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Birati is a neighbourhood in
North Dumdum North Dum Dum is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). History In 1 ...
of
North 24 Parganas district North 24 Parganas (abv. 24 PGS (N)) or sometimes North Twenty Four Parganas is a district in southern West Bengal, of eastern India. North 24 Parganas extends in the tropical zone from latitude 22° 11′ 6″ north to 23° 15′ 2″ north and ...
in the
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of West Bengal, India. It is a part of the area covered by
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(KMDA). The locality is adjacent to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.


History


Historical background and origin

Birati, formerly known as "Biroti", derives its name from the Bengali word, meaning "taking a break". The area has a rich historical legacy dating back to ancient times. The Nimta-Birati region was a prominent ''
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'' during the era of '' Laksmikanta Roy Choudhury''. After his demise in 1649, Birati became the capital of ''Laksmikanta's jagir'' and served as the administrative headquarters until 1716, when the capital was relocated to Barisha. Today, Birati still retains its historical significance as the ancestral home of the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family, one of the oldest ''zamindar'' families in Bengal. In ancient India, Birati used to be a part of Greater 24 parganas which were then under the Satgaon (ancient Saptagram, now in Hoogly district) administration during the Mughal era and later it was included in Hoogly chakla (district under post-Mughal Nawabi rule) during the rule of Murshid Quli Khan. In 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, Nawab Mir Jafar confer the Zamindari of 24 parganas and janglimahals (small administrative units) to the British East India Company. These were Amirpur, Akbarpur, Balia, Birati, Azimabad, Basandhari, Baridhati, Bagjola, Kalikata, Garh, Hatiagarh, Islampur, Dakshin Sagar, Kharijuri, Khaspur, Ikhtiarpur, Madhyamgram, Magura, Medanmalla, Maida, Manpur, Muragachha, Pechakuli, Paikan, Rajarhat, Shahpur, Shahnagar, Satal and Uttar Pargana. Since then, this entire territory is known as Twenty four Parganas.


British colonial rule

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India. It was fought between the forces of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the British East India Company emerged victorious due to political intrigue and betrayal, rather than military prowess. The aftermath of the Battle of Plassey saw significant changes in the political landscape of India. The British East India Company was granted the zamindari rights of the 24 Parganas, including Birati, by Nawab Mir Jafar. This marked the formal beginning of British colonial rule in the region, with the British East India Company assuming control over governance, administration, and economic activities. Under British colonial rule, India underwent profound transformations and extreme exploitation. The British introduced a new administrative framework, replacing traditional governance structures with bureaucratic systems. They implemented economic policies that prioritized British interests, leading to the exploitation of India's resources and wealth. Socially, the British colonial rule brought about cultural changes, education reforms, and the introduction of English as the administrative and educational language.


Geography


Police station

Nimta police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over North Dum Dum Municipal areas. Airport police station under
Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate Bidhannagar City Police (Bengali: বিধাননগর সিটি পুলিশ), established on 20 January 2012, is a police force with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within Bidhannagar Municipal Corpor ...
also has jurisdiction over North Dum Dum Municipal areas.


Post office

Birati has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 700051 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. The only other post offices with the same PIN is Sultanpur. Rajbari Colony has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 700081 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region. Nilachal has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 700134 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region.


Education

Notable colleges and schools in the Birati area include: * Mrinalini Dutta Mahavidyapith * Birati High School (H.S) * Birati Mahajati Vidyamandir (H.S) * Birati Mahajati Balika Vidyamandir (H.S) * Birati Vidyalaya for Boys (H.S) * Birati Vidyalaya for Girls (H.S) * Uttar Dum Dum Vidyapith for Boys (H.S) and Uttar Dum Dum Vidyapith for Girls (H.S) * St. Stephen's School, Birati


Notable people

* Ratan Lal Basu,
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in English,
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and specialist in
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and
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cult, born at Belakoba, Jalpaiguri district, now resides at Birati. * Sayak Chakraborty Bengali television actor, originally from Birati


Transport


Roadways

Kolkata-Siliguri highway passes through Birati. Birati also has the 237 Bus Stand and Birati Mini Bus services which go to Babughat and B.B.D Bag respectively. It is also connected to Kalyani Expressway, which is accessible through the M.B. Road. It is also surrounded by Jessore Road(NH 34) and Belghoria Expressway(NH 12).


Railways

Birati railway station on the Sealdah–Bangaon line serves the area. Birati will soon be connected with the Noapara-Barasat Line ( Yellow Line) of Kolkata Metro. The metro station will be underneath Jessore Road at Birati More (the point where M.B. Road meets Jessore Road).


Markets

Markets in Birati areas are: * Jodu Babur Bazar * Siddheshwari Bazar * Nilachal Anjangarh Bazaar * Pathanpur Natun Bazar


References


External links

* {{Municipalities of West Bengal Neighbourhoods in North 24 Parganas district Neighbourhoods in Kolkata Kolkata Metropolitan Area