Rampurhat
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| State - District(s) |
West Bengal - Birbhum |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
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Rampurhat is a city and a municipality in Birbhum District in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a small and peaceful town near the West Bengal / Jharkhand border. Distance from Kolkata is approximately 219 KM (railway distance). This city is important because of the tourist attraction for Tarapith which contains an important Hindu temple and famous for the Great devotee 'Bamakhepa'. It is also recognised as 'Shaktipith'as per hindu belief. Another attraction for hindu devotees 'Nalateswari Mandir' situated at Nalhati,15 K.M. appart from the town. The temple is described as one of the 'Satipith' of 51 other Satipith in India. Birchandrapur, 20 k.m. apart from the town, is famous for the bith place of Nityananda Swami, co founder of Baisnav religion with Shri Chityanyadev. 'Akali mandir' is situated at Bharatpur, 25 k.m.from Rampurhat and famous for its unique hexagonal structure and had an history of more than 300 years. It's also a business centre for rice.
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[edit] Geography
Rampurhat is located at 24.17 North and 87.78 East. [1]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Rampurhat had a population of 50,609. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Rampurhat has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 66%. In Rampurhat, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
There are 3 schools for high studies - namely J.L.Vidya Bhaban, High School and Girls' School.
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| Cities and towns in Birbhum District |
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