Churulia

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nameChurulia
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pushpin_mapIndia West Bengal#India
pushpin_map_captionLocation in West Bengal, India
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subdivision_nameIndia
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subdivision_name1West Bengal
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Paschim Bardhaman
established_title
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elevation_m94
population_as_of2001
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population_demonymAsansolians / Asansolites/ Asansolbashi
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demographics1_info1Bengali, English
timezone1IST
utc_offset1+5:30
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area_code_typeTelephone code
area_code91 341
blank1_name_sec1Lok Sabha constituency
blank1_info_sec1Asansol
blank2_name_sec1Vidhan Sabha constituency
blank2_info_sec1Jamuria
website
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History

It is the birthplace of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, and the resting place of his wife Pramila Devi. Many of the manuscripts, medallions and other belongings of the poet are preserved at Nazrul Academy in the village. Nearby, there is a college bearing the poet's name. Nazrul Academy was established in 1958.

It is believed that there was a fort at Churulia in olden days. It fell to Sher Khan, the Afghan chieftain in the 16th century. A mound in the village is believed to contain the ruins of the fort.

During the Muslim rule a mosque was built at Churulia. It is a good example of Islamic architecture.

Geography

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Location

Churulia is located at . It has an average elevation of 94 metres (311 feet).

Churulia is located on the south bank of Ajay River.

Urbanisation

According to the 2011 census, 83.33% of the population of Asansol Sadar subdivision was urban and 16.67% was rural. In 2015, the municipal areas of Kulti, Raniganj and Jamuria were included within the jurisdiction of Asansol Municipal Corporation. Asansol Sadar subdivision has 26 (+1 partly) Census Towns.(partly presented in the map alongside; all places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map).

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India Churulia had a total population of 8,173 of which 4,203 (51%) were males and 3,970 (49%) were females. Population below in the age range 0–6 years was 1,286. The total number of literate persons in Churulia was 4,470 (64.70% of the population over 6 years).

*For language details see Jamuria (community development block)#Language and religion

Economy

Churulia is situated in the heart of Raniganj Coalfield, one of India's coal mining areas.

Transport

There are two minibus routes serving Churulia – one from Churulia to Asansol via Kalla and Domahani, and other from Churulia (Ajay Ghat) to Chittaranjan via Asansol and Chandrachur.

Education

Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya was established in 1981 at Churulia. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University. It offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, geography, political science and B.Com.

Healthcare

There is a primary health centre at Churulia, with 6 beds.

References

References

  1. [http://www26.brinkster.com/burdwan/home/villages.asp Villages in Bardhaman District] {{webarchive. link. (2007-02-05)
  2. link. (29 September 2007)
  3. Chattopadhyay, Akkori, ''Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti'' (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), {{in lang. bn, Vol I, p 181, Radical Impression. {{ISBN. 81-85459-36-3
  4. Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p 249
  5. [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Churulia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Churulia]
  6. "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan". Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal.
  7. "The Kolkata Gazette". Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
  8. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.
  9. Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p 48
  10. [http://www.bardhaman.nic.in/mv/pr_mb_1_100.pdf Minbus Permit Register] {{webarchive. link. (2007-09-27)
  11. "Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya". KNIM.
  12. "Health & Family Welfare Department". Government of West Bengal.

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