| What is Bandel Church considered to be for Bengal and Hugli? | the pride of Bengal, pride of Hugli | The Church has three altars, a small organ and several tomb stones. Bandel Church is the pride of Bengal, pride of Hugli. | 85 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | Bandel Church is the pride of Bengal, pride of Hugli. | 7 | page=7,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of company is Arambagh Hatcheries Limited, and what is its primary focus? | a multi-dimensional food based company, incorporated in the year 1973 with primary interest in chicken and chicken related | Noted persons like ShriRamkrishnaParmahnsadev (noted religious preacher),RajaRammohan Roy (social reformer),ShriPrasanna Kumar Sarbadhikary (author of first Bengali arithmetic book and member of the syndicate of Calcutta University),ShriDebaprasadSarbadhikary(Vice-Chancellor, Calcutta University),ShriBhupendranath Bose (Vice-Chancellor, Calcutta University),ShriNandalalMaity(noted writer of several volumes of History of Mathematics in Bengali), ShriPrafulla Chandra Sen (former Chief Minister of West Bengal),ShriBalai Krishna Roy (Founder,Arambagh Hatcheries),ShriSumanta Chattopadhyay (famous actor, winner of Dada SahebPhalke award) and many others was the son of the soil of Arambagh. Arambagh Hatcheries Limited is a multi-dimensional food based company, incorporated in the year 1973 with primary interest in chicken and chicken related | 724 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | Arambagh Hatcheries Limited is a multi-dimensional food based company, incorporated in the year 1973 with primary interest in chicken and chicken related |
| What does the Village PCA data represent in the DCHB 2011 Census? | Village and Town wise Primary Census Abstract | In the Town Directory, seven Statements containing the details and the data of each Town have been presented viz.; (i)-Status and Growth History of Towns,(ii)- Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, (iii)-Civic and other Amenities, (iv)-Medical Facilities, (v)-Educational, Recreational & Cultural Facilities, (vi)- Industry & Banking, and (vii)- Civic & other amenities in Slums respectively. CD Block wise data of Village Directory and Village PCA have been presented in DCHB of 2011 Census as presented in earlier Census. 6. The data of DCHB 2011 Census have been presented in two parts, Part-A contains Village and Town Directory and Part-B contains Village and Town wise Primary Census Abstract. Both the Parts have been published in separate volumes in 2011 Census. 7. | 655 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | The data of DCHB 2011 Census have been presented in two parts, Part-A contains Village and Town Directory and Part-B contains Village and Town wise Primary Census Abstract. | 11 | page=11,block=1 |
| What does the name Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem translate to in English? | Our Lady of the Good Journey | It is one of the oldest Christian churches of West Bengal and it is dedicated to NossaSenhora do Rosário, also known as “NossaSenhora da Boa Viagem”, meaning “Our Lady of the Good Journey”. The keystone of an older church with the year 1599 on it, adorns the riverside gate of the monastery attached to it. Chandannagar :Probably the most historic town of the district, the city of Chandannagar, a former French colony is located about 30 km. (19 miles) north of Kolkata. The city was formerly known as Chandernagore (Chôndonnôgor, in French Chandernagor) and it isone of the 6 municipal corporations of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Located besides the Hugli River, the city has been able to maintain a separate identity different from all other cities and abide by her own characteristics. The total area is 19 sq. km. | 159 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | It is one of the oldest Christian churches of West Bengal and it is dedicated to NossaSenhora do Rosário, also known as “NossaSenhora da Boa Viagem”, meaning “Our Lady of the Good Journey”. |
| What does the term 'Total Population' include in the Primary Census Abstract? | the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Institutional and the Houseless populations | 1. District Primary Census Abstract -District/C.D. Block/Town. 2. Primary Census Abstract for Scheduled Castes- District/C.D. Block/Town. 3. Primary Census Abstract for Scheduled Tribes -District/C.D. Block/Town. 4. Village Primary Census Abstract -C.D. Block/Village wise. 5. Urban Primary Census Abstract- Town/Ward level. The PCA Data for villages was presented C.D. Block wise for the first time in 1991 Census. This practice is continued in 2001 and 2011 Census. The term ‘Total Population’ includes the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Institutional and the Houseless populations. An appendix to District Primary Census Abstract has also been furnished showing urban enumeration block-wise particulars on Total Population, the Scheduled Castes Population and the Scheduled Tribes Population for each town. 6. | 505 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | The term ‘Total Population’ includes the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Institutional and the Houseless populations. | 36 |
| What term did the Portuguese use to describe Satgaon? | Porto Piqueno or the little haven | It appears that the district was first visited by the Portuguese when Rabello arrived at the port of Satgaon in 1535 with a demand of the King of Gour to release the Portuguese prisoners. By the end of the 16th century the Bay swarm with the galleys of the Portuguese. Satgaon on the river Hugli was their port, the Porto Piqueno or the little haven. The large ships from Portugal came upto Bator or modern Haora whereas the smaller ships went to Satgaon. It is said that yearly 30 or 35 ships used to anchor here every year. From here the goods went to local temporary market referred as hats. The trade encouraged the Portuguese to make a settlement at Hugli probably between 1575 and 1580. By 1588, Hugli was the sole possession of the Portuguese. In 1599 the number and influence of the Christians were attested by the erection of Bandel Church. | 316 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | Satgaon on the river Hugli was their port, the Porto Piqueno or the little haven. | 19 | page=19,block=1 | 0.700 |
| What are Dutch? | the next European nation to settle in Bengal | The Dutch were the next European nation to settle in Bengal. Early records suggests that the Dutch ships arrived in the year 1615 and after receiving a regular farman (sanction order) from Mughal Emperor Shah Jagan they first had their chief factory sometime before 1650. | 15 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | The Dutch were the next European nation to settle in Bengal. | 19 | page=19,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Population Enumeration? | carried out during February-March, 2011 | The field work of the second phase i.e. Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. One of the essential features of Population Enumeration in the second phase was that each person was enumerated and her/his individual particulars were collected at a well-defined point of time. | 67 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. | 33 | page=33,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is river path? | used for trade and commerce | The Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, the Dane, the English came to this District for business purpose. The river path was used for trade and commerce. The important monuments in this district are Bandel Basilica, Hugli Immambara, Armenian Church, Tower Clock, Bansberia Hanseswari Mandir etc. | 124 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | The river path was used for trade and commerce. | 7 | page=7,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the name Arambagh signify? | the garden of ease and comfort | Arambagh was earlier known as Jahanabadand was the headquarters of JahanabadSub-division. On 19th April, 1900 the name of Jahanabad was changed to Arambagh, which means “the garden of ease and comfort”. Famous Bengali writer RishiBankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was the first Sub-divisional Officer of Arambagh. | 170 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1351/download/4418/DH_2011_1912_PART_B_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf | On 19th April, 1900 the name of Jahanabad was changed to Arambagh, which means “the garden of ease and comfort”. | 22 | page=22,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |