunicipality.org

Jhargram is a planned

state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Jhargram district.[3]
It is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces.

Geography

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Subarnarekha River
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Silda
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Silda, West Bengal (CT)
Jhargram
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Tapsia
R
Tapsia (R)
Sijua
R
Sijua, Jhargram (R)
Sankrail
RV
Sankrail, Jhargram (R)
Rohini
R
Rohini, West Bengal (R)
Netai
R
Netai (R)
Nayagram
R
Nayagram (R)
Mohanpur
R
Mohanpur, Jhargram (R)
Lodhasuli
R
Lodhasuli (R)
Lalgarh
R
Lalgarh, Jhargram (R)
Kultikri
R
Kultikri (R)
Kharikamathani
R
Kharikamathani (R)
Kapgari
R
Kapgari (R)
Jamboni
R
Jamboni (R)
Ergoda
R
Ergoda (R)
Gidhni
R
Gidhni (R)
Dahijuri
R
Dahijuri (R)
Chilkigarh
R
Chilkigarh (R)
Chhatinasol
R
Chhatinasol (R)
Binpur
R
Binpur (R)
Bhanga Gar
R
Bhanga Gar (R)
Beliaberah
R
Beliaberah (R)
Baligeria
R
Baligeria (R)
Belpahari
R
Belpahari (R)
Gopiballavpur
R
Gopiballavpur (R)
Cities and towns in Jhargram subdivision of Jhargram district
CT: census 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

Jhargram is located at 22°27′N 86°59′E / 22.45°N 86.98°E / 22.45; 86.98.[4] It has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet). The weather, like much of Bengal, is extremely humid and tropical. Temperatures can reach as high as 46 °C in the hot and dry months of May and June but can plummet to 4 °C in the chilly nights of December and January.

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.

History

Legend says that around 1592 CE,

Santhal, Munda, Bhumij, Kudmi Mahato and Lodha people groups. The area belonged to the Mal
Raja.

The first fortress was supposed to have existed in Old Jhargram, but the ruins of the fortress are said to have gone underground due to some unknown reasons. The name of state capital, Jhargram, means a forest village which is surrounded by walls and canals. It was known as Ugal in the local language. Even today, the day after Durga Ashtami, the four corners (Ugals) are worshiped for the protection of the erstwhile kingdom. The man who was the hero or bull within the surrounded wall and canal were called Ugal Sanda. As such, the full name of the Raja of the State was known as Raja Sarveshwar Malla Ugal Sanda Deb, and the title has been continued up to Raja Narasingha Malla Ugal Sanda Deb.

During the

Zamindari estate under the law of primogeniture, and the ruler was given the title of Raja. Jhargram fell twice into the Court of Wards, after the death of Raja Raghunath Malla Ugal Sanda Deb and Raja Chandi Charan Malla Ugal Sanda Deb, respectively; but was later released when the Raja Narasingha Malla Deb attained majority. In this connection, it may be mentioned that in 1944–45, the then Vice-Roy of India agreed to recognize Jhargram as a feudatory state; but at that time, the whole of India was going through turmoil and was moving towards independence. The Cabinet mission came to negotiate with congress, the Muslim League, and other parties. The proposal for the feudatory status of Jhargram Raj has put aside then.[5]

The rulers of Jhargram were benevolent and progressive, and they focused on the welfare of their subjects. Raja Raghunath Malla Deb studied FA in Scottish Church College, and was the first-degree holder in the district. In 1899, he had established the first primary school in his kingdom. Raja was also an avid wrestler and was known for miraculous physical strength. His wrestling instruments are still kept in the Palace and Calcutta Museum. Raja Sir

Indo Saracenic architecture and spread over 23 acres of land. During World War II, Raja sahib constructed an airstrip in Dudhkundi for the United States Air Force, apart also provided the Allied forces
with elephants, vehicles and other help.

Between 1922 and 1950 Prof. Debendra Mohan Battacharya was the administrator of Jhargram and that time is seen as a golden age. In those twenty-eight years, Jhargram developed into a township; and during this period, many educational institutions were established and developed. Kumud Kumari Institution (K.K.I), a premier institution of the sub-division, was founded in 1924. In 1925, an annual sports fund was created; which was to be used to encourage sports activities, and construct the football stadium and the Jhargram Club. Raja Narasingha Malla Deb established Jhargram Agricultural College, which was renamed

Roman Catholic Church of India and the Muslim community to build Nurrani Jama Masjid in Jhargram. In 1947, further land was acquired, and Jhargram Raj constructed buildings to develop a school, which was Rani Binode Manjuri Govt. Girls School; which is now one of the premier schools in Midnapore
district.

Between 1928 and 1950, Sir Raja Narasingha Malla Deb donated to welfare causes and donated 10,000 bighas of land to poor farmers in 1947, making him the single largest land donor in West Bengal. [6]

In 2020, after a 9-year decline,

Maoist insurgents returned to Jhargram and experienced a major resurgence, with some speculating an imminent Maoist resurgence in West Bengal.[7]

Demographics

As of 2001[update] India census,[8] Jhargram had a population of 53,158. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jhargram has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Jhargram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Police station

Jhargram District Police Station has jurisdiction over Jhargram CD Block.[9][10]

Economy

The main economy of this area is business & cultivation. Some people are government employees, school teachers or employed in other private sectors. The financial status of most of the people is in the middle class category.[citation needed]

Education

General degree colleges

Polytechnic colleges

Raja Ranjit kishore polytechnic, Ramgarh

WBCHSE affiliated schools

  • Dahijuri Mahatma Vidyapith(H.S)
  • Ekalavya Residential School(H.S)
  • Jhargram Asoke Vidyapith(H.S.)
  • Jhargram Banitirtha High School(H.S)
  • Jhargram Kumud Kumari Institution
  • Jhargram Netaji Adarsha High School(Hindi School)
  • Jhargram Nanibala Balika Vidyalaya(H.S)
  • Jhargram Nanibala Vidyalaya(H.S)
  • Rani Benode Manjari Govt Girls School (H.S)
  • Sri Ramkrishna Saradapeeth Kanya Gurukul(H.S)

Other boards affiliated schools

Health

Jhargram District Hospital and Jhargram Super Specialty Hospital are main public sector hospitals in Jhargram. A number of private clinics and nursing homes also operate.

Culture

Jhargram is the golden treasury of tribal dances. Some of these tribal dances are on the verge of extinction. Chuang, Chang, Chhou, Dangrey, Jhumair, Panta, Ranpa, Saharul, Tusu & Bhadu etc. is not only a mere experience of some masterpiece of human creative art, but a fascinating adventure through essential dimensions of a civilization, its collective priorities, the skills of their implementation and the philosophies that inform them.

Besides the tribal culture, the regular Bengali festivals like

Bheema
Puja, etc. also takes place.

A lot of fairs and carnivals take place in Jhargram. The famous fairs in Jhargram are Jungle Mahal Utsav, Jhargram Mela & Yuva Utsav, Rong Maati Manush, Shrabani Mela, Baishakhi Mela, Milan Mela.[11]

Transportation

Air

The nearest airport is

Birsa Munda Airport of Ranchi
is located at a distance of 233 km (by road- NH-33) and 258 km (by train).

Train

Jhargram is connected not only to larger cities in the region, but also to smaller towns and villages in the district.

Tatanagar (96 km), Ranchi, Dhanbad, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Bhilai and also Delhi, Mumbai
etc.

Road

Jhargram is also very well connected by highways it lies on

Tatanagar (114 km over NH-33), Baripada
(99 km over AH46 and NH-5),

Local transportation

For local transportation buses, taxis, minibuses, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and electric rickshaws are available.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b "About Us - JHARGRAM MUNICIPALITY". www.jhargrammunicipality.org.
  2. ^ Rathore, Abhinay (18 May 1956). "Jhargram (Zamindari)". Rajput Provinces of India.
  3. ^ "Jhargram to be state's 22nd district on April 4". Millennium Post. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Jhargram, India". Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  5. ^ Palace, Jhargram. "History of Jhargram". Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Jhargram Estate". WordPress.com. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.,
  7. ^ "After nine years, Maoist squad back in Bengal; police on alert". 5 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  9. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Paschim Medinipur". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  10. ^ "District at a Glance". Paschim Medinipur District Police. Archived from the original on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Jhargram Pincode". citypincode.in. Retrieved 19 May 2014.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Jhargram.
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