Kushmandi (community development block)
| Kushmandi কুশ্মণ্ডী সমষ্টি উন্নয়ন ব্লক | |
|---|---|
| Community development block | |
  Kushmandi Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°31′20″N 88°21′26″E / 25.52236°N 88.357269°ECoordinates: 25°31′20″N 88°21′26″E / 25.52236°N 88.357269°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 310.50 km2 (119.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 175,047 |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Balurghat |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kushmandi |
| Website |
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Kushmandi (community development block) is an administrative division in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kushmandi police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is at Kushmandi.[1][2]
Geography
Kushmandi is located at 25°31′20″N 88°21′26″E / 25.52236°N 88.357269°E.
Kushmandi community development block has an area of 310.50 km2.[2]
The Tangon River flows through the Kushmandi block.[3]
Gram panchayats
Gram panchayats of Kushmandi block/ panchayat samiti are: Akcha, Berail, Deul, Kalikamora, Karanji, Kushmandi, Maligaon and Udaypur.[4]
Tourism spot
Ayra forest
A forest situated near the India-Bangladesh border,has many ponds and old trees. It is very beautiful place where many people come for picnics in winter. On X-mas day and New year day the place becomes crowded by the travelers for enjoying nature's beauty of the place and Mahipal dighi.
Mahipal Dighi
Mahipal dighi, a large lake, is located in Kushmandi block. It has a length of 4 km approx and a diameter 0.6 km. It was dug by King Mahipal II of the Pal dynasty. There are debris of a nilkuthi on the northern bank of the Lack which was established by Mr. Thomas, an indigo merchant, a friend of William Carey
During winter migratory birds flock to this lake in large numbers. One of the most attractive things is lotus. The whole lake is covered with lotus.
Mahipal High school is situated on the western bank.
Temple of Lord Shiva
An ancient temple situated at Aminpur. This is "Panchamukhi" (Five headed) Shiva temple, which is very rare in India. This temple is constructed by Zamindar of Aminpur. Famous Maatia Maa Kali temple is also situation nearby.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Kushmandi CD Block had a total population of 198,752 all of which were rural. There were 100,317 males and 98,437 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 88,967 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 15,622.[5]
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Kushmandi CD Block was 113,240 out of which 62,611 were males and 50,629 were females.[5]
Education
One of the well known schools is Kushmandi High School, established in 1927. Another school is Mahipal High School. Aminpur High School was established in 1897.
There is a Government college(Arts).
No science school and college in this block.
References
- ↑ "Contact details of Block Development Officers". Dakshin Dinajpur district. West Bengal Government. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- 1 2 "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal , Table 4". Census of India 2001, Dakshin Dinajpur district (05). Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ↑ "Dakshin Dinajpur". Rivers. District administration. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ↑ "BRGF Allotment Order No. 4" (PDF). Government of West Bengal - Department of Panchayats & Rural Development. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- 1 2 "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
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