Kashipur, Purulia

History

The Pachakot Raj had ruled from their capital at Garh Panchkot from 940 to 1750 AD. However, Panchakot Raj faced adversities towards the end of their stay at Garh Panchkot. Around 1600 AD the area came under the rule of Bir Hambir of the Bishnupur Malla dynasty. Not much is known about the impact of that rule. Subsequently, Bargi attacks laid waste the place. Around 1750 AD, Panchakot Raj family shifted to Kashipur and have been here since then.

The Panchkot Jagir (also known as Zamindari Raj of Panchkot or Chakla Panchkot) was founded about the year 81 AD by Damodar Sekhar Deo of the Dhonagarh Raj family in North Western Frontier Province. Amongst the recent members were Raja Bahadur Jyoti Prasad Singh Deo, who ruled from 1901-1938 and was granted the title of Raja as a personal distinction in 1912. Raja Kalyani Prasad Singh Deo ruled from 1938-1945, Raja Shankari Prasad Singh Deo ruled from 1945 to 1956 and Raja Bhubaneswari Prasad Singh Deo ruled from 1956-1972.

Geography

Kashipur is located at 23°26′11″N 86°40′13″E.Kalloli, the place where the CD Block headquarters are located, is close to Kashipur.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Kashipur had a total population of 2,369 of which 1,246 (53%) were males and 1,123 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 258. The total number of literates in Kashipur was 1,632 (77.31% of the population over 6 years).

Police station

Kashipur police station, along with Adra police station, has jurisdiction over Kashipur CD Block. The area covered is 801.88 km² and the population covered is 199,932.

Education

Kashipur Michael Madhusudhan Mahavidyalaya, established in 2000, is affiliated to Sidho Kanho Birsha University. It offers courses in arts and science. Santali and music are amongst the subjects taught. In 1872, Michael Madhusudan Dutt had worked with Kashipur Raj for a short period.

Kashipur Raj High School is a higher secondary school established in 1943.