The Mondals, the zamindars of Bowali, originally carried the title of Roy/ Rai. Shovaram was awarded the title of Mondal. Shovaram’s grandson, Rajaram, received the zamindari rights of 50 villages, as a reward for his bravery, from the Raja of Hijli. They settled at Bowali around 1710. Rajaram’s grandson Haradhan, who enjoyed the patronage of the East India Company, and his sons built many temples in Bowali.
Geography
Area overview
Alipore Sadar subdivision is the most urbanized part of the South 24 Parganas district. 59.85% of the population lives in the urban areas and 40.15% lives in the rural areas. In the northern portion of the subdivision there are 21 census towns. The entire district is situated in the Ganges Delta and the subdivision, on the east bank of the Hooghly River, is an alluvial stretch, with industrial development. 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.
According to the 2011 Census of India, Bowali had a total population of 10,968, of which 5,709 were males and 5,259 were females. There were 894 people in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people was 8,694. According to the 2001 Census of India, Bowali had a population of 10,200. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. It has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 69%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Infrastructure
According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Bowali covered an area of 3.62 km2. Among the civic amenities, the water supply involved over-head tank. It had 2,235 domestic electric connections. Among the educational facilities it had were 5 primary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 secondary schools.
Economy
Tourism
There are two luxury hotels at Bowaii – The Rajbari Bawali and Farmhouse.
Transport
A short stretch of local roads link Bowali to the Budge Budge Trunk Road. Budge Budge railway station is located nearby.
Education
Bawali High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution, established in 1899. It has arrangements for teaching from class V to class XII. Bawali Pallimongal High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1974. It has facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII.
