Routhgram

Routhgram (also spelled Rautgram) is a village in Manteswar CD block in Kalna subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India. It is adjacent to Kaigram

Routhgram
Village
Routhgram
Location in West Bengal, India
Routhgram
Routhgram (India)
Coordinates: 23.420959°N 88.193092°E / 23.420959; 88.193092
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPurba Bardhaman
Population
 (2011)
  Total3,506
Languages
  OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
STD code0342
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India Rautgram had a total population of 3,506, of which 1,746 (50%) were males and 1,760 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 484. The total number of literates in Rautgram was 2,165 (71.64% of the population over 6 years).[1]

Economy

The main market of the area is under this village and it is called Hattala. The bus stop of the locality is also under this village.

The main occupation is agriculture. There are also people who are businessmen, some do services in private and government sector.

The STD code of the village is 0342.[2]

Festival

There has a big temple of Goddess Sarbamangala in this village. The area of the temple is called 'Sarbamangalatala'. There is a temple of Lord Shiva in the center of this village. Every year during Maha Shivaratri many people come here to worship Lord Shiva. During Durga Puja the temple of Durga called Baroari Durgamandir becomes a popular destination of local boys and girls. There is also a temple of goddess Durga in 'Kamarpara', a colony near the temple of Lord Shiva. There is a temple of goddess Jagaddhatri in this colony called 'Panja Barir Jagaddhatri'. There is another temple of Jagaddhatri in this village called 'Roy Barir Jagaddhatri' which became famous among all the nearby villages for its presentation of various fireworks. Buri Ma is considered as one of the oldest and most authentic Kali Puja in this village. There is a temple of Shani dev near Hattala, the main market of the village.

The biggest festival of this village is 'Sarbamangala Puja'. Every villager worships Sarbamangala. The time of this festival is February–March and the duration is 2–3 days. A festive mood covers the whole village at this time. Thousands of people come here every year during this festival. Some of them come to meet their relatives, others come here to enjoy the biggest fair of the locality.

Sports

There is a big football ground (Paldhirpar) at the end side of the village.

References

  1. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  2. STD code

Schools

  1. Kaigram High School
  2. Routhgram D.D. Panja F.P. School
  3. Routhgram S.S.K.
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