Police District profile
Area
2961.41 sq. kms.
Population
38,47,439
Bordering Area
North: Bankura and Burdwan district
East: Nadia and 24-PGS(N) district
South: Howrah district
West: Paschim Midnapore district
General Information
The district of Hooghly derived its name from the town of Hooghly on the west bankog Hugli river about 40 km nothar of Kolkata. The district has thousands of years of rich heritage as part of the Bengali kingdom of Bhurshut. This town was a major river port for trade in India before colonialism.
Though the city of Hooghly is more than 500 years old, the district of Hooghly was formed in 1795 with the city of Hooghly as its headquarters. Later the headquarters shifted to the town of Chinsurah. In 1843, Howrah District was created from the southern portion of this district. And in 1872, the south-west portion of this district was merged into the Medinipur district. The last change in area occurred in 1966.
Hooghly Rural Police district was created on 30th June 2017, carving it out of erstwhile Hooghly district. Presently it consists of sixteen police stations within its jurisdiction and one women police station. The headquarter of Hooghly Rural police district was shifted to Kamarkundu under Singur PS from Chinsurah.
Geography
The district is flat, with no place having an elevation of more than 200 meters. The River Hooghly borders it to the east. Another major river is 'Damodar'. Most of the land of the district is alluvial type of soil due to well distribution of river system. Damodar, Dwarkeswar, Hooghly (Ganga), Mundeswari and Saraswati are the main rivers of Hooghly. The district is bordered by Howrah District to the south, Bardhaman District to the north, and to the east by the river Hooghly. Bankura District lies to the north-west, with Medinipur District to the south-west.
Economy
Hooghly Rural Police District is one of the most economically developed districts in West Bengal. It is a rich zone both in agriculture and industry. Most of the land of the district is alluvial type of soil that is fertile for agriculture. It is rich sources of paddy, jute, potato etc. The agro-based industries have developed since long. It is the main jute cultivation, jute industry, and jute trade hub in the state. The jute mills are along the banks of the river Hooghly in Tribeni under Mogra PS. Hooghly Rural district is having Bandel Thermal Power plant and Tribeni Tissue Plant (ITC) under Mogra PS.
Administrative Divisions (Police & Civil)
Name of PS, Area, Population, OP/TOP under PS
| Srl. | Name of PS | Area (Sq.Km) | Male | Female | OP/TOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arambagh PS | 286.90 | 179484 | 171898 | Arambagh TOP Arambagh OP Kabley OP |
| 2 | Goghat PS | 329.19 | 139025 | 136583 | Badanganj BH Sundarpur BH Kamarpukur OP |
| 3 | Khanakul PS | 295.64 | 219091 | 214447 | Jagikundu OP Ghoshpur OP |
| 4 | Pursurah PS | 98.70 | 79943 | 76609 | |
| 5 | Polba PS | 134.67 | 69217 | 69217 | |
| 6 | Dadpur PS | 88.17 | 64461 | 62586 | |
| 7 | Dhaniakhali PS | 217.04 | 157789 | 150745 | Bhandarhati BH |
| 8 | Gurap PS | 96.40 | 49646 | 46192 | |
| 9 | Pandua PS | 286.05 | 158323 | 155874 | |
| 10 | Mogra PS | 128.12 | 130392 | 120182 | Tribeni TOP Bansberia Old TOP Bansberia Mill TOP BTPS OP |
| 11 | Balagarh PS | 278.70 | 116828 | 112170 | Guptipara OP |
| 12 | Singur PS | 136.48 | 135964 | 133113 | Bora BH |
| 13 | Haripal PS | 141.40 | 108490 | 107181 | |
| 14 | Tarakeswar PS | 119.90 | 77610 | 76846 | |
| 15 | Chanditala PS | 182.00 | 159296 | 155585 | |
| 16 | Jangipara PS | 142.05 | 109317 | 105261 |
Police District profile
Area
2961.41 sq. kms.
Population
38,47,439
Bordering Area
North: Bankura and Burdwan district
East: Nadia and 24-PGS(N) district
South: Howrah district
West: Paschim Midnapore district
Administrative Divisions (Police & Civil)
Name of PS, Area, Population, OP/TOP under PS
| Srl. | Name of PS | Area (Sq.Km) | Male | Female | OP/TOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arambagh PS | 286.90 | 179484 | 171898 | Arambagh TOP Arambagh OP Kabley OP |
| 2 | Goghat PS | 329.19 | 139025 | 136583 | Badanganj BH Sundarpur BH Kamarpukur OP |
| 3 | Khanakul PS | 295.64 | 219091 | 214447 | Jagikundu OP Ghoshpur OP |
| 4 | Pursurah PS | 98.70 | 79943 | 76609 | |
| 5 | Polba PS | 134.67 | 69217 | 69217 | |
| 6 | Dadpur PS | 88.17 | 64461 | 62586 | |
| 7 | Dhaniakhali PS | 217.04 | 157789 | 150745 | Bhandarhati BH |
| 8 | Gurap PS | 96.40 | 49646 | 46192 | |
| 9 | Pandua PS | 286.05 | 158323 | 155874 | |
| 10 | Mogra PS | 128.12 | 130392 | 120182 | Tribeni TOP Bansberia Old TOP Bansberia Mill TOP BTPS OP |
| 11 | Balagarh PS | 278.70 | 116828 | 112170 | Guptipara OP |
| 12 | Singur PS | 136.48 | 135964 | 133113 | Bora BH |
| 13 | Haripal PS | 141.40 | 108490 | 107181 | |
| 14 | Tarakeswar PS | 119.90 | 77610 | 76846 | |
| 15 | Chanditala PS | 182.00 | 159296 | 155585 | |
| 16 | Jangipara PS | 142.05 | 109317 | 105261 |
General Information
The district of Hooghly derived its name from the town of Hooghly on the west bankog Hugli river about 40 km nothar of Kolkata. The district has thousands of years of rich heritage as part of the Bengali kingdom of Bhurshut. This town was a major river port for trade in India before colonialism.
Though the city of Hooghly is more than 500 years old, the district of Hooghly was formed in 1795 with the city of Hooghly as its headquarters. Later the headquarters shifted to the town of Chinsurah. In 1843, Howrah District was created from the southern portion of this district. And in 1872, the south-west portion of this district was merged into the Medinipur district. The last change in area occurred in 1966.
Hooghly Rural Police district was created on 30th June 2017, carving it out of erstwhile Hooghly district. Presently it consists of sixteen police stations within its jurisdiction and one women police station. The headquarter of Hooghly Rural police district was shifted to Kamarkundu under Singur PS from Chinsurah.
Geography
The district is flat, with no place having an elevation of more than 200 meters. The River Hooghly borders it to the east. Another major river is 'Damodar'. Most of the land of the district is alluvial type of soil due to well distribution of river system. Damodar, Dwarkeswar, Hooghly (Ganga), Mundeswari and Saraswati are the main rivers of Hooghly. The district is bordered by Howrah District to the south, Bardhaman District to the north, and to the east by the river Hooghly. Bankura District lies to the north-west, with Medinipur District to the south-west.
Economy
Hooghly Rural Police District is one of the most economically developed districts in West Bengal. It is a rich zone both in agriculture and industry. Most of the land of the district is alluvial type of soil that is fertile for agriculture. It is rich sources of paddy, jute, potato etc. The agro-based industries have developed since long. It is the main jute cultivation, jute industry, and jute trade hub in the state. The jute mills are along the banks of the river Hooghly in Tribeni under Mogra PS. Hooghly Rural district is having Bandel Thermal Power plant and Tribeni Tissue Plant (ITC) under Mogra PS.