Jiaganj Azimganj

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Jiaganj Azimganj
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| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Chintamani Parshvanath Jain temple.jpg
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[West Bengal]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Murshidabad district|Murshidabad]]
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| government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipality]]
| governing_body = Jiaganj Azimganj Municipality
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Jiaganj Azimganj City|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Jiaganj_Azimganj.htm}}</ref>
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| area_total_km2 = 11.50
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| elevation_m = 30
| population_total = 47228
| population_as_of = 2001
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], English
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 742123 (Jiaganj) 742122 (Azimganj)
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| registration_plate = WB57, WB58
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
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'''Jiaganj Azimganj''' is a city and a municipality in [[Murshidabad district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[West Bengal]].

==Geography==
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===Location===
The two towns of Jiaganj and Azimganj are located on either side of the [[Hooghly River|Baghirathi River]], Jiaganj (Ziaganj) on the east bank and Azimganj on the west bank. Jiaganj is located at {{coord|24.2452|N|88.2685|E|display=inline}}. Azimganj is located at {{coord|24.2362|N|88.2585|E|display=inline}}.

Baluchar is the old name of Jiaganj, which was changed to Jiaganj after the [[Mughal Empire]] conquered [[Bengal]], and gained control of [[Murshidabad]].
{{Bengal Zamindars series}}

===Area overview===
While the [[Lalbag subdivision]] is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, [[Rarh region|Rarh]] and Bagri, the [[Domkal subdivision]] occupies the north-eastern corner of Bagri. In the map alongside, the [[Ganges]]/ [[Padma River]] flows along the northern portion. The border with Bangladesh can be seen in the north and the east. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|severe erosion]], mostly along the southern bank.<ref name=river>{{cite web | url = http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | title = Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal | work = Swati Mollah | publisher = Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013 | access-date = 15 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820073737/http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | archive-date = 20 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A | work= Physiography, Page 13 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url= http://murshidabad.gov.in/About.aspx#2 | title= Murshidabad | work= Geography | publisher= Murshidabad district authorities | access-date= 24 July 2017 | archive-date= 29 August 2017 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170829154116/http://murshidabad.gov.in/About.aspx#2 | url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgeofhumanity.com/2020/12/27/child-labor-illnesses-lost-childhoods-indias-tobacco-industry/ |title = Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India's tobacco industry |date = 27 December 2020 |publisher= Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020| access-date = 13 July 2021}}</ref> The historic city of [[Murshidabad]], a centre of major tourist attraction, is located in this area. In 1717, when [[Murshid Quli Khan]] became [[Subahdar]], he made Murshidabad the capital of [[Bengal Subah|Subah Bangla]] (then Bengal, Bihar and Odisha).<ref name="gazetteer">{{cite web | url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/Gazeteer/Chapter%203.pdf | title = District Gazeteer | work = {{in lang|bn}} Chapter 3: History | publisher = Murshidabad District Administration | access-date = 12 September 2017 | archive-date = 9 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170809154212/http://murshidabad.gov.in/Gazeteer/Chapter%203.pdf | url-status = dead }}</ref> The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 90% of the population living in the rural areas.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_6MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Murshidabad, Series 20, Part XII B| work= District Primary Census Abstract page 26|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 2 July 2021}}</ref>

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 of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Jiaganj Azimganj had a population of 47,228. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jiaganj and Azimganj has an average literacy rate of 68% : male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Jiaganj Azimganj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hindus form 88.7% of the population while Jains form 1.3% of the city population. Muslims make up about 9% of the population; the remaining 1% are Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians.

==Neighbourhoods==
===Transport===
The town's rail station is [[Jiaganj railway station]].

===Begamganj===
Begamganj is an older locality in Jiaganj. The main marketplace in Jiaganj is within Begamjanj. The Boro Govinda Bari is a place of religious interest.

===Azimganj===
[[File:Chatt 7.jpg|thumb|[[Chhath]] Puja celebration at Azimganj]]
[[File:Bari Kothi 1.jpg|thumb|Bari Kothi, heritage hotel at Azimganj]]
Azimganj is situated at the west bank of river Bhagirathi. There are two railway stations Azimganj city and Azimganj junction. The old and historic city of Nawab period is situated near [[Azimganj City railway station|Azimganj city railway station]].

====Azimganj Rajbari====
In the 18th century, the Sheherwalis community of [[Śvetāmbara|Shwetambar]] [[Jainism in Bengal|Jain]] businessman from [[Rajasthan]] migrated to Murshidabad. They worked tirelessly to create their empires in textile and banking and went on to become Zamindars. The Sheherwalis adapted to the then prevalent cultural influences in the region namely, Mughal, British, Bengali and European and as such created their own unique culture over generations. They settled in the twin cities of Azimganj-Jiaganj. The most notable Sheherwali was [[Jagat Seth family|Jagat Seth]] (literally, ‘universal banker’, title accorded by the Mughal empire).[[Jagat Seth family]]

== Education ==

[[Sripat Singh College]] was established in 1949 at Jiaganj. The [[Śvetāmbara]] [[Jain]] [[zemindar]] of Jiaganj, Sripat Singh Dugar, gifted the palatial out-house of his palace and a handsome sum in cash for the college. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in [[Bengali language|Bengali]], history, philosophy, political science, economics, physics, chemistry, mathematics and botany, and post graduation in Bengali.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sripatsinghcollege.org/ | title = Sripat Singh College | publisher = SSC |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/SripatSinghCollege/Sripat_Singh_College.shtml | title = Sripat Singh College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref>

[[Rani Dhanya Kumari College]] was initially started as an evening college in the premises of [[Sripat Singh College]] in 1962 at Jiaganj. It shifted to its present premises in 1972. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, sociology, political science, history, geography and [[Bachelor of Commerce|BCom]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://rdkcollege.in/ | title = Rani Dhanya Kumari College | publisher = RDKC |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.collegeadmission.in/RaniDhanyakumariCollege/Rani_Dhanyakumari_College.shtml | title = Rani Dhanyakumari College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref>

Rajmati Parichand Bothra Memorial Jiaganj College of Engineering and Technology at Jiaganj offers diploma courses in engineering.

Jiaganj Institute of Education & Training, Baluchar PTTI, Vivekanada Teachers' Training Institute, Jiaganj School of Nursing Training

==Connectivity==
There are two parallel railway links on both the sides of river Bhagirathi. One is connecting [[Sealdah]] to Jiaganj through [[Lalgola branch line]] and another [[Howrah]] to Azimganj through [[Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop]]. A new rail bridge is coming up over river Bhagirathi connecting [[Nashipur]] to Azimganj. Azimganj-Nalhati Railway line started in 1872.

Important train that originates from [[Azimganj Junction railway station]] :
# '''[[Ganadevata Express]]''' (Daily)
# '''[[Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express]]''' (Daily)
# '''[[Nabadwip Dham–Malda Town Express]]''' (Daily)

Apart from this through road links, Jiaganj is connected to adjacent townships like Lalbagh (Murshidabad), [[Berhampore]], [[Lalgola]], [[Bhagawangola|Bhagabangola]].

Important train that goes through [[Jiaganj railway station]] :
# '''[[Bhagirathi Express]]''' (Daily)
# '''[[Hazarduari Express]]''' (Daily)
# '''Dhano Dhanye Express'''

Jiaganj and Azimganj are connected by boat service managed by local municipality on river Bhagirathi.

==Jain temples==
There are several historic [[Jain temple]]s in the city including Sri [[Neminatha|Neminath]] Swami, Chintamani [[Pārśvanātha|Parasnath]], [[Shantinatha|Shantinath]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panoramio.com/photo/27490794|title=Panoramio - Photo of Sri Sambhavnath Jain Temple, Azimganj}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panoramio.com/photo/24879244|title=Panoramio - Photo of Sumatinath Jain Temple, Azimganj}}</ref> Gaudi Parshwanath, [[Padmaprabha]], and Sanwalia Parasnath (Rambagh) temples and a ''[[Dādābadī|dadabadi]]'' at Rambagh.

Jiaganj 1. Shree [[Sambhavanatha|Shambhabnath]] Ji, 2. Shree [[Rishabhanatha|Adinath]] Ji, 3. Shree [[Vimalanatha|Bimalnath]] Ji, 4. Shree Adinath Ji, [[Kathgola Palace|Kathgola]] temple, 5. Dadabari at Kiratbagh, 6. [[Vasupujya|Basupujya]] Parswanath Swami Jinalaya at Kiratbagh, [[Mahavira|Mahavir]] Swami [[Digambara|Digambar]] Jain Mandir.

==Healthcare==
Jiaganj Rural Hospital functions with 30 beds at Jiaganj and Azimganj [[Primary Health Centre (India)|Primary Health Centre]] at Azimganj functions with 15 beds.<ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 19 September 2017 | archive-date = 28 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211028134305/https://qphs.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-99a499ee367f0c1530476c81086270c8 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Arijit Singh]], [[Playback singer]]
* [[Mir Afsar Ali]], News presenter, actor and Radio jockey of [[Radio Mirchi]]
* Indra Dugar, Painter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artnewsnviews.com/view-article.php?article=indra-dugar-a-profile-of-a-painter&iid=34&articleid=1022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905211234/http://www.artnewsnviews.com/view-article.php?article=indra-dugar-a-profile-of-a-painter&iid=34&articleid=1022|url-status=usurped|archive-date=5 September 2015|title=Indra Dugar: A Profile of a Painter|date=June 2012}}</ref>
* [[Bidhayak Bhattacharya]] Scriptwriter, actor, author
*Hari Makhan Das and his disciple Radharani Devi, who was also a noted film-actress of 1930s-40s, a contemporary co-actress of [[Kanan Devi|Kanan Bala]].
*[[Anwara Bahar Chowdhury]], Social activist and writer<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chowdhury, Anwara Bahar - Banglapedia |url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Chowdhury,_Anwara_Bahar |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=en.banglapedia.org}}</ref>

==References==
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==Sources==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111104075917/http://www.indiantrains.org/station-details/?code=AZ&name=AZIMGANJ+JN Indian trains]
*[http://jamunicipality.in Official site of Jiaganj Azimganj Municipality] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619140246/http://jamunicipality.in/ |date=19 June 2018 }}
*[http://www.jiaganjazimganj.blogspot.com/ Personal website of Jiaganj Azimganj Murshidabad Town]
*[http://www.schoolsworld.in/schools/showschool.php?school_id=19072800803 DEBIPUR M. G. D. HIGH SCHOOL JIAGANJ-AZIMGANJ (M)]

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