Mathurapur, Malda
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Mathurapur is a village in the
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Jalalpur
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Location
Mathurapur is located at 25°07′21″N 87°53′24″E / 25.122441°N 87.890111°E.
Area overview
The area shown in the adjoining map is the physiographic sub-region known as the diara. It "is a relatively well drained flat land formed by the
urbanization with 17 census towns, concentrated mostly in the Kaliachak I CD block.[2][3] The bank of the Ganges between Bhutni and Panchanandapur (both the places are marked on the map), is the area worst hit by left bank erosion, a major problem in the Malda area.[4] The ruins of Gauda, capital of several empires, is located in this area.[5]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Demographics
According to the
2011 Census of India, Mathurapur had a total population of 12,755, of which 6,608 (52%) were males and 6,147 (52%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 1,712. The total number of literate persons in Mathurapur was 11,043 (72.70% of the population over 6 years).[6]
Education
Manikchak College was established in 2014 at Mathurapur. Affiliated with the University of Gour Banga, it offers a honours course in Bengali and a general course in arts.[7][8]
Healthcare
There is a primary health centre, with 4 beds at Mathurapur.[9]
References
- ^ "District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ Banerjee, Manisha. "A Report on the Impact of Farakka Barrage on the Human Fabric, November 1999" (PDF). The social impact of erosion, pp 13-14. South Asia Network On Dams, Rivers and People, New Delhi: 110 088 India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "District Human Development Report, Malda". pages 3-4: Malda in Historical Perspective. Department of Planning, Statistics and Programme Monitoring, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ^ "District Census Handbook, Maldah, Series 20, Part XII B" (PDF). Rural PCA-C.D. blocks wise Village Primary Census Abstract, location no. 313493, pages 272-273. Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Manikchak College". MC. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Manikchak College". College Admission. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 13 August 2021.