Raghunathpur College - RCP

RAGHUNATHPUR COLLEGE set off its journey as a private educational institution in the 1961. Initially classes used to be held at the Marwari Dharmashala and G.D.Lang Institution at Raghunathpur. The active co-operation of the common people, the education lovers and the dedicated educationist of the locality finally helped the Raghunathpur College come into existence. The dream of establishing a premier educational institute was materialised under the caring supervision and endorsement of the following noble personalities: Shyamadas Chatterjee Sankar Narayan Singdeo Tinkori Sarkar Devakinandan Kabiraj Dr. Ramgoti Banerjee Lakshminarayan Bhakat Srilal Singhania Amar Nath Nandi and Rabindranath Das, the founder Principal of the college. The untiring as well as whole hearted endeavour of Shayamadas Chatterjee vis-a vis the establishment of this institution needs to be mentioned. Notwithstanding being a teacher of S.E.R. Boys’ High School, Adra, he felt the exigency of an institution in this locality. He stepped into door to door and made an appeal to the people for raising fund required for the institution. They extended their helping hands by donating cash, land and other articles. In this way, he succeeded in reaching his destination. Above all Sri Chatterjee was loved by the students and people of this area. His sudden and untimely demise left a void among the people of this locality. The land of the college was donated by the following personalities: Nirmala Chakraborty Narendranath Ganguli Narendranath Sarkar Tinkori Sarkar Madan Mohan Sarkar Radhu Maji Manohari Das Sadhu Maji Mahadeb Maji Helu Maji Satyanarayan Sarkar Subal Chandra Sarkar The classes began to be held in the present building since 20th January, 1964. The college remains indebted forever to the above mentioned personalities and all the people of the locality for their support and contribution. The college earned the status of a Government Sponsored Institution in 1961.The college is affiliated to the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University. It is one of the best colleges in the district.