| What architectural style is represented by the Shyam Rai Temple? | an example of the Pancha Ratna (meaning five gems) architecture | The walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings featuring different aspects of Lord Krishna’s life. Shyam Rai Temple is an example of the Pancha Ratna (meaning five gems) architecture. The gems in this temple are the four small towers and one main tower that build the temple. | 128 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | Shyam Rai Temple is an example of the Pancha Ratna (meaning five gems) architecture. | 112 | page=112,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are horizontal screens placed near or under a surface water source called? | one or more horizontal screens placed adjacent to (on-shore), or directly underneath (bed-mounted), a surface water source | where an impermeable rock barrier affects well efficiency, or where surface water sources are too shallow for intake screens. Infiltration galleries are one or more horizontal screens placed adjacent to (on-shore), or directly underneath (bed-mounted), a surface water source. | 153 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | Infiltration galleries are one or more horizontal screens placed adjacent to (on-shore), or directly underneath (bed-mounted), a surface water source. | 51 | page=51,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What geographical feature is found in the Saltora area? | a number of low hills in the Saltora area | While the former rises to a height of 448 metres (1,470 feet), the latter attains a height of 440 metres (1,440 feet). There are a number of low hills in the Saltora area. The Mejia hill rising to a mere 60 metres (200 feet) from the base or the Karo hill, halfway between Mejia and Bankura, rising a little higher to about 120 metres (390 feet). | 129 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | There are a number of low hills in the Saltora area. | 28 | page=28,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What makes the Rasmancha temple unique in India? | one of its kinds in India | Rasmancha : Rasmancha was built in 1600 AD by Bir Hambir for the Ras festival of Lord Krishna. The temple is one of its kinds in India. The pedestal of this temple is built of laterite stone and the upper portion is of burnt bricks. | 109 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | The temple is one of its kinds in India. | 112 | page=112,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the historical significance of Bishnupur in the 7th century? | the capital of 7th century Mallabhum kingdom | and 34 km from Bankura town, now the headquarters of the eponymous Sub-Division, is a seat of terracotta architecture, crafts and culture. Bishnupur was the capital of 7th century Mallabhum kingdom. It was founded by Adi-Malla alias Raghunath, who was the founder of Malla dynasty. | 153 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | Bishnupur was the capital of 7th century Mallabhum kingdom. | 112 | page=112,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Adi Malla's title mean and why was it given to him? | the original or unique wrestler | From around 7th century till around the advent of British rule, the Bisnupur kingdom of the district have witness the rise and fall of Hindu rulers. Bishnupur was then called Mallabhum as smaller kingdoms of aboriginal tribes, such as Dhalbhum, Tungbhum, Samantabhum and Varahabhumi or Varabhumi were gradually subdued and overshadowed by the Malla kings of Bishnupur. Malla dynasty was founded by Adi Malla, ruled in Laugram which is almost 8.4 kilometres (5.2 miles) from Kotulpur, for 33 years. Adi Malla was a title bestowed to him when he was only 15 years as because there were no wrestlers to beat him. The word Adi Malla means the original or unique wrestler. He was known as the Bagdi Raja. Jay Malla, the successor and his son extended his domain and shifted his capital to Bishnupur. The subsequent kings steadily extended their kingdom. | 635 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | The word Adi Malla means the original or unique wrestler. | 18 | page=18,block=8 | 0.700 |
| What information is included in the Village Directory and Town Directory of the District Census Handbook? | data on availability of various civic amenities and infrastructural facilities | The non-Census data comprise of data on availability of various civic amenities and infrastructural facilities etc. at the town and village level which constitute Village Directory and Town Directory part of the DCHB. The data of DCHB are of considerable importance in the context of planning and development at grass-root level. In 1961 Census DCHB provided a descriptive account of the district, administrative statistics, Census tables and village and town directory including Primary Census Abstract. This pattern was changed in 1971 Census and the DCHB was published in three parts: Part-A related to village and town directory, Part-B to village and town PCA and Part-C comprised analytical report, administrative statistics, district Census tables and certain analytical tables based on PCA and amenity data in respect of villages. | 32 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | The non-Census data comprise of data on availability of various civic amenities and infrastructural facilities etc. |
| What is Bankura district described as in terms of physiography? | the “connecting link between the plains of Bengal on the east and Chota Nagpur plateau on the west.” | Analytical Note Physical features : (a) Location and Size : Geographically Bankura district is situated between 22038’’N and 23038’’ North latitudes and between 86036’’E and 87046’’ East longitudes. It is bounded by Purba Medinipur and Hugli district to the East, Puruliya to the West, District Barddhaman to the North and Paschim Medinipur to the South. Bankura is almost triangular in shape with a total area of 6,882 sq. kms. Its north to south extension is of 112 km. and that of east to west is of 120 km. (b) Physiography : The district is described as the “connecting link between the plains of Bengal on the east and Chota Nagpur plateau on the west.” The areas to the east and north-east are low lying alluvial plains, similar to predominating rice lands of Bengal. To the west the surface gradually rises which gives way to undulating country, interspersed with rocky hillocks. | 559 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | (b) Physiography : The district is described as the “connecting link between the plains of Bengal on the east and Chota Nagpur plateau on the west.” The areas to the east and north-east are low lying alluvial plains, similar to predominating rice lands of Bengal. |
| What is the size range of a small operational holding in Bankura? | 1.0 hectare and above but less than 2.0 hectares | Note : Marginal = Below 1.0 hectare (Source : District Statistical Hand Book, Bankura, 2010-11) Small = 1.0 hectare and above but less than 2.0 hectares Semi-medium = 2.0 hectares and above but less than 4.0 hectares Medium = 4.0 hectares and above but less than 10.0 hectares Large = 10.0 hectares and above. | 104 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | Note : Marginal = Below 1.0 hectare (Source : District Statistical Hand Book, Bankura, 2010-11) Small = 1.0 hectare and above but less than 2.0 hectares Semi-medium = 2.0 hectares and above but less than 4.0 hectares Medium = 4.0 hectares and above but less than 10.0 hectares Large = 10.0 hectares and above. | 30 | page=30,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are Foot Paths? | not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases | 7.16 Foot Path (FP) : A trodden path for the use by pedestrians and in some cases bicycles. The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. Most of the interior/forest villages are connected by Foot Paths. | 111 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1364/download/4470/DH_2011_1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf | The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. | 49 | page=49,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |