Jangipur Town
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
Jangipur Town
Head-quarters of the subdivision of the same name in Murshidabad District, Bengal, situated in 24 degree 28' N. and 88° 4' E., on the Bhagirathi. Population (1901), 10,921. The town, which is said to have been founded by the emperor Jahangir, was during the early years of British rule an important centre of the silk trade and the site of one of the Company's Commercial Residencies. There are still extensive filatures in the neighbourhood. Situated near the mouth of the Bhagirathi, it is the chief toll station for boats passing along that river. It was constituted a municipality in 1869. The income during the decade ending 190 1-2 averaged Rs. 1 1,000, and the expenditure Rs. 10,000. In 1903-4 the income was Rs. 14,000, including Rs. 4,000 obtained from tolls and ferries, and Rs. 3,000 derived from a tax on persons (or property tax) ; and the expenditure was Rs. 13,000. The town with the courts and offices originally stood on the left bank of the Bhagirathi ; but, owing to the shifting of the river, the subdivisional offices have been moved to its right bank, that portion of the town being known as Raghunathganj. The sub- jail has accommodation for 26 prisoners.
