Dinhata

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Dinhata (Bengali pronunciation: [dinɦaʈa]), is a city and a municipality in Cooch Behar district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Dinhata subdivision. Apart from the city area, Dinhata consists of 3 blocks.

Country India
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
736135
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Coordinates: 26.13°N 89.47°E / 26.13; 89.47
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictCooch Behar
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyDinhata Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
36,124
 • Density7,940/km2 (20,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali[2][3]
 • Additional officialEnglish[2]
 • Local dialectKuchbihari[2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
736135
Telephone code03581
Vehicle registrationWB-64
Lok Sabha constituencyCooch Behar (SC)
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDinhata, Sitai (SC)
Websitedinhata.in
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Geography

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Kamteswari
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Rajpat
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Gangadhar River
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Dharla River
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Chamta
H Chamta (H)
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Bhuchungmari
H Bhuchungmari (H)
H Bhuchungmari (H)
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Bara Kodali
H Bara Kodali (H)
H Bara Kodali (H)
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Andaranfulbari
H Andaranfulbari (H)
H Andaranfulbari (H)
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Airani Chitalia
H Airani Chitalia (H)
H Airani Chitalia (H)
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Gosanimari
H Gosanimari (H)
H Gosanimari (H)
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Sahebganj
R Sahebganj, Cooch Behar (R)
R Sahebganj, Cooch Behar (R)
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Gitaldaha
R Gitaldaha (R)
R Gitaldaha (R)
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Bamanhat
R Bamanhat (R)
R Bamanhat (R)
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Natabari
R Natabari, Cooch Behar (R)
R Natabari, Cooch Behar (R)
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Bakshirhat
R Bakshirhat (R)
R Bakshirhat (R)
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Dinhata
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Tufanganj
M Tufanganj (M)
M Tufanganj (M)
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Bhangri
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Khanda
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CT Bhangri Pratham Khanda (CT)
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Kamat Phulbari
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CT Kamat Phulbari (CT)
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Chhota Laukuthi
CT Chhota Laukuthi (CT)
CT Chhota Laukuthi (CT)
Places in the Tufanganj and Dinhata subdivisions (except Sitai CD block) in Cooch Behar district
CT: census town, M: municipal town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Dinhata is located at 26.13°N 89.47°E / 26.13; 89.47.[4] It has an average elevation of 36 metres (118 feet).

According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Koch Bihar, Dinhata covered an area of 4.55 km2.[5]

Area overview

The map alongside shows the eastern part of the district. In Tufanganj subdivision 6.97% of the population lives in the urban area and 93.02% in the rural areas. In Dinhata subdivision 5.98% of the population lives in the urban areas and 94.02% lives in the rural areas.[6] The entire district forms the flat alluvial flood plains of mighty rivers.[7]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Dinhata had a total population of 36,124 of which 18,344 (51%) were males and 17,780 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 2,485. The total number of literate persons in Dinhata was 30,487 (91.61% of the population over 6 years).[8]

For information regarding language and religion see Dinhata I#Language and religion and Dinhata II#Language and religion

As of 2001 India census, Dinhata had a population of 34,303. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dinhata has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84% and, female literacy is 75%. In Dinhata, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.[9]

Civic administration

Police station

Dinhata police station has jurisdiction over Dinhata municipal area and Dinhata I CD block.[10][11]

CD block HQ

The headquarters of the Dinhata I CD block are located at Dinhata town.[12]

Municipality

The total number of wards in the municipality are 16.[13]

Education

Dinhata College was established in 1956. Affiliated with the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, it offers courses in arts, science and commerce.[14]

A regional station of the Central Tobacco Research Institute, India is located in this town.[15]

Healthcare

Dinhata Subdivisional Hospital at Dinhata functions with 180 beds.[16]

Transport

Dinhata Railway Station serves the city of Dinhata, the station lies under Alipurduar railway division of Northeast Frontier Railway.

Notable people

Gallery

  • Chowpathi
    Chowpathi
  • Dinhata Main Road
    Dinhata Main Road
  • Dinhata's Village Side
    Dinhata's Village Side
  • Inside picture of Nripendra Narayan Memorial Hall (Smriti Sadan)
    Inside picture of Nripendra Narayan Memorial Hall (Smriti Sadan)
  • Its a new meat and fish market
    Its a new meat and fish market
  • Dinhata Railway Station
    Dinhata Railway Station
  • Dinhata's Durga Puja
    Dinhata's Durga Puja
  • Dinhata's Durga Puja
    Dinhata's Durga Puja
  • Durga Puja of Dinhata
    Durga Puja of Dinhata
  • Church Of Dinhata
    Church Of Dinhata
  • Jam E masjid, A mosque Of Dinhata
    Jam E masjid, A mosque Of Dinhata
  • The Biggest Kali goddess Idol of Dinhata
    The Biggest Kali goddess Idol of Dinhata
  • Ma Mahamaya Path Temple Of Dinhata
    Ma Mahamaya Path Temple Of Dinhata
dinhata high school. it was established in 1890

References

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