Guptipara
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Guptipara | |
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census town | |
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Coordinates:23°12′37″N88°24′15″E/ 23.2103°N 88.4043°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | West Bengal |
District | Hooghly |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,169 |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali,English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30(IST) |
Lok Sabhaconstituency | Hooghly |
Vidhan Sabhaconstituency | Balagarh |
Guptiparais a census town inBalagarh,[1]acommunity development blockthat forms an administrative division in the Sadar subdivision of theHooghly districtin theIndianstateofWest Bengal.
Geography
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Guptipara sits beside theHooghly Riverthat divides Guptipara into two parts (Panchayat I and II are situated in the western part and Panchayat III is situated on the eastern side). Two oxbow lakes, Dekol and Dhama, are situated at the northern and southern end of Guptipara, respectively. Before the 15th century, many parts of Guptipara sank and were covered by lakes and rivers.[note 1][2]The Dekol was connected with the Hooghly by theMuri Gangachannel, which can no longer be traced. During floods, water from the river enters through the Muri Ganga Path before it reunites with Dekol. An increase in population and farming, floods, the STKK road and railway lines define the landscape. The village is part of the Hooghly-Burdwan rice belt.
History
[edit]Guptipara is the home of Bengal's first "Barowari" (English:publicly organized)Durga Pujawhich introduced Sri BindhabasiniJagaddhatri Puja(Worshipping Devi Durga introduced byLord Rama), with a club named Bindhyabasini. It is now known as Bindhyabasini Mata.[3]In the 1760s, a group of men were stopped from taking part in the householdDurga Pujaof the ruling Sen family. In retaliation, seven of these men formed a committee and organised a modern club culture called "Barowari Puja." (In SanskritBarmeans Public or community and in Farsiwarimeans By or for)[4][5]Opinions vary about the year of commencement of the Barowari puja. Some believe it to be 1760 while others claim it to be 1790.[6][7]
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Guptipara was one of the main places in ancient India where the "SanskritToles "and Pandith lived." Pathmahal, "" Raghu Nath "Mandir, andMelawere situated throughout Guptipara in large numbers. Many old manuscripts and books are preserved in the "Sisir Bani Mandir Pathagar",the government library.
Guptipara is the birthplace of folk singer Bhola Moira,[8]and ofDiwan Mohanlal,the Commander in Chief of KingSiraj ud-Daulah.[9]
The temple complex atBrindaban Chandra's Mathhouses fourVaishnavaTemples: Chaitanya, Brindabanchandra, Ramchandra and Krishnachandra. The Ramchandra Temples contain manyterracottaworks,[4]and the structures bear characteristics of theBengal school of architecture,with carvings depicting scenes from theepicsandPuranas.[4]
Guptipara was a citadel of Vaishnavite culture. Even today, residents observe Ras, Dol andRatha-Yatra,which is Guptipara's greatest festival. The Guptipararatha(English:ceremonial chariot), one of the tallest and oldestrathasin West Bengal, is said to cover the second-longest distance in India after that ofPuri.On the day before the Ultorath (the homecoming of Lord Bridabanchandra), a festival known as "Bhandarloot" is held in Guptipara. Many people across Eastern India come gather there to pull the ropes of theratha.
Guptipara is the home of the first branded Bengali "Guposandesh,"a special kind of sweetmeat.[4]
Demographics
[edit]As per the2011 Census of India,the population was 2,169, of which 1,090 (50%) were males and 1,079 (50%) were females. 192 of the population was below age 6. The literacy rate was 83.92% of the population over age 6.[10]
Transport
[edit]Guptipara can be reached fromKolkataorHowrahon the suburban train service. Local trains from Howrah,KatwaandBandelstop atGuptipara railway station.Train service is also available fromSealdah.Guptipara is 74 km (46 mi) from Howrah and 35 km (22 mi) from Bandel on theBandel–Katwa Branch Line.[11]
Guptipara is connected by roadways, including the Assam (S.T.K.K.) Road.
Buses are available from district headquartersChinsurah&Kalna(Kalna–Chinsurah 8 No. Private Bus),Burdwan(Guptipara–Burdwan) andTarakeswar(Guptipara–Tarakeswar).
Ferry service to Guptipara is available fromShantipurand Tarapur.
Autorickshaw services are available fromJirat(Jirat–Guptipara) and from Kalna (Kalna–Guptipara).
Sports
[edit]The two main sports clubs are over one-hundred and twenty years old: The Gupitara Football Club and the Gupitara Premier League.[citation needed]The Guptipara Football Club, Aida Milani Sangha, and the Guptipara Cricket Association arrange regular tournaments. The Guptipara Premier League in cricket received some fame and came into the spotlight of Bengal Media. These clubs organize football tournaments at Guptipara.
Administration
[edit]Guptipara is divided into three administrative parts, orgram panchayats.Guptipara I covers areas like Guptipara Station Road, Satgachia, Bandhagachi, Pathmahal, Mirdanga, Tengripara, and Saradanagar villages. Guptipara II covers the largest area with Manasatala, Pathakpukur, Beldanga, Kumorpara, Chutorpara, Baburdanga, Aryanagar, Rathsadak, Jamtala, Behula, Ghoshpara, Sondolpur, Rampur, Aida, and Baire, as well as many other small villages. Guptipara III covers Fultala, Char-Krishnabati, Benali, Shaktipur etc.
Guptipara is under TheHooghly Lok SabhaandBalagarhVidhan Sabha.
Heads of Administration
[edit]- M.P.: Locket Chatterjee
- MLA: Asim Majhi
- Zilla Parishad: Paritosh Ghosh
- Pradhan Guptipara -I: Padma Roy
- Pradhan Guptipara -II: Sonali Ghosh
- Pradhan Guptipara -III: Sanjib Mahato
Education
[edit]College
[edit]Higher Secondary schools
[edit]- Guptipara High School(est.1890, Near Guptipara police outpost, Bhattacharya Para. Co-ed)[12]
- Guptipara Girls High School (est. 1950, Hugli. Co-ed)[13]
Secondary schools
[edit]- Satyabrata Balika Vidyalaya (Girls Only)[14]
- Krishna Bati Char High School (Co-Ed)[15]
- Satgachia High School (Co-Ed)[16]
- Natagarh High School (Co-Ed)[17]
- Sultanpur Alia Sr. Madarasah School (Co-Ed)[18]
- Satgachia Balika Vidyalaya (Girls only)
Mission
[edit]- Hindu Mission Boys Welfare Home
Festivals and culture
[edit]Guptiparans celebrate several events: Ratha Yatra, Jagadhatri Puja, Durga Puja, Dol Yatra, Jhapan, Kali Puja and many local festivals, includingGuptipara Rathayatra.
Ratha-Yatra
[edit]Ratha Yatra is the main attraction. At approximately 2 km, the Guptipara Ratha covers the second largest distance in India.[8]It starts from the temple complex in Lord Brindaban Chandra Temple and stretches to Lord Gopal Temple at Borobazar, Guptipara. Approximately one million people gather there to celebrate the Ratha Yatra. On the eve of the Ulto Rath, Guptipara holds a unique ritual known as Bhandar Loot. During Bhandar Loot the bhog is not distributed but looted.[19]
Jagaddhatri Puja
[edit]Barowari committees and houses organize Jagadhatri Puja. The main attraction is a firecracker competition and procession that takes place on the last evening of the Puja.
Durga Puja
[edit]Like other areas of Bengal, Guptipara hosts Durga Puja. Puja from the Sen's house is one of the oldest traditions in Bengal. The famous clubs who organize Durga Puja are United Club, Saradanagar New Young Star, Bandhagachi Barowari, Azad hind Club, SMIT, Jagarani Sangha, Durga Mandir, Nirbhik Sangha, Daspara Barowari, Bhumijpara Barowari, Swaralipi Club, Evergreen, Thakurpara Barowari, Aryanagar Barowari, and Sasthitala Barowari. At least 100 small and big pujas have been organized here.
Kali Puja
[edit]The main attractions are Desh Kali Puja & Mashal Kali Puja (Deceits Kali). Flares are often used in the procession of Mashal Kali Puja.
References
[edit]- ^"District Wise List of Statutory Towns (Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Notified Area and Cantonment Board), Census Towns and Outgrowths, West Bengal, 2001".Census of India: Final Population Totals, West Bengal.Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Archived fromthe originalon 30 March 2007.Retrieved25 March2007.
- ^Long, James (June 1974). Sen Gupta, Sankar (ed.).Calcutta And Its Neighbourhood: History of people and localities from 1690 to 1857.Calcutta: Indian Publications.
- ^"বারো ইয়ারি আয়োজনে পূজিতা হন গুপ্তিপাড়ার বিন্ধ্যবাসিনী".anandautsav.anandabazar.Retrieved17 August2021.
- ^abcdSengupta, Tithiparna (26 March 2006)."Next weekend you can be at... Guptipara".The Telegraph.Archived fromthe originalon 29 June 2006.Retrieved25 March2007.
- ^"Durga Puja Festival in West bengal".Yellowpages.Retrieved1 February2008.
- ^"Durga Puja".Calcuttaweb.Archived fromthe originalon 12 April 2007.Retrieved25 March2007.
- ^"History of Durga Puja".Festivals: Durga Puja.iloveindia.Retrieved25 March2007.
- ^abDatta, Rangan (6 September 2009)."Next Weekend you can be at... Guptipara".The Telegraph.Archived fromthe originalon 28 October 2010.Retrieved25 July2015.
- ^Amalendu Dey (2012).Sirajer putro o bangsadharder Sandhane(in Bengali). Kolkata: Parul Prakashani Pvt. Ltd. p. 49.ISBN9789382300472.
- ^"C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)".2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks.Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.Retrieved10 June2016.
- ^Railway local timetable
- ^Guptipara High School
- ^Guptipara Girls High School
- ^Satyabrata Balika Vidyalaya
- ^Krishna Bati Char High School
- ^Satgachia High School
- ^Natagarh High School
- ^Sultanpur Alia Sr. Madarasah School
- ^Datta, Rangan (23 June 2023)."Bhandar Loot — a unique folk event celebrated a day before the Ulto Rath".My Kolkata.The Telegraph.Retrieved26 June2023.
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