| Jiaganj Azimganj | |
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| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District(s) | Murshidabad |
| Parliamentary constituency | Murshidabad |
| Population | 47,228 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 30 metres (98 ft) |
Jiaganj Azimganj (Bengali: জিয়াগঞ্জ-আজিমগঞ্জ) is a town and a municipality in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The municipality for the twin town is situated near Azimganj city railway station.
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Jiaganj Azimganj gets its name from the two towns on opposite sides of the Baghirathi River, Jiaganj (Ziaganj) on the left bank and Azimganj on the right bank.
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Jiaganj Azimganj had a population of 47,228. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jiaganj Azimganj has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Jiaganj Azimganj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Begamganj is a very old locality in Jiaganj. The main marketplace in Jiaganj(e.g. SabjiMandi) is within this locality. The Boro Govinda Bari is a place of religious interest. The Sarbajanani Durga Puja in Baroaritala and Saraswatitala is very famous and old one. There is a very famous family "Dhar Bari".
Bhattapara is a locality in Jiaganj named after Bhattacharyas, who used to live there from the earlier time of Nawab Murshid Kuli Khan(Subedar of Bengal) of Murshidabad and the next generations of Bhatta have been living still now at Bhattapara. "Pathar Bari" temple of Goddess Durga is situated near the bank of the river Bhagirathi at Bhattapara is their ancient architecture. Bhattas(Bhattacharyas)were also one of the old Landlords(Lakheraj i.e. Non-Taxable Zamindary).They were also Hindu Paschatya Vaidic Brahmins. Originally they came from Kanauj(U.P)at the time of King Ballal Sen /Laxman Sen.They have also a temple of "Laxmi-Narayan Dev" adjacent to their residential house and have trusty of Sabayat among themselves.The most of their buildings are now dilapidated and abandoned condition. The descendants of the said Bhattacharyas are commonly known as their glorious title "Bhatta" and they have been using the title as surname.Ananda Sankar Bhatta@Kalachand(Ayurvedacharya),Tarini Sankar Bhatta(Ayurveda), Manindra nath Bhatta(Deed Writer),Prabha Sankar Bhatta(Learned senior Advocate),Ambuj Nath Bhatta(Learned senior Advocate),Bidhayak Bhattacharya(Dramatist),Surya Narayan Bhattacharya(Teacher),Baidyanath Bhattacharya etc. were the most eminent and popular personalities of Bhattapara.The only one Girls'High School of Jiaganj was started in 1937 at Bhattapara under the tenancy of Land owners 1)Priya Nath Bhatta & 2)Manindra Nath Bhatta being patronize and founded by Rai Bahadur Surendra Narayan Singha.After that Rabi Sankar Bhatta of traditional member of Bhatta family of Bhattapara gifted his landed property in favour of Jiaganj S.N.Girls' High School for the extension of the construction of Higher Secondary Buildings.Jhunu Bhatta was the head mistress for more than 37 years of this school also a daughter-in-law of the Bhatta Family. In Bhattapara was residence of several landlords from British India. Most prominent of them is Manmothonath Saha and Sripath Sing. There is a college named "Sripath Sing College" made by Sripath Sing in Bhattapara. Also a temple of Lord Krishna (ThakurBari) made by Manmothonath Saha. There was also a famous house named "Kartik Bari" where taxes was used to be collected when Manmothonath Saha was a landlord (up to 1965). Every year a puja of Lord Kartik (another Hindu God) was used to be held there in "Kartik Bari". Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose visited Kartik Bari before independence ( before 1947). A gigantic sweet (Chomchom) was made in his honour. After 1965, when Land Lord system or "Zamindari" system was abolished, Bhattapara lost its glory.Prominent author Dr S.K.Roy has written a lot about Bhattapara and Jiaganj in his books.The title Bhatta was given by the Nawab of Murshhidabad.
One of the most famous place in Jiaganj.It is the birthplace of great freedom fighters.Durgapada Singha,Shyamsundar Singha Choudhury,Anil Singha,Umapada Ghosh, Ashit Ghosh,Kalinarayan singha are few of them.These people played a very vital role in the famous Nashhipure incident.The great Ramkrishna Vivekanada Byam Samiti(known as Shshuudyan)is located here.This club witnessed the younghood of great freedom fighters.This club has a notable contribution in Districts Sports.Some of the notable sports persons are Dilip Singha Choudhury(Goalkeeper in football),Prabir Singha Choudhury(Yoga& Athletics),Dhirendra kr. Sarkar(Athletics), Insan Ali Khan(Football),Ranjeet Datta(Football),Ashok Chatterjee(Football)& the great Bimalaranjan Goswami who played for Mohunbagan.
Nehalia is renowned for its Historical Museum,Roybahadur's Palace,"Hat"(A local fair arranged on every Wednesday).
Goursundar Singha Choudhury the great educationist belongs to this place who has a great contribution to Jiaganj's education system.
Notable Schools: Raja Bijoy Singh Vidyamandir, Singhi School, Girls High School, Amaipara High School, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose DAV School, St. Josheph School etc.
Notable Colleges: Sripat Singh College, Rani Dhanna Kumari College, B.Ed College, Polytechnic College, Baluchar PTTI(Basic)College
There are two parallel railway links on both the sides of river Bhagirathi. One is connecting Sealdah to Jiaganj and another Howrah to Azimganj.
Apart from this through road links Jiaganj is connected to adjacent townships like Lalbagh (Murshidabad), Berhampore, Lalgola, Bhagabangola.
Jiaganj and Azimganj are connected by boat service managed by local municipality on river Bhagirathi. A new rail bridge is coming up over river Bhagirathi connecting Nashipur to Azimganj.
Azimganj is situated at the right side of river Bhagirathi. There are two railway stations Azimganj city and Azimganj junction. The old and historic city of Nawab period is situated near Azimganj city railway station.
There are several historic Jain temples in the city including Sri Neminath Swami, Chintamani Parasnath, Shantinath, [2][3], Gaudi Parshwanath, Padmaprabhu, and Sanwalia Parasnath (Rambagh) temples and a dadabadi at Rambagh.
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