Kayapat
# Kayapat

Kayapat is a village in the Goghat II CD block in the Arambagh subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

## Geography

### Area overview

The Arambagh subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is divided into two physiographic parts – the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line. The western part is upland and rocky – it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district. The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area. The railways, the roads and flood-control measures have had an impact on the area. The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94.77% of the population living in rural areas and 5.23% of the population living in urban areas.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

### Location

Kayapat is located at 22°54′16″N 87°32′17″E﻿ / ﻿22.904523°N 87.538172°E﻿ / 22.904523; 87.538172

## Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Kayapat had a total population of 3,351 of which 1,737 (52%) were males and 1,614 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 340. The total number of literate persons in Kayapat was 2,578 (85.62% of the population over 6 years).

## Culture

David J. McCutchion mentions the Sridhara temple of Mondal family as having been built in 1807 as a nava ratna with rich terracotta façade. He also mentions a pancha ratna temple with terracotta decoration.

## Kayapat picture gallery

* Sridhar Laljiu temple of Mondal family, built in 1807 (front side).
* Sridhar Laljiu temple built as a nava ratna temple, now in a ruinous condition (rear side).
* Crumbling terracotta designs at Sridhar Laljiu temple
* At chala temple adjacent to Sridhar Laljiu temple
