Cargo ship service operates to ports in India and abroad, operated by the Shipping Corporation of India. [38], Islam was introduced through trade with the Abbasid Caliphate. [55] In 1955 the former French enclave of Chandannagar, which had passed into Indian control after 1950, was integrated into West Bengal; portions of Bihar were also subsequently merged with West Bengal. 0. West Bengal schools are run by the state government or private organisations, including religious institutions. [195] Most of the people also consume eggs, chicken, mutton, and shrimp. The Left Front, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), governed the state for the next three decades. 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The Bose Institute, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute Durgapur, Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers, National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani, and the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre are the most prominent. Bengalis, consisting of Bengali Hindus, Bengali Muslims, Bengali Christians and a few Bengali Buddhists, comprise the majority of the population. [35] After a period of anarchy,[36]:36 the Pala dynasty ruled the region for four hundred years beginning in the 8th century. Rice is the state's principal food crop. The population of West Bengal makes up 7.8% of India’s total population. [4] As of 2001, in decreasing order of number of speakers, the languages of the state are: Bengali (85.27%), Hindi (7.17%), Santali (2.80%), Urdu (2.06%), and Nepali (1.28%). [176] Other writers include: Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, best known for his work Pather Panchali; Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, well known for his portrayal of the lower strata of society;[177] Manik Bandopadhyay, a pioneering novelist; and Ashapurna Devi, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, Saradindu Bandopadhyay, Buddhadeb Guha, Mahashweta Devi, Samaresh Majumdar, Sanjeev Chattopadhyay, Shakti Chattopadhyay, Buddhadeb Basu,[178] Joy Goswami and Sunil Gangopadhyay. It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim and Assam. Abanindranath Tagore, called the father of modern Indian art, started the Bengal School of Art, one of whose goals was to promote the development of styles of art outside the European realist tradition that had been taught in art colleges under the British colonial administration. Terms of office run for five years, unless the Assembly is dissolved prior to the completion of the term. [234], Cricket and association football are popular sports in the state. From 46 in 2006, 59 Muslims became legislators in 2011, the year Banerjee first became Chief Minister. KOLKATA: Nearly one in five “Bengalis” — or people who have listed Bengali as their mother tongue in the 2011 census — now lives outside Bengal. The Darjeeling Himalayan Hill region experiences a harsh winter, with occasional snowfall. The western plateau region has rivers like the Damodar, Ajay and Kangsabati. The state contributes 42 seats to the Lok Sabha[100] and 16 seats to the Rajya Sabha of the Indian Parliament. Fort William College was established in 1810. The highest daytime temperatures range from 38 °C (100 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F). of India for West Bengal state reveal that population of West Bengal has increased by 13.84% in this decade compared (2001-2011) to past decade (1991-2001). [2] Bengalis, consisting of Bengali Hindus, Bengali Muslims, Bengali Christians and a few Bengali Buddhists, comprise the majority of the population. Both West Bengal and Bangladesh are parts of historical and geographic region of Bengal. Dial-up access is provided throughout the state by BSNL and other providers. "Don't fall for rumours. [ By Boro Baski ] According to the Ministry of Human Resource Development Report of India (2004–05), the dropout rate among tribals in India from class I to X is 79 %. The city of Kolkata undergoes a transformation during Durga Puja. The state shares its borders with Assam, Bhutan, Nepal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bangladesh, Bihar and Sikkim.The capital city is Kolkata and it is ever vibrant. A shorter reign of the Hindu Sena dynasty followed. ... विश्व डाटा अट्लास. [96] Above an elevation of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), the forest becomes predominantly subtropical. [58][59] Clashes with the administration took place at several controversial locations over the issue of industrial land acquisition. [39] Following the Ghurid conquests led by Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, it spread across the entire Bengal region. [158] As of 2011, West Bengal had a population density of 1,029 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,670/sq mi) making it the second-most densely populated state in India, after Bihar. The Indian National Army was subsequently routed by the British. The region was part of several ancient pan−Indian empires, including the Vangas, Mauryans, and the Guptas. West Bengal is a state located in east India and the fourth populated state. West Bengal politics underwent a major change when the Left Front won the 1977 assembly election, defeating the incumbent Indian National Congress. [210], As of 2016 85% of children within the 6 to 17-year age group attend school (86% do so in urban areas and 84% in rural areas). [124] The tourism industry of West Bengal was negatively impacted in 2017 because of the Gorkhaland agitation. [158] The gender ratio is 947 females per 1,000 males. The detail analysis of Population Census 2011 published by Govt. In the 1960s, the Daily Jugantor (published from Kolkata) opened a section called “The village that you left behind,” which was edited by Dakkhinaranjan Basu. All towns in the districts of: Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Burdwan and East Midnapore are ODF zones, with Nadia becoming the first ODF district in the state in April 2015. There are a small number of ethnic minorities primarily in the state capital, including : Chinese, Tamils, Maharashtrians, Odias, Assamese, Malayalis, Gujaratis, Anglo-Indians, Armenians, Jews, Punjabis and Parsis. Finally, even among large population groups, such as Iyers, there seems to be some elevation of runs of homozygosity due to endogamy. Just like Durga Puja, Christmas in Kolkata is an occasion when all communities and people of every religion take part. Bengali dance forms draw from people traditions, especially those of the tribal gatherings and also the broader Indian dance traditions. Following the death of Emperor Aurangzeb in the early 1700s, the proto-industrialised Mughal Bengal became a semi-independent state under the Nawabs of Bengal. The ‘Bengali And Non-Bengali’ Divide In West Bengal Politics. Smart cities are being planned close to Kolkata, and major roadway projects are in the offing to revive the economy. Hinduism is the largest religious tradition in West Bengal with 70.54% of the population identifying themselves as Hindus (as per Census 2011). [18] The Bengali word Bongo might have been derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga (or Banga). The railway system is a nationalised service without any private investment. Trend of Muslim Population in West Bengal (in per cent) Census Population Projected Population 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 19.85 20.00 20.46 21.52 23.61 25.25 26.86 27.89 28.70 29.36 Source: Census of India In West Bengal Hindus … [90], West Bengal is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. [49], The Bengal Renaissance and the Brahmo Samaj socio-cultural reform movements significantly influenced the cultural and economic life of Bengal. [193], Rice and fish are traditional favourite foods, leading to a saying in Bengali, "machhe bhate bangali", that translates as "fish and rice make a Bengali". [2] The Darjeeling Himalayan hill region in the northern extreme of the state is a part of the eastern Himalayas mountain range. [12] The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 resulted in an influx of millions of refugees to West Bengal, causing significant strains on its infrastructure. University of Calcutta (Focus Area—Electro-Physiological and Neuro-imaging studies including mathematical modelling) has also been selected under the "Centre with Potential for Excellence in a Particular Area" scheme. An influx of Bangladeshi immigrants has boosted the number of Muslims, who now make up 27 per cent of the population in West Bengal, an interior ministry official said. [121], In September 2017, West Bengal achieved 100% electrification, after some remote villages in the Sunderbans became the last to be electrified. Heavy rainfall of above 250 centimetres (98 in) is observed in the Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar district. One branch enters Bangladesh as the Padma, or Pôdda, while the other flows through West Bengal as the Bhagirathi River and Hooghly River. It has hosted many national and international sporting events like the SAF Games of 1987 and the 2011 FIFA friendly football match between Argentina and Venezuela featuring Lionel Messi. [175] In modern times, Jibanananda Das has been acknowledged as "the premier poet of the post-Tagore era in India". Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is a hub for flights to and from Bangladesh, East Asia, Nepal, Bhutan and north-east India. Several independent Hindu states were established in Bengal during the Mughal period, including those of Pratapaditya of Jessore District and Raja Sitaram Ray of Bardhaman. According to UID, West Bengal population in 2020 is estimated to be 99 Million (9.9 Crores). [129] West Bengal has been able to attract 2% of the foreign direct investment in the last decade.[130]. The Sundarbans are noted for a reserve project devoted to conserving the endangered Bengal tiger, although the forest hosts many other endangered species such as the Gangetic dolphin, river terrapin and estuarine crocodile. [57], The state's economic recovery gathered momentum after the central government introduced economic liberalisations in the mid-1990s. A small coastal region is in the extreme south, while the Sundarbans mangrove forests form a geographical landmark at the Ganges delta. Nepali has additional official status in the three subdivisions of Darjeeling district. The University of Calcutta and Jadavpur University are prestigious technical universities. Following the West Bengal State Assembly Election in 2011, the All India Trinamool Congress and Indian National Congress coalition under Mamata Banerjee of the All India Trinamool Congress was elected to power with 225 seats in the legislature. [235][236][237], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}22°34′N 88°22′E / 22.567°N 88.367°E / 22.567; 88.367 (West Bengal), "Paschim Banga" redirects here. [139] There is passenger service to Port Blair on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 68.13%. As per the report published by the Census of India on 31st Mar., 2011, the state of West Bengal has got a total population of 91, 347, 736. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Bengali literature was modernised in the works of authors such as Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, whose works marked a departure from the traditional verse-oriented writings prevalent in that period;[170] Michael Madhusudan Dutt, a pioneer in Bengali drama who introduced the use of blank verse;[171] and Rabindranath Tagore, who reshaped Bengali literature and music. It has been observed that there has been a slow but steady decline in the percentage share of industry and agriculture over the years. The Calcutta Cricket and Football Club is the second-oldest cricket club in the world.[242]. [184] From the early 1990s, new genres of music have emerged, including what has been called Bengali Jeebonmukhi Gaan (a modern genre based on realism). But that’s really not what I’m interested in. Rabindrasangeet, songs composed and set to words by Rabindranath Tagore, and Nazrul geeti (by Kazi Nazrul Islam) are popular. [207], Poush Mela is a popular winter festival of Shantiniketan, with performances of folk music, Baul songs, dance, and theatre taking place throughout the town. [179][180], A notable music tradition is the Baul music, practised by the Bauls, a sect of mystic minstrels. Folk music in West Bengal is often accompanied by the ektara, a one-stringed instrument. The leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the Legislative Assembly is appointed as the Chief Minister by the Governor. Pandals are erected in various cities, towns, and villages throughout West Bengal. West Bengal, unlike most other states of India, is noted for its passion and patronage of football. [4] In 2012, the state government passed a bill granting additional official status to Hindi, Odia, Punjabi, Santali and Urdu in areas where speakers exceed 10% of the population. By Aritra Singha On Dec 2, 2020. Ferries are a principal mode of transport in the southern part of the state, especially in the Sundarbans area. “Of the 10 parliamentary seats where the non-Bengali population forms 30-40 percent, the TMC lost 6 seats,” says Kolkata-based political analyst and psephologist Biswanath Chakraborty. [13][14] There is moderate unemployment. [166], The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) statistical report shows that West Bengal has the lowest fertility rate among Indian states. Shyama Sangeet is a genre of devotional songs, praising the Hindu goddess Kali;[182] kirtan is devotional group songs dedicated to the god Krishna. Notable handloom saris include tant, jamdani, garad, korial, baluchari, tussar and muslin. In West Bengal, 7,820,710 children (0-6) live in rural areas. [119] Important manufacturing industries include: engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. In Bengal, 71% of women aged 15–49 years and 81% of men aged 15–49 years are literate. The company gained the right to collect revenue in Bengal subah (province) in 1765 with the signing of the treaty between the East India company and the Mughal emperor following the Battle of Buxar in 1764. West Bengal Election 2021: 'স্ত্রীয়ের দখল নিতে পারে না, বেহালার দখল নেবে', সৌমিত্র খাঁকে খোঁচা তারকের West Bengal is the sixth largest contributor to India's GDP. The Bengali film industry is well known for its art films, and has produced acclaimed directors like Satyajit Ray who is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century,[186] Mrinal Sen whose films were known for their artistic depiction of social reality, Tapan Sinha who was one of the most prominent Indian film directors of his time,[187] and Ritwik Ghatak. Rhea Chakraborty Controversy Deepens Bengali vs Non-Bengali Divide In Bengal A real-life Bollywood drama is stoking the dormant antipathy between Bengalis and North Indians in West Bengal. [155] [89] Reserves and protected and unclassed forests constitute 59.4%, 31.8% and 8.9%, respectively, of forested areas, as of 2009. [81] The Teesta, Torsa, Jaldhaka and Mahananda rivers are in the northern hilly region. Both West and East Bengal experienced large influxes of refugees during and after partition in 1947. GSDP at current prices (base 2004–2005) has increased from Rs 2,086.56 billion in 2004–05 to Rs 8,00,868 crores in 2014–2015,[113] reaching Rs 10,21,000 crores in 2017–18. [163], As of September 2017, of 125 towns and cities in Bengal, 76 have achieved open defecation free (ODF) status. The Hindu College was established in 1817. Major English language newspapers include The Telegraph, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Statesman, The Indian Express and Asian Age. West Bengal also has the highest number of incidents of attempt to rape at 944, victims at 958 and the second highest rate at 2. [188][189][190], There are significant examples of fine arts in Bengal from earlier times, including the terracotta art of Hindu temples and the Kalighat paintings. It is decked up in lighting decorations and thousands of colourful pandals are set up where effigies of the goddess Durga and her four children are displayed and worshipped. [116], In 2015–2016, percentage share of Gross Value Added (GVA) at factor cost by economic activity at constant price (base year 2011–2012) was Agriculture-Forestry and Fishery—4.84%, Industry 18.51% and Services 66.65%. There is a gender disparity in school attendance in the 6 to 14-year age group, more girls than boys are attending school. Darjeeling's schools include: St. Paul's, St. Joseph's North Point, Goethals Memorial School, and Dow Hill in Kurseong. May 18, 2019, 9:58 PM IST Indrajit Hazra in Red Herring , India , TOI Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email [202], Durga Puja is the biggest, most popular and widely celebrated festival in West Bengal. Ironically Bengal does have a history of political resistance. The North 24 paraganas is the largest district and Dakshin Dinajpur is the smallest by Population. Pollution of the Ganges from indiscriminate waste dumped into the river is a major problem. [118]:14 Tea is produced commercially in northern districts; the region is well known for Darjeeling and other high-quality teas. Infiltration from Bangladesh and non-existence of family planning are the two important reasons which are resulting in the growth of the Muslim population in the state of West Bengal. The Lady Brabourne College was established in 1939. [232][233] All India Radio is a public radio station. [46] Calcutta, the headquarters of the East India company, was named the capital of British-held territories in India in 1773. more than 1.1 million are others and not stated religion. [221], Notable scholars who were born, worked, or studied in the geographic area of the state include physicists: Satyendra Nath Bose, Meghnad Saha,[224] and Jagadish Chandra Bose;[225] chemist Prafulla Chandra Roy;[224] statisticians Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis and Anil Kumar Gain;[224] physician Upendranath Brahmachari;[224] educator Ashutosh Mukherjee;[226] and Nobel laureates Rabindranath Tagore,[227] C. V. Raman,[225] Amartya Sen,[228] and Abhijit Banerjee[229], In 2005 West Bengal had 505 published newspapers,[230] of which 389 were in Bengali. This indicates the importance of public provision of health services to mitigate against poverty and the impact of illness on poor households. Particularly on cultural occasions, men also wear traditional costumes such as the panjabi with dhuti while women wear salwar kameez or sari. [106] Each district is subdivided into sub-divisions, governed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and again into blocks. Executive authority is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister although the titular head of government is the Governor. Its water flow management has been a source of lingering dispute between India and Bangladesh. The Muslim population of West Bengal is 24.6 Million is the second largest after Hindu religion of 64.3 Million. [27] Several Vedic realms were present in the Bengal region, including Vanga, Rarh, Pundravardhana and the Suhma Kingdom. [213], West Bengal has eighteen universities. It consisted of several janapadas, or kingdoms. [115] Per-capita NSDP growth rate at current prices varied from 9.4% in 2010–2011 to a high of 16.15% in 2013–2014. [110] Other larger cities and towns in West Bengal are: Durgapur, Howrah, Bardhaman, Baharampur, Jalpaiguri, Kharagpur and Chandannagar. 56.519.760 (Persons) in 2011. The Vidyasagar College was established in 1872 and was the first purely Indian-run private college in India. [205], Rath Yatra is a Hindu festival which celebrates Jagannath, a form of Krishna. In 1971, the civil war in the erstwhile East Pakistan, nearly 10 million Bangladeshis — mostly Hindu — came into West Bengal to escape the atrocities like murder, rape and forced conversion to Islam. During the Islamic Bengal Sultanate, founded in 1352, Bengal was major world trading nation and was often referred by the Europeans as the richest country with which to trade. [133][134] The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) serves the northern parts of the state. In Darjeeling, which is above 1,500 metres (4,900 ft), temperate forest trees like oaks, conifers and rhododendrons predominate. Facts About West Bengal: 1. State Congress president and leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said Ghosh’s comment was an insult for Bengal. [193] The region was also home to several religious teachers, such as Chaitanya, Ramakrishna, Prabhupada and Paramahansa Yogananda. “Just as they have tried to divide Hindus and Muslims, they are now trying to create a rift between Bengali and non-Bengalis,” he said. Bengali 24-hour television news channels include ABP Ananda, News18 Bangla, Tara Newz, Kolkata TV, News Time, Zee 24 Ghanta, Mahuaa Khobor, CTVN Plus, Channel 10 and R Plus. [69] Significant strides have been made in reducing unemployment,[70] though the state suffers from substandard healthcare services,[71][72] a lack of socio-economic development,[73] poor infrastructure,[74] unemployment and civil violence. Covering an area of 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi), it is also the seventh-most populous country subdivision of the world. [125], However, over the years due to effective changes in the stance towards industrialisation, ease of doing business has improved in West Bengal. According to the 2011 census, there were 658,618 Christians in West Bengal, or 0.72% of the population. [40] Later, in 1576, it was absorbed into the Mughal Empire. [20][21], In 2011 the Government of West Bengal proposed a change in the official name of the state to PaschimBanga (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Pôshchimbônggô). Migratory birds come to the state during the winter. [235][236][237] Kolkata is one of the major centres for football in India[238] and houses top national clubs such as Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, East Bengal Club and Mohammedan Sporting Club. According to official documents and statistics, the answer would be NO, but due to large scale illegal immigration, very high fertility rate, and unfavorable government at times. 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