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Tufanganj | |
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Subdivisional Town | |
Coordinates: 26°20′04″N89°40′12″E / 26.3345°N 89.6699°E | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
District | Cooch Behar |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Tufanganj Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,998 |
• Density | 8,400/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali [2] [3] |
• Additional official | English [2] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Lok Sabha constituency | Alipurduars (SC) |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tufanganj |
Website | coochbehar |
Tufanganj is a town and a municipality of Cooch Behar district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Tufanganj subdivision.
The river Raidak flows beside the town to the east.
According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Koch Bihar, Tufanganj covered an area of 2.49 km2. [4]
The map alongside shows the eastern part of the district. In Tufanganj subdivision, 6.97% of the population lives in the urban areas and 93.02% in rural areas. In Dinhata subdivision 5.98% of the population lives in the urban areas and 94.02% lives in the urban areas. [5] The entire district forms the flat alluvial flood plains of mighty rivers. [6]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
As per 2011 Census of India Tufanganj had a total population of 20,998 of which 10,684 (51%) were males and 10,314 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 1,619. The total number of literate persons in Tufanganj was 17,727 (91.48% of the population over 6 years). [7]
As of 2001 [update] India census, Tufanganj had a population of 19,293. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tufanganj has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 77%. In Tufanganj, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. [8]
Tufanganj is one of the 6 municipal town (Cooch Behar, Dinhata,Mathabhanga, Tufanganj, Mekhliganj, Haldibari) of Cooch Behar District. Tufanganj Municipality was established in 1983.The Municipality consists of 12 wards.It is the last municipal town of West Bengal near Assam Border. Municipality has a great reputation in all over the Cooch Behar District.
Tufanganj police station has jurisdiction over Tufanganj municipal area and Tufanganj I CD block. [9] [10]
The headquarters of the Tufanganj I CD block are located at Tufanganj town. [11]
There is a station Tufanganj Railway Station on the New Cooch Behar-Golokganj branch line. Apart from local connections, there are trains such as Siliguri-Dhubri DEMU which passes through the Dooars. [12]
Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya was established in 1971. Affiliated with the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, philosophy, History, geography, Political science, Sociology, Economics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and general courses in arts, science and commerce. [13] Many Students came here to pursue their higher education from this prestigious college.
Tufanganj Government Polytechnic is a Diploma in Engineering Institute, which was established in 2014. Affiliated to the WBSCTE, Diploma courses offers in Civil, Mechanical and Survey Engineering. It is located in Chamta, outside 2 km. from Tufanganj Main Town. The faculties and facilities are well in the institution.
Outdoor competitions are organized by the Tufanganj Municipality. The town has one outdoor stadium that is maintained by Sub-divisional Sports Association and one national level swimming pool.
The youth, Krishnakata Sarkar from Harirhat in Tufanganj has represented India in the World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships (65 kg and below) organised by the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB).Krishna Kanta, whose father Dharani was a day labourer, became Mr India in 2007. Now, he is after the biggest crown in the world as part of a 17-member team from India.
A member of the Bengal cricket team, Shib Sankar Paul, a right arm medium bowler of a tall and bulky frame and debuted in the 2000/01 season. A regular in the Indian A side, he was part of India's Test squad for the 4th Test against Australia in 2004/05. Shib Sankar Paul Paul was an integral part of the Bengal line up during his long and illustrious career. Paul now has his own cricket academy and is also the coach of Barisha Sporting Club in the Bengal club circle...
Tufanganj is rich in Bengali culture. There is an old Community Hall where various cultural programs happens throughout the year. It is one of the centers for Bhawaiya song and dance. Durga Puja is celebrated in a grand way here. Tufanganj Devibari Durga Puja is the oldest Durga Puja in Tufanganj. Tufanganj Madan Mohan Bari Temple is famous for devotees.
Dol Mela is an annual cultural fair, held in every March–April seasons. It starts on the auspicious Dol Purnima/Holi. Every year, many people attend the fair and it becomes a grand fest of Tufanganj Town. It creates an ambience of joy over the town for around 14–15 days. From the various part of India, many shopkeeper and business persons sell a lot of things. The Idol of Lord Krishna is placed in "Choto Madan Mohan Bari" in Melabari Ground.
Tufanganj Subdivisional Hospital functions with 100 beds and Tufanganj Mental Hospital has 30 beds. [14] Tufanganj Mental Hospital is one of the biggest and finest mental hospital in North Bengal. Tufanganj has also a veterinary hospital.
Bhangri Pratham Khanda is a census town in the Dinhata I CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Dinhata is a city and a municipality in Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Dinhata subdivision. Dinhata is known for arranging one of the best Durga Puja in North Bengal. Dinhata is famous for Sastho Mela and Dinhata Utsav, Sanghati Mela, Janmastami Mela. Apart from the city area, Dinhata consists of 3 blocks.
Dinhata subdivision is a subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Tufanganj subdivision is a subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Tufanganj I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Andaranfulbari is a village and a gram panchayat in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India.
Gosanimari is both a village and an archaeological site in Dinhata I CD block, in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, north-eastern India. The name of this site was taken from the modern grampanchyat name of the Dinhata subdivision.
Bamanhat is a neighbourhood and a gram panchayat in the Dinhata II CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.
Gitaldaha is a village and a gram panchayat in the Dinhata I CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Bakshirhat is a neighbourhood in the Tufanganj II CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Sahebganj is a village in the Dinhata II CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Chhota Laukuthi is a census town in the Tufanganj II CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Sitai is a village and gram panchayat in the Sitai CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Kamat Phulbari is a census town in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Cooch Behar Sadar subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Natabari is a village and a gram panchayat in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Airani Chitalia is a village in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India
Chamta is a village in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India
Nakkatigachhi is a village in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India
Bhuchungmari is a village in the Tufanganj I CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India
Bara Kodali is a village and a gram panchayat in the Tufanganj II CD block in the Tufanganj subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India.