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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Duttapukur
| other_name = Duttapukur
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| subdivision_name2 = [[North 24 Parganas district|North 24 Parganas]]
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<blockquote>''For "Duttapukur Railway Station", see [[Duttapukur railway station|Dutapukur railway station]].''</blockquote>'''Duttapukur''' (also known as Nebhadai Duttapukur) is a [[census town]] in the [[Barasat I]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Barasat Sadar subdivision]] in the [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is a part of [[List of cities in West Bengal by population#Urban agglomeration|Kolkata Urban Agglomeration]].

==Geography==
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===Location===
Duttapukur is located at {{coord|22.7728|N|88.5447|E|display=inline}}.

Duttapukur is located in the [[Ganges]] [[Brahmaputra]] delta region in the district of [[North 24 parganas]], [[West Bengal]] state in the [[East India|Eastern part of India]]. A tributary of [[Bidyadhari River]] known as Suti flows through Duttapukur. Duttapukur is 30 km from [[Sealdah]] & 35 km from [[Howrah]], 7 km from [[Barasat]] and 32 km from [[Bongaon]] on the [[Sealdah–Hasnabad–Bangaon–Ranaghat line|Sealdah-Bangaon]] section of [[Eastern Railway (India)|Eastern Railway]]<ref>Eastern Railway time table.</ref>

As per District Census Handbook 2011, Duttapukur covered an area of 3.29 km2 <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= Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |access-date = 31 May 2018}}</ref>

Duttapukur, [[Shibalaya]], [[Chandrapur, West Bengal|Chandrapur]], [[Gangapur, North 24 Parganas|Gangapur]], [[Chatta Baria|Chalta Baria]] and [[Joypul]] form a cluster of census towns in the northern part of the CD block. The entire cluster has a very high density of population. (See the infobox of each census town for density of population).<ref name=blockmap>{{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 393 -Map of Barasat I CD Block | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 3 June 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.

==Civic administration==
===Police station===
Duttapukur police station covers an area of 104.34 km2 and serves a total population of 292,268. It has jurisdiction over Barasat I CD block. There is a police outpost at Kadambagachhi.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://n24pgspolice.in/home/police-station.php |title = North 24 Parganas Dist. Police| work= Know Your Police Station|publisher= District Police| access-date = 3 June 2018}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Nebadhai Duttapukur (a [[census town]] had a population of 25,557; of this, 12,902 are male, 12,655 female .<ref name=2011cen>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/final_pca.aspx|title=Primary census abstract data|access-date=23 February 2014| work=Census of India}} (For census towns, select "urban" radio button, then select state, district and sub-district. A drop down list of towns well appear. Select the town.)</ref>

{{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=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nebadhai Duttapukur had a population of 19,882. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nebadhai Duttapukur has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 82% of the males and 73% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Administration==
Duttapukur is a [[census town]] under [[Barasat I (community development block)]] of [[Barasat sadar subdivision]]. Duttapukur I, Duttapukur II and Kashimpur [[gram panchayat]]s are responsible for development of Duttapukur. It falls under the Assembly constituency of [[Amdanga (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]] and [[Barrackpore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].

==Education==
There are many primary and higher secondary schools.<ref name="name of schools">{{Cite web |url=http://www.duttapukur.com/info/school/index.php |title=Archived copy |access-date=31 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905044302/http://www.duttapukur.com/info/school/index.php |archive-date=5 September 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Most of the schools are run by the state government. All of the secondary schools are affiliated with [[West Bengal Board of Secondary Education]] and the higher secondary schools are affiliated to the [[West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education]]. Students usually choose from one of three streams — [[Arts]], [[Commerce]], or [[Science]], though [[vocational]] streams are also available. Institute for [[college education|higher education]] is not available in Duttapukur. Students have to go to nearby towns like [[Barasat]], [[Madhyamgram]], [[Birati]], [[Habra]] or to [[Kolkata]] to attend [[college]].

===Higher secondary schools===
* Nebadhai High School (Boys)
*Duttapukur Mahesh Vidyapith
* Dighara Haradayal Vidyapith
* Duttapukur Adarsha Vidyapith
* Faldi High School
* Kashimpur (Boys) High School
* Kashimpur (Girls) High School
* Nebadhai Balika Vidyalaya

===Secondary schools===
* Jadav Tarafder Smriti Madhyamik Vidyalaya
* Meghnad Ghosh Madhyamik Siksha Kendra
* Rajiv Gandhi Memorial School (Co-Edu)

===Primary school===
* Children's Model School
*Chaltaberia Free Primary School
* Dighara Haradayal Vidyapith (Primary)
* Duttapukur Adarsha F.P School
* Kalipada Sriti Siksha Mandir
* Kashimpur Prathamik Vidyalaya
* Mahesh Vidyapith Prathamik Vidyalaya
* Nebadhui Prathamik Vidyalaya
* Shibamani Prathamik Vidyalaya
* Digha Sussex Trust F.P School
* Duttapukur Dakshinpara Primary School
* Sabuj Asor

==Healthcare==
North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by 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| df = dmy-all}}</ref> In this connection, Rotary Club of Calcutta has taken a project purifying the rain water is to be given to the Kashimpur Boys & Girl's High school both.

Local clubs also conducts health awareness programs.

* Duttapukur Health Center (Duttapukur Hospital Road)
* Duttapukur Sub-Health Center (Duttapukur Gangapur)
* Duttapukur Sub-Health Center (Duttapukur Nebadhai)
* Duttapukur Sub-Health Center (Duttapukur Digha Daspara)
* Duttapukur Sub-Health Center (Duttapukur Jirat)

==Economy==
===Commuters===
The proximity to [[Kolkata]] helps residents commute daily to [[Kolkata]].

As per 2011 census, a large proportion of people in [[Barasat I|Barasat I CD Block]] earn their livelihood as ‘Other works’, which include office, factory, transport, professional employment and business. (See [[Barasat I#Livelihood|Barasat I]] for details). Around a total of 32 lakh people from all around the city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Sealdah-Bangaon section there are 58 trains that carry commuters from 24 railway stations. In the Seadah-Hasnabad sections 32 trains carry commuters from 30 stations.
<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf| title = The Suburban Railway Network of Kolkata: A Geographical Apprisal| first = Teesta| last = Dey| publisher = eTraverse, the Indian journal of spatial science, 2012| access-date = 3 June 2018| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118122331/http://indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf| archive-date = 18 November 2017| url-status = dead}}</ref><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 24 Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work = Page 93, Table 33: Distribution of Workers by Sex in Four Categories ofEconomic Activity in Sub-district 2011; Page 84, Table 30: Number and Percentage of Main Workers, Marginal Workers and Non-workers by sex in sub-districts, 2011| publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 19 April 2011}}</ref>

===Markets===
Besides two large markets known as Duttapukur Station Market and Hatkhola Bazar. Duttapukur town consists four of Daily Vegetable Market at Nebadhai, Duttapukur Station, Duttapukur Hatkhola & Gangapur Area. Side by side it's also have two of Bi-weekly Hat at Duttapukur Hatkhola (One of the largest Vegetable - Fruits & Fish Market for bulk cum retail customer in [[North 24 Parganas district|North 24 Parganas]] and Jublighata Hat. Recently the [[Government of West Bengal]] opened a new Vegetable Market at Gangapur. (i.e. Duttapukur Krishi Biponi Kendra). One new Shopping Mall has also been opened at Duttapukur Talikhola, named Utsarga Bazar.

===Banks===
Six Nationalised Banks & several ATMs are located at Duttapukur in different locations of the town.

*[[Bank of Baroda]] (Duttapukur Hatkhola)
*[[State Bank of India]] (Duttapukur Hatkhola)
*[[United Bank of India]] (Duttapukur Station Road, Sub Branch at Joypul)
* [[Bank of India]] (Duttapukur-Nilganj Road, Kashimpur)
* [[ICICI Bank]] (Duttapukur Hatkhola)
* [[Axis Bank]] (Duttapukur Hatkhola)
*[[Bandhan Bank]] (Duttapukur-Nilganj Road, Near Gangapur Chowmatha)

===ATMs===
*[[Bank of Baroda|Bank of Baroda ATM]] (1. Duttapukur Hatkhola),
*[[United Bank of India|United Bank of India ATM]] (1. Duttapukur Station Road, 2. Duttapukur Hatkhola),
*[[State Bank of India|State Bank of India ATM]] (1. Duttapukur Hatkhola 2. Duttapur Hatkhola, 3. Hospital Road),
*[[Bank of India|Bank of India ATM]] (1. Duttapukur-Nilganj Road at the Ground Floor of BOI Shibalaya Branch 2.Opposite Of Animal Hospital in Duttapukur Nilganj Road),
*[[ICICI Bank|ICICI Bank ATM]] (1. Duttapukur Hatkhola),
*[[Axis Bank|Axis Bank ATM]] (1. Duttapukur Hatkhola 2. Railway Station Road 3. Nilganj Road Near Duttapukur 1 No. Railway Gate),
*[[HDFC Bank|HDFC Bank ATM]] (1. Duttapukur Hatkhola 2. Duttapukur Station Road)

==Climate==
The climate is tropical — like the rest of the Gangetic West Bengal. The hallmark is the Monsoon — from early June to mid September. The weather remains dry during the winter (mid November to mid February) and humid during summer.

Temperature : 40 °C in May (Max) and 10 °C in January (Min) Relative Humidity: Between 55% in March & 98% in July.

Rainfall: 1,579mm (Normal)

==Transport==

===Railway===
It is 30 km away from [[Sealdah railway station|Sealdah Station]] and 8 km from [[Barasat Junction railway station|Barasat]] on the [[Sealdah–Hasnabad–Bangaon–Ranaghat line|Sealdah-Bangaon]] branch line of [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. It is part of the [[Sealdah Main]] section of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system. Duttapukur local, [[Habra]] local, [[Gobardanga]] local, [[Bangaon]] local Connects Duttapukur to [[Sealdah]] and other stations of [[Sealdah–Hasnabad–Bangaon–Ranaghat line|Sealdah-Bangaon]] branch line. Duttapukur railway station has been selected to be constructed as a Model Station in the 2009 rail budget by [[Mamata Banerjee]].

===Roads===
Duttapukur is connected to [[Kolkata]] and [[Bangladesh]] though land by [[National Highway 35 (India)|Jessore Road (NH-35)]]. Golabari-Duttapukur-Nilganj Road connects Duttapukur to [[National Highway 34 (India)|Krishnanagar Road]] and Taki Road.

Duttapukur - Alampur directly Connects Duttapukur to [[Alampur, Kolkata|Alampur]] Via Barasat, Rajarhat, 2nd Hoogly Bridge (MM5).{{Citation needed|date=September 2014}} Buses of [[West Bengal Transport Corporation]] connects Duttapukur to [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]] and [[Tollygunge]] through the city of [[Kolkata]].

Other private buses 78E, DN44, MN3, MN6, Thakurnagar - Alampur & Habra - [[R.G. Kar Hospital]] connects Duttapukur to local towns like [[Habra]], [[Bongaon]], [[Maslandapur]], [[Thakurnagar]], [[Guma, West Bengal|Guma]], [[Ashoknagar, North 24 Parganas|Ashokenagar]] and [[Kolkata]] city using [[Jessore Road]] ([[National Highway 35 (India)|NH-35]]). Buses of [[South Bengal State Transport Corporation]] from [[Habra]] connects Duttapukur to [[Durgapur]], [[Kathi, West Bengal|Kathi]] and [[Digha]]. [[Naihati]], [[Madhyamgram]], [[Haringhata]], [[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]], [[Basirhat]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bagdah, North 24 Parganas|Bagdah]], [[Chakdah]], [[Digha]], [[Durgapur]], [[Baruipur]], [[Howrah]], [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|krishnanagar]], Behala, [[Dattaphulia]], [[Nimta]], [[Sodepur]] etc. all area in south Bengal are well connected to Duttapukur Via Barasat.

WBTC Bus like - Thakurnagar- Howrah

Bongaon- Garia

Habra- Garia

[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] is 22 km away from Duttapukur and connected through [[National Highway 35 (India)|Jessore Road (NH-35)]].

==See also==
[http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf Map of Barasat I CD Block] on Page 393 of District Census Handbook.<ref name=blockmap/>

==References==
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{{North 24 Parganas District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in North 24 Parganas district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Kolkata Metropolitan Area]]

Duttapukur - Revision history

>Chandan Guha at 04:30, 25 June 2021