Bankura District Of West Bengal Research Articles

Study of self-help group (SHG) on women empowerment in Bankura district of West Bengal, India

Study of self-help group (SHG) on women empowerment in Bankura district of West Bengal, India

Comparative Evaluation of Horizontal Lip Position With Ricketts Esthetic Plane in Preschool and School-Going Children of Bankura, West Bengal: A Craniofacial Anthropometric Study.

Introduction The horizontal lip position and esthetic plane are two important parameters to define facial beauty, and these factors are always given importance in children undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate horizontal lip position in primary and mixed dentition children with class I occlusion and to analyze its association with gender among preschool and schoolchildren of villages in the Bankura district in West Bengal. Materials and methods Researchers screened 437 children for the study and selected those who met the inclusion criteria. A total of 407 children were segregated: 201 children aged three to five years with the flush terminal plane and mesial step in primary teeth and 206 children aged seven to eleven years with class I occlusion in mixed dentition were selected from schools in villages in Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The subjects were instructed to hold the head in the natural head position by looking straight, and points were marked on the nose and chin tip, respectively. A metallic ruler was placed from nose to chin, representing Rickett's esthetic line. The horizontal lip distance to the esthetic plane of both upper and lower lips was measured as a linear distance from the most anterior part of the lip to the metallic ruler. The data were recorded, compared with gender, and statistically analyzed using the Chi-square test using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences software (SPSS version 19.0, 2015, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results The most prevalent horizontal lip distance for both upper and lower lips to the esthetic line for primary and mixed dentition in the Bankura region of West Bengal was category I, where the lip is seen beyond the E plane, followed by category II, where lips are at a horizontal distance in the range of 0-1.5 mm from the esthetic line. A significant correlation of lip position with Rickets aesthetic plane was also illustrious with gender in primary dentition, but a non-significant association with gender was noted in mixed dentition. Conclusion Children with class I occlusion from the Bankura district of West Bengal showed a higher percentage of lip position beyond the esthetic plane in both primary and mixed dentition, which is not in line with the inference of Ricketts's studies on the Caucasian population. There is a definite association between gender and horizontal lip distance in Ricketts esthetic plane. Protrusive upper lips were seen more in males, and retrusive lips were seen more in females. Clinical significance The horizontal lip position with reference to Ricketts esthetic plane has been documented in the literature for adults and teens undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. However, there is no study done to define these measurements in preschool and school-going children, which can assist in determining future esthetic profiles and in preparing a protocol for early age interceptive orthodontics along with aesthetic rehabilitation of the anterior area of the mouth.

Menstrual hygiene among the school-going early adolescent girls (10-14 Years): A socio-cultural study in Bankura District, West Bengal, India

The onset of menstruation is a significant milestone in female puberty, marking the transition from girlhood to womanhood and initiating the reproductive phase of a woman's life. In Indian society, menstruation is associated with a myriad of traditions, myths, misconceptions, taboos, and superstitions. Open discussions about menstruation management are rare. Various socio-cultural influences propagate negative or erroneous information among girls, detrimentally affecting their understanding of menstrual hygiene and safe practices. This cross-sectional study focuses on early adolescent girls (aged 10-14 years) from a high school in the Bankura district of West Bengal, illuminating the socio-cultural factors that prevent them from gaining appropriate knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning menstrual hygiene. The study found that 11.87% of the girls viewed menstruation as a result of a divine curse, 1.70% perceived it as a disease, and 54.23% lacked a clear understanding of this crucial life phase. Additionally, the majority were ignorant of the source of menstrual bleeding. A mere 8.47% of the girls had knowledge of menstruation before experiencing their first period (menarche). Most of girls didn’t even hear about menstruation before menarche. Thus, menstruation and its associated practices are overshadowed by prevalent taboos and socio-cultural misconceptions.

A Study on Prevalence of Speech and Language Disorders in Children with Intellectual Disability in Bankura District of West Bengal

A Study on Prevalence of Speech and Language Disorders in Children with Intellectual Disability in Bankura District of West Bengal

Changes in Land Use Pattern and Policies: A Study of Bankura District in West Bengal, India

This study looks into the dynamic changes in land use patterns in the Bankura District of West Bengal, India, and makes policy recommendations to solve the issues that arise. Land use in the region has undergone major changes in recent decades, owing to causes such as urbanization, agricultural intensification, and forestry decline. The study's main goal was to investigate how rapid urbanization affects the existing land use pattern, from agricultural to urban. Through an in-depth review of secondary information such as reports, research publications, and other departmental data sources. It also explores the socioeconomic ramifications of these changes, such as their potential effects on livelihoods and sustainability. For this study, a mixed-methods approach was used, encompassing qualitative and quantitative methodologies such as descriptive statistics and the least squares technique, among others. According to this study, a group of census towns trail many new minor towns. It can also be claimed that unchecked urban expansion causes pollution. If we change just one individual ingredient, the entire system will be disrupted. Pollutants of many kinds wreaked havoc on the ecosystem. This has a significant impact on human existence and impedes healthy living. As a result, various levels of awareness and safeguards are required to achieve a balance in intake levels. People must, however, have access to various mitigation techniques.

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY: CONCH SHELL CARVING IN BISHNUPUR, INDIA

The term "conch" has been often used throughout history to designate a variety of medium to large sea snails, particularly their shells. Bishnupur, a city and municipality in the Bankura district of West Bengal, India, has a rich heritage that includes the skill of carving these conches. Conch shell carving is renowned for its incredibly lovely and elaborate patterns contributing to some elegant visual art forms. In the Hindu faith, they play a crucial role and are seen as lucky in the mythology of the Hindus. Common products created from conches include ornaments, trumpets, beautiful home goods, sculptures, and more. This craft of carving conch shells is practised by traditional artists, many of them are members of the caste known as "Sankha Banik." Nowadays, the centre of these activities by these artists is a location named "Sankhari Bazaar" in the city of Bishnupur. Their expertise and art are passed down from years to generations, ensuring that this indigenous craft form never goes extinct. This paper makes an effort to comprehend the history of this craft form, the effects of geography and other state sovereignty conditions on it, the multiple techniques used to create objects from conch shells, its distinctiveness as a centuries-old art form, and finally, to investigate the current issues affecting this industry. The present scenario and user perspective has been tallied through a stakeholder survey conducted in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India. As a conclusion, this paper also seeks to identify potential paths and future directions for Bishnupur's conch shell sector to emerge as a prospective visual communicator.

Seasonal variation of 222Rn concentration in tube-well water and dose assessment of water dissolved 222Rn to the local people of Bankura District of West Bengal, India

Seasonal variation of 222Rn concentration in tube-well water and dose assessment of water dissolved 222Rn to the local people of Bankura District of West Bengal, India

An Economic Analysis of Production of Magur Hatcheries in Bankura District of West Bengal

The study was conducted in Bankura district of West Bengal which has the highest production of Magur seed in the Hatchery. Ramsagar or 7 more villages were selected on the basis of highest no. of magur hatcheries availability. A sample of 100 farmers was surveyed for this magur seed production in the hatcheries. The sample included 12 marginal, 22 small, 30 semi-medium, 29 medium and 7 large magur seed producer in the hatchery. The analysis of data revealed that the growth rates of area and productivity were significant. On an overall basis, average cost of production of magur seed in the hatchery was Rs. 23627.27. On an average, the gross income was Rs. 60000, net income was Rs. 36372.71, the family labour income was Rs. 38812.65, the farm business income was Rs. 42613.8,the farm investment income was Rs. 38646, with cost benefit ratio 1:2.536.

Demand for Financial Services and its Determinants: Micro Empirical Evidences from West Bengal, India

The strength of the economy of a country is closely connected to the soundness and effectiveness of its financial system, in general, and the banking system, in particular. In the Indian scenario, the banking sector plays a great role in the inclusion of groups of people in the formal banking system. Financial inclusion is focused on providing financial services to all sections of the society at a reasonable cost. The traditional measures of financial inclusion are focused on the supply dimension of financial services, but not the demand perspective. After the implementation of financial inclusion drives like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the demand side of financial inclusion gains new importance. This article attempts to recognize some of the demand-based parameters of the financial services after implementation of the PMJDY. The study is based on a primary survey conducted in some selected villages from the Bankura district of West Bengal, where the banking network is not adequate. Besides, the study also evaluates the effects of some socioeconomic factors of the demand of financial services. The empirical evidences show that the asset composition of the household and the income level of the family are effective in determining the demand for financial services.

Women Empowerment Through Kanyashree Prakalpa: Views of the Students of Raipur Block in Bankura of West Bengal

This current study aims at revealing the actual impact of Kanyashree one-time grant (KOTG) existing in the grass root level of Raipur block area in Bankura district of West Bengal. The researcher's effort is to observe the level of women empowerment in the current study area. The whole study has found that the grant directly provides a scope for the development of women in this study area. A positive effect of the grant in restricting child marriage and girls’ dropout from school seems clear. The findings of the study significantly detect changes in perception as the effect of KOTG for girls.

An appraisal of socio-economic disparity at block level in Bankura district of West Bengal, India

Regional disparities in socio-economic development have long been a source of concern for policymakers, economists, geographers, and others. It is a global phenomenon observed in both developing and developed nations. Regional disparity occurs due to uneven regional development, which fluctuates over time based on social, cultural, economic, and demographic factors. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to find out the spatial variation of socio-economic development at the block level in Bankura district of West Bengal. The current study used 27 indicators across six dimensions (i.e., education, health, agriculture, banking and finance, livestock, and basic amenities) to measure the degree of spatial disparity. To examine spatial variations, common statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, and composite development index have been used.

Assessment of the Nutritional Disorders among School Going Adolescents in Rural Bankura District of West Bengal: A Cross-Sessional Study

Background: Adolescent is very crucial period of life for growth and development of body and mind. Nutritioninfluences growth and development throughout infancy, childhood and adolescents.Aims: To find out the prevalence of nutritional deficiency disorders and dietary assessment among adolescent agegroup.Materials and Methods: Community based descriptive cross- sectional study was conducted among 6 ruralschools of Bankura-I community development block in Bankura district from February to May 2014. With the helpof pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured schedule total 600 adolescent students were interviewed and clinicalexaminations were done.Results: Mean age of study population was 13.2± 2.19 years. 7.0% of pupils were vegetarian and 93.0% was nonvegetarian.More than one fourth students consumed fast food /junk foods ≥ 3 serving/ week in this study. Total442 students were eligible for mid-day meal. Out of that 5.7% student did not take mid-day meal from their school.Iron folic acid (IFA) tablet was given only to girl students. 55.6% girls consumed IFA tab but rest did not consumeIFA tablets. Pallor was detected clinically in 33.5% of adolescents.Conclusions: School based as well as Community-based adolescent-friendly health and nutrition education andservices and economic development may improve the overall health and nutritional knowledge and status ofadolescents.

Assessing Food Security In Terms Of Nutrient Intake In Agri-Business Households (As Primary Source Of Income) In Bankura District Of West Bengal Of India

This study evaluated food security and recommended policies to enhance calorie, protein, and fat intake in selected households. It surveyed 50 participants from the agri-business industry using Simple Random Sampling without Replacement and classified households based on income. Most family members were aged 26 to 45 years. The quantities of food consumed by the households were converted into equivalent amounts of calorie, protein, and fat based on the Nutrition Chart from an ICMR publication. The study converted food quantities to calorie, protein, and fat amounts using a Nutrition Chart, and adjusted calorie intake based on age and sex differences. Group-1 and Group-2 households were recommended to have balanced diets with more milk, pulses, fruits, and vegetables, and to increase protein intake. Protein intake was higher than the recommended amount for agri-business households, except for Group- 1 and Group-2. The study suggests policies to improve food intake, create awareness about balanced diets, and encourage the consumption of nutritious food, particularly in low-income households.

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TRENDS OF JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS IN MADHYA PRADESH FROM 2016 TO 2020

INTRODUCTION: Many large outbreaks have been recorded in various sections of the nation since 1955. In 1973, a severe epidemic in the Bankura District of West Bengal resulted in a 42.6 percent death rate. Following that, the illness spread to neighboring states, resulting in a series of epidemics across the country. METHODOLOGY: It is a retrospective observational study conducted among all lab-conrmed IgM ELISApatients positive for JE in Madhya Pradesh from 2016-2020. The data was collected from IDSP, and it included the number of cases by years, months, districts, and, geographical details were collected from the Department of Land Survey, and the projected population data were collected from the census. RESULT: Analysis of data revealed that from 2016 to 2020, a total of 81 Acute encephalitis syndrome cases with 10 deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh. All these cases were lab-conrmed cases of Japanese Encephalitis. During this period, the average case fatality rate was 12.34%, with a morbidity rate of 0.11 per lakh population. CONCLUSION: In all JEendemic states in India, safe and efcient JE vaccinations are available to prevent the disease and lower the risk of JE and AES; nonetheless, all visitors to JE-endemic areas should take steps to avoid mosquito bites, especially during peak season. Prevention of Japanese encephalitis can be bought about by early diagnosis and apt treatment.

Agricultural land suitability analysis of Bankura district of West Bengal using AHP and GIS Techniques

Agricultural land suitability analysis of Bankura district of West Bengal using AHP and GIS Techniques

Water radon risk in Susunia hill area: an assessment in terms of radiation dose.

Radiological impact of radon in air is a global issue whereas radon in water has local consequences. Considering its importance, we have conducted a study on radon activity measurements in 316 tube-well water samples collected from Susunia hill area in Bankura district of West Bengal, India during the period of 25th December 2018-2nd February 2020. Radon contents are measured using AlphaGUARD radon monitor. The obtained radon activities in drinking water samples lie between 1.78 ± 0.07 and 3213.50 ± 77.32 Bq/l with an average of 128.30 ± 14.09 Bq/l. This study reveals that 93% of the samples have radon levels in excess of the USEPA proposed maximum contamination level (MCL) of 11.1 Bq/l while radon levels of 40% samples have exceeded the WHO and EU Council Directive recommended reference level of 100 Bq/l. The total annual effective dose of the samples have been estimated by considering the per day water intake of 3 l. The calculated total annual effective dose widely fluctuates between 10.39 and 18649.55 μSv/year with an average value of 744.59 μSv/year. 269 water samples have exceeded the WHO and EU Council Directive recommended reference level of 100 μSv/year. However, if we consider the UNSCEAR prescribed annual water intake of 60 l, the average dose becomes 279.82 μSv/year. The situation demands attention of the local authorities. Local people are advised to take some easy preventive measures for their radiological protection against such contamination.

COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE SPEED TRAINING PROGRAM OF TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL BOYS

Speed is one of the vital motor abilities that need to start the developmental process at the early ages of the players. The study aims to identify the progression of progressive speed training basis on the duration of training of the Santali tribe and Bengali teen boys. Subjects were Santali tribe and Bengali adolescent schoolboys and their ages ranged between 13 to 15 years selected from Bankura District of West Bengal, India. These two groups were further divided into control and experimental groups and in each of the groups, there were 20 students. Initially, 4 weeks of uniform conditioning trainings were given to all groups before the pretest T1 was conducted. Further, consecutively 3 more post-tests were conducted every 4 weeks after providing progressive speed training. For the comparison, MANOVA, ANOVA, and LSD post hock test were employed and the Mean value was seen in the descriptive part. The result of the study reveals that Non-tribal (Bengali) and Tribal (Santali) adolescent schoolboys responded positively with the designed progressive speed training. This progression of tests timing took place progressively over time on the Bengali and Santali boys almost similarly. Though the Santali boys took the upper hand over Bengali boys numerically at the final stage of progression in the timing of the speed test, on the contrary in the first two post-tests, T2 & T3 progression took place almost in the same fashion. It is concluded that alike progressive speed training is almost equally effective for Santali tribe and Bengali adolescent boys for the development of sprinting ability.
 
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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CIRCUIT AND AEROBIC DANCE TRAINING IN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND BODY FAT OF OVERWEIGHT URBAN SCHOOL GIRLS

Centering upon the suffering from chronic energy deciency due to overweight and high body fat is very common problem in urban school girls of our society. In present days, in this pandemic situation, a compulsion practice and system of staying inside the home and intake of more amount of food without having any physical exercise, gives the gift birth of overweight status of our children. From this point of view, the researcher intends to investigate a comparative study of circuit and aerobic dance training programmes to reduce body fat and for adopting heathy weight and BMI and also to investigate which programme is more effective. Ninety, seventh and eight standard obese girls of Kalitala girls high school (N = 45) and Mission Girls High School (N = 45) mean age (13+1) years of Bankura district of West Bengal, India were randomly selected as the subjects for the study. For experimental purpose total ninety subjects were sub-divided systematically on the basis of over-weight status into three equal groups (n = 30). The circuit training and aerobic dance programs were randomly assigned to two groups which were designated as experimental groups: Group A (Circuit Training) and Group B (Aerobic Dance) and were imparted 12 weeks of circuit training and aerobic dance training programs, respectively whereas the remaining group was designated as the control group (Group C). Result showed that greater contributory effects of aerobic dance program in developing healthy BMI of overweight school girls than that of circuit training program.

Constraints Perceived By the Vegetable Growers towards Excessive Use of Chemicals in Bankura District of West Bengal

The study was conducted during 2018 to know the constraints perceived by the vegetable growers towards excessive use of chemicals in the Bankura district of West Bengal. This study was followed ex-post and expletory research design with considering 27 constraints, which data was suitably analyses with the help of principal component analysis. The results of these 27 constraints were divided into six components on basis Eigen rules. The six components had greater than one Eigen value 6.265, 2.59, 2.292, 1.421, 1.216 and 1.086 respectively. The first component having Eigenvalue of 6.265 was labeled as Protection Knowledge. Similarly other sequentially components were labeled as Lack of Knowledge, Bio - control, Scarcity, Unavailability and Training respectively. The particular emphasis in this study was therefore on identifying the problems faced by vegetable growers in the application of pesticides to vegetable crops during the use of a chemical in the study area.

Analysis of the Effect of Progressive Speed Training on Tribal and Non-tribal School Boys

Sprint training should start at the early stages of the athletes considering the importance of it as one of the most important motor abilities to achieve the best performance of the athlete at the desired age. The study aims to identify the progression of progressive speed training basis on the duration of training of the Santali tribe and Bengali high school boys. Subjects were Santali tribe and Bengali adolescent schoolboys and their ages ranged between 13 to 15 years selected from Bankura District of West Bengal, India. These two groups were further divided into control and experimental groups and in each of the groups, there were 20 students. Initially, 4 weeks of uniform conditioning training was given to all groups before the pretest T1 was conducted. Further, consecutively 3 more post-tests (T2, T3, & T4) were conducted after every 4 weeks providing progressive speed training. In the descriptive part Mean trimming was revealed. For the comparison of performed Tests timing, MANOVA, ANOVA, and LSD post hock test were employed. The result of the study reveals that Non-tribal (Bengali) and Tribal (Santali) adolescent schoolboys responded positively with the designed progressive speed training. This progression of sprint test timing took place progressively over time on the Bengali and Santali boys distinctly within the groups. Progression of Bengali boys took place from Test 1 to Test 2 numerically but not statistically, which is the dissimilarity in the process of progression of speed ability with the Santali boys. It is concluded that alike progressive speed training is equally effective for the Santali tribe and Bengali schoolboys but the progression of Bengali Boys begins a bit slower in the early stages than the Santali tribe in the sprint ability.