Garhbeta College

Garhbeta College is a co-educational college situated in Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948 and offers undergraduate education. The college is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.HistoryGarhbeta College was founded on 13 August 1948 under the leadership of the freedom fighter Late Gobinda Kumar Singha to impart higher education to the economically backward and geographically remote area of the Midnapore district. The college started with only 50 students in a section of Banerjee Danga High School. On 12 February 1950 the college was permanently shifted to its own building constructed on a large 22acre campus full of greenery. A local freedom fighter, Late Basanta Kumar Sarkar donated 12.58acre of land and 9.56acre of land was further donated by Midnapore Zamindar Company. The college was originally affiliated to the University of Calcutta and was later affiliated to Vidyasagar University with its creation in 1985.In course of time, various degree courses have been started taking the total number to thirteen. The college also offers a Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.) from 2004 and some vocational courses as well.Facilities and campusThe college is situated slightly away from town with a campus of 22acre. The college has its own hostel for boys with a seating capacity of 60 only. The college have separate common rooms for boys and girls with facilities for indoor games like carom and table tennis. Further there is provision for playing outdoor games. There is a in campus canteen offering snacks and beverages. The college also have a Netaji Subhas Open University study center to facilitate distance education.