Who are we?

History of the Department

The Department of Geography is one of the oldest Departments of Dr.Meghnad Saha College, which was started functioning General Course from August 2000. But in the year 2003, the Honours course was introduced which completion the demand of the local as well as outsider students. The Department have two laboratories i.e. RS & GIS (Computer Lab) and geographical laboratory (Cartographic Lab) with available survey and mapping instruments. It has a comprehensive curriculum on topics related to software with an emphasis on practical learning which is affiliated to the University of Gour Banga. The Department also has a legacy of holding invited special lectures, conducting workshops and other academic-related activities regularly. Presently, the Department is offering minor soil test laboratory. The department have two smart classrooms where regular basis audio-visual classes are taken by the departmental faculties. Every year the practical experience of subject through Field visit as well as excursion is done by the department. The Department is making significant contributions to the pedagogic improvement in the educational scenario of the district as well as the region.

Vision and Mission

• To impart Geographical thinking to the students.
• To create interest to opt for Geography as a major subject in higher education.
• To increase of standard of our students to local as well as global levels and make them employable and self-dependent.
• To improve the practical base knowledge about different perspective.
• To provide a platform to the students to exhibits their talents and creativity.
• To provide Geographical background for higher level.
• To encourage self-evaluation, personality development and guide the students to strive towards perfection and competence.
• Department of Geography provides outstanding teaching and learning environment with its focus on continuing educational process.
• Department provides experimental field base teaching and learning opportunity.