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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Berachampa
| native_name = বেড়াচাঁপা
| native_name_lang = Bengali
| other_name = Deulia
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Census Town
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in West Bengal, India
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[West Bengal]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[North 24 Parganas]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = Gram Panchayat | Zilla Parishad
| governing_body = Berachampa Gram Panchayat No. II
| leader_title1 = Block Development Officer (BDO)
| leader_name1 = Anindya Bhattacharya
| leader_title2 = Member of Parliament (MP)
| leader_name2 = [[Kakali Ghosh Dastidar]]
| leader_title3 = Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
| leader_name3 = Rahima Mondal
| leader_title4 = Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM)
| leader_name4 = Usha Das
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 12
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 10 
| population_total = 9663
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[English language|English]]
| demographics1_title2 = Other
| demographics1_info2 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]], [[Oriya language|Oriya]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Santhali language|Santhali]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 743424
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 91 3216
| registration_plate = WB24
| website = {{URL|north24parganas.nic.in/}}
| footnotes =
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'''Berachampa Deulia''' or commonly known as '''Berachampa''' (Bengali: বেড়াচাঁপা) is a census town<ref>{{cite web | url = https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = Census 2011 Deganga Block| publisher = Census 2011 |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref> in the [[Deganga]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga | title = Deganga Block| publisher = North 24 Pgs Gov |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref> in the [[Barasat Sadar subdivision]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga/about_block/administrative_unit | title = Deganga Block| publisher = North 24 Pgs Gov |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref> in the [[Deganga]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] of the [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. The ancient archaeological site of [[Chandraketugarh]], circa 300 BC, is located near Berachampa. [[Deulia]] and [[Deganga, North 24 Parganas|Deganga]] are located nearby. Berachampa is the business center of the area and the most important junction between [[Barasat]] and [[Basirhat]]. The area is administered by Berachampa Gram Panchayat no. II. The wider Berachampa circle consists of two gram panchayats namely Berachampa Gram Panchayat No. I and Berachampa Gram Panchayat No. II.

==Etymology==
The name derives from বেড়া (In English: Fence) and চাঁপা (In English: The flower Plumeria). There are multiple explanations on the etymology of this name. But the most accepted one is about Pir Gorachand of Haroa and a conflict with King Chandraketu.

Little is known about the early life of the princes Akananda and Bakananda. Satish Chandra Mitra however identified Akananda with his apparently uncorrupted name viz. ''Akshayananda''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} Akananda and Bakananda were the sons of Mahidananda, the ruler of Hatiagarh. According to Dr. Girindranath Das, Akananda and Bakananda were two generals based at Hatiagarh, under the command of king Chandraketu.<ref name="blk">Chakraborty, Dr. Barun Kumar (ed) (2007). ''Bangiya Loksanskriti Kosh''. Aparna Book Distributors (Publishing Division), p. 143.</ref> According to Binay Ghosh, Akananda and Bakananda were either Poundra Kshatriyas or [[Byagra Kshatriya]]s by caste.<ref name="pbs">Ghosh, Binay (1980). ''Paschimbanger Sanskriti Volume III''. Prakash Bhavan, p. 168.</ref>

==History==
The [[Vidyadhari River]], which flows through the area, has been part of local life since time immemorial. The river was a major navigation route for early civilisations. In the 3rd century BC, the nearby river port of [[Chandraketugarh]] was on the banks of this river. There are still signs of that era, and efforts are on near Berachampa to find more evidence of a lost civilization, possibly [[Maurya Empire|Mauryan]]. The source of the river is near [[Haringhata]] in Nadia. Later it meets the [[Raimangal River|Raimangal]] at the confluence of [[Sundarbans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=23&id=35751&usrsess=1 |title=Health of Vidyadhari a cause for concern |access-date=2007-09-07 |last=Chatterjee |first=Rajib |publisher=The Statesman, 31 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929102706/http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=23&id=35751&usrsess=1 |archive-date=29 September 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=23&id=162538&usrsess=1 |title=Potential tourist hubs remain in obscurity |access-date=2007-09-07 |publisher=The Statesman, 22 April 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929103308/http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=23&id=162538&usrsess=1 |archive-date=29 September 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>

Near Berachampa, there is the archeological site of [[Chandraketugarh]], thought to be a part of the ancient kingdom [[Gangaridai]] that was first described by Ptolemy. The history of [[Chandraketugarh]] dates back to almost the 3rd century BC, during the pre-Mauryan era. Artefacts suggest that the site was continuously inhabited and flourished through the Shunga-Kushana period, onwards through the Gupta period and finally into the Pala-Sena period. Archaeological studies suggest that Chandraketugarh was an important town and a port city. It had a high encircling wall complete with a rampart and moat. The residents were involved in various crafts and mercantile activities. Although the religious inclinations of the people are unclear, hints of the beginning of some future cults can be seen in the artefacts. Some of the potteries carry inscriptions in Kharoshthi and Brahmi scripts.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.historyofbengal.com/chandraketugarh_p1.html | title = Reference Study for Chandraketugarh| publisher = History of Bengal |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Period !! Dynasty !! Year
|-
| Period I || [[Maurya]] || 300–200 BC
|-
| Period III || [[Shunga Empire|Shunga]] || 200 BC – 50 AD
|-
| Period IV || [[Kushan]] || 50–300 AD
|-
| Period V || [[Gupta]] || 300–500 AD
|-
| Period VI || Post-Gupta || 500–750 AD
|-
| Period VII || Pala-Chandra-Sena || 750–1250 AD
|}

After these periods, there was no such example of any other civilization on the ruin of Chandraketugarh. Anyway, the history of Berachampa was same as the [[History of Bengal]]. The [[Deva dynasty]], [[Ilyas Shahi dynasty]], [[Ganesha dynasty]] and [[Hussain Shahi dynasty]] ruled this region finally before [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] period started.
After these periods, there was no such example of any other civilization on the ruin of Chandraketugarh. Anyway, the history of Berachampa was same as the [[History of Bengal]]. The [[Deva dynasty]], [[Ilyas Shahi dynasty]], [[Ganesha dynasty]] and [[Hussain Shahi dynasty]] ruled this region finally before [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] period started.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/history-of-bengal-324618-2016-05-20 | title = History of Bengal| publisher = India Today |access-date = 19 Sep 2021}}</ref>

After the [[Battle of Plassey]], the region came under British control and was a part of [[British India]] [[Bengal Presidency]] until India got its independence in 1947. The area was heavily used in the initial days of British occupancy for Indigo farming as the area is known to be full of highly fertile farming lands.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://histropedia.com/timeline/55trtpg9bg0t/History-of-Bengal | title = History of Bengal| publisher = Histropedia |access-date = 19 Sep 2021}}</ref>

This region witnessed migrations of Hindus and Muslims due to 1947 partition struggle and during 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

==Geography==
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===Location===
Berachampa is located at 22°43'N 88°29'E. Berachampa is located in the [[Ganges]] [[Brahmaputra]] delta region in the district of [[North 24 Parganas]], [[West Bengal]] state in eastern India. The village is roughly half-way between the towns of [[Barasat]] and [[Basirhat]], approximately 34 kilometres (21 miles) from [[Kolkata]]. The area is very close to the Bangladesh border.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.india9.com/i9show/Berachampa-59602.htm | title = Berachampa | publisher = India 9 |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga/about_block/climate | title = North 24 Pgs Govt| publisher = Govt of WB |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>

===Climate===
The climate is [[tropical]], like the rest of [[West Bengal]]. A notable weather feature is the [[Monsoon]] season, which runs from early June to mid-September. The weather remains dry during the winter (mid-November to mid-February) and humid during summer. Typical temperature variations would be from {{convert|41|C|F}} in May (high), to {{convert|11|C|F}} in January (low). Relative humidity fluctuates between an average of 50% in March up to 96% in July.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga/about_block/climate | title = North 24 Pgs Govt| publisher = Govt of WB |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>

===Area overview===
The area covered in the map alongside is largely a part of the north Bidyadhari Plain. located in the lower [[Ganges Delta]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf |title = District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work = Page 13 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 16 April 2018}}</ref> The country is flat. It is a little raised above flood level and the highest ground borders the river channels.<ref>{{cite book | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7Hkj2xOrEwkC&q=24+parganas+district+gazetteer&pg=PA1|title = Bengal District Gazetteers: 24 Parganas|last = LSS O’Malley|work= p 1-4|year = 2009|isbn = 9788172681937| access-date = 3 May 2018 }}</ref> 54.67% of the people of the densely populated area lives in the urban areas and 45.33% lives in the rural areas.<ref name=handbook2013>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 2 May 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 2019-01-21 |url-status = dead }}</ref>

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

==Demographics==
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|title=Religion in Berachampa<ref name="census2011">{{cite web
|title = Population by Religious Community
|publisher = Census of India
|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html
|access-date = 10 May 2016
|url-status = live
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150913045700/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html
|archive-date = 13 September 2015
|df = dmy-all
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[[File:Khana-Mihir Mound - Berachampa 2012-02-24 2346.JPG|thumb|right|250px|The mound of Khana-Mihir or Baraha-Mihir on Prithiba road, Berachampa.]]
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Berachanpa Deulia had a total population of 9,663, of which 4,938 (51%) were males and 4,725 (49%) were females. From religious aspect, 73.5% of the population are Hindus, 25.8% are Muslims and rest of 0.7% consists of Christians, Shikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Atheists. From language standpoint, 87.9% speaks Bengali, 8.3% speaks Hindi, 2.5% speaks Urdu and rest of 0.9% speaks Oriya, Telugu, Santhali, Nepali and Punjabi. Sex ratio for Berachampa is 957 (per 1000 of males there are 957 females) what is higher than North 24 pargana's average of 955. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 895. The literacy rate is 84.83% (76.86% North 24 Pgs average) with a gap of 7.86% towards female literacy. The total working population is 34.96%. Out of that, 22.86% are cultivators, 37.44% are agricultural labors, 4.03% are household industry workers and 35.67% are either owns a business or employed by businesses or offices.<ref name=census2011b>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga/about_block/climate | title = North 24 Pgs Govt| publisher = Govt of WB |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = Census 2011| publisher = Govt. of India|access-date = 19 Sep 2021}}</ref>
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|caption = Languages spoken in Berachampa (2011 census)<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1900.XLSX {{Bare URL spreadsheet|date=April 2022}}</ref>
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|color8 = Brown}}

==Economy==
Cotton weaving is the major industry in Berachampa; it is also an important trade center for goods such as rice, legumes, jute, sugar cane, potatoes, edible oil and coconuts.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = Census 2011| publisher = Govt. of India|access-date = 19 Sep 2021}}</ref> Many small industries can be found in and around the town, especially metalworking factories and embroidery workshops. [[Retail]] is a major source of income for the town, with the main market located on Taki Road.

Farming is a vital occupation in Berachampa. The presence of many leading banks ([[State Bank of India]], [[United Bank of India]], [[Allahabad Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], etc.) and [[Life Insurance Corporation of India]] (LICI) offices also provide employment. Deganga BDO office, other administrative offices, schools and colleges are also providing employments to the local residents.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga/about_block/economy | title = North 24 Pgs Govt| publisher = Govt of WB |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>

==Education==
===Schools===
[[File:Binapani girls.jpg|thumb|Binapani Balika Vidyalaya]]
*Berachampa Deulia Uchcha Vidyalaya
*Binapani Balika Vidyalaya
*Chowrashi High School
*Hadipur Adorsho Vidyalaya
*Deganga Karthikpur Adorsho Vidyapith
*Eajpur High Madrasah
*Rahmat-e-Alam Mission

===Colleges===
[[File:Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Polytechnic.JPG|thumbnail|Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Polytechnic]]
*[[Chandraketugarh Sahidullah Smriti Mahavidyalaya]] was established at Berachampa in 1997. Affiliated with the [[West Bengal State University]], it offers honors courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Arabic, history, philosophy, education, political science, sociology and agriculture & rural development, and general courses in arts and science. The college has developed a "Chandraketugarh Museum".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.cssmberachampa.org/# | title = Chandraketugarh | publisher = CSSM|access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/ChandraketugarhSahidullahSmritiMahavidyalaya/ChandraketugarhSahidullahSmritiMahavidyalaya.shtml | title = Chandraketugarh Sahidullah Smriti Mahavidyalaya | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>
*Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Polytechnic was approved in 1963. It offers diploma courses in civil, mechanical, electrical and electronics & telecommunication engineering.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.icbse.com/colleges/acharya-jagadish-chandra-bose-polytechnic/6234/1 | title = Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Polytechnic | publisher = ICBSE |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>
*Rahmat-E-Alam Mission, a modern Educational Institute.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rahmat-e-alammission.org | title = Rahmat-E-Alam Educational & Welfare Trust | publisher = REW | access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>

==Healthcare==
Berachampa is one of the areas where ground water is affected by [[Arsenic contamination of groundwater|arsenic contamination]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soesju.org/arsenic/wb2.htm | title = Groundwater Arsenic contamination in West Bengal-India (19 years study ) | access-date = 2007-08-24 | work = Groundwater arsenic contamination status of North 24-Parganas district, one of the nine arsenic affected districts of West Bengal-India | publisher = SOES | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927002938/http://www.soesju.org/arsenic/wb2.htm | archive-date = 27 September 2007 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

The North 24 Parganas District Hospital is located in Barasat. Berachampa also has several privately operated nursing homes and hospitals, such as the United Nursing Home, Janoseva Nursing Home, Sundarban Nursing Home etc. The Block Primary Health Care facility is in Biswanathpur and Chakla, Kolsur and Hadipur Jhikra have primary health care facilities with only outdoor services.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://north24parganas.gov.in/blocks/deganga/health/health_centre | title = North 24 Pgs Govt| publisher = Govt of WB |access-date = 19 May 2018}}</ref>

There is an Appollo Pharmacy and a lot of local medicine shops in Berachampa to get medicines. Pathology centers, private doctor's chambers are also there for non-emergency treatments. Most of online medicine providers serves the area for home delivery of medicines as well.

==See also==
* [[Barasat (Lok Sabha constituency)]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Berachampa}}

{{North 24 Parganas District}}

[[Category:Villages in North 24 Parganas district]]

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