Monohorpur facts for kids
Monohorpur is a small village in India. It is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal state. The village sits by the beautiful Sal river, also known as the Kopai river. This river flows into the larger Mayurakshi river.
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Village Life and Culture
People in Monohorpur love celebrating festivals! There's an old saying in Bengali: "bangalir baro mase tero parbon". This means "Bengalis have thirteen festivals in twelve months." Many festivals started with Hindu religious beliefs. But over time, they have become more about social gatherings for everyone.
Some of the main festivals celebrated here include:
- Durga Pujo
- Laxmi Pujo
- Kali Pujo
- Basanti Pujo
- Annapurna Pujo
- Sorossoti Pujo
- Nobanno
- Rathajatra
- Chobbis Prohor Nam Songkirton
- Doshohara
- Soshti Pujo
- Shiv Ratri
- Rondhro Kali Mohotsov
- Dol Purnima
- Bromhodoito Tolar Mela
- Poila Boisakh
How Monohorpur is Governed
Monohorpur is part of a larger administrative system. It falls under the Sattore Gram Panchayat. A Gram Panchayat is like a local village council. It helps manage the village's daily needs.
Here are some quick facts about Monohorpur:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Gram Panchayat | Sattore |
| Block | Bolpur Sriniketan |
| District | Birbhum |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 731236 |
| Nearest Town | Bolpur (10 km away) |
| Nearest Railway Station | Bolpur Shantiniketan (10 km away) |
People and Population
According to a census from 2011, Monohorpur village has 1,168 people. There are 600 males and 568 females living in the village.
Many villagers belong to groups known as Schedule Caste (SC) or Schedule Tribe (ST). These are official terms for certain communities in India. In Monohorpur, about 47.86% of the people are from Schedule Caste communities. About 23.54% are from Schedule Tribe communities.
Education in Monohorpur
The village has one primary school run by the government. This school helps young children get their basic education.
How Many People Can Read?
The ability to read and write is called literacy. In Monohorpur, about 65.73% of all people can read and write. For males, this number is higher, at 72.62%. For females, it is 58.48%.
Village Economy
In Monohorpur, 528 people work to earn a living. This is out of the total population. Some people have "Main Work." This means they work for more than six months a year. Others have "Marginal Activity." This means they work for less than six months.
About 43.75% of workers have Main Work. The remaining 56.25% are involved in Marginal Activity.
Here's a breakdown of workers:
| Type of Worker | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 528 | 355 | 173 |
| Main Workers | 231 | 231 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 297 | 136 | 161 |
Getting Around Monohorpur
Monohorpur has one main road that runs through the village. This road is paved and connects the village to other places. Most of the smaller paths inside the village are made of concrete. However, village roads are not always kept in the best condition.
The village does not have its own public transport system. If people want to catch a public bus, they need to go to Ballavpur bus stop. This stop is about 3 kilometers away. Most people in Monohorpur use bicycles or motorcycles for their daily travel.
The nearest railway station is Bolpur-Shantiniketan. It is about 12 kilometers from the village. For air travel, the closest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, which is about 60 kilometers away. Kolkata International Airport (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport) is further, about 170 kilometers by road.
