Academic Qualification:
PG: M.A. in Geography from Sidho Kanho Birsha University in the year 2016

UG : B.A. in Geography (Honours) from J.K. College, S. K. B. University in the year 2014

UGC NET:

June 2015

January 2017 (Roll No 88002270) with JRF

December 2019

Certificate Course:

EHMW, West Bengal State Council of Vocational Education, 2011

ADCA, Vivekanad Education Foundation, 2014

Others:

Matric in Santali Medium, AISEC, 2013

Present: Department of Geography, Dr. Meghnad Saha College, Itahar, Uttar Dinajpur, 733128

Population Geography

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I feel interest to explore the geographical factors responsible for human development.

Books Authored/ Edited

Hembram, R., Roy, A. & Sarkar, M. (Eds.) (2023). Economy, Education and Society in New Normal Phase: Emerging Issues, Challenges and Policies. HSRA Publication, Bangalore, Karnataka. ISBN: 978-93-5506-195-9 (Hardcover).https://hsrapublications.com/product/economyeducationandsocietyinnewnormal-phase-emerging-issues-challenges-and-policies/

Papers Published in International/ National Journals

Hembram, R. (2021). Book Review ' COVID -19 Pandemic Trajectory in The Developing World: Exploring The Changing Environmental and Economic Miliues in India' by Mukunda Mishra and R.B. Sing (Eds.). Ensemble, 3(1), Viii-X. (Click Here to View Article)

Patra, U., Mandal, P., & Hembram, R. (2018). Tourism potentiality in a Plateau Region: a case study on Purulia District, West Bengal. Review of Research, 8(2), 1-9. (Click Here to View Article)

Patra, U. K., Hembram, R., Mandal, P., & Sinha, S. Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Road Transport Network in Jungle Mahal Blocks of Purulia District, West Bengal, India. (Click Here to View Article)

Patra, U. K., Khan, K. R., Gayak, J., & Hembram, R. (2019). Population growth in purulia district of West Bengal: A geographical analysis. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 9(2), 489-499. (Click Here to View Article)

Hembram, R., Mandal, P., Podder, R.N., & Patra, U.K. (2018). Cropping Pattern in Balarampur Tribal Area of Purulia District, West Bengal. Review of Research, 8(1), 1-5. (Click Here to View Article)

Chapters Contributed in Edited Volumes

Hembram, R., & Garai, U. (2021). Inter-state Labor Migration in India: The Normal and Reverse Phase. COVID-19 Pandemic Trajectory in the Developing World, 257. (Click Here to View Article)

Hembram, R. (2023). Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs and Survival Stratigies: Evidance from India. In Hembram, R., Roy, A. & Sarkar, M. (Eds.) Economy, Education and Society in New Normal Phase Emerging Issues, Challenges and Policies. HSRA Publications, 305-314.

Roy, A., Hembram, R. & Sarkar, M. (2023). Women?EUR(TM)s Mental Health Mapping and its Association with Domestic Violence in ?EUR~New Normal?EUR(TM) Phase: Perspectives from Uttar Dinajpur District, India. In Hembram, R., Roy, A. & Sarkar, M. (Eds.) Economy, Education and Society in New Normal Phase Emerging Issues, Challenges and Policies. HSRA Publications, 36-74.

Podder, R., Hembram, R., & Mandal, P. (2018). An Inquiry into The Level of Traditional Knowledge About Weather and Climatic Phenomena and Its Application Among Santal Community of Ulidi Mouza, Balarampur Block, Purulia, West Bengal, India. In Bhui, S. & Behera, S.K. (Eds.) Knowledge, Experience and Education Among Tribal People of Eastern India. Manglam Publications, 132-139.

Podder, R., Mandal, P., & Hembram, R. (2018). A Geographical Analysis: The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Sustainable Development of A Region - A Case Study on Balarampur Block, Purulia, W.B., India. In Bhui, S. & Behera, S.K. (Eds.) Knowledge, Experience and Education Among Tribal People of Eastern India. Manglam Publications, 140-147.

Papers Published in Seminar/ Conference/ Webinar

Workshop and Seminar

Online Course

Faculty Induction Program

Academic Position

Head, Department of Geography, Dr. Meghnad Saha College from 22.11.2021 to Till Date.

Administrative Position

Member, Purchase committee, Dr. Meghnad Saha College from 05.08.2023 to till date

Covenor, Parameter - 4, NIRF Committe, Dr. Meghnad Saha College

Superintendent, Minority Boy's Hostel attached to Dr. Meghnad Saha College from 01.07.2024

Member, Hostel Committee, Dr. Meghnad Saha College from 23.08.2023 to 30.06.2024

Computer Laboratory In-charge, Dr. Meghnad Saha College

Member, Canteen Committee, Dr. Meghnad Saha College

Member, Cultural Committee, Dr. Meghnad Saha Colege

Other Activities:

Invited to deliver a special lecture on the occation of  'Biswa Aiwasi Dibas 2025' held at Baidara Janakalyan High School Ground, Uttar Dinajpur on 09.08.2025 organised by Itahar Block Development officer

Invited as guest speaker on "150th Sahid Birsha Munda Janma Jayanti" held at Itahar Block on 15.11.2024 organised by Itahar Block Development officer

Acted as Judge on One Act Tribal Drama Competition held in Itahar Block on 18.01.2024 organised by Itahar Block Development officer

Acted as Executive producer on a short film named "Stolen Souls: A Documentary on Girls' Trafficing in Itahar" directed by Mr. Gopal Sarkar, Director, Cine Club, Dr. Meghnad Saha College (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1znve2X5Se0&t=311s)

Acted as Production Controller on a short film named "Alok Mukhi: Illuminated Aim" produced by Dr. Meghnad Saha College (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYD6CvOfcK8)

• 2017 September 01: Awarded with Junior Research Fellowship by University Grants Commission, Ministy of Human Resource Developmenad nt, Govt. of India