Rupnarayanpur

Geography

Rupnarayanpur is located at 23.82°N 86.90°E / 23.82; 86.90. It has an average elevation of 153 m (502 ft).The Asansol-Durgapur region is composed of undulating laterite soil. This area lies between two mighty rivers – the Damodar and the Ajay. They flow almost parallel to each other in the region – the average distance between the two rivers is around 30 km. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.

CD Block HQ

The headquarters of Salanpur CD Block are located at Rupnarayanpur.

History

The first production unit of Hindustan Cables was set up in 1952 in Rupnarayanpur, in technical collaboration with Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd.for production of paper insulated dry core cables. In 2007 updated and expanded Rupnarainpur unit, with an installed capacity of 63 LCKM, manufactures polythene insulated jelly filled cables and aerial cables. Facilities for manufacturing 1 million pairs of telephone coiled cords and 1.5 million pieces of computer cords have been set up in the unit. The telephone cords (2 way ovular straight and 4 way ovular extensible etc.) conform to latest specification and cater to Indian market and the computer cords for Computer Industries. This company used to make profits up to 1993-94. Since 1995, it has been incurring losses. Tata Consultancy Study Report has clearly stated that revival of HCL is viable provided HCL is diversified into new products. The cost of revival, as per their recommendation, would be Rs.281.22 crore whereas the cost of closure would be Rs.1,766.61 crore. Bihar Pottery has refractory unit at Rupnarayanpur but the refractory industry in the region is facing an uncertain future. Unfortunately, since last couple of year production of sick HCL is totally stopped.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Hindustan Cables Township had a total population of 22,599 of which 11,555 (51%) were males and 11,044 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,863. The total number of literates in Hindutan Cables Township was 18,177 (87.66% of the population over 6 years).

As per 2011 Census of India Rupnarayanpur (census village) had a total population of 2,242 of which 1,156 (52%) were males and 1,086 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 179. The total number of literates in Rupnarayanpur was 1,791 (86.82% of the population over 6 years).

As of 2001 India census, Hindusthan Cables Town had a population of 76,450. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Hindusthan Cables Town has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Hindusthan Cables Town, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

D.A.V Public School Hindustan Cables,Rupnarayanpur, Sishuniketan School, Sishu Bikas School. Hindustan Cables Town has eight primary, one secondary and two higher secondary schools.

Hospitals & Clinics

1. Amala Nursing home 3. Modern Scan & Diagnostic Center

Sports

Rupnarayanpur has many prominent sports persons such as Swapan Paul (Footballer).