Impact of Flood on Education in Darakeswar Mundeswari-Interfluve in Hugli District, West Bengal

Authors

  • Soumen Mandal Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal
  • N. C. Jana Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal

Keywords:

Flood, Education, Dropout, Emergency shelter

Abstract

Education is an important indicator of human development in any region. However,
Educational institutions have been greatly affected due to recurrent flood problems in
Darakeswar-Mundeswari Interfluve. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to assess
the impact of flood on education keeping in view the physical and socio-economic background
of the study area. In addition, some measures have also been suggested for the development
of education in such a flood-prone area.

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Published

31-03-2022

How to Cite

Mandal, S. ., & Jana, . N. C. . (2022). Impact of Flood on Education in Darakeswar Mundeswari-Interfluve in Hugli District, West Bengal. National Geographical Journal of India, 62(1), 41–48. Retrieved from https://ngji.in/index.php/ngji/article/view/456

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 1 (2016): March 2016

Section

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