Dankuni
Dankuni
ডানকুনি | |
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City | |
T.N. Mukherjee Road,Durgapur Expressway,Dankuni | |
Coordinates:22°41′07″N88°17′32″E/ 22.6854°N 88.2922°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | West Bengal |
District | Hooghly |
Region | Greater Kolkata |
Subdivision | Serampore |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Dankuni Municipality |
• Chairperson | Hasina Shabnam |
Area | |
• Total | 35 km2(14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7.9 m (25.9 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 249,840 |
• Rank | 11th in West Bengal |
• Density | 7,100/km2(18,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Dankunian |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali,English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30(IST) |
PIN | 711205, 712310, 712311, 712702 and 712708 |
Telephone code | +91 33 |
Vehicle registration | WB-18 |
Website | http://dankunimunicipality.in/ |
Dankuniis a city and a industrial town ofHooghly districtin theIndianstateofWest Bengal.It is now part of the area covered byKolkata Metropolitan Development Authority(KMDA). It is considered posh area inHooghly.[1][2]Positioned strategically near Kolkata, it has emerged as an important industrial and commercial center in the region. The city's landscape is characterized by a mix of residential areas and industrial zones, reflecting its dual identity as a place of habitation and economic activity.
Geography
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M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre,
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Location
[edit]Dankuni is located at22°41′07″N88°17′32″E/ 22.6854°N 88.2922°E.
Kharsarai,Tisa,Kapashanria,Jaykrishnapur,Purba Tajpur,Begampur,Baksa,Panchghara,Chikrand,Janai,Pairagachha,Naiti,Barijhati,GaralgachhaandKrishnapur,all the census towns form a series from the northern part of Chanditala II CD Block to its southern part. The only municipality in the area, Dankuni, located outside the CD Block, occupies the south-east corner of the entire cluster.[3]
Police station
[edit]Dankuni police station has jurisdiction over Dankuni Municipal area and parts of Dankuni Housing complex police station andSreerampur UttarparaCD Blocks.[4][5]
Urbanisation
[edit]Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanized of the subdivisions in Hooghly district. 73.13% of the population in the subdivision is urban and 26.88% is rural. The subdivision has 6 municipalities and 34 census towns. The municipalities are:Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality,Konnagar Municipality,Serampore Municipality,Baidyabati Municipality,Rishra MunicipalityandDankuni Municipality.Amongst the CD Blocks in the subdivision, Uttarapara Serampore (census towns shown in a separate map) had 76% urban population, Chanditala I 42%,ChanditalaII 69% andJangipara7% (census towns shown in the map above).[6][7]All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Climate
[edit]City has atropical climate.When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. According toKöppen and Geiger,this climate is classified as Aw.
Located at an elevation of None meters (0 feet) above sea level, city's yearly temperature is 30.28 °C (86.5 °F) and it is 4.31% higher than India's averages. Dankuni typically receives about 150.21 millimeters (5.91 inches) of precipitation and has 150.54 rainy days (41.24% of the time) annually.
Etymology
[edit]The origin of the name "Dankuni" is not entirely clear, but there are a few theories about its etymology.
One theory suggests that the name "Dankuni" is derived from the Bengali words "Dhanya" (meaning "grain" ) and "Kuni" (meaning "heap" ). This theory suggests that Dankuni was once a place where grains were stored in large heaps.
Another theory suggests that the name "Dankuni" is derived from the name of a local deity, "Dhankuni."According to this theory, the city was named after the deity and the temple that was built in her honor.
There is also a third theory that suggests that the name "Dankuni" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Dhenukuni." "Dhenu" means "cow" and "kuni" means "pit," so the name would refer to a pit where cows were kept. It is not clear which theory is correct, but all of them suggest that the name "Dankuni" has agricultural roots and is linked to the region's history as an agricultural area.
History
[edit]The city has a rich history that dates back to the pre-colonial era. During the 18th century, Dankuni came under the control of theBritish East India Company.The city was an important center of jute production and had several jute mills that provided employment to the local population.
In the early 20th century, Dankuni became a hub of the Indian independence movement. Many freedom fighters, includingNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose,visited the city and addressed public meetings.
After India gained independence in 1947, Dankuni underwent rapid industrialization. Several factories and industries were set up in the city, which led to an influx of people from different parts of the country.
Demography
[edit]Population
[edit]In the 2011 census, DankuniUrban Agglomerationhad a population of 249,840, out of which 128,139 were males and 121,701 were females. The 0–6 years population was 22,956. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 85.69 per cent.[8]
Literacy Rate
[edit]The literacy rate of Dankuni Agglomeration is 84.72% which is lower than National Urban average of 85%. Literacy rate for male and female for Dankuni stood at 88.10% and 81.20% respectively. Total literates in Dankuni UA were 190,629 of which males were 101,141 and remaining 89,488 were females.
Languages
[edit]Bengali is the official language in Dankuni city.[10]
In the city at the time of the 2011 census, 70.12% of the population spokeBengali,25.79%Hindiand 2.39%Odiaas their first language.
Urban Agglomeration
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As per the 2011 census, Dankuni Urban Agglomeration includes: Dankuni (M),Purba Tajpur(CT),Kharsarai(CT),Begampur(CT),Chikrand(CT),Pairagachha(CT),Barijhati(CT),Garalgachha(CT),Krishnapur(CT),Baruipara(CT),Borai(CT),Nawapara(CT),Basai(CT),Gangadharpur(CT),Manirampur(CT),Janai(CT),Kapashanria(CT),Jaykrishnapur(CT),Tisa(CT),Baksa(CT),Panchghara(CT) andNaiti(CT).[11]
Civic administration
[edit]The civic administration of Dankuni is overseen by theDankuni Municipality,which is responsible for providing basic civic amenities and services to the residents of the town.
The Dankuni Municipality is headed by a chairman who is elected by the members of the municipality. The municipality is divided into wards, and each ward is represented by a councillor who is also elected by the residents of the ward.
Economy
[edit]Commercial and Industrial activity
[edit]Some of the units engaged in commercial and industrial activity in and around Dankuni are:
- Diesel Locomotive Component Factory of the Indian Railways was inaugurated byMamata Banerjeeat Dankuni in 2012. It produces high horse power diesel locomotive underframes. It functions as a sister unit ofBanaras Locomotive Worksat Varanasi.[12][13][14]
- Electric Loco Assembly and Ancillary Unit ofChittaranjan Locomotive WorksofIndian Railwaysat Dankuni has started functioning in 2016.[15][16][17]
- TheEastern Dedicated Freight Corridorwill have its eastern terminus at Dankuni. The 1,839 km long Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor fromLudhianato Dankuni, is part of the total Dedicated Freight Corridor Project, presently with two corridors (western and eastern). TheSon Nagar-Dankuni sector of the eastern corridor, will have electrified double line. There is provision for extension of the lines to the proposed deep-sea port in the Kolkata area. The Sonnagar-Dankuni sector is to be implemented through thePPPmode. The eastern corridor will serve primarily the steel and coal sectors. The Government of India approved the project in 2006 at an estimated initial cost of Rs. 28,181 crores. As of 2015, the project is delayed and needs additional sanctions for cost over runs.[18][19][20]
- Mother Dairy, Kolkata was set up as a part ofOperation Floodlaunched by theNational Dairy Development Boardin the 1970s. It covered the 4 metros and all the units were named Mother Dairy. Eventually, NDDB moved out and West Bengal Cooperative Milk Producers Federation took over in 1996. This is separate from the Delhi-based Mother Dairy. Kolkata Mother Dairy’s main plant at Dankuni produces 4.5 lakh litres of milk daily. Apart from milk, it produces dahi, yoghurt, paneer, ghee and drinking water.[21][22][23]
- Dankuni Coal Complex, alow temperature carbonisation plantset up byCoal India Limitedin the 1980s, and currently operated under lease, bySouth Eastern Coalfields Limited,at Dankuni, to produces 1,000 MT per day of solidsmokeless fuelbranded as "CIL Coke™" and 18 million cft per day ofcoal gasfor supply in and around Kolkata and Howrah, through the Greater Calcutta Gas Supply Corporation Limited (A Govt of WB State Undertaking); Tar Chemicals.[24]
- Bhusan Power and Steel started with a cold rolling and galvanising plants in 2001 at Bangihati, Mallickpara, Dankuni and have subsequently expanded.[25]
- Dankuni Poly Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated in 1982. It manufactures refined petroleum products.[26]
- Nezone Tubes Ltd., Delhi Road, Village: Chakundi, DCC Township, Dankuni, was established in 2000. It produces galvanised tubes, steel tubes and galvanised pipes.[27]
- Bengal Beverages Pvt. Ltd. was established at Dankuni in 1984. The authorised bottlers ofCoca-Cola,its key products include Thumps Up, Sprite, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Limca, Maaza, Kinley Soda and Kinley Water.[28]
- Patco Tech India Private Limited was established at Dankuni in 2007. It manufactures and exports discharge and collecting electrodes and air preheater baskets, used in thermal power and steel industries.[29]
- Vikrant Forge Limited was established at Dankuni in 1985. It manufactures and exports forgings up to 8 tonnes for the power, steel and other industries.[30]
- Anmol Industries (formerly. Anmol Biscuits)., one of the leading biscuit manufacturers, was established in 1993. It produces 8 lakh cartons per month (in 2017). It has manufacturing units at Dankuni and Noida.[31][32]
- Ifabex Technologies formed in 2012.
Township project
[edit]Dankuni has two townships. One, the Government Housing Estate, was constructed by the Government of West Bengal and is popularly known as "Dankuni Housing". The other is Dankuni Coal Complex Township ofCoal India Limited,known as "Township", for its employees, which was constructed by National Projects Construction Corporation Limited. A large portion of the Dankuni Coal Complex Township is being slowly encroached upon by theWest Bengal Police.The Dankuni Coal Complex authorities have given two areas, on a very low rent lease, to Methodist School and Patha Bhavan School, within the township premises.
In addition to this, there was a plan for a new township at Dankuni. The project area was 4,846 acres (19.61 km2) of which 4,069 acres (16.47 km2) was township area and 777 acres (3.14 km2) was earmarked as industrial area. The project area covered 20 mouzas (villages) – 5 full and 15 part, spread across four police stations, namely Dankuni,Chanditala,SingurandSerampore.Important railway stations in the project area were Gobra, Janai Road and Begampur, apart from the important station at Dankuni itself, all on the Howrah-Bardhaman chord. Important road corridors cutting across the project area were Durgapur Expressway (NH 19), Delhi Road, Naity Road and Serampore-Siakhala Road. The Delhi-basedDLF,which had entered into an agreement withKMDAfor development of the township, withdrew from the project in 2009, primarily because KMDA was unable to procure land.[33]
Transport
[edit]Roads
BothNH 19andNH 16terminate at Dankuni.[34]The Palsit-Dankuni section ofNH 19(old numbering NH 2) is also referred to as Durgapur Expressway. Other major arteries meeting at Dankuni areBelghoria Expresswayconnecting toNH 12(old numbering: NH 34),SH 13/ Dankuni-Mogra Delhi Road andSH 15.[35][36]
Dankuni Railway Station
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Dankuni railway stationis located on theHowrah-Bardhaman chordline, which was constructed in 1917. It is an important yard of the Howrah division. The Calcutta Chord from Dum Dum to Dankuni over the Willingdon Bridge (renamedVivekananda Setu) was opened in 1932.[37]It is part of theKolkata Suburban Railwaysystem. Already, there is a growing presence of freight and wagon movements around Dankuni Railway Station, which is important as it connectsEastern RailwaywithSouth Eastern Railwaywith a link line. Dankuni has a fast-growing freight yard, where goods traffic is moved, sorted and packed to deliver at other destinations.
Kolkata Airport
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is situated 18.6 km From Dankuni
Metro Railway
Dankuni Metro Railway is a proposed metro line in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The project aims to connect the city center with the suburb of Dankuni, located on the outskirts of Kolkata. The proposed metro line will be around 14.5 km long and will have 12 stations.
The project is being implemented by theKolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited(KMRCL). The estimated cost of the project is around Rs. 5,838 crore, and it is expected to start in 2025.
Neighborhoods
[edit]Dankuni has many neighborhoods the most notable beingHowrah,Uttarpara,Konnagar,Chanditala,Jagadishpur,SeramporeandBally
External links
[edit]Media related toDankuniat Wikimedia Commons
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