- At the time of inception, the college was mainly an Arts college. In course of time, the college opened Science streams in the year 1966. The Department of Geography started its journey with General course since the year 1966 and with Honours degree since 1981. The department started to offer the Post Graduate (M.Sc. in Geography) course since 2015.
- We acknowledge the dedication and endeavour of Prof. Niyoti Roy and Dr. Debika Roy, who served this Department since the early days of this Department and served for more than 28 years and 33 years respectively.
- Several eminent teachers were responsible for the growth and development of this department as it has reached to its present position.
- Name of some teachers were Dr. Debika Roy, Prof. Niyoti Roy, Prof. Abanti Routh, Prof. Yudhisthir Hazra, Prof. Rina Das. We also acknowledge one of the Alumni of this college and departmental Lab Instructor, Mrs. Bandana Pal for her dedication and contribution of the progress of this department.
Special Paper offered by the Department in the PG Course
1. POPULATION AND WELFARE GEOGRAPHY
In theoretical part, students get enriched with knowledge on
- Various aspects and parameters of Population Dynamics,
- Theories and models of Population Growth and Migration,
- Research trends on Methods and Techniques of Population Geography
- Population Problems of some Third World countries,
- Significance of Scientific and Technological Revolution and Urbanization
- Various Population Policies with special reference to India
- Social inequality, Social Wellbeing,
- 2. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
In theoretical part, students deal with-
- Ø Concept of Region,
- Ø Theories of City Structure,
- Ø Concepts of Regional Disparity and Regional Diversity,
- Ø Levels of Development,
- Ø Regional Identification,
- Ø Urbanization in the Third World,
- Ø Approaches to Rural Development,
- Ø Urban Structure, Urban environment
- Ø Town Planning
- Ø Disaster mitigation strategy in urban and regional planning