Jaynagar Majilpur facts for kids
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Jaynagar Majilpur
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      Clockwise from top: Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality, Ramkrishna Ashram, Indira Gandhi Community Hall, Jaynagar Majilpur Railway Station, Dutta Bari, Sarada Ashram
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 Jaynagar Majilpur
Location in West Bengal
Jaynagar Majilpur
Location in India
Jaynagar Majilpur
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Jaynagar Majilpur
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| Country |  India |
| State |  West Bengal |
| Division | Presidency |
| District | South 24 Parganas |
| Region | Greater Kolkata |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,922 |
| • Density | 4,431/km2 (11,477/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali |
| • Additional official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
743337
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| Telephone code | +91 3218 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-19 to WB-22, WB-95 to WB-99 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Jaynagar (SC) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Jaynagar (SC) |
Jaynagar Majilpur is a town and a municipality in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It's located in the southern part of Kolkata. This town is part of the larger Greater Kolkata region.
Jaynagar and Majilpur were once two separate towns. They became known as Jaynagar Majilpur after their municipality was formed. The town is famous for a sweet treat called Jaynagarer Moa.
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The Story Behind the Name
Jaynagar is a very old town. Its name comes from a local goddess named Joychandi. The area was first called Joychanditala. Over time, this name changed to Joychandinagar and then simply Joynagar or Jaynagar.
Majilpur is another old settlement. Its name has an interesting origin. Long ago, the Ganges River used to flow through this area. But over time, the river started to fill up with silt. This process is called Moje Jaoa in Bengali. From this, the town got its name, Mojapur. Later, it became Mojpur, Mojipur, and finally Mojilpur or Majilpur.
A Glimpse into History
Many old towns and villages grew along the Bhagirathi channel. These include places like Kalighat, Baruipur, and Jaynagar. This happened from ancient times until about the 16th century.
An old poem from 1495, Manasavijaya by Bipradas Pipilai, mentions many places in this region. It tells how a merchant named Chand Sadagar traveled by boat through these areas. Chaitanyadeva, a famous saint, also used this route between 1486 and 1534. He stopped at villages near Baruipur and Chhatrabhog on his way to Puri. Chhatrabhog was an important river port back then.
Jaynagar Majilpur holds a special place in the history of Bengal. When Pratapaditya, the last independent Hindu king of Bengal, was defeated by the Mughal forces, some important families had to leave their homes. The family of the State Diwan (a high official) and the State Priest came to Jaynagar Majilpur. They settled here to stay safe and keep their traditions.
The town is also known for the ancient Dhanwantary Kali Temple. Many people believe the goddess Kali here is very kind and answers prayers. Every year, a special event called the Besher Mela is held. During this time, the goddess Kali is dressed up as Radha Krishna and other goddesses. Thousands of people visit this festival.
Another tradition is that during Kali Puja, every Brahmin family in the town used to host a Kali Puja. This was a huge festival with hundreds of houses celebrating. However, fewer houses celebrate it now. This is partly because many people have moved away. Also, younger generations are less involved, and it's harder to get money for the celebrations. Public celebrations, called Barowari Puja, have become more popular instead.
Before India became independent, Jaynagar Majilpur was very developed. It was even called Half-Calcutta. Important people like Sivanath Sastri and Umesh Chandra Dutta came from here. The town was also a center for freedom fighters like Kanailal Bhattacharya.
Where is Jaynagar Majilpur?
Jaynagar Majilpur is located at 22°10′31″N 88°25′12″E / 22.1751965°N 88.4200762°E. It is about 8 meters above sea level.
Several other towns are very close to Jaynagar Majilpur. These include Raynagar, Kalikapur Barasat, Baharu, and Nimpith. All these places together form a group of connected towns.
Note: The map shows some important places in the area. You can click on any marked place to see it on a larger map.
Weather and Climate
Jaynagar Majilpur has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild, comfortable winters.
Temperature in Jaynagar Majilpur
The average yearly temperature is about 26.8 degrees Celsius. Monthly average temperatures range from 19 to 30 degrees Celsius. Summers, from March to June, are hot and humid. Temperatures often reach over 40 degrees Celsius in May and June.
Winter lasts for about two and a half months. Temperatures can drop to 9 to 11 degrees Celsius in December and January. May is the hottest month, while January is the coldest. The highest temperature ever recorded was 43.9 degrees Celsius. The lowest was 5 degrees Celsius.
Sometimes, from April to June, the town gets heavy rains or dusty storms. These are followed by thunderstorms or hailstorms. These storms bring a cool relief from the humidity. Locals call these storms Kal'bôishakhi or Nor'westers.
Rainfall in Jaynagar Majilpur
The town gets most of its rain from June to September. This rain comes from the Bay of Bengal branch of the south-west summer monsoon. The town receives about 1,850 mm (73 inches) of rain each year. July and August are the wettest months. During these months, continuous rain can sometimes stop daily life.
Jaynagar Majilpur gets about 2,528 hours of sunshine each year. March has the most sunlight. The town has also been hit by strong cyclones in the past, like in 1737 and 1864.
| Climate data for Jaynagar Majilpur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 32.8 (91.0) |
38.4 (101.1) |
41.1 (106.0) |
43.3 (109.9) |
43.7 (110.7) |
43.9 (111.0) |
39.9 (103.8) |
38.4 (101.1) |
38.9 (102.0) |
39.0 (102.2) |
34.9 (94.8) |
32.5 (90.5) |
43.9 (111.0) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 29.8 (85.6) |
33.5 (92.3) |
37.4 (99.3) |
38.5 (101.3) |
38.8 (101.8) |
38.0 (100.4) |
35.9 (96.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.3 (95.5) |
35.1 (95.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
29.8 (85.6) |
39.8 (103.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.8 (78.4) |
29.2 (84.6) |
33.5 (92.3) |
35.3 (95.5) |
35.3 (95.5) |
33.8 (92.8) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.2 (90.0) |
30.1 (86.2) |
27.0 (80.6) |
31.6 (88.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.0 (68.0) |
23.6 (74.5) |
28.0 (82.4) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.4 (84.9) |
29.3 (84.7) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.1 (82.6) |
25.0 (77.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
27.1 (80.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.1 (57.4) |
17.8 (64.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.0 (78.8) |
24.1 (75.4) |
19.7 (67.5) |
15.2 (59.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 10.7 (51.3) |
12.9 (55.2) |
17.6 (63.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.5 (70.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.4 (75.9) |
23.8 (74.8) |
20.6 (69.1) |
15.4 (59.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
10.4 (50.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 6.7 (44.1) |
7.2 (45.0) |
10.0 (50.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
17.9 (64.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
10.6 (51.1) |
7.2 (45.0) |
6.7 (44.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 10.4 (0.41) |
20.9 (0.82) |
35.2 (1.39) |
58.9 (2.32) |
133.1 (5.24) |
300.6 (11.83) |
396.0 (15.59) |
344.5 (13.56) |
318.1 (12.52) |
180.5 (7.11) |
35.1 (1.38) |
3.2 (0.13) |
1,836.5 (72.30) |
| Average rainy days | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 12.8 | 17.7 | 16.9 | 13.9 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 85.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 61 | 54 | 51 | 62 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 67 | 65 | 69 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 213.9 | 211.9 | 229.4 | 240.0 | 232.5 | 135.0 | 105.4 | 117.8 | 126.0 | 201.5 | 216.0 | 204.6 | 2,234 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Source: Climate-Data.org (altitude: 8 m) | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Population of Jaynagar Majilpur | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1901 | 8,810 | — |
| 1911 | 9,245 | +4.9% |
| 1921 | 8,408 | −9.1% |
| 1931 | 9,755 | +16.0% |
| 1941 | 14,218 | +45.8% |
| 1951 | 13,355 | −6.1% |
| 1961 | 14,177 | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 15,218 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 16,343 | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 20,217 | +23.7% |
| 2001 | 23,315 | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 25,922 | +11.2% |
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In 2011, Jaynagar Majilpur had a total population of 25,922 people. There were 13,234 males and 12,688 females. About 2,277 children were aged 0 to 6 years old.
Most people in the town can read and write. About 80.6% of the population is literate. This means 83.8% of males and 77.3% of females can read and write. For people over 6 years old, the literacy rate was even higher, at 88.4%.
How the Town is Managed
Local Government
The Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality manages the town. It covers an area of 5.85 square kilometers. The municipality was started on 1 April 1869. It is divided into 14 smaller areas called wards. As of the 2022 local elections, the All India Trinamool Congress party is in charge of the municipality.
Police Services
The Jaynagar police station is responsible for keeping the peace. It covers a large area of 438.06 square kilometers. This area includes parts of the Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality and nearby blocks.
Getting Around
Jaynagar Majilpur is located on State Highway 1, a main road.
The Jaynagar Majilpur railway station is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. It is on the Sealdah–Namkhana line.
Daily Commuters
Since the 1960s, more and more people have been using the suburban trains. This is because the railway lines were electrified. By 2005–06, over 1.7 million (17 lakh) people used the Kolkata Suburban Railway every day. After India was divided, many people moved to areas around Kolkata. These new residents relied on Kolkata for work, which increased the number of daily train users. Eastern Railway runs 1,272 electric trains daily.
Schools and Learning
Jaynagar Majilpur has several schools and a college:
- Dhruba Chand Halder College: This college started in 1965. It is connected to the University of Calcutta. Students can study subjects like Bengali, English, history, and mathematics here.
- Jaynagar Institution: This school teaches in Bengali and is for both boys and girls. It was founded in 1878. It offers classes from grade 5 to grade 12.
- Jaynagar P. C. Paul Institution: This is a Bengali-medium school for boys. It was established in 1915 and teaches students from grade 5 to grade 12.
- Jaynagar Institution for Girls: A Bengali-medium school for girls.
- Jaynagar Chamatkarini Balika Vidyalaya: This Bengali-medium school for girls started in 1941. It has classes from grade 5 to grade 12.
- Majilpur J. M. Training School: A Bengali-medium school for boys, founded in 1905. It teaches students from grade 5 to grade 12.
- Majilpur Shyamsundar Balika Vidyalaya: This Bengali-medium school for girls was established in 1934. It offers classes from grade 5 to grade 12.
- Majilpur Atul Krishna Vinodini Bhattacharya Vidyapith: This Bengali-medium school for boys started in 1948. It has classes from grade 5 to grade 12.
Health Services
The main government health center in Jaynagar Majilpur is the Jaynagar Majilpur Maternity Home. It has 10 beds for patients.
Famous People from Jaynagar Majilpur
Many notable people have come from Jaynagar Majilpur:
- Kanailal Bhattacharjee, a nationalist who loved his country.
- Nilratan Sircar, a well-known doctor.
- Jogindranath Sarkar, a writer.
- Shakti Chattopadhyay, another famous writer.
- Bimal Krishna Matilal, a philosopher who studied deep ideas.
- Hemant Kumar, a talented music director, composer, lyricist, and singer.
- Nirmala Mishra, a playback singer.
- Subodh Banerjee, who served as a minister for public works.
- Paresh Nath Kayal, a Member of Parliament.
- Sakti Kumar Sarkar, also a Member of Parliament.
- Sanat Kumar Mandal, another Member of Parliament.
- Tarun Mandal, a politician, doctor, and writer.
- Pratima Mondal, a Member of Parliament.
- Biswanath Das, a Member of Parliament.
Images for kids
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Jaynagar Majilpur Municipality
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Nimpith Sarada Ashram
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Nimpith Ramkrishna Ashram
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Dutta Bari
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Indira Gandhi Community Hall
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Jaynagar Majilpur Railway Station
See also
In Spanish: Jaynagar Mazilpur para niños
