Bansberia

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native_name = Bansberia | type = city | latd = 22.97 | longd = 88.40
locator_position = right | state_name = West Bengal
district = Hooghly
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altitude = 2
population_as_of = 2001
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Bansberia is a city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is under Mogra/ Chinsurah police stations in Chinsurah subdivision. [ [http://www.wbcensus.gov.in/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm District-wise list of statutory towns] ] It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. [cite web
url = http://www.cmdaonline.com/kma.html | title = Base Map of Kolkata Metroploitan area | accessdate = 2007-09-03 | last = | first = | work = | publisher = Kolkata Metroploitan Development Authority ] Bansberia is 4 km from Bandel on the Bandel-Katwa branch line.

Geography

Bansberia is located at coord|22.97|N|88.40|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Bansbaria.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bansberia] ] . It has an average elevation of 2 metres (7 feet).

History

Bansberia was one of the main villages of ancient Saptagram, once the main port and commercial complex in the area. The temples of Ananta Vasudeva and Hangseshwari are famous here. The Vasudeva temple is constructed in the traditional ekaratna style with curved cornices and an octagonal tower. Hangseshwari temple has a unique architectural style. There are thirteen minars, each shaped like a lotus bud, and the inner layout follows the human anatomy. [ [http://www.wbtourism.com/heritage/hooghly.htm#Hooghly West Bengal Tourism – see Hooghly] ]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bansberia had a population of 104,453. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bansberia has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the literates being males and 42% of being females. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Bansberia is part of Hooghly (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S25/WB_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-02
work = West Bengal
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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