Jorisha (also Jarisha/Jarisa)
is situated in south of Bankura district (West Bengal, India) and almost
43 Kms from it's district Head Quarter and also the Nearest Railway
Station. Latitude: 22°54'N Longitude: 87°03'E. The village is bounded
by a river called the Shilavati River in a half-moon shape. The river is
mainly depends on rain. Other than rainy season its look like a canal.
Most of time the villagers are used to cross the river by walk, with
their cycle and motor cycles. Towards Simlapal there is a canal (Jor as
we say ) and a low level bridge over it. There is also bridge over the
Shilavati to connect Bankura via Simlapal with Khatra and Jhargram
road.
The maximum villagers are farmer and as the
Shilavati and the said canal is bounded the village its a very easy to
access water all round the year. Main product is Rice, Wheat and
vegetables. Other than that some villagers used to farm Sunflower, Green
grasses etc. Hence the village is self sufficient in food stuffs. Other
than farming a few number of small or medium businesses are also
running in village and nearest town ( Simlapal). A large number of
state and central government employees also here.
Institutions open only on Primary level. A primary
school with 4-5 teachers covers the village students to got there
education. After completion of primary students are get admission in
Simlapal, where two high school is there. One is for boys ( Up to 10+2)
and the other is for girls (Up to 10) or at Belgeria, the next village
towards Khatra, where a school for students up to class-VIII is available.
The villagers worshiped God and Goddess variously.
The region of this village is Hindu. The maximum strength is Utkals in
the village. Other than Utkals
there are SCs,STs and OBCs also there. Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja, Kali
Puja, Saraswati Puja, Dipavali, Makar Sankranti etc are the main
occasion when people who living out of village for their different types
of job or requirements, meets each other.
The cultural and social life of the villagers is simple
and comfortable. They are contented with what they have. They are
energetic and hard working. They went to the field early in the morning
and worked their till evening. They love one another and respect the
superiors.
We all are happy in our village. And after miles and
miles the people know this village and it's villagers for their great
work and UNITY.
May long live Jorisha and Jorisha Youths.
Jai Hind!
