About Katwa Subdivision & Tourist Spots in Katwa Subdivision
Katwa subdivision (Bengali: কাটোয়া মহকুমা) is a subdivision of the Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India. It consists of Katwamunicipality, Dainhat municipality and five community development blocks: Katwa–I, Katwa–II, Ketugram–I, Ketugram–II and Mongolkote. The five blocks contain 46 gram panchayats and one census town. The subdivision has its headquarters at Katwa.
Area:
Apart from the Katwa municipality and Dainhat municipality, the subdivision contains one census town and rural areas of 46 gram panchayats under five community development blocks: Katwa–I, Katwa–II, Ketugram–I, Ketugram–II and Mongolkote. The only census town under this block is Panuhat.
Blocks:
Katwa–I Block:
Rural area under Katwa–I block consists of nine gram panchayats, viz. Alampur, Karajgram, Sargram, Gidhagram, Khajurdihi, Sreekhanda, Goai, Koshigram and Sudpur. Urban area under this block comprises one census town: Panuhat. Katwa police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Panchghara and Khajurdihi.
Katwa–II block
Rural area under Katwa–II block consists of seven gram panchayats, viz. Agradwip, Jagadanandspur, Palsona, Sreebati, Gazipur, Karui and Singi, Singi Panchayats under villages of Okersa, Choto mei ghachi, Bara mei ghachi, Gourdanga, Pachpara etc. There is no urban area under this block. Katwa police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Dainhat. Choto mei ghachi and Bara mei ghachi have no development, the two grams between a River and very nesssary a pool and paka rasta from Khaspur to Gouradanga via Choto mei ghachi.
Ketugram–I block
Rural area under Ketugram–I block consists of eight gram panchayats, viz. Agardanga, Berugram, Murgram–Gopalpur, Pandugram, Ankhona, Jyandas–Kandara, Palita and Rajur. There is no urban area under this block. Ketugram police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Kandra.
Ketugram–II block
Rural area under Ketugram–II block consists of seven gram panchayats, viz. Billeswar, Ketugram, Nabagram, Sitahati, Gangatikuri, Maugram and Nirol. There is no urban area under this block. Ketugram police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Gangatikuri.
Mongolkote block
Rural area under Mongolkote block consists of 15 gram panchayats, viz. Bhalugram, Jhilu–II, Lakhuria, Paligram, Chanak, Kaichar–I, Majigram, Shimulia–I, Gotistha, Kaichar–II, Mongalkot, Shimulia–II, Jhilu–I, Kshirgram and Nigan. There is no urban area under this block. Mongolkote police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Natunhat.
Tourist Spots in Katwa Subdivision:
Shah Alam’s Darga: A building of Archeological interest built in the early 18th century by Murshidkuli Khan, the then Subedar of Bengal.
Location: Katwa Municipality.
Kogram: At the confluence of rivers Ajoy and Kunur, Ujani, believed to be the Capital of Vikramaditya is today’s Kogram. The Dhanapati Saudagar of Chandimangal fame also used to stay here. A temple of Goddess Chandi can also be seen here. Believed to be one of the Satipiths.
Location: Mangalkote Block
Singi : The native village of Kasiram Das the noted Bengali translator of the Mahabharata. Location: Katwa-II Block
Sree Gouranga Mandir: A Baishnab Temple believed to have been visited by Sri Chaitanya and Keshab Bharati. Location: Katwa Municipality
Madhaitala: The Ashrama is believed to have been visited by Jagai & Madhai, the two disciples of Sree Chaitanya, and the Akhanda Kirtana there is reportedly continuing for more than 50 years. Location: Katwa Municipality
Sreekhanda : A center of Baishnab Culture famous for congregation of Bauls every Baisakh. A temple of Khandeswari the presiding Goddess of the village also exists. Location: Katwa Municipality
Agrwadip: Associated with Gouranga Mahaprabhu and famous for its Gopinath temple. Location: Katwa Municipality
Jajigram: Srinibas, believed to be the 2nd incarnation of Chaitanya is stated to have lived here. The relics of his Sadhanpith can still be seen. This temple houses several wooden and stone idols. Location: Katwa Municipality
Kshctrapal: A big banyan tree on the Dainhat Krishnanagar Road worshipped for centuries by people from far and near. Location: Katwa -II Block
Gandas Kandra: Gnandas the noted Baishnab poet was born in Kandra. His place of worship in the village still attracts large number of devotees from all over the country. Location: Ketugram-I Block.
Attahas: A temple of Attahas, the Goddess of Sakti cult, also known as Fullora Attahas. Believed to be one of the 51 SATIPITHS. Location: Ketugram-II Block
Khirogram: Another of the Satipiths, famous for its Yogadya and Siva temples. Also famous for its fair in Baisakh. Location: Mangalkote Block.
Mangalkot
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Mangalkot (Bengali: মঙ্গলকোট) is a town with a police station, a community development block and assembly constituency in Katwa subdivision of Barddhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
History
Damage to embankments of the Ajay and consequent flooding was a regular problem in the Ausgram and Mangalkot area. The devastating flood of 1943 caused immense suffering and lead to a mass movement for restoration/ repair of the embankments. A massive meeting was organised at Guskara in 1944, with Uday Chand Mahtab, Maharaja of Bardhaman. However, the government did not take any action. Ultimately, the Communist Party, which had been at the forefront of agitations for some years, provided a huge work force for the purpose and completed the repair work. It laid the foundation for the party’s popularity in the area.
Geography
Mangalkot is located at 23.55°N 87.90°E. It has an average elevation of 36 m (118 ft).
The Asansol-Durgapur region is composed of undulating latterite soil. This area lies between two mighty rivers – the Damodar and the Ajay. They flow almost parallel to each other in the region – the average distance between the two rivers is around 30 km. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.
Kunur River, one of main tributaries of the Ajay, 112 km in length, has its origin near Bansgara in the Faridpur police station area. With water from several small streams swelling it during the monsoons, it often floods large areas of Ausgram and Mangalkot police stations. It joins the Ajay near Ujani village.
Gram panchayats under Mangalkot Panchayat Samiti are: Paligram, Chanak, Gotistha, Lakhuria, Managalkot, Jhiloo I, Jhiloo II, Simulia I, Simulia II, Majhigram, Bhalyagram, Kaichar I, Kaichar II, Negon and Khirogram.
Demographics
In the 2001 census, Mangalkot community development block had a population of 233,968 out of which 120,535 were males and 113,423 were females. The Block had a literacy of 59.4 per cent.
Ketugram
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Ketugram (Bengali: কেতুগ্রাম) is a town with a police station, a community development block and assembly constituency in Katwa subdivision of Barddhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Gram Panchayats
Gram panchayats under Ketugram I Panchayat Samiti are: Ankhona, Berugram, Agardanga, Moorgram Gopalpur, Kandra Ganadas, Rajoor, Palita and Pandugram.
Gram panchayats under Ketugram II Panchayat Samiti are: Nirol, Ketugram, Billeswar, Nabagram, Gangatikuri, Sitahahati and Mougram.
Demographics
As per 2001 census, Ketugram I block had a total population of 145,859, out of which 74,339 wer males and 71,520 were females. Ketugram II had a total population of 107,054, out of which 55,255 were males and 51,799 were females. While Ketugram I had literacy of 50.32 per cent and Ketugram II had a literacy of 61.1 per cent.
Katwa Town
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Katwa (Bengali: কাটোয়া) is the headquarters of the Katwa subdivision in the district of Bardhaman, West Bengal. The area has a rural charm and natural beauty, but many trading and other business activities has made it clumsy and congested. It is a good middle class residential area.
History:
The small town has a five hundred year history. The city's earliest known name was Indranee Pargana. Later the name was changed to Kantak Nagari and it became the fort area of Murshid Kuli Khan, Nawab of Bengal. Katwa was invaded by the Bargis (break-away Maratha groups) several times.
This was the place where Sri Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu got sannyasa from Kesava Bharati. Since then, this small township has been a sacred place for the Vaishnavites.
Geography:
Katwa is located at 23.65°N 88.13°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 21 m (69 ft). It is situated between the Ajay River and the Hooghly River and so bounded by water to the east, west and north. It is at the eastern end of the district and is 150 km from Kolkata and 56 km from Barddhaman. Recently the government announced the Broad-gaged Railway Line between Burdwan and Katwa.
The weather and climate is similar to the rest of Gangetic West Bengal, with six distinct seasons.
Gram panchayats under Katwa I Panchayat Samiti are: Koshigram, Goai, Srikhanda, Khajurdihi, Sudpur, Karajgram, Alampur, Gidhagram and Saragram.
Gram panchayats under Katwa II Panchayat Samiti are: Karui, Palsona, Jagadannadapur, Gazipur, Agradwip, Sribati and Singhee.
Economy:
Katwa's economy has grown significantly in recent years. The traditional backbone of the economy was agriculture, but the town has since developed into a major trading hub, with booming retail and service sectors. Katwa is also a transit point for agricultural products grown in nearby villages.
Recently the Minister for Railways inaugurated the Broad Gauge Line for Katwa Burdwan section. Many investments are being planned for this soon-to-be industrial hub. The Bengal government recently started a mega power project at Katwa.
Every day, Katwa is visited by hundreds of people from surrounding villages, mainly for the medical services available. The late Dr. Sanat Kumar Konar, Late Dr. S. K. Roy, the late Dr. Basanta Kumar Bandhopadhay and the late Dr. Nandagopal Chattopadhaya were pioneers for professional medical services in the town.
The town has mobile and broadband internet facilities from most of the major telecommunications companies.
A cause of concern is arsenic contamination of ground water.
Demographics:
As of 2001 India census, Katwa had a population of 71,573, 51% male and 49% female. The average literacy rate is 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Katwa has a total area of 8.53 km² with a population density of 8,391/km². A steady flow of refugees from East Pakistan swelled the population of the area in the fifties.
Festivals:
Durga Puja is widely celebrated here, but Katwa is more famous for its traditional Kartik Puja, also known as Kartik Larahai. The whole town comes alive with pandals in each and every street. The celebration is not restricted to the townsfolk, and people come in large numbers from neighbouring villages. The atmosphere of the entire city rivals that of a carnival. Some famous Durga Pujas have been performed by families for more than 100 years, such as Datta-bari, Mallick-bari and Hari-bari of Katwa. The Khepa Kali Puja is also widely known and attended by people from nearby villages.
Murundi Durga.
The traditional way of celebrating Durga Puja can still be seen in Murundi, a small village 16 km from Katawa. This Puja is organised by the Singha (Sinha) family (Mrityunjay Sinha, Bankim Chandra Sinha). One could see the two Durga temples standing side by side at the entrance of the village. The celebration is said to be about 250 years old. The story of this celebration is that the mantari of the Burdwan Raja once told the Maharaja of his desire to visit his native palace during the Durga Puja festival. The maharaja refused and then Ma Durga ordered the Maharaja in his dreams to perform the Puja. It has been celebrated in Murundi ever since. Over time this Puja split into two parts and now one can see the present form of it. Katwa Haragouri para organized Durga Puja since 1414 (2007) which is quite remarkable at the town. Because this Puja pandel created a different test of art and artcraft.
Religious & Cultural
SHAH ALAM’S DURGA A building of Archeological interest built in the early 18th century by Murshidkuli Khan, the then Subedar of Bengal. (Katwa Municipality)
Slight seeing
UDDHARANRUR The village resembles a fort and it is believed that the famous Naihati Fort was situated here. Noted for its 500 year old fair.(Ketugram -II Block) Historical SINGI The native village of Kasiram Das the noted Bengali translator of the Mahabharata. (Katwa-II Block) Sher Afbar Gark The remains of the fort of Sher Afgan and a huge lake can be seen here. (Andal Block)
Religious
SREE GOURANGA MANDIR A Baishnab Temple believed to have been visited by Sri Chaitanya and Keshab Bharati.(Katwa Municipality) MADHAITALA The Ashrama is believed to have been visited by Jagai & Madhai, the two disciples of Sree Chaitanya, and the Akhanda Kirtana there is reportedly continuing for more than 50 years. (Katwa Municipality) SREEKHANDA A center of Baishnab Culture famous for congregation of Bauls every Baisakh. A temple of Khandeswari the presiding Goddess of the village also exists. (Katwa Municipality) AGRWADIP Associated with Gouranga Mahaprabhu and famous for its Gopinath temple. (Katwa Municipality) JAJIGRAM Srinibas, believed to be the 2nd incarnation of Chaitanya is stated to have lived here. The relics of his Sadhanpith can still be seen. This temple houses several wooden and stone idols. (Katwa Municipality) KSHCTRAPAL A big banyan tree on the Dainhat Krishnanagar Road worshipped for centuries by people from far and near. (Katwa -II Block) GNANDAS KANDRA Gnandas the noted Baishnab poet was born in Kandra. His place of worship in the village still attracts large number of devotees from all over the country. (Ketugram-I Block) ATTAHAS A temple of Attahas, the Goddess of Sakti cult, also known as Fullora Attahas. Believed to be one of the 51 SATIPITHS. (Ketugram-II Block)
High Schools:
Katwa Kashiram Das Institution. Established in 1857, and named after the writer who translated the holy script The Mahabharata to Bengali. It has been one of the most famous boys' schools in the district. Jagadish Chandra Bose was once a student of this school.
Katwa Durga Dasi Chowdhurani Girls' High School
Katwa Bharati Bhavan High School
Katwa Ramkrishna High School
Katwa Balika Vidalaya
Kashiswari Girls school
Katwa Janakilal Siksha Sadan
Holy Angels' School
St. Joseph School
Kishyaloy
Ananda Marg
Shishu Niketan
Colleges:
1.Katwa Mahavidyalaya
2. Katwa Teachers' Training College
3. Bengal Institute of Technology(BIT)
Panuhat
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Panuhat (Bengali: পানুহাট) is a census town under Katwa police station and Katwa subdivision,[1] in Barddhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Panuhat had a population of 5665. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Panuhat has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Panuhat, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Panuhat has four primary and one secondary schools.
Dainhat
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Dainhat (Bengali: দৈনহাট) is a Town and a municipality under Katwa police station and Katwa subdivision, in Barddhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Dainhat had a population of 22,593. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dainhat has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 59%. In Dainhat, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Dainhat has twenty primary, one upper primary, two secondary and one higher secondary schools.one town library(dainhat sahar jitendranath mitra smriti pathagar)
Culture & Festival
Raas Yaatra is the main festival of Dainnhat. Rath Yatra
References:-
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[1] Wikipedia--Katwa
[2] Wikipedia--Mangalkot
[3] Wikipedia--Ketugram
[4] Wikipedia--Panuhat
[5] Wikipedia--Dainhat
[6] Wikipedia--Katwa-Subdivision
[7] Katwa-Tourist spot
Area:
Apart from the Katwa municipality and Dainhat municipality, the subdivision contains one census town and rural areas of 46 gram panchayats under five community development blocks: Katwa–I, Katwa–II, Ketugram–I, Ketugram–II and Mongolkote. The only census town under this block is Panuhat.
Blocks:
Katwa–I Block:
Rural area under Katwa–I block consists of nine gram panchayats, viz. Alampur, Karajgram, Sargram, Gidhagram, Khajurdihi, Sreekhanda, Goai, Koshigram and Sudpur. Urban area under this block comprises one census town: Panuhat. Katwa police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Panchghara and Khajurdihi.
Katwa–II block
Rural area under Katwa–II block consists of seven gram panchayats, viz. Agradwip, Jagadanandspur, Palsona, Sreebati, Gazipur, Karui and Singi, Singi Panchayats under villages of Okersa, Choto mei ghachi, Bara mei ghachi, Gourdanga, Pachpara etc. There is no urban area under this block. Katwa police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Dainhat. Choto mei ghachi and Bara mei ghachi have no development, the two grams between a River and very nesssary a pool and paka rasta from Khaspur to Gouradanga via Choto mei ghachi.
Ketugram–I block
Rural area under Ketugram–I block consists of eight gram panchayats, viz. Agardanga, Berugram, Murgram–Gopalpur, Pandugram, Ankhona, Jyandas–Kandara, Palita and Rajur. There is no urban area under this block. Ketugram police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Kandra.
Ketugram–II block
Rural area under Ketugram–II block consists of seven gram panchayats, viz. Billeswar, Ketugram, Nabagram, Sitahati, Gangatikuri, Maugram and Nirol. There is no urban area under this block. Ketugram police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Gangatikuri.
Mongolkote block
Rural area under Mongolkote block consists of 15 gram panchayats, viz. Bhalugram, Jhilu–II, Lakhuria, Paligram, Chanak, Kaichar–I, Majigram, Shimulia–I, Gotistha, Kaichar–II, Mongalkot, Shimulia–II, Jhilu–I, Kshirgram and Nigan. There is no urban area under this block. Mongolkote police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is in Natunhat.
Tourist Spots in Katwa Subdivision:
Shah Alam’s Darga: A building of Archeological interest built in the early 18th century by Murshidkuli Khan, the then Subedar of Bengal.
Location: Katwa Municipality.
Kogram: At the confluence of rivers Ajoy and Kunur, Ujani, believed to be the Capital of Vikramaditya is today’s Kogram. The Dhanapati Saudagar of Chandimangal fame also used to stay here. A temple of Goddess Chandi can also be seen here. Believed to be one of the Satipiths.
Location: Mangalkote Block
Singi : The native village of Kasiram Das the noted Bengali translator of the Mahabharata. Location: Katwa-II Block
Sree Gouranga Mandir: A Baishnab Temple believed to have been visited by Sri Chaitanya and Keshab Bharati. Location: Katwa Municipality
Madhaitala: The Ashrama is believed to have been visited by Jagai & Madhai, the two disciples of Sree Chaitanya, and the Akhanda Kirtana there is reportedly continuing for more than 50 years. Location: Katwa Municipality
Sreekhanda : A center of Baishnab Culture famous for congregation of Bauls every Baisakh. A temple of Khandeswari the presiding Goddess of the village also exists. Location: Katwa Municipality
Agrwadip: Associated with Gouranga Mahaprabhu and famous for its Gopinath temple. Location: Katwa Municipality
Jajigram: Srinibas, believed to be the 2nd incarnation of Chaitanya is stated to have lived here. The relics of his Sadhanpith can still be seen. This temple houses several wooden and stone idols. Location: Katwa Municipality
Kshctrapal: A big banyan tree on the Dainhat Krishnanagar Road worshipped for centuries by people from far and near. Location: Katwa -II Block
Gandas Kandra: Gnandas the noted Baishnab poet was born in Kandra. His place of worship in the village still attracts large number of devotees from all over the country. Location: Ketugram-I Block.
Attahas: A temple of Attahas, the Goddess of Sakti cult, also known as Fullora Attahas. Believed to be one of the 51 SATIPITHS. Location: Ketugram-II Block
Khirogram: Another of the Satipiths, famous for its Yogadya and Siva temples. Also famous for its fair in Baisakh. Location: Mangalkote Block.
Mangalkot
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Mangalkot (Bengali: মঙ্গলকোট) is a town with a police station, a community development block and assembly constituency in Katwa subdivision of Barddhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
History
Damage to embankments of the Ajay and consequent flooding was a regular problem in the Ausgram and Mangalkot area. The devastating flood of 1943 caused immense suffering and lead to a mass movement for restoration/ repair of the embankments. A massive meeting was organised at Guskara in 1944, with Uday Chand Mahtab, Maharaja of Bardhaman. However, the government did not take any action. Ultimately, the Communist Party, which had been at the forefront of agitations for some years, provided a huge work force for the purpose and completed the repair work. It laid the foundation for the party’s popularity in the area.
Geography
Mangalkot is located at 23.55°N 87.90°E. It has an average elevation of 36 m (118 ft).
The Asansol-Durgapur region is composed of undulating latterite soil. This area lies between two mighty rivers – the Damodar and the Ajay. They flow almost parallel to each other in the region – the average distance between the two rivers is around 30 km. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.
Kunur River, one of main tributaries of the Ajay, 112 km in length, has its origin near Bansgara in the Faridpur police station area. With water from several small streams swelling it during the monsoons, it often floods large areas of Ausgram and Mangalkot police stations. It joins the Ajay near Ujani village.
Gram panchayats under Mangalkot Panchayat Samiti are: Paligram, Chanak, Gotistha, Lakhuria, Managalkot, Jhiloo I, Jhiloo II, Simulia I, Simulia II, Majhigram, Bhalyagram, Kaichar I, Kaichar II, Negon and Khirogram.
Demographics
In the 2001 census, Mangalkot community development block had a population of 233,968 out of which 120,535 were males and 113,423 were females. The Block had a literacy of 59.4 per cent.
Ketugram
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Ketugram (Bengali: কেতুগ্রাম) is a town with a police station, a community development block and assembly constituency in Katwa subdivision of Barddhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Gram Panchayats
Gram panchayats under Ketugram I Panchayat Samiti are: Ankhona, Berugram, Agardanga, Moorgram Gopalpur, Kandra Ganadas, Rajoor, Palita and Pandugram.
Gram panchayats under Ketugram II Panchayat Samiti are: Nirol, Ketugram, Billeswar, Nabagram, Gangatikuri, Sitahahati and Mougram.
Demographics
As per 2001 census, Ketugram I block had a total population of 145,859, out of which 74,339 wer males and 71,520 were females. Ketugram II had a total population of 107,054, out of which 55,255 were males and 51,799 were females. While Ketugram I had literacy of 50.32 per cent and Ketugram II had a literacy of 61.1 per cent.
Katwa Town
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Katwa (Bengali: কাটোয়া) is the headquarters of the Katwa subdivision in the district of Bardhaman, West Bengal. The area has a rural charm and natural beauty, but many trading and other business activities has made it clumsy and congested. It is a good middle class residential area.
History:
The small town has a five hundred year history. The city's earliest known name was Indranee Pargana. Later the name was changed to Kantak Nagari and it became the fort area of Murshid Kuli Khan, Nawab of Bengal. Katwa was invaded by the Bargis (break-away Maratha groups) several times.
This was the place where Sri Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu got sannyasa from Kesava Bharati. Since then, this small township has been a sacred place for the Vaishnavites.
Geography:
Katwa is located at 23.65°N 88.13°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 21 m (69 ft). It is situated between the Ajay River and the Hooghly River and so bounded by water to the east, west and north. It is at the eastern end of the district and is 150 km from Kolkata and 56 km from Barddhaman. Recently the government announced the Broad-gaged Railway Line between Burdwan and Katwa.
The weather and climate is similar to the rest of Gangetic West Bengal, with six distinct seasons.
Gram panchayats under Katwa I Panchayat Samiti are: Koshigram, Goai, Srikhanda, Khajurdihi, Sudpur, Karajgram, Alampur, Gidhagram and Saragram.
Gram panchayats under Katwa II Panchayat Samiti are: Karui, Palsona, Jagadannadapur, Gazipur, Agradwip, Sribati and Singhee.
Economy:
Katwa's economy has grown significantly in recent years. The traditional backbone of the economy was agriculture, but the town has since developed into a major trading hub, with booming retail and service sectors. Katwa is also a transit point for agricultural products grown in nearby villages.
Recently the Minister for Railways inaugurated the Broad Gauge Line for Katwa Burdwan section. Many investments are being planned for this soon-to-be industrial hub. The Bengal government recently started a mega power project at Katwa.
Every day, Katwa is visited by hundreds of people from surrounding villages, mainly for the medical services available. The late Dr. Sanat Kumar Konar, Late Dr. S. K. Roy, the late Dr. Basanta Kumar Bandhopadhay and the late Dr. Nandagopal Chattopadhaya were pioneers for professional medical services in the town.
The town has mobile and broadband internet facilities from most of the major telecommunications companies.
A cause of concern is arsenic contamination of ground water.
Demographics:
As of 2001 India census, Katwa had a population of 71,573, 51% male and 49% female. The average literacy rate is 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Katwa has a total area of 8.53 km² with a population density of 8,391/km². A steady flow of refugees from East Pakistan swelled the population of the area in the fifties.
Festivals:
Durga Puja is widely celebrated here, but Katwa is more famous for its traditional Kartik Puja, also known as Kartik Larahai. The whole town comes alive with pandals in each and every street. The celebration is not restricted to the townsfolk, and people come in large numbers from neighbouring villages. The atmosphere of the entire city rivals that of a carnival. Some famous Durga Pujas have been performed by families for more than 100 years, such as Datta-bari, Mallick-bari and Hari-bari of Katwa. The Khepa Kali Puja is also widely known and attended by people from nearby villages.
Murundi Durga.
The traditional way of celebrating Durga Puja can still be seen in Murundi, a small village 16 km from Katawa. This Puja is organised by the Singha (Sinha) family (Mrityunjay Sinha, Bankim Chandra Sinha). One could see the two Durga temples standing side by side at the entrance of the village. The celebration is said to be about 250 years old. The story of this celebration is that the mantari of the Burdwan Raja once told the Maharaja of his desire to visit his native palace during the Durga Puja festival. The maharaja refused and then Ma Durga ordered the Maharaja in his dreams to perform the Puja. It has been celebrated in Murundi ever since. Over time this Puja split into two parts and now one can see the present form of it. Katwa Haragouri para organized Durga Puja since 1414 (2007) which is quite remarkable at the town. Because this Puja pandel created a different test of art and artcraft.
Religious & Cultural
SHAH ALAM’S DURGA A building of Archeological interest built in the early 18th century by Murshidkuli Khan, the then Subedar of Bengal. (Katwa Municipality)
Slight seeing
UDDHARANRUR The village resembles a fort and it is believed that the famous Naihati Fort was situated here. Noted for its 500 year old fair.(Ketugram -II Block) Historical SINGI The native village of Kasiram Das the noted Bengali translator of the Mahabharata. (Katwa-II Block) Sher Afbar Gark The remains of the fort of Sher Afgan and a huge lake can be seen here. (Andal Block)
Religious
SREE GOURANGA MANDIR A Baishnab Temple believed to have been visited by Sri Chaitanya and Keshab Bharati.(Katwa Municipality) MADHAITALA The Ashrama is believed to have been visited by Jagai & Madhai, the two disciples of Sree Chaitanya, and the Akhanda Kirtana there is reportedly continuing for more than 50 years. (Katwa Municipality) SREEKHANDA A center of Baishnab Culture famous for congregation of Bauls every Baisakh. A temple of Khandeswari the presiding Goddess of the village also exists. (Katwa Municipality) AGRWADIP Associated with Gouranga Mahaprabhu and famous for its Gopinath temple. (Katwa Municipality) JAJIGRAM Srinibas, believed to be the 2nd incarnation of Chaitanya is stated to have lived here. The relics of his Sadhanpith can still be seen. This temple houses several wooden and stone idols. (Katwa Municipality) KSHCTRAPAL A big banyan tree on the Dainhat Krishnanagar Road worshipped for centuries by people from far and near. (Katwa -II Block) GNANDAS KANDRA Gnandas the noted Baishnab poet was born in Kandra. His place of worship in the village still attracts large number of devotees from all over the country. (Ketugram-I Block) ATTAHAS A temple of Attahas, the Goddess of Sakti cult, also known as Fullora Attahas. Believed to be one of the 51 SATIPITHS. (Ketugram-II Block)
High Schools:
Katwa Kashiram Das Institution. Established in 1857, and named after the writer who translated the holy script The Mahabharata to Bengali. It has been one of the most famous boys' schools in the district. Jagadish Chandra Bose was once a student of this school.
Katwa Durga Dasi Chowdhurani Girls' High School
Katwa Bharati Bhavan High School
Katwa Ramkrishna High School
Katwa Balika Vidalaya
Kashiswari Girls school
Katwa Janakilal Siksha Sadan
Holy Angels' School
St. Joseph School
Kishyaloy
Ananda Marg
Shishu Niketan
Colleges:
1.Katwa Mahavidyalaya
2. Katwa Teachers' Training College
3. Bengal Institute of Technology(BIT)
Panuhat
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Panuhat (Bengali: পানুহাট) is a census town under Katwa police station and Katwa subdivision,[1] in Barddhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Panuhat had a population of 5665. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Panuhat has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Panuhat, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Panuhat has four primary and one secondary schools.
Dainhat
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Dainhat (Bengali: দৈনহাট) is a Town and a municipality under Katwa police station and Katwa subdivision, in Barddhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Dainhat had a population of 22,593. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dainhat has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 59%. In Dainhat, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Dainhat has twenty primary, one upper primary, two secondary and one higher secondary schools.one town library(dainhat sahar jitendranath mitra smriti pathagar)
Culture & Festival
Raas Yaatra is the main festival of Dainnhat. Rath Yatra
References:-
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[1] Wikipedia--Katwa
[2] Wikipedia--Mangalkot
[3] Wikipedia--Ketugram
[4] Wikipedia--Panuhat
[5] Wikipedia--Dainhat
[6] Wikipedia--Katwa-Subdivision
[7] Katwa-Tourist spot
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