Tamluk


Tamluk is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Purba Medinipur district. Though there is some controversy, scholars have generally agreed that present-day Tamluk is the site of the ancient city variously known as Tamralipta or Tamralipti. The present town is located on the banks of the Rupnarayan River close to the Bay of Bengal.

History

This ancient kingdom and port city was bounded by the Bay of Bengal in the south, Rupnarayan River in the east and Subarnarekha River in the west. The Rupnarayana is the joint flow of the rivers Dwarakeswar and Silai. The Bay of Bengal and these great rivers with their numerous branches created a prosperous and easy water navigational system fostering commerce, culture and early contacts with the people outside the region. At the same time, these rivers helped to develop the agriculture in this region.
Archaeological remains show continuous settlement from about the 3rd century BC. It was known as Tramralipta, Tamralipta, Tamalika, Tamalitti, or Tamoluk. It was a seaport, now buried under river silt. For this reason, Tamluk has many ponds and lakes remaining today.
In the Mahabharata, while describing the names of the holiest rivers and kingdoms of India, Sanjay took the name of "Tramralipta" to Dhritarashtra.
Tamluk was also known as Bhivas, in religious texts, and Madhya Desh, as the Middle State of Utkal/Kalinga and Banga.
According to Jain sources, Tamralipti was the capital of the kingdom of Venga and was long known as a port.

Geography

Police station

Tamluk police station has jurisdiction over Tamluk and Tamluk CD Block. Tamluk police station covers an area of 214.14 km2 with a population of 352,748.

People

The people of Tamluk are primarily Bengali speaking. There are some lingering effects of successive migrations and invasions from both the west, east, and especially from northern India. Its history shows the complex combination of indigenous, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain and Hindu cultures, through trade, travel, and migration.
Unlike other parts of Bengal, Tamluk was always well connected with the Gangetic plains. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that the culture of Aryavarta influenced life in early Tamluk. The worship of Bheema is a sign of the socio-religious acceptance of Aryan culture in this area. Even in the recent past, Tamluk was divided into many areas based on caste and occupation, such as Malakar Para, Adhikary Para, Metia Para in Nimtala, Dey Para, and Mathore Para.

Demographics

According to 2011 Indian Census, Tamluk had a total population of 65,306, of which 33,260 were males and 32,046 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 6,180. The total number of literates in Tamluk was 53,318, which constituted 81.6% of the population with male literacy of 85.0% and female literacy of 78.1%. The effective literacy rate of population of Tamluk was 90.2%, of which male literacy rate was 94.0% and female literacy rate was 86.2%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 4,441 and 201 respectively. Tamluk had 14489 households in 2011.

Economy

As a seaport, Tamluk was once famous as a centre for trade.
The main trade presently is of paan. The building of bus bodies is another important business, as is transport.

Agriculture

Tamluk is mainly an agricultural area. About 60% of the land is under cultivation. Tamluk is one of the largest producers and exporters of paan. Fishing was an important occupation of the local residents.

Transport

Tamluk is well linked by road and rail. Tamluk is a major roadway junction with six bus-routes:
NH 116 and SH 4 passes through Tamluk.
IN TAMLUK TOWN, THERE ARE MANY BUS STOPPAGE-LIKE 1.MANIKTALA 2.HOSPITAL MORE 3.DM OFFICE 4.NIMTALA
Tamluk also has a railway station.
Tamluk central bus stand, near at Tamluk railway station has bus facility to Dharmatala and Kolkata.

Education

There are many schools and colleges in Tamluk.
There is no university but Indira Gandhi National Open University has a presence in the form of a Study Centre with Tarun Sangha Information & Documentation Centre as the host institution.

Health

There is a district hospital in the town, named Tamluk District Hospital.
There are available many private hospital or Nursing home namely-
1. MAS Clinic and Hospital
2. Vivekananda Nursing Home
3. Capital Clinic and Nursing Home
4. Nightingle Nursing Home
5. Seva Nursing Home
6. Park Clinic and Nursing Home
7. Mother Nursing Home
8. Sarada Nursing Home
9. Mamata Nursing Home
9. Sabitri Nursing Home
10. Saradamoyee Shishu Seva Sadan
11. Victoria Nursing Home
12. Monidipa Nursing Home
13. Tramtalipta Nursing Home
14. Shima Nursing Home
15. Genesis Health Point
16. RSV Hospital
17. Balaji Nursing Home
18. Sunayan Eye Hospital

Landmarks and tourist places