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What is the presumed origin of the name 'Rishra'?
Derived from the word 'saint' or 'Rishi'
When was the first reference of Rishra found?
In the fifteenth century in Bipradas Piplai's 'Manasamangal Kavya'
What was the evolution in the spelling of 'Rishra' mentioned in the text?
Reshra, Risshra, Isharah, Ichera
What was noticed about the name 'Rishra' during a research work at Jadavpur University?
It was found to be a unique name during the research
What made the climate of Rishra and its suburbs congenial to the textile industry?
Hot and humid climate
Where was Rishra situated in relation to Kolkata according to the book written by Vernia?
Eight miles away from Kolkata
What did the Hindu weavers in the area mainly manufacture?
Fine cotton pieces
What was grown abundantly in the fertile land in and around the area?
Paddy and jute
How was the entire civic administration disrupted during the last phase of industrialization under the Danish rule?
Completely
What happened to the earlier 'village committee' under the British Company's rule?
It was transformed into Serampore Municipality
Where is Rishra positioned geographically?
Between Serampore and Konnagar, and between the Hooghly river and Delhi Highway
What is the literacy rate in Rishra according to the 2011 census?
87.89%
What percentage of the population in Rishra is under 6 years of age according to the 2001 India census?
10%
"Manasa Mangal" is significant because it is:
The first book or proof where Rishra's name can be found
Explore the origin and historical evolution of Rishra, situated on the right bank of the River Hugli, dating back to the pre-colonial era. Learn about its references in Bipradas Piplai's 'Manasamangal Kavya' and the evolution of its spelling over time.
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