The Baluchari sarees are figured silk saree produced in the town of Baluchar in Murshidabad district. ], In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Murshidabad one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). Birbhum-Murshidabad is a region in West Bengal consisting of the districts of Birbhum and Murshidabad. The Palace was used for holding the "Durbar" or meetings and other official work of the Nawabs and also as the residence of the high ranking British Officials. Bus transport is cheap (For example, a journey of 182 km to Kolkata from Baharampur costs about Rs. Suti, Jangipur, Raghunathganj, Sagardighi, Lalgola, Nabagram and Khargram assembly segments will form the Jangipur (Lok Sabha constituency). On 15 August 1947 the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into force, and for the next two days Murshidabad, due to its Muslim majority, was part of the Dominion of Pakistan (specifically East Pakistan, which seceded as Bangladesh in 1971). A few yards away, the Bhagirathi flows peacefully.  The problem of getting raw materials for the brass and bell-metal artisans of the district is, however, acute. The Hazarduari Palace, or the palace with a thousand doors is the chief tourist attraction of Murshidabad. The Murshidabad District Committee of the Indian National Congress was formed in 1921 with Braja Bhusan Gupta as its first President.  It is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi. Domkal Sub-Division Contact - 03481 230030. Geografie. users registered in this area. Trade and business are conducted primarily with Asansol, Burdwan and Kolkata. In 1703 CE, Aurangzeb honoured him with the title of Murshid Quli Khan and granted the permission to rename the town as Murshidabad in 1704 CE after his newly acquired title.[4]. Murshidabad district (Bengali: মুর্শিদাবাদ জেলা) is a district of West Bengal in eastern India. Jangipur Sub-Division Contact - 03483 266201. [6] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.07%. However, sholapith is much superior to thermocol in terms of malleability, texture, lustre and sponginess. Swords used by Shiraj-ud-Daulla and his grandfather, Nawab Alivardi Khan, can be seen here. The Murshidabad palace, dating from 1837, is a magnificent building in Italian style. Languages of Murshidabad District (2011)[26]. Other than municipality area, each subdivision contains community development blocks which in turn are divided into rural areas and census towns. Murshidabad (Lok Sabha constituency) is a parliamentary constituency in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.While six assembly segments of No. Tripadvisors Murshidabad Karte mit Hotels, Pensionen und Hostels: Hier sehen Sie die Lage von Murshidabad Unterkünften angezeigt nach Preis, Verfügbarkeit oder Bewertung von anderen Reisenden. View satellite images/ street maps of villages in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India. Bhagabangola, Raninagar, Murshidabad, Hariharpara, Domkal and Jalanagi will be part of the Murshidabad (Lok Sabha constituency), which will also contain the Karimpur assembly constituency from the Nadia district. Winter tends to last for only about two and a half months, with seasonal lows dipping to 9 °C – 11 °C between December and January. Map of Murshidabad District area hotels: Locate Murshidabad District hotels on a map based on popularity, price, or availability, and see Tripadvisor reviews, photos, and deals. [12] It is one of the eleven districts in West Bengal currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[12]. The highest rainfall occurs during the monsoon in August approx 300 mm (12 in). The building, rectangular on plan (424 feet Long and 200 feet (61 m) broad and 80 feet (24 m) high). A city of splendors and famous for its silk, it was made capital of Bengal in 1717. List of all towns and Villages in Murshidabad Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The Nawab Murshid Quli Khan made Murshidabad the capital city of Sube Bangla, comprising Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. Child Help Line - 1098. . one main bridge name Ramendrasundar Tribedi. [20], Farakka, Aurangabad, Suti, Sagardihi, Jangipur, Nabagram and Khargram assembly segments formed the Jangipur (Lok Sabha constituency). The district comprises two distinct regions separated by the Bhagirathi River. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Murshidabad District, India on Tripadvisor: See 974 traveler reviews and photos of Murshidabad District tourist attractions. The District is the largest manufacturer of Bidi and many women from the district are involved in manufacturing Bidi. The Murshidabad city, which lends its name to the district, was the seat of power of the Nawabs of Bengal. Situated on the left bank of the river Ganges, the district is very fertile. Each pattern is treated in a colour which harmonises with the ground on which it is laid. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges River. No placemark has been added to this place yet. Murshidabad district (Bengali: মুর্শিদাবাদ জেলা) is a district of West Bengal in eastern India. Moreover, a dialect of Bihari influenced by Bengali, Khotta Bhasha (largely spoken in Malda, some parts of Murshidabad and Birbhum and also in some areas of Midnapore) is also spoken by a substantial amount of population in the northern regions (specially Farakka, Samserganj, Suti, Jangipur areas) of Murshidabad district. The majority of people of the district, around 66%, are Muslim by faith. The District is having the largest Power Plant at Sagardighi 12 km from Raghunathganj, it also having a Central power plant at Farraka NTPC Generating 1600MW power.A Hydropower project is upcoming in the district. … Français : Murshidabad est une ville située sur la rive orientale du Hooghly (Bhagirathi), un affluent du fleuve du Gange. It was once the capital of Bangla, Bihar and Odisha. Durga Puja, a five-day-long puja is the most important festival of the Hindus. [20], According to the 2011 census Murshidabad district has a population of 7,103,807,[6] roughly equal to the nation of Bulgaria[22] or the US state of Washington. Buses are the most common form of transport, and they are easily available, and run to a wide range of destinations within and without the district. Kandi subdivision consists of Kandi municipality and five community development blocks: Kandi, Khargram, Burwan, Bharatpur I and Bharatpur II. [24] The district has an area of 5,324 km2 (2,056 sq mi) and a population density of 1,101/km2 (2,850/sq mi) as per 2001 census data. The capital city of Shashanka, the great king of Gauḍa region (comprising most of Bengal) in the seventh century AD and perhaps that of Mahipala, one of the later Pala kings of Bengal, were in this district. Shri Jagdish Prasad Meena, IAS District Magistarte Murshidabad: The name ‘Murshidabad’ comes from the place known as "Muksudabad" which was the capital of Bengal during Murshid Quli Khan’s rule.Before the advent of British, the city of Murshidabad was the capital of Bengal. Find tehsil map of Murshidabad, highlights the name and location of all the blocks in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The district is known for the quality and diversity of Mango produced. [20] Naoda, Berhampore, Beldanga, Kandi, Barwan and Bharatpur were part of the Berhampore (Lok Sabha constituency), which also contained the Ketugram assembly constituency from the Bardhaman district. Murshidabad town, which lends its name to the district, derived its name from its founder, Murshid Quli Khan. All of Bengal was once governed from this town. A city of splendors and famous for its silk, was made capital of Bengal in 1717. The major line runs north–south and connects the district to Kolkata and North Bengal. It is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi. These instructions will show you how to find historical maps online. While delay in getting raw materials owing to the complicated procedural formalities involved in the submission of applications for raw materials has been almost a constant factor, the industry has also been affected by the change in consumers demand in favour of stainless steel, plastic and ceramic goods and crockery. ... District Maldah Maps described in the 1878 published catalogue Survey of India. However, Mango is not a major produce of the Murshidabad district, unlike the adjoining district of Malda. Locks and betelnut cutters of a superior kind are made at Dhulian and iron chests at Jangipur. Murshidabad is a town and district in West Bengal. Get more out of Murshidabad map Add placemark to Murshidabad. Most of the land is arable, and used as agricultural land. There were some discussions between India and Bangladesh to open an internal water transport link between Dhulian and Rajshahi but it has not materialised yet.[when? Leaders Subhas Chandra Bose and Kazi Nazrul Islam were imprisoned in Berhampore, where Krishnath College educated revolutionaries Surya Sen and Niranjan Sengupta. 168 relations. Murshidabad district map with nearby places of interest (Wikipedia articles, food, lodging, parks, etc). You can add the first. District in West Bengal. Murshidabad (/ ˈ m ʊər ʃ ɪ d ə ˌ b ɑː d /, /- b æ d / or / ˈ m ɜː -/) [a] is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. Most of the people depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Murshidabad is known for the quality silk produced here. In 1790, under Lord Cornwallis, the entire revenue and judicial staffs were fixed at Calcutta. ==Understand== Murshidabad in Murshidabad district of West Bengal was once the capital of Bangla, Bihar and Odisha (formerly known as Orissa). The rivers Ganges & Padma flow from the northern & eastern boundary of the district whereas the river Jalangi runs along the Southern boundary for a considerable stretch. Even though a major river runs through the district (Bhagirathi), water transport is not very common, even though small boats ferry people across rivers where no bridge is available. [23] This gives it a ranking of 9th in India (out of a total of 640). Government Health Institutions: 1. Complaint & Grivance. Jangipur subdivision consists of Jangipur municipality, Dhulian municipality and seven community development blocks: Raghunathganj I, Raghunathganj II, Suti I, Suti II, Samserganj, Sagardighi and Farakka. USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). A small dialect of Bengali language, Maldaiya (also known as Jangipuri, Shershahbadiya) is prevalent among the population of Jangipur subdivision of the district. Contents: Cities and Towns The population of all cities and towns in the State of West Bengal by census years. 135) Trucks carry majority of goods transported in the district. Artisans use it for making artefacts used for decoration and ornate head-wears of bridal couple. The outer harder brown skin is removed by expert hands to reveal the inner soft milky-white and spongy material, almost similar to "Thermocol", artificially produced in a laboratory. Originally called Makhsudabad, it was reputedly founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. 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