Supur, Birbhum
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Supur is a village under Raipur-Supur gram panchayat in Bolpur Sriniketan CD block in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
History
As per mythology, in ancient times, Supur was the capital of Raja Surath. Some 150 years ago or a little earlier, Supur and Surul were better known places than Bolpur, then a small village, and Shantiniketan did not exist.[1]
Geography
Location
Supur is located at 23°37′37″N 87°40′53″E / 23.627022°N 87.681472°E.
Demographics
As per the
Transport
Supur is on National Highway 114.[3]
Culture
As seen in the photograph (alongside) there are two Shiva temples at Supur, referred to as twin Shiva temples. David J. McCutchion mentions that one of them is a 19th century ridged rekha deul, with rich terracotta decoration on all sides. The other one is a rekha deul with ridged turrets.[4]
Healthcare
There is a primary health centre at Supur (with 10 beds).[5]
References
- ^ Ghosh, Binoy, Paschim Banger Sanskriti, (in Bengali), part I, 1976 edition, page 298, Prakash Bhaban, Kolkata
- ^ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Google maps
- ISBN 978-93-81574-65-2
- ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 2 August 2019.