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Religion in Mejia CD block (2011) [10] | ||||
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Hinduism | 94.48% | |||
Islam | 3.43% | |||
Other (tribal religion) | 1.33% | |||
Jainism | 0.71% | |||
Other or not stated | 0.05% |
In the 2011 census Hindus numbered 81,428 and formed 94.48% of the population in Mejia CD Block. Muslims numbered 2,953 and formed 3.43% of the population. Jains numbered 608 and formed 0.71% of the population. Others numbered 1,199 and formed 1.39% of the population. [10] Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria, [11] and other religious communities. In 2001, Hindus were 71,586 (94.04%), Muslims 2,857 (3.75%) and Jains 563 (0.74%). Other religions were 1,117 (1.47%). [12]
In Mejia CD Block 45.75% families were living below poverty line in 2007. [14] According to the Rural Household Survey in 2005, 28.87% of the total number of families were BPL families in the Bankura district. [15]
There are 72 inhabited villages in the Mejia CD block, as per the District Census Handbook, Bankura, 2011. 100% villages have power supply. 100% villages have drinking water supply. 14 villages (19.44%) have post offices. 58 villages (18.56%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones). 18 villages (25.00%) have pucca (paved) approach roads and 19 villages (26.39%) have transport communication (includes bus service, rail facility and navigable waterways). 4 villages (5.56%) have agricultural credit societies and 1 village (1.39%) has a bank. [19]
Coal in Raniganj formation is found in Mejia CD block. The seams at shallow depth have non-coking coal suitable for use in thermal power plants. As per the Geological Survey of India, proved reserve is 13.14 million tonnes and indicated reserve is 197.37 million tonnes. [20]
Mejia Cement Plant of Lafarge India is a grinding unit with an annual capacity of 1 million tonnes of cement. It has been operational from March 2009. [21]
Sova Ispat Limited, at Mejia, produces sponge iron, rolled products, ferro alloys and pig iron and has a captive power plant. It employs 5,000 people. Ma Amba Sponge Iron Pvt. Ltd. employs 250 people. [22]
There were 12 fertiliser depots, 5 seed stores and 34 fair price shops in the CD block. [23]
In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Mejia CD block could be classified as follows: bargadars 8.37%, patta (document) holders 20.16%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 4.72%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 29.47% and agricultural labourers 37.28%. [23]
In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Mejia CD block was 2,853 hectares, out of which 1,556 hectares by tank water, 720 hectares by river lift irrigation, 327 hectares by shallow tubewells, 100 hectares by open dug wells and 150 hectares by other methods. [23]
In 2013-14, Mejia CD block produced 2,858 tonnes of Aman paddy, the main winter crop, from 1,371 hectares and 12 tonnes of wheat from 6 hectares It also produced pulses and mustard. [23]
The handloom industry engages the largest number of persons in the non farm sector and hence is important in Bankura district. The handloom industry is well established in all the CD Blocks of the district and includes Baluchari saris. In 2004-05 Mejia CD block had 169 looms in operation. [24]
Bankura district is known for the artistic excellence of its pottery products that include the Bankura horse. The range of pottery products is categorised as follows: domestic utilities, terra cotta and other decorative items and roofing tiles and other heavy pottery items. Around 3,200 families were involved in pottery making in the district in 2002. 116 families were involved in Mejia CD block. [25]
In 2013-14, Mejia CD block had offices of 2 commercial banks and 2 gramin banks. [23]
The Bankura district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from the Backward Regions Grant Fund. The fund, created by the Government of India, is designed to redress regional imbalances in development. As of 2012, 272 districts across the country were listed under this scheme. The list includes 11 districts of West Bengal. [26] [27]
In 2013-14, Mejia CD Block had 3 ferry services and 7 originating/ terminating bus routes. [23]
NH 14, (old numbering NH 60), running from Morgram to Kharagpur, passes through this CD Block. [28]
There is a bridge across the Damodar River. It is 35 km from Durgapur.
In 2013-14, Mejia CD block had 75 primary schools with 6,657 students, 12 middle schools with 1,609 students, 4 high schools with 3,236 students and 6 higher secondary schools with 5,275 students. Mejia CD block had 125 institutions for special and non-formal education with 4,022 students. Mejia CD block had 5 mass literacy centres. [29]
See also – Education in India
According to the 2011 census, in the Mejia CD block, among the 72 inhabited villages, 7 villages did not have a school, 27 villages had two or more primary schools, 25 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 10 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. [30]
Government General Degree College, Mejia was established in 2015.
In 2014, Mejia CD block had 1 rural hospital, 1 block primary health centre and 3 primary health centres with 44 beds and 5 doctors. It had 15 family welfare sub centres and 1 family welfare centre. 4,646 patients were treated indoor and 125,672 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block. [31]
Mejia Block Primary Health Centre, with 25 beds at Mejia, is the major government medical facility in Mejia CD block. There are primary health centres at Ramchandrapur (with 4 beds) and Pairasol (with 10 beds). [32] [33]
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