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Palashipara Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Vidyapith

Coordinates: 23°47′36″N 88°26′52″E / 23.7934°N 88.4477°E / 23.7934; 88.4477
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Palashipara Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Vidyapith
Palashipara M.G.S Vidyapith front gate
Address
Map
Betai – Palashi Road, Palashipara, Nadia

Palashipara
,
West Bengal
,
741155

India
Coordinates23°47′36″N 88°26′52″E / 23.7934°N 88.4477°E / 23.7934; 88.4477
Information
School typeQuasi-official
Religious affiliation(s)Secular
Established1948
Sister schoolPalashipara MGS Balika Vidyalaya
School boardWBBSE
AuthorityWest Bengal Board of Secondary Education
CategoryHigher Secondary
Head teacherSadhan Biswas
Executive headteacherSubrata Biswas
CampusRural[1]
WebsiteN/A

Palashipara Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Vidyapith popularly known as Palashipara M.G.S. Vidyapith is one of the old educational institutes of Nadia district, West Bengal.[2] It is situated in Tehatta II block, at Palashipara.[3]

History

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The school was established in 1948 and constructed by the local population with the help of social workers. The infrastructure of school was improved during the 1950s when Indian National Congress leader. Dr. Raghunandan Biswas was a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Initially it was affiliated to the University of Calcutta.[4] A two-storied dormitory was constructed for housing student attendees from distant areas that had no higher secondary schools. The building was transferred to the primary school section. The Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Balika Vidyapith (for girls)[5][6] is situated within a kilometer from this school.[7]

Infrastructure

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This is a boys school and the higher secondary section is co-educational. The curriculum emphasizes science, arts and commerce. There are three laboratories, as well as computer education facilities and a library. The three different sections of education each have their own building: Primary, Madhyamik and Higher Secondary. The school compound contains the teachers' quarters. The school is now under the governance of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.[8][9]

Sports

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The school competes with success in athletics, particularly football, reaching district and state levels. Members of the senior-level football team have participated in the Kolkata super division club and national levels. They have their own playing ground just beside the school.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ "PALASHIPARA M.G.S VIDYAPITH".
  2. ^ Udvodhana (in Bengali).
  3. ^ Directory of Educational Institutions. R. P. Bookwala.
  4. ^ "Palashipara MGS Vidyapith". www.pmgsv.in. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Siksha o sahitya: Teachers' journal. All-Bengal Teachers' Association. 1969.
  6. ^ "Education First". school.banglarshiksha.gov.in. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Constituency-wise Data. Election Commission. (August 2, 2014). "Statistical Report (PDF)" (PDF). Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  8. ^ "Palashipara Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Vidyapith (H.S.)". Indiacom.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  9. ^ "WBBSE". West Bengal Board of Secondary Education official website. Retrieved February 14, 2017.