Dhatrigram
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| Dhatrigram | |
  Dhatrigram
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| State - District(s) |
West Bengal - Barddhaman |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
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Dhatrigram is a census town under Kalna police station and subdivision [1] in Barddhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.
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[edit] Geography
Dhatrigram is located on the agriculturally rich alluvial plains between the Bhagirathi, Ajay and Damodar rivers. [2] Temperatures in this region varies from 17-18°C in winter to 30-32°C in summer. [3]
[edit] History
Dhatrigram responded warmly to the movement against partition of Bengal in 1905. Many people in the town had close links with Kolkata and the liberal trend then affecting the metropolis flowed into this small town for many years. [4]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Dhatrigram had a population of 9609. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhatrigram has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 60%. In Dhatrigram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Economy
It is a weaving centre with a name for cotton and silk saris. [5]
[edit] Education
Dhatrigram has one primary and two higher secondary schools. [6]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ District-wise list of stautory towns
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), (Bengali) , Vol I, p. 15, Radical Impression. ISBN 81-85459-36-3
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p. 19
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, pp. 429-431
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p. 664
- ^ 7th All-India School Education Survey 2003
