Pandua, Hooghly

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Census Town in West Bengal, India

Pandua

Census Town

Pandua

Location in West Bengal, India

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Pandua

Pandua (India)

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Coordinates: 23°05′N 88°17′E﻿ / ﻿23.08°N 88.28°E﻿ / 23.08; 88.28
Country|  India
State| West Bengal
District| Hooghly
Elevation

| 19 m (62 ft)
Population

(2011)

• Total

| 30,700
Languages

• Official| Bengali, English
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN|

712149

Vehicle registration| WB
Lok Sabha constituency| Hooghly
Vidhan Sabha constituency| Pandua

Pandua (Bengali: পাণ্ডুয়া) is a census town in the Pandua CD block in the Chinsurah subdivision of the Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]

## Geography

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8km
5miles

Guptipara

Hooghly
River

Simla

Dharmapur

Kulihanda

Kodalia

Naldanga

Manushpur

Bandel

Keota

Chak Bansberia

Shankhanagar

Alikhoja

Mogra

Amodghata

Kola

Hansghara

Madhusudanpur

Raghunathpur

Balagarh

Jirat

Sripur

Mirdhanga

Badhagachhi

Namajgram

Purusattompur

Pandua

Batika

Hugli-Chuchura

Bansberia

Cities and towns in the Chinsurah subdivision (except Polba Dadpur and Dhaniakhali CD Blocks) in Hooghly district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre,
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

### Location

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Pandua is located at 23°05′N 88°17′E﻿ / ﻿23.08°N 88.28°E﻿ / 23.08; 88.28.[2] It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet).

Pandua, Purusattompur and Namajgram form a cluster of census towns.[2]

Pandua CD block is a flat alluvial plain, known as the Hooghly-Damodar Plain, that forms part of the Gangetic Delta.[3]

The place is best known for its minar[4] and the ruins of Pandu Raja's Palace where all important state ceremonies were held.[5] The 13th-century minar is 38 metres (125 ft) high.[6]

## History

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According to Binoy Ghosh, the tall Pandua Minar can be seen by those travelling in trains or along the Grand Trunk Road. It is locally said that Shah Sufiuddin defeated the Hindu king of the Pandua and Mahanad area and built this victory pillar. Mahiuddin Ostagar of Santipur composed a poem, Panduar Kechha, in which he describes how Muslim domination of the area was achieved. There was a king named Pandu in Pandua. Inside his palace there was a well blessed by the gods. When the body of a dead person was immersed in its waters, the person regained life. During the reign of king Pandu, mostly Hindus lived in Pandua, and there were a few Muslims. One day a Muslim peasant killed a cow on his son's birthday. This enraged the Hindus and they killed the son. The Muslim peasant complained to king Pandu but he did not take any action. The peasant carried the dead body of his son to the Badshah at Delhi, Feroze Shah. After listening to the complaint, he sent his nephew, Shah Sufi, at the head of an army, to Pandua. He waged war but initially he was unsuccessful, because of the life-giving properties of the divine well. Frustrated Shah Sufi was almost on the verge of returning to Delhi, when a cowherd boy revealed the secret of the divine well to Shah Sufi. The boy, dressed as a yogi, entered the palace and threw some beef into the well, thereby destroying its divine properties. The Muslim forces captured Pandua, and Shah Sufi remained back in Pandua. He built a large mosque there.[7]

Historically, there is no evidence of the existence of king Pandu, but there were many minor Hindu kings in the Saptagram-Pandua area. Within a century of Bakhtiyar Khilji's conquest, the Muslim thrust into the southern parts of the Rarh region, that included the present-day Hooghly district, started from the end of the 13th century to the 14th century. It was during the rule of the Balban sultans in Delhi (1286–1328) that efforts were made to establish Islam, not only by capturing the thrones and political power, but also by establishing Islam socially.[8][7]

According to the available records, Zafar Khan had come to the Tribeni area towards the end of the 13th century and Shah Sufiuddin had come to the Pandua area towards the beginning of the 14th century. During the period that followed Muslim Ghazis built many mosques and tombs on the ruins of Hindu temples.[9] There is tell-tale evidence of the historical role of Muslim Ghazi-Pirs in the Pandua-Mahanad-Tribeni area.[7][10][11]

## Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, Pandua had a total population of 30,700 of which 15,597 (51%) were males and 15,103 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 2,986. The total number of literate persons in Pandua was 22,604 (81.56% of the population over 6 years).[12]

As of 2001[update] India census, Pandua had a population of 27,126. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Pandua has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 62%. In Pandua, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.[13]

## Civic administration

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### Police station

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Pandua police station has jurisdiction over Pandua CD block.[14][15]

### CD block HQ

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The headquarters of Pandua CD block are located at Pandua.[16]

## Economy

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This is a rich agricultural area with several cold storages.[17]

S.R.Industry, manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery was established at Pandua in 1996.[18]

## Healthcare

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Pandua has a rural hospital (with 30 beds).[19]

## Transport

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* State Highway 13/ GT Road passes through Pandua.[20][21]
* Pundooah railway station situated on Howrah-Bardhaman main line.

## Visitor attractions

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Bari Masjid

The former mosque, in 2013

Religion
Affiliation| Islam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organizational status| Mosque (former)
Status|

* Inactive (as a mosque);
* Partial ruinous state

Location
Location| Pandua, Hooghly, West Bengal
Country| India
Administration| Archaeological Survey of India
Architecture
Type| Mosque architecture
Funded by| Shah Sufiuddin
Completed| 14th century
Specifications
Minaret(s)| One (1477 CE)
Minaret height| 38 m (125 ft)

Historic site

Monument of National Importance

Reference no.| N-WB-69

* Bari Masjid: The meaning of the bari is "the big mosque which shows the incredible architecture styled with Bricks". It was built by Shah Sufiuddin in 14th century.[22]
* Pandua Minar: It was built by Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1477 CE and it is a symbol of victory.[23] Along with the Bari Masjid, it was built to replace the Srinkhala Devi temple which was destroyed by Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah.[11]

## Gallery

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* Bari masjid

* ASI Board of for the mosque

* The minar in the distance

* The minar

* The minar

* ASI Board for the minar

* The minar

* Mahanad Kali temple

* Cattle market

## References

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1. ^ District-wise list of statutory towns Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
2. ^ a b "Census of India 2011, West Bengal: District Census Handbook, Hooghly" (PDF). Map of Pandua CD Block, page 385. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
3. ^ "District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Physiography, Page 17. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
4. ^ Husain, ABM (2012). "Chhota Pandua Minar". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
5. ^ Das, Dipakranjan (2012). "Bari Mosque". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
6. ^ "Minars and Minarettes of India". Victory News Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021.
7. ^ a b c Ghosh, Binoy, Paschim Banger Sanskriti, (in Bengali), part II, 1976 edition, pages 312–316, Prakash Bhaban, Kolkata.
8. ^ Sarkar, Jadunath (1976). The History of Bengal: Muslim period, 1200-1757. University of Dacca. p. 69.
9. ^ Pinakpani (17 April 2022), English: Pandua Minar, an ASI heritage building at Pandua, Hooghly, retrieved 12 April 2024
10. ^ "Shrinkhala Devi Temple". Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
11. ^ a b Sharma, Partha (2018). The Forgotten Shivalinga of the Sati Shaktipeeths. Zorba Books. p. 75\. ISBN 978-9387456129.
12. ^ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
13. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
14. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
15. ^ "Hooghly District Police". West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
16. ^ "District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Map of Hooghly district with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
17. ^ "List of functioning Cold Storage of West Bengal District wise as on 18.01.07". West Bengal State Marketing Board. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
18. ^ "S.R.Industry". indiamart.com. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
19. ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
20. ^ "Road – Highway". Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
21. ^ Google maps
22. ^ Pinakpani (17 April 2022), English: Bori Masjid, a ruined heritage Mosque of Pandua, Melatala, Hooghly district, retrieved 12 April 2024
23. ^ Begama, Āẏaśā (2013). Forts and Fortifications in Medieval Bengal. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. p. 196\. ISBN 9789848910139. "The Chhota Pandua Minar pre - dates the Firuz Minar by about 10 years built by Sultan Yusuf Shah in 1477 A D."

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pandua, Hooghly.

* Pandua Image gallery
* Travel article on Pandua by Rangan Datta
* Rangan Datta's Home Page
* Shrinkhala Shaktipith at Pandua

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Cities, towns and locations in Hooghly district

Cities,
municipalities
and
census towns|

| Chinsurah subdivision|

* Alikhoja
* Amodghata
* Badhagachhi
* Bandel
* Bansberia
* Batika
* Chak Bansberia
* Dharmapur
* Hansghara
* Hugli-Chuchura
* Jirat
* Keota
* Kodalia
* Kola
* Kulihanda
* Mirdhanga
* Madhusudanpur
* Manushpur
* Naldanga
* Namajgram
* Pandua
* Purusattompur
* Raghunathpur (PS-Magra)
* Shankhanagar
* Simla
* Sripur

|

Chandannagore subdivision|

* Balarambati
* Bargachhia
* Baruipara
* Bhadreswar
* Borai
* Champdani
* Chandannagar
* Jagatnagar
* Nasibpur
* Singur
* Tarakeswar

Srirampore subdivision|

* Baidyabati
* Baksa
* Bamunari
* Barijhati
* Basai
* Begampur
* Belumilki
* Bhagabatipur
* Chikrand
* Dakshin Rajyadharpur
* Dankuni
* Dudhkalmi
* Gangadharpur
* Garalgachha
* Janai
* Jangalpara
* Jaykrishnapur
* Kanaipur
* Kapashanria
* Kharsarai
* Konnagar
* Krishnapur
* Kumirmora
* Manirampur
* Masat
* Nababpur
* Nabagram Colony
* Naiti
* Nawapara
* Pairagachha
* Panchghara
* Purba Tajpur
* Raghunathpur (PS-Dankuni)
* Rajbalhat
* Ramanathpur
* Rishra
* Rishra (CT)
* Serampore
* Tisa
* Uttarpara

Arambag subdivision|

* Arambag

Locations
other than
cities and towns|

| Chinsurah subdivision|

* Balagarh
* Barun Napara
* Boinchi
* Dadpur
* Debanandapur
* Dhaniakhali
* Guptipara
* Gurap
* Itachuna
* Maheswarpur
* Mogra
* Polba
* Saptagram (historical)
* Saptagram (modern)
* Sugandha
* Tribeni

|

Chandannagore subdivision|

* Anandanagar
* Bajemelia
* Beraberi
* Champadanga
* Dwarhatta
* Gondalpara
* Gopalnagar
* Haripal
* Jejur

Srirampore subdivision|

* Adan
* Akuni
* Alipur
* Anantarampur
* Aniya
* Antpur
* Aushbati
* Azabnagar
* Bade Sola
* Baghati
* Bamandanga
* Ban Panchbere
* Banamalipur
* Bandpur
* Banipur
* Bankagachha
* Bankrishnapur
* Bara Choughara
* Beledanga
* Benipur
* Bhadua
* Chak Bangla
* Chak Tajpur
* Chanditala
* Chota Choughara
* Danpatipur
* Dudhkanra
* Dudhkomra
* Duttapur
* Eklakhi
* Furfura Sharif
* Ganeshpur
* Gopalpur
* Gokulpur
* Haripur
* Ichhapasar
* Jagannathbati
* Jagmohanpur
* Jalamadul
* Jangipara
* Jiara
* Kalachhara
* Kalyanbati
* Kanaidanga
* Khanpur
* Khoragari
* Kotalpur
* Krishnanagar
* Krishnarampur
* Madhabpur
* Madhupur
* Makhalpara
* Malipukur
* Mamudpur
* Metekhal
* Monoharpur
* Mrigala
* Mukundapur
* Okardaha
* Pakur
* Paschim Tajpur
* Patul
* Radhaballabhpur
* Raghunathpur
* Sadpur
* Sahana
* Sandhipur
* Sanka
* Sehakhala
* Shyamsundarpur
* Singjor
* Suchiya
* Thero

Arambag subdivision|

* Badanganj
* Bali Dewanganj
* Bengai
* Bhalia
* Dihi Bayara
* Fului
* Gar Mandaran
* Ghol Digrui
* Goghat
* Gourhati
* Hamirbati
* Hat Basantapur
* Kayapat
* Keshabpur
* Kamarpukur
* Kanpur
* Khanakul
* Madhabpur
* Mamudpur
* Memanpur
* Parul
* Pursurah
* Radhanagore
* Satberia
* Shyambazar

Neighbourhoods|

* Arambagh Vivekananda Pally
* Bhadrakali
* Hind Motor
* Mankundu
* Sahaganj

Related topics|

* Hooghly topics
* Template:Srirampore subdivision
* People from Hooghly district
* Villages in Hooghly district

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Malda division|

* Adina Mosque
* Baro Shona Masjid
* Chawk Masjid
* Fauti Mosque
* Kala Masjid
* Katra Masjid
* Kherur Mosque
* Madina Mosque

Burdwan division|

* Bari Mosque
* Hooghly Imambara
* Motichur Mosque
* Sayed Jamaluddin Mosque

Presidency division|

* Basri Shah Mosque
* Barri Mosque
* Haqqani Mosque
* Nakhoda Mosque
* Tipu Sultan Mosque

See also|

* Mosques in Kolkata

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