Department of Geography

About the Department

“Geography is the science of places and the relationships between people and their environments” - National Geographic Society

Geography is a unique blend of the basic and social sciences. It helps provide a wide range of information and understanding that is essential for making sense of a world.

The Department of Geography spread its petals from 2013-14 academic sessions with General course and elevated to Honours course in the year 2015. Currently, the Department is served by three faculty members along with one non-teaching Lab-Attendant. The Department is run through a fully equipped laboratory, with an ICT facility along with separate theory classrooms. From 2013-14, the Department initiated different co-curricular activities were initiated to encourage creativity and thrive among the students of the Department beyond prescribed curriculum through poster competitions, debates, quiz contests and so on. Seminars and colloquiums are arranged by the Department to enrich the knowledge of the students. The Department had started organizing extension or special lectures in 2022, by renowned geographers who have delivered their thought-provoking lectures on special topics. Various methods of teaching are implemented, ranging from the traditional classroom teaching method to the use of the latest audio-visual modes of presentation because it helps to enrich the lecture methods. Regular and periodic evaluations of students’ are conducted to determine the student's understanding of the subject. Special classes are arranged for students who have difficulty in understanding concepts. There are well-equipped laboratories and a departmental library for the use of students and teachers. The students also prepare and display the annual Wall Magazine of the Department, namely “Pangea” to display their acumen. The orientation of the course has been arranged with an eye towards the development of Modern Geography as well as the changing state of the present world.

Date of Initiation of The Department: 2014

Programme Offered:

  1. B.Sc. Hons in Geography (Since 2015)
  2. B.Sc. General in Geography (Since 2014)

Details of Programs Offered by the Department:

Program Level Under Graduate
Duration in Month 36 (CBCS system), 48 (NEP)
Eligibility Passed 10+2 level with Geography in last two years with at least 45% marks in aggregate or 50% marks in Geography
Medium of Instruction Bengali, English
Course structure As per the university rule
Student Sanctioned Strength 38

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Routine

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Syllabus

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124 May 2024Geography_ 4Yr. Hons. Prog.Download
224 May 2024Geography Hons. syllabusDownload
324 May 2024Gepgraphy Gen syllabusDownload
419 Apr 2024Geography NEP SyllabusDownload
519 Apr 2024Geography CBCS SyllabusDownload

Lesson Plan

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Notice Board

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Teaching Methods

Special Activities

Events organised in the Department of Geography:

Sl.No. Event Title Description Objectives Duration
1 Certificate course Methods of Soil Sample Collection and Physio-Chemical Properties Analysis’ A Ten Days Certificate Course: By Departmental Faculties.
  1. Assessment of Soil Quality
  2. Understanding Soil Variability
  3. Identification of Soil Constraints
  4. Supporting Land Management Decisions
  5. Research and Scientific Inquiry
Date:26.03.2020 to 07.03.2020
Ten Days and 30 Hours
2 Workshop Remote Sensing and GIS Five Days Workshop: By Ayan Ghosh (IT Personnel, Special Investigation Division, CAD GIS Centre, Public Health and Engineering Department.(Govt. of West Bengal)
  1. Mapping and Visualization
  2. Decision Making
  3. Data Integration
  4. Environmental Assessment
  5. Monitoring and Observation
Date: 22.09.2022 to 26.09.2022
Five Days and 30 Hours
3 Add-on Course Field and Instrumental Survey A Ten Days Add-on Course: By Departmental Faculties
  1. Hands-on Learning
  2. Data Collection Skills
  3. Spatial Awareness
  4. Critical Thinking and Analysis
  5. Interdisciplinary Understanding
  6. Fieldwork Experience
Date: 21.03.2022 to 30.03.2022
Ten Days and 30 Hours
4 Add-on Course QGIS Seven Days Add-On Course: By Ayan Ghosh (IT Personnel, Special Investigation Division, CAD GIS Centre, Public Health and Engineering Department. (Govt. of West Bengal)
  1. Introduction to QGIS
  2. Map Design and Cartography
  3. Geoprocessing
  4. Spatial Data Visualization
  5. Plugin and extension
Date: 11.03.2023 to 13.03.2023 and 18.03.2023 to 21.03.2023
Seven Days and 30 hours
5 Special lecture Lightning Hazard: Sensing, Mitigation, and Public Safety Awareness One Day Special Lecture: Dr Manoranjan Mishra, Professor, Department of Geography, Fakir Mohan University (Odisha)
  1. Risk Awareness
  2. Understanding Lightning
  3. Safety Precautions
  4. Community Preparedness
  5. First Aid and Emergency Response
  6. Continued Education
Date: 28.02.2024 (One Day)

Extra-Curriculum Activities

Wall Magazine:

The dept. has organised a wall magazine “Pangea” every year, starting from 2019, focused on geography can be an excellent extracurricular activity for students at Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya. The theme of the wall magazine could be broad, such as "Exploring Our World," or specific, like "Geographical Wonders of India."

Freshers and farewell:

Our dept. typically organized to welcome new students (freshers) and bid farewell to departing students (graduating seniors). It's an occasion to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year and acknowledge the achievements of outgoing students. Our dept also organised farewell party.

Educational excursion:

Our dept. organised field trips and educational excursions in several parts of the country. The aim of this field trip abroad could be an incredibly enriching experience, offering students the opportunity to explore different cultures, landscapes, and environments firsthand. Field visits in different parts of India (Sikkim-Gangtok, Kola Kham, Vizag, Kalim pong) have been organised regularly as per the Vidyasagar University syllabus to enhance their field-based knowledge.

Workshop and add-on course:

Our department has organised seminars, workshops and hands-on training for student to enhance their practical knowledge and skills. The faculty of the department is actively engaged and motivates students to participate in different kinds of workshops and training.

Others activities:

Alumni Achievement:

Sl.No. Name Reg. No Year of Passing Higher Studies Appointment
1 Avimanyu Das 770010 2018 PANSKURA BANAMALI COLLEGE IIT, KHARAGPUR
2 Subrata Raut 1470160 of 2016-17 2019 IIM, DHANBAD Ph.D. Research scholar
3 Bhaskar Samanta 1470002 2020 NORTH ORRISA UNIVERSITY iMerit Technology Services Pvt. Ltd
4 Sathi Rana 1470329 2021 VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY STESALIT PVT. LTD.
5 Sucheta jana 1470335 2021 VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY STESALIT PVT. LTD.
6 Balaram Sardar 770013 2018 ASIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL WIPRO
7 Subhendu Bhunia 1470157 2019 NORTH 0RRISA UNIVERSITY RAMTECH SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Infrastructure Available In The Department:

Total Number of ICT enabled classrooms 01
Internet connection wifi for Teachers only
Departmental Library 01
Total number of Books in Departmental Library 111

Results (Last 5 Years)

Sl.No. Appeared Passed Pass Percentage
2022-202388100.00%
2021-20221111100.00%
2020-202199100.00%
2019-202077100.00%
2018-2019171482.35%

Placement and Progression

Name of Student Year Placement / Progression

Our Faculty

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Abu Kalam Alberuni
Assistant Professor
M.A, M.ED
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Taraknath Sau
State Aided College Teacher (SACT)
M.A, B.ED
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Suman Paul
State Aided College Teacher (SACT)
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Pursuing)

Departmental Gallery