WHERE IS SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT 2011 TAKING PLACE?
In Jharkhali village, which is in the Basanti Block of West Bengal.
The nearest town is Basanti, which is more than 20 km away from the project area. The entire area was affected by Tsunami & AILA. It is a cyclone and flood prone area. Nearest river is Matla, which is 5 minutes distance from the project area. The area belongs to Sundarban Area Development Board.
MAP OF THE AREA
Jhar Khali is referred to as an Island and as a village.
If you view the map listed below - in the centre of the map is a red dot labelled Jharkhali. You will see the Matla river nearby and the Sunderbans National Park to the East/ South-East.
Click on the map here
Also can go to Wild Adventures India website
- in the left hand side menu, click on Jhar Khali at Unique Position and then click on View map
- Also there is also a Sunderbans Photo gallery on the website.
NATURE AND CULTURE
The Sunderbans - translates to “beautiful forest/ jungle” from Bengali - read more
Sunderbans National Park - Wikipedia states...
What is the Saraswati Puja?
Saraswati is the Goddess of knowledge and art. Saraswati Puja is a festival celebrating the birthday of Saraswati.
When is it celebrated?
and a brief explanation of the Festival.
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