Debipur, Memari I
| Debipur দেবীপুর | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Debipur Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 23°08′N 88°09′E / 23.14°N 88.15°ECoordinates: 23°08′N 88°09′E / 23.14°N 88.15°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,175 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 713146 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Burdwan Purba |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Memari |
Debipur is a small village located at Memari I block in Burdwan District. It is under Memari police station. Nearest railway station is Debipur, which is under Eastern Railway and is a part of Kolkata Suburban Railway system. Nearest major towns near Debipur are Boinchi, Memari.
History
There is no reliable specific history found for this village.
Geography
It is a small village having some beautiful sides of rural india. It is 78 km apart from Kolkata via Howrah-Burdwan main railway line. G.T ROAD (WEST BENGAL STATE HIGHWAY no 13) goes through the edge of this village. A D.V.C canel also flows through the middle of this village. Additional ares are Mobarakpur, Gram Debipur etc.
Demography
According to 2011 Census, Debipur had total population of 3175. Among total population, males constitute 50.61% (1607 males) and females constitute 49.38% (1568) of total population. Average literacy rate of this village is 63.46%. 1562 persons are total workers among total population (3175). In total workers, there 70.74% population are directly or indirectly involved in agriculture.
Facilities and Education
Some basic facilities like banks, atms, daily needing shops are available here. There is a bank near Debipur Railway, named UCO BANK. There are two primary schools are situating at this village and two Higher Secondary schools are also situating at this village ( Debipur Station High School for both boys' and girls' ).
Economy
This village's all sides are surrounded by agricultural lands. Main occupation among the villagers is agriculture. They are also can be classified - (a)agricultural labourer and (b) marginal worker. Few service men/women are also to be found at this village. There is no small or medium industries are situating here.
Occasion
"Kali Puja" is the main occasion of this village. Which got a special socio-cultural attention among the villagers.
References
1. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=334276