Nagarukhra
| Nagarukhra নগরউখড়া Ukrah | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Nagarukhra Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°56′28″N 88°38′07″E / 22.941069096086096°N 88.63515827804804°ECoordinates: 22°56′28″N 88°38′07″E / 22.941069096086096°N 88.63515827804804°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Nadia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Presidency Area |
| • MLA | Nilima Nag |
| Area | |
| • Total | 175.65 km2 (67.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,869 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 741257 |
| Telephone code | 03473 (+91) |
| Sex ratio | 924 ♂/♀ |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bangaon |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Haringhata |
| Website |
nadia |
| Town | |
Nagarukhra(Bengali: নগরউখড়া) is a town in Kalyani subdivision of Nadia District in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Nagarukhra is located in the UTC 5.30 time zone and it follows Indian standard time(IST).Nagarukhra has two zonal area.(Nagarukhra-1 & Nagarukhra-2).Nagarukhra is situated between end part of Nadia District & the starting area of North 24 Parganas
History
Nagarukhra, located in Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, is a relatively young town. During the Bangladesh Freedom War(Freedom from West Pakistan), Nagarukhra, was the site of an Indian Army Basement, formed of Small villages in the district of Nadia.Formerly this place was known as Ukrah(Mouza) Village.Later it was named Nagarukhra.
Geography
Nagarukhra is located at 22°56′28″N 88°38′07″E / 22.941069096086096°N 88.63515827804804°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet).
Area of contamination
Nagarukhra is one of the area, where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination.[2]
Climate
- Rainfall - 1,587mm( normal )
- Temperature - Max 42 °C in May and Min 7 °C in January
- Relative Humidity - Between 50% in March & 90% in July
- Soil Status - varies from sandy to clay loam
- Ratio of Land - High:Medium:Low = 18:43:35
Festival
Durga Puja is the main festival of Nagarukhra. Durga puja is largely celebrated. During durga puja the streets are only available for people who come to see the puja and for emergency services like police,paramedics,ambulance and fire depth. Some other important festivals are Kali Puja,Biswakarma Puja,Laxmi Puja,Rathyatra etc.
River
The Jamuna River (West Bengal) flows past North-East side of Nagarukhra. A P.W.D Bridge connects the two side as well as other areas with the town.Jamuna is the part of River Hooghly.In recent years the polluted caused by draining of garbage.Now a days Jamuna is among one of the polluted rivers in Nadia .
Demographics
As of 2001 India census Nagarukhra had a population of 18,869. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nagarukhra has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6–8 years of age.
Education
All the schools are affiliated to West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (for secondary education) and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (for higher secondary education).
Schools
- Established in 1953, Nagarukhra High School (H.S.)[3] is the oldest school in the entire region.
- Kshetra Mohan Girls' High School (H.S.)
- Dighalgram Netaji Vidyapith (H.S.)
- Sailendra Sishu Vidyamandir (Nurssery & K.G. School)
- Sri Sri Mahanambrata Mission (Govt. Of W.B.)
- Gangadhar Sishu Vidyaniketan (Govt. Of W.B.)
Library
Nagarukhra has a Zonal Library under Govt. Of WestBengal.
- Nagarukhra General Public Library is situated beside the Post-Office Road, Saltlake para, Near Sailendra Sishu Vidyamandir (Nurssery & K.G.School).This library undersigned by Govt.Of W.B. Educational Department.(Kolkata)
Computer Institutes
- Nagarukhra Yuva Computer Trainning Institute (Govt. Of W.B.)
- Sahitya Computer Academy (Non- Governmental)
- Indira Gandhi Computer Trainning Center
Healthcare
Nagarukhra has Two Non-Government aided Hospital. It has 100 beds and 20 doctors. This Two hospital serves the need of the people of the entire region.The Town has many number of medical stores and pharmacy.
Banks
It has several bank branch offices like United Bank Of India, State Bank Of India, Axis Bank of India, etc. also there are many ATM cash counters available of Axis Bank, UBI, State Bank, ICICI Bank, BOI
Telecommunication
BSNL regional branch office is situated here, which provides easier tele connection, people have Land Line with Broad Band Connection in their houses. Apart from that mobile is the most useful tool for the common people. There are also smart phones and tablet (lesser) users. Private companies like Airtel, Aircel Vodafone India Idea Cellular Reliance, Tata Docomo, Idea etc. dominate the mobile world. 3G coverage is yet not fully available here, though BSNL 3G, Reliance 3G, Airtel 3G, Vodafone 3G & Idea 3G are partly available in some parts of the region. People here, are also active on social sites like twitter facebook Orkut etc.
Transportations
Private Bus Routes
- 22 Nagarukhra–Kanchrapara via Duttapara, Fatepur, Haringhata, Jagulia, Mohanpur, Kampa
- 22 Nagarukhra–Kolkata via Jagulia, Barasat
- 19 Thakurnagar–Ranaghat via Gaighata, Nagarukhra, Haringhata, Jagulia, Birohi, Chakda
- 19B Thakurnagar–Nabadwip Ghat via Gaighata, Ghonja, Nagarukhra, Haringhata, Jagulia, Birohi, Chakda, Ranaghat, Shantipur, Krishnagar City
- MN3 Gopalnagar–Barasat via Nahata, Nimtal, Nagarukhra, Jhikra, Habra, Ashoknagar, Guma, Bira, Duttapukur, Bamungachi, Kazipara
- 95 Bongaon–Ashoknagar via Gopalnagar, Nimtala, Nagarukhra
References
- ↑
- ↑ "Groundwater Arsenic contamination in West Bengal-India (20 years study )". SOES. Retrieved 2011-03-25.
- ↑ https://m.facebook.com/nagarukhrahighschool?
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