Type Public college Principal Dr. Hariprasad Sarkar Founded 1948 | Established 1948 Affiliations Vidyasagar University Phone 03227 265 143 | |
Location Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, India Address Medinipur, West Bengal 721121 Similar Vidyasagar University, Belda College, Mahishadal Girls College, Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Ma, Sabang Sajani Kanta Ma | ||
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Garhbeta College is a co-educational college situated in Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948 and offers undergraduate education. The college is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.
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History
Garhbeta College was founded on 13 August 1948 under the leadership of the freedom fighter Late Gobinda Kumar Singha to impart higher education to the economically backward and geographically remote area of the Midnapore district. The college started with only 50 students in a section of Banerjee Danga High School. On 12 February 1950 the college was permanently shifted to its own building constructed on a large 22 acres (89,000 m2) campus full of greenery. A local freedom fighter, Late Basanta Kumar Sarkar donated 12.58 acres (50,900 m2) of land and 9.56 acres (38,700 m2) of land was further donated by Midnapore Zamindar Company. The college was originally affiliated to the University of Calcutta and was later affiliated to Vidyasagar University with its creation in 1985.
In course of time, various degree courses have been started taking the total number to thirteen. The college also offers a Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.) from 2004 and some vocational courses as well.
Facilities and campus
The college is situated slightly away from town with a campus of 22 acres (89,000 m2). The college has its own hostel for boys with a seating capacity of 60 only. The college have separate common rooms for boys and girls with facilities for indoor games like carom and table tennis. Further there is provision for playing outdoor games. There is a in campus canteen offering snacks and beverages. The college also have a Netaji Subhas Open University study center to facilitate distance education.
The college has a well-developed library with about 25,000 books, journals and periodicals. There are laboratories with minimum adequate facilities for the science subjects. There is a medicinal plant garden maintained by the Department of Botany which grows marijuana for use by the students it focuses studies and since the early 90s has rewarded the college with the best results in the best southern catchment area.
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Arts and Commerce
Accreditation
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). | > In 2014, NAAC has accredited Grade B.