Churuliais asuburbofAsansolunder theJamuriaCD block,[1]in theAsansol Sadar subdivisionof thePaschim Bardhaman districtin the state ofWest Bengal,India.
Churulia | |
|---|---|
Suburb of Asansol | |
  Churulia Location in West Bengal, India  Churulia Churulia (India) | |
| Coordinates:23°47′N87°05′E/ 23.78°N 87.08°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Paschim Bardhaman |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Demonym | Asansolians / Asansolites/ Asansolbashi |
| Languages* | |
| • Official | Bengali,Hindi,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30(IST) |
| Telephone code | 91 341 |
| Lok Sabhaconstituency | Asansol |
| Vidhan Sabhaconstituency | Jamuria |
| Website | paschimbardhaman |
History
editIt is the birthplace ofBengalipoetKazi Nazrul Islam,and the resting place of his wife Pramila Devi. Many of the manuscripts, medallions and other belongings of the poet are preserved atNazrul Academyin the village. Nearby, there is a college bearing the poet's name. Nazrul Academy was established in 1958.[2]
It is believed that there was a fort at Churulia in olden days. It fell to Sher Khan, the Afghan chieftain in the 16th century.[3]A mound in the village is believed to contain the ruins of the fort.
During the Muslim rule a mosque was built at Churulia. It is a good example of Islamic architecture.[4]
Geography
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Location
editChurulia is located at23°47′N87°05′E/ 23.78°N 87.08°E.[5]It has an average elevation of 94 metres (311 feet).
Churulia is located on the south bank ofAjay River.
Urbanisation
editAccording to the 2011 census, 83.33% of the population of Asansol Sadar subdivision was urban and 16.67% was rural.[6]In 2015, the municipal areas ofKulti,RaniganjandJamuriawere included within the jurisdiction ofAsansol Municipal Corporation.[7]Asansol Sadar subdivision has 26 (+1 partly)Census Towns.(partly presented in the map alongside; all places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map).
Demographics
editAccording to the2011 Census of IndiaChurulia had a total population of 8,173 of which 4,203 (51%) were males and 3,970 (49%) were females. Population below in the age range 0–6 years was 1,286. The total number of literate persons in Churulia was 4,470 (64.70% of the population over 6 years).[8]
*For language details seeJamuria (community development block)#Language and religion
Economy
editChurulia is situated in the heart ofRaniganj Coalfield,one of India's coal mining areas.[9]
Transport
editThere are two minibus routes serving Churulia – one from Churulia to Asansol via Kalla and Domahani, and other from Churulia (Ajay Ghat) toChittaranjanvia Asansol and Chandrachur.[10]
Education
editKazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalayawas established in 1981 at Churulia. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University. It offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, geography, political science and B.Com.[11]
Healthcare
editThere is aprimary health centreat Churulia, with 6 beds.[12]
References
edit- ^Villages in Bardhaman DistrictArchived2007-02-05 at theWayback Machine
- ^The Statesman 8 February 2007Archived29 September 2007 at theWayback Machine
- ^Chattopadhyay, Akkori,Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti(History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.),(in Bengali),Vol I, p 181, Radical Impression.ISBN81-85459-36-3
- ^Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p 249
- ^Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Churulia
- ^"District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan".Table 2.2, 2.4(a).Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived fromthe originalon 21 January 2019.Retrieved4 September2018.
- ^"The Kolkata Gazette"(PDF).Notification No. 335/MA/O/C-4/1M-36/2014 dated 3 June 2015.Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 12 March 2017.Retrieved4 September2018.
- ^"2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables".West Bengal – District-wise.Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.Retrieved18 February2017.
- ^Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p 48
- ^Minbus Permit RegisterArchived2007-09-27 at theWayback Machine
- ^"Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya".KNIM. Archived fromthe originalon 3 March 2017.Retrieved2 March2017.
- ^"Health & Family Welfare Department"(PDF).Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres.Government of West Bengal. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 21 April 2018.Retrieved12 May2020.
External links
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Asansoltravel guide from Wikivoyage- Satellite view
