Raghunathpur College, Raghunathpur

About Raghunathpur College, Raghunathpur

RAGHUNATHPUR COLLEGE began its journey as a private educational institute in 1961. Initially, classes used to be held at the Marwari Dharmashala and G.D. Lang institution in Raghunathpur.

The active co-operation of the common people, the education lovers and the dedicated educationists of the locality finally helped the Raghunathpur College come into existence. The dream of establishing a premier educational institution was materalised under the caring supervision and endorsement of the following noble personalities The untiring as well as whole hearted endeavour of Shyamadas Chatterjee vis-à-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 a 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 the people of this area. His sudden and untimely demise left a void among the people of Raghunathpur College has good reputation in the arena of Games & Sports. We have honoured as a champion college four times, namely 4th, 5th, 7th and 9th Inter Non-Govt College Athletic Meet & Football Championship since its inception at the year 1997-98. As far as Football is concerned boys of our college win the final hurdle twice, such as in the year 2005-06 & 2007-08.

To augment the spirit of our Cricket Team we, the teaching community, have been arranging Sourav Sandhani Cricket Tournament in the memory of retirement year of Bengal’s beloved cricketer Sourav Ganguli since 2008.Several schemes for betterment of sporting activities will be coming on in the near future.