Alipur, Jaynagar

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Census Town in West Bengal, India

Alipur

Census Town

Alipur

Location in West Bengal

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Alipur

Location in India

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Coordinates: 22°11′37″N 88°25′46″E﻿ / ﻿22.1936°N 88.4295°E﻿ / 22.1936; 88.4295
Country|  India
State|  West Bengal
District| South 24 Parganas
CD block| Jaynagar I
Area

• Total

| 1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Elevation

| 8 m (26 ft)
Population

(2011)

• Total

| 5,937
• Density| 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Languages

• Official| Bengali[1][2]
• Additional official| English[1]
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN|

743337

Telephone code| +91 3218
Vehicle registration| WB-19 to WB-22, WB-95 to WB-99
Lok Sabha constituency| Jaynagar (SC)
Vidhan Sabha constituency| Jaynagar (SC)
Website| www.s24pgs.gov.in

Alipur is a census town within the jurisdiction of the Jaynagar Majilpur police station in the Jaynagar I CD Block in the Baruipur subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

## Geography

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8km
5miles

Matla River

Padmerhat

Tilpi

Dhosa

Jamtala

Maipit

Kultali

Tulshighata

Nimpith

Dakshin Barasat

Jaynagar Majilpur

Uttar Durgapur

Alipur

Uttarparanij

Baharu

Kalikapur Barasat

Raynagar

Baruipur

Komarhat

Khodar Bazar

Salipur

Baruipur (CT)

Naridana

Solgohalia

Champahati

Hariharpur

Mallikpur

Panchghara

Garia

Petua

Cities and towns in the southern part of Baruipur subdivision (including Baruipur, Jaynagar I & II, Kultali CD blocks) in South 24 Parganas district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, N: neighbourhood, H: historical place/ religious centre
Places linked with coastal activity are marked in blue
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

### Area overview

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Baruipur subdivision is a rural subdivision with moderate levels of urbanization. 31.05% of the population lives in the urban areas and 68.95% lives in the rural areas. In the southern portion of the subdivision (shown in the map alongside) there are 20 census towns. The entire district is situated in the Ganges Delta and the southern part is covered by the Baruipur-Jaynagar Plain. Archaeological excavations at Dhosa and Tilpi, on the bank of the Piyali River indicate the existence of human habitation around 2,000 years ago.[3][4][5]

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.

### Location

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Alipur is located at 22°11′37″N 88°25′46″E﻿ / ﻿22.1936°N 88.4295°E﻿ / 22.1936; 88.4295. It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft).

Raynagar, Kalikapur Barasat, Baharu, Uttarparanij, Alipur and Uttar Durgapur, all in the Jaynagar I CD block, are adjacent to Jaynagar Majilpur. Nimpith and Tulshighata, both in the Jaynagar II CD block, are very close to Jaynagar Majilpur. These nine locations (eight census towns and a municipal city) virtually form a cluster.[6]

## Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, Alipur had a total population of 5,937, of which 2,938 (49%) were males and 2,999 (51%) were females. There were 839 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate persons in Alipur was 3,429 (67.26% of the population over 6 years).[7]

## Infrastructure

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According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Alipur covered an area of 1.5196 km2. Among the physical aspects, there is a railway station at Baharu 3 km away. Among the civic amenities, it had 15 km roads with open drains, the protected water supply involved overhead tank. It had 360 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had was 1 dispensary/ health centre. Among the educational facilities it had were 3 primary schools, the nearest secondary school, senior secondary school at Baharu 3 km away, the nearest general degree college at Dakshin Barasat 6 km away. An important commodity it produced was zari work .[8]

## Transport

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Alipur is on the State Highway 1.[9]

Baharu railway station is located nearby.[9]

## Healthcare

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Padmerhat Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, at Padmerhat, is the major government medical facility in the Jaynagar I CD block.[10]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Fact and Figures". Wb.gov.in. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
2. ^ "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). Nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. p. 85\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
3. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 South Twety-four Parganas". Table 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 5 December 2019.
4. ^ "Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory" (PDF). Page 13, Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
5. ^ "District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas". Chapter 9: Sundarbans and the Remote Islanders, p 290-311. Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
6. ^ "Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory" (PDF). Page 699 - Map of Jaynagar I CD block, Page 725 – Map of Jaynagar II CD block. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
7. ^ "CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
8. ^ "District Census Handbook South Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Pages 999-1006 Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 1006-1010; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1010-1015; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1015-1019; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1019-1027 Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1027- 1029:Statement VI:Industry and Banking. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
9. ^ a b Google maps
10. ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

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Cities and towns in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal

Cities, municipal
and census towns|

| Alipore Sadar subdivision|

* Abhirampur
* Amtala
* Asuti
* Balarampur
* Barkalikapur
* Benjanhari Acharial
* Bhasa
* Birlapur
* Bishnupur
* Bora Gagangohalia
* Bawali
* Budge Budge
* Buita
* Chak Alampur
* Chak Enayetnagar
* Chak Kashipur
* Chanddandaha
* Chata Kalikapur
* Dakshin Raypur
* Daulatpur
* Ganye Gangadharpur
* Hanspukuria
* Kalua
* Kanganbaria
* Kanyanagar
* Kriparampur
* Maheshtala
* Nadabhanga
* Nahazari
* Nischintapur
* Patharberia
* Poali
* Pujali
* Ramchandrapur
* Rameswarpur
* Ramkrishnapur
* Samali
* Uttar Raypur

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Baruipur subdivision|

* Alipur
* Baharu
* Baruipur
* Baruipur (P)
* Bhangar Raghunathpur
* Bidyadharpur
* Chak Baria
* Champahati
* Danga
* Garia
* Gobindapur
* Hariharpur
* Jaynagar Majilpur
* Kalikapur
* Kalikapur Barasat
* Khodar Bazar
* Komarhat
* Mallikpur
* Maricha
* Naridana
* Nimpith
* Panchghara
* Petua
* Radhanagar
* Rajpur Sonarpur
* Ramchandrapur
* Raynagar
* Sahebpur
* Salipur
* Solgohalia
* Tulshighata
* Uttar Durgapur
* Uttarparanij

Diamond Harbour subdivision|

* Ajodhyanagar
* Bamna
* Baneshwarpur
* Bangsidharpur
* Berandari Bagaria
* Bilandapur
* Chandpala Anantapathpur
* Chandpur
* Dhamua
* Dhola
* Diamond Harbour
* Dihi Kalas
* Durganagar
* Fatepur
* Ghola Noapara
* Hasimnagar
* Kalikapota
* Krishna Chandrapur
* Lalpur
* Magrahat
* Masat
* Mathurapur
* Mohanpur
* Nainan
* Patdaha
* Purba Bishnupur
* Purba Ranaghat
* Sangrampur
* Shyampur
* Sirakol
* Swangrampur
* Usthi
* Uttar Bishnupur
* Uttar Kalas
* Uttar Kusum

Kakdwip subdivision|

* Kakdwip

Canning subdivision|

* Basanti
* Banshra
* Canning
* Dighirpar
* Gaur Daha
* Kalaria
* Matla
* Rajapur
* Taldi

Locations other than
Cities, municipal
and census towns|

| Alipore Sadar subdivision|

* Bakrahat
* Burul
* Dongaria
* Doultabad
* Nadakhali
* Vidyanagar

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Baruipur subdivision|

* Dakshin Barasat
* Dhosa
* Jamtala
* Jiran Gachhi
* Kalyanpur
* Kheadaha
* Kultali
* Maipit
* Nalmuri
* Tilpi
* Uttar Kasipur

Diamond Harbour subdivision|

* Baneswarpur
* Baribhanga Abad
* Bhushna
* Chhatrabhog
* Falta
* Harindanga
* Krishnpur
* Kulpi
* Lakshmikantapur
* Mandirbazar
* Netra
* Parulia
* Punya
* Raydighi Abad
* Raychak
* Ramnagar
* Sarisha

Kakdwip subdivision|

* Bakkhali
* Fraserganj
* Ganespur
* Gangasagar
* Gobardhanpur
* Harinbari
* Harwood Point
* Namkhana
* Patharpratima
* Ramganga
* Rudranagar

Canning subdivision|

* Bhangonkhali
* Chhota Molla Khali
* Deuli
* Gosaba
* Jharkhali
* Jibantala
* Mather Dighi
* Pathankhali
* Sonakhali
* Tengra Khali

Neighbourhoods|

* Batanagar
* Harinavi
* Kamalgazi
* Narendrapur
* Nungi
* Subhashgram

Related topics|

* South 24 Parganas topics
* People from South 24 Parganas district
* Villages in South 24 Parganas district
* Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary
* Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary
* Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
* Sundarbans Reserve Forest
* Sundarban National Park

India portal

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South 24 Parganas topics

General|

* Bonbibi
* Gangaridai
* Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary
* Jaynagarer Moa
* Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary
* Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
* Sundarbans Reserve Forest
* Sundarbans National Park
* Sundarbans settlements
* Tiger attacks in the Sundarbans
* The Hungry Tide

Subdivisions|

* Alipore Sadar
* Baruipur
* Canning
* Diamond Harbour
* Kakdwip

Islands|

* Ghoramara Island
* Hemry Island
* Lohachara Island
* Sagar Island

Municipalities|

* Baruipur
* Budge Budge
* Diamond Harbour
* Jaynagar Majilpur
* Maheshtala
* Pujali
* Rajpur Sonarpur

Community development
blocks|

| Alipore Sadar subdivision|

* Bishnupur I
* Bishnupur II
* Budge Budge I
* Budge Budge II
* Thakurpukur Maheshtala

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Baruipur subdivision|

* Baruipur
* Bhangar I
* Bhangar II
* Jaynagar I
* Jaynagar II
* Kultali
* Sonarpur

Canning subdivision|

* Basanti
* Canning I
* Canning II
* Gosaba

Diamond Harbour subdivision|

* Diamond Harbour I
* Diamond Harbour II
* Falta
* Kulpi
* Magrahat I
* Magrahat II
* Mandirbazar
* Mathurapur I
* Mathurapur II

Kakdwip subdivision|

* Kakdwip
* Namkhana
* Patharpratima
* Sagar

Archaeological sites|

* Deulpota
* Dhosa
* Harinarayanpur
* Tilpi

Educational institutes of higher learning|

* Diamond Harbour Women's University

Rivers|

* Adi Ganga
* Bidyadhari
* Gosaba
* Hatania Doania
* Hooghly
* Matla
* Muri Ganga
* Piyali
* Saptamukhi
* Thakuran

Transport|

* NH 12
* SH 1
* Kalighat–Falta Railway
* Eastern Railway zone
* Kolkata Suburban Railway
* Sealdah South lines

Lok Sabha constituencies|

* Diamond Harbour
* Jadavpur
* Jaynagar
* Mathurapur

Vidhan Sabha
constituencies|

* Gosaba
* Basanti
* Kultali
* Patharpratima
* Kakdwip
* Sagar
* Kulpi
* Raidighi
* Mandirbazar
* Jaynagar
* Baruipur Purba
* Canning Paschim
* Canning Purba
* Baruipur Paschim
* Magrahat Purba
* Magrahat Paschim
* Diamond Harbour
* Falta
* Satgachia
* Bishnupur
* Sonarpur Dakshin
* Bhangar
* Kasba
* Jadavpur
* Sonarpur Uttar
* Tollyganj
* Behala Purba
* Behala Paschim
* Maheshtala
* Budge Budge
* Metiaburuz

Former Vidhan Sabha
constituencies|

* Mathurapur
* Garden Reach
* Dhakuria
* Kabitirtha
* Alipore

See also|

* Cities, towns and locations in South 24 Parganas district
* People from South 24 Parganas district

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