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===Area overview===
===Area overview===
The area shown in the map was a part of Jessore district from 1883.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.39429/2015.39429.Jessore-District-Gazetteers_djvu.txt | title = Bengal District Gazetteers, Jessore by L.S.S. O’Malley | work= Chapter II: History, Page/ Section 44 | publisher = Bengal Secretariat Book Depot, 1912 |access-date = 11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://nadia.gov.in/District%20Gazetteer/Ch11%20-%20General%20administration.PDF | title = District Gazetteer | work= Chapter IX: General Administration, Page 150| publisher = Egiye Bangla |access-date = 11 May 2018}}</ref>At the time of [[Partition of Bengal (1947)]] the [[Radcliffe Line]] placed the police station areas of Bangaon and Gaighata of Jessore district in India and the area was made a part of 24 Parganas district.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tour.khujbo.com/jessore-district-information/ | title = Jessore District Information | publisher = Khujbo.com |access-date = 11 May 2018}}</ref>The renowned novelist, [[Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay]] (of ''[[Pather Panchali]]'' fame) belonged to this area and many of his writings portray his experience in the area.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Bandyopadhyay,_Bibhutibhushan | title = Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay| publisher = Banglapedia |access-date = 22 June 2021}}</ref>It is a flat plain located in the lower [[Ganges Delta]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf |title = District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work = Page 13 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 16 April 2018}}</ref>In the densely populated area, 16.33% of the population lives in the urban areas and 83.67% lives in the rural areas. <ref name=handbook2013>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 2 May 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 2019-01-21 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf |title = District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work = Map of North Twenty Four Parganas with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 2 May 2018}}</ref>
The area shown in the map was a part of Jessore district from 1883.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.39429/2015.39429.Jessore-District-Gazetteers_djvu.txt | title = Bengal District Gazetteers, Jessore by L.S.S. O’Malley | work= Chapter II: History, Page/ Section 44 | publisher = Bengal Secretariat Book Depot, 1912 |access-date = 11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://nadia.gov.in/District%20Gazetteer/Ch11%20-%20General%20administration.PDF | title = District Gazetteer | work= Chapter IX: General Administration, Page 150| publisher = Egiye Bangla |access-date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> At the time of [[Partition of Bengal (1947)]] the [[Radcliffe Line]] placed the police station areas of Bangaon and Gaighata of Jessore district in India and the area was made a part of 24 Parganas district.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tour.khujbo.com/jessore-district-information/ | title = Jessore District Information | publisher = Khujbo.com |access-date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> The renowned novelist, [[Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay]] (of ''[[Pather Panchali]]'' fame) belonged to this area and many of his writings portray his experience in the area.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Bandyopadhyay,_Bibhutibhushan | title = Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay| publisher = Banglapedia |access-date = 22 June 2021}}</ref> It is a flat plain located in the lower [[Ganges Delta]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf |title = District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work = Page 13 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 16 April 2018}}</ref> In the densely populated area, 16.33% of the population lives in the urban areas and 83.67% lives in the rural areas.<ref name=handbook2013>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 2 May 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 2019-01-21 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf |title = District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work = Map of North Twenty Four Parganas with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 2 May 2018}}</ref>


<small>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.</small>
<small>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.</small>
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==Civic administration==
==Civic administration==
===Police station===
===Police station===
Bagdah police station is located at Helencha. It covers an area of 233.055 km<sup>2</sup> and serves a population of 242,674. Bagda police district has a 53 km land border and 5 km riverine border. 5 km of the border is unfenced. It has jurisdiction over Bagdah CD block.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://n24pgspolice.in/home/police-station.php |title = North 24 Parganas Dist. Police| work= Know Your Police Station|publisher= District Police| access-date = 6 May 2018}}</ref>
Bagdah police station is located at Helencha. It covers an area of 233.055&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and serves a population of 242,674. Bagda police district has a 53&nbsp;km land border and 5&nbsp;km riverine border. 5&nbsp;km of the border is unfenced. It has jurisdiction over Bagdah CD block.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://n24pgspolice.in/home/police-station.php |title = North 24 Parganas Dist. Police| work= Know Your Police Station|publisher= District Police| access-date = 6 May 2018}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Helencha had a total population of 6,375, of which 3,331 (52%) were males and 3,044 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 578. The total number of literate persons in Helencha was 4,848 (83.63% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 6 May 2018}}</ref>
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Helencha had a total population of 6,375, of which 3,331 (52%) were males and 3,044 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 578. The total number of literate persons in Helencha was 4,848 (83.63% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 6 May 2018}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
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[[Category:Villages in North 24 Parganas district]]
[[Category:Villages in North 24 Parganas district]]

Revision as of 06:01, 31 May 2022

Helencha
Village
Helencha is located in West Bengal
Helencha
Helencha
Location in West Bengal, India
Helencha is located in India
Helencha
Helencha
Helencha (India)
Coordinates: 23°11′19″N 88°51′37″E / 23.188732°N 88.860234°E / 23.188732; 88.860234
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNorth 24 Parganas
Government
 • MLADulal Bar (INC)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total6,424
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
743270 (Helencha Colony)
Telephone/STD code03215
Lok Sabha constituencyBangaon
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBagdah
Websitenorth24parganas.nic.in

Helencha is a village in the Bagdah CD block in the Bangaon subdivision of the North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

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B
A
N
G
L
A
D
E
S
H
Betna River
Ichhamati River
Bibhutibhusan
Wildlife Sanctuary
T
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary (T)
Petrapole check post
R
Petrapole (R)
Palla
R
Palla, North 24 Parganas (R)
Nahata
R
Nahata (R)
Helencha
R
Gopalnagar
R
Gopalnagar, North 24 Parganas (R)
Gaighata
R
Gaighata, North 24 Parganas (R)
Bagdah
R
Bagdah, North 24 Parganas (R)
Thakurnagar
R
Thakurnagar (R)
Bangaon
M
Bangaon (M)
Sonatikiri
CT
Sonatikiri (CT)
Shimulpur
CT
Shimulpur (CT)
Dhakuria
CT
Dhakuria, North 24 Parganas (CT)
Chikanpara
CT
Chikanpara (CT)
Bara
CT
Bara, North 24 Parganas (CT)
Chhekati
CT
Chhekati (CT)
Chandpara
CT
Chandpara (CT)
Cities, towns and locations in Bangaon subdivision, North 24 Parganas district
M: municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, T: place of tourist interest
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Helencha is located at 23°11′19″N 88°51′37″E / 23.188732°N 88.860234°E / 23.188732; 88.860234.

Area overview

The area shown in the map was a part of Jessore district from 1883.[1][2] At the time of Partition of Bengal (1947) the Radcliffe Line placed the police station areas of Bangaon and Gaighata of Jessore district in India and the area was made a part of 24 Parganas district.[3] The renowned novelist, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay (of Pather Panchali fame) belonged to this area and many of his writings portray his experience in the area.[4] It is a flat plain located in the lower Ganges Delta.[5] In the densely populated area, 16.33% of the population lives in the urban areas and 83.67% lives in the rural areas.[6][7]

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.

Civic administration

Police station

Bagdah police station is located at Helencha. It covers an area of 233.055 km2 and serves a population of 242,674. Bagda police district has a 53 km land border and 5 km riverine border. 5 km of the border is unfenced. It has jurisdiction over Bagdah CD block.[8]

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Helencha had a total population of 6,375, of which 3,331 (52%) were males and 3,044 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 578. The total number of literate persons in Helencha was 4,848 (83.63% of the population over 6 years).[9]

Economy

Helencha hat (market) is spread over 2.33 acres of land and sits on Wednesdays and Sundays.[10]

Transport

SH 3 runs through Helencha.[11]

Education

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya is a general degree college, affiliated to the West Bengal State University. It offers honours courses in Bengali, Sanskrit and Political Science, and a general BA course. It was established in 2005.[12]

Helencha High School is a boys only Bengali-medium school. It was established in 1953.[13]

Helencha Girls High School is a girls only Bengali-medium higher secondary school. It was established in 1958.[14][15]

Harichand Guruchand Thakur Government ITI College. It was established in 2016

References

  1. ^ "Bengal District Gazetteers, Jessore by L.S.S. O'Malley". Chapter II: History, Page/ Section 44. Bengal Secretariat Book Depot, 1912. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. ^ "District Gazetteer" (PDF). Chapter IX: General Administration, Page 150. Egiye Bangla. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Jessore District Information". Khujbo.com. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay". Banglapedia. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. ^ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Page 13. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  6. ^ "District Statistical Handbook". North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  7. ^ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Map of North Twenty Four Parganas with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  8. ^ "North 24 Parganas Dist. Police". Know Your Police Station. District Police. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  9. ^ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Primary Hats/ Markets of District". North 24 Parganas. West Bengal Agri-marketing Board. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  11. ^ Google maps
  12. ^ "Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya". College Admission. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Helencha High School". SchoolsWorld.in. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  14. ^ "Helencha Girls High School". SchoolsWorld.in. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  15. ^ "Helencha Girls High School". Search all. Retrieved 6 May 2018.

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