Karimpur

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native_name = Karimpur | type = city | latd = 23.97 | longd = 88.62
locator_position = right | state_name = West Bengal
district = Nadia
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altitude = 15
population_as_of = 2001
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Karimpur ( _bn. করিমপুর) is a census town in Tehatta subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. [cite web | url = http://www.wbcensus.gov.in/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm
title = District Wise List of Statutory Towns | accessdate = 2007-10-06 | last = | first =
work = Census of India 2001, Urban Frame | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal]

History

Like any other small village town in Ganges delta, it was a small river port during the time of Mughal. Till the year of Indian independence (1947), it was just a small village backed by a port that used to ferry jute through river Khare, a tributary of Jalangi River.

Division of India changed this small port into a vibrant village town due to settlement of people from East Bengal. 1971 Indo-Bangladesh war saw another surge of refugees in this town located only 10Km from Bangladesh border.

Population and commerce in Karimpur was growing fast since 1971 due to new settlers who preferred to build a house in this town due to its high-land surrounded by small rivers. The town does not get flooded because it is located on the high natural barrage side of the river.It survived like a water-locked island during devastating flood of 1978,1997 which forced its neighboring population to migrate into this town.

Geography

Karimpur is located at coord|23.97|N|88.62|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Karimpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Karimpur] ] . It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet). It is at the bank of River Khare.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Karimpur had a population of 9070. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Karimpur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 71%. In Karimpur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

The local commerce is based on export of jute, banana and betel leaves. The town boosts nearly 2000 shops, 120 small industrial units (SIU). The city is home to large Marwari population who controls the jute business traditionally.

Education

Karimpur has 3 high schools ( Karimpur Jaggannath, Karimpur Girls, Jamshedpur) and one undergraduate college (Pannadevi College).

Culture

Like any other town of new settlers, people in general are more liberal than orthodox.Through out the year, cultural and religious festivals are celebrated. Nou Byich (Boat racing and sailing) on Vijaya Dashami (Last day of Durga Puja) is the most famous and unique celebration in Karimpur. More than four hundred river boats participate in this unique festival.

Politics

Karimpur is part of Murshidabad (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 ]

References

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