Dept. of Geography
Designation: Assistant Professor
Contact Number: 9064268219
Email : madhukarmakar.2008@rediffmail.com
Address for communication: DR. MADHUSUDAN KARMAKAR,23 GOSTHAPAL SARANI, 16 NO WARD HAKIMPARA (NEAR KALIBARI),PO. SILIGURI DT. DARJEELING,PIN: 734001
Residential address: Dr. Madhusudan Karmakar,23 Gosthapal Sarani, 16 No Ward Hakimpara (Near Kalibari),Po. Siliguri Dt. Darjeeling,Pin: 734001
Official address: Maynaguri College,Dept. of Geography,Po. Maynaguri,Pin:734001,Dist. Jalpaiguri,West Bengal
Educational qualifications:
- M.P or equivalent WBBSE 1985 Kamakhya guri High School 60% Beng,Eng,Math,Phy.Sc,Life.Sc,Geo,Hist.
- H.S or equivalent WBCHSE 1987 Jenkins High School (Cooch Behar)55.4% Beng,Eng,Pol. Sc, Phil,Geo
- U.G Degree(Please mention Hons/Major) Geography (Hons),University of North Bengal 1990 Darjeeling Govt. College 54.4% Geography
- P.G Degree University of North Bengal 1992 University of North Bengal 67.6% Geography
- P.hD University of North Bengal 2004 Title of the thesis:Growth and Prospects of Tourism in North Bengal: A Study in Tourism and Recreation Geography
- Any other degree or qualification M.Sc,(Sikkim Manipal University)2005 66.9% Ecology and Environment
Specialization: Regional Planning & Ecology and Environment/Contemporary social issues
Courses taught: Under Graduate (U.G)
Academic experience in years: 19 years
Administrative experience in years: Acted as a University Nominee or Teacher Representative of Governing body in AC B.Ed Training college,Jalpaiguri,Ananda Chandra Commerce college, Jalpaiguri and Maynaguri college for 19 years
Research Experience: UGC Minor research Project(No.F.PSW-73/06-07,ERO)Years: 2 years
Research, Publication and Academic Contributions
A. Published papers in Journals
| Sl.No | Title with page nos | Journal | ISSN/ISBN No. | Whether peer reviewed,impact factor | No. of Co. authors | Whether you are the main author |
| 1 | Ecotourism and its impact on the Regional Economy-A study of North Bengal PP-251-270 | AnInternational Multidisciplinary Journal of Tourism Vol.6 No.1, Spring 2011 | Print ISSN:1790-8418 Online ISSN:1792-6521 | Refereed Bi-Annual | Main author | |
| 2 | Naturebased Tourism Development in Peripheral Areas,Its Present Status,Impact and Problems – A study of North Bengal(India).PP-45-55 | Journal of Hospitality And Tourism Vol.1,No.1,2011 | OnlineISSN:2249-5037 | Double Blind Peer Reviewed Biannual | Main author | |
| 3 | Fluoride contamination in groundwater and related healt problems: A study of Geo-Environmental Issues in Rural India P-87-97 | Neo Geographia-An International Journal of Geography,GIS and Remote Sensing Vol.II.Issue I,2013 | PrintISSN:2319-5118 | Refereed Bi-Annual | Main author | |
| 4 | Nature Tourism Development and Impact Assessment in Peripheral Areas-A Study of North Bengal PP- 90-99 | South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage Vol. 4 No.1,2011 | Online ISSN:0974-5432 | Refereed Bi- Annual | Main author | |
| 5 | Impact of River bank erosion on Human life:A Study of Sub-Himalayan North Bengal Region in India from geographical perspective | International Journal of Multidisciplina ry Approach and Studies Voi 03,No.2,Mar-April 2016 | Online ISSN 2348-537X | Non- Refereed | Main author | |
| 6 | Landslide Hazard in Darjeeling Himalayan Region and its Management: A Study of geographical Perspective | International Journal of Arts,,Humanities and Management Studies Vol 02, No.04,April 2016 | Online ISSN.2395-0692 | Non- Refereed | Main author | |
| 7 | Medical Tourism in India: Its Present Trends,Status and Ethical Issues P-119-128 | Geo-Analyst Vol. 1, No.2,2011 | ISSN 2249-2909 | Non- Refereed | Main author | |
| 8 | Urban agglomeration in North Bengal: A Study of Population Perspective | Practising Geographer Vol.21,No.2,Winter 2017 | ISSN 0975-3850 | UGC Listed Refereed, | Main author | |
| 9 | Nor’westers in North Bengal: A Regional Study of Vulnerability,Impact & Management Planning | Indian Journal of Spatial Science Spring Issue,2018 | ISSN:2249 3921 | Refereed,UGC Listed 7617 | Main author | |
| 10 | Natural Hazards and Community-based Management Planning: A Study of North Bengal | Research Analysis and Evaluation Issue 102-103,March-April | ISSN:0975-3486 | UGC Listed 41022,Refereed | Main author | |
| 11 | Angling Ecotourism and its Potentiality: A Study from Sub-Himalayan North Bengal | Research Analysis and Evaluation Issue 117, Vol-VI,1st June, 2019 | ISSN:0975-3486 | UGC Listed 41022,Refereed | Main author | |
| 12 | Rise of Sea Level and the Sinking Islands of Sundarban Region: A Study of Mousuni Islands in India | Dr.Madhusudan Karmakar,Partha pratim Dey**,Madhusree Roy | Journal of Global Resources | 2020 | 2395-3160 | Click to View |
Articles/ Chapters published in Books
- Development of Tea industry in Darjeeling: A Study on itsarea,Production and Marketing P.331-345 Title: Economy of North Bengal,A District level Study Editor:D.C Roy Publisher:N.L.Publishers,Siliguri ISBN:978-81-86860-59-5- – Main author
- Natural Hazards and Community-based Management Approaches: A Study of North Bengal P.255-267 Title: Social Dimension of Hazard Management Editor:Moumita Moitra Maiti Publisher:acb Publications,Kolkata ISBN:81-87500-71-9- 1 Main author
II) Full papers in Conference Proceedings
| Sl.No. | Title with page nos | Details of Conference Publication | ISSN/ISBN No. | Whether you are |
| 1 | Innovation and the changing Tourism Scenario – A Study of North Bengal P.78-105 | Title: Innovation in Tourism: Competitiveness and Sustainability Sponsored by Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel management(Ministry of Tourism) Editor:Bivraj Bhusan Parida &Sitikantha Mishra Publisher:Icfai Books,Hyderabad(2009) | ISBN:978-81-314-1461-3 | Main author |
| 2 | Child Trafficking,its Magnitude and Problems in West Bengal with special reference to Dooars Tea Garden Areas:A Study of Social Perspective P.53-66 | Title: Human Trafficking in South Asia Sponsored by ICSSR Editor:Vinod K. Bhardwaj & Sherap Bhutia Publisher:G.B Books Publishers & Distributors,New Delhi(2014) | ISBN:978-81-927183-1-6 | Main author |
| 3 | Women Empowerment and Kanyashree Prakalpa in West Bengal:A Regional Analysis P.899-909 | Title:Modern Trends in Social and Basic Sciences Editors: Sailen Debnath Bhaskar Bagchi Subhra mishra Publisher:Readers Service Kolkata(2015) | ISBN:978-93-82623-51-9 | Main author |
| 4 | Growth of Urbanisation in North Bengal: A Study of Population Perspective P.59-66 | Population, Urbanisation and Changing State of Environment Editors: Nuruzzaman Kasemi Tarun Das Published by NSPS On behalf of Teacher-in Charge,Birpara College, | ISBN:978-93-84671-04-4 | Main author |
| 5 | Disaster Management Planning at Village level: A Study of North Bengal P.160-168 | Title: Disaster: Perception and Mitigation Sponsored by UGC SAP-DRS I Editor: Subir Sarkar Publisher:Registrar,University of North Bengal(2011) | ISBN:978-81921692-1-7 | Main author |
| 6 | Poverty Challenges in Rural Areas:A Study of Dhupguri block with special reference to Barogharia Gram Panchayat in Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal P.34-41 | Title:Rural Development :Challeges and Opportunities Sponsored by NABARD Editor:Piyal Basu Roy Publisher:Geographical Society of North Bengal(2013) | ISBN: 978-81-927059-0-3 | Main author |
| 7 | Concept of Women Empowerment and its present status in India P.34-40 | Title:Women Empowerment in the New Millennium where India Stands Sponsored by UGC Editor: Susmita Pandit Publisher:Maynaguri(2013) College | ISBN:978-81-924184-1-4 | Main author |
III) Books published as single author or as editor
| Sl.No | Title with page nos | Type of Book & Authorship | Publisher & ISSN/ISBN No. | Whether you are the main author |
| 1 | Title: Ecotourism,Its Regional Impact on the Economy and Management Planning Page no. 201 | Type:Reference &Paperback Authorship:Madhusudan Karmakar(2012) | Publisher:Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany ISBN:978-3-659-24260-1 | Main author |
| 2 | Title: A Geographical Outline of North Bengal Page nos. 217 | Type:Reference & Hardback Authorship:Madhusudan Karmakar(2011) | Publisher:N.L Publishers, Siliguri ISBN:978-81-86860-57-1 | Main author |
| 3 | Title:Adhunik Paribesh Bigyaner Ruprekha(Bengali version) P.280 | Type:Reference & Paperback Authorship:Madhusudan Karmakar(2015) | Publisher:BookMart, Kolkata ISBN: 978-93-84230-23-4 | Main author |
| 4 | Title: Growth of Eco-Tourism in North Bengal & Sikkim P.254 | Type:Reference & Hardback Authorship:Madhusudan Karmakar | Publisher:N.L Publishers, Siliguri ISBN:978-81-86860-52-6 | Main author |
| 5 | Title:Major Environmental Issues:Vulnerability & Impacts | Type:Conference Proceedings Editor:Madhusudan Karmakar(2015) | Publisher:Nepali Sahitya Prakashani Sanstha(NSPS)ISBN:978-93- | Main author |
| 6 | Title:The Covid 19 PANDEMIC A Review of the Social,Economic and Environmental Issues/Challenges | Type: Seminar Proceedings Editor:Madhusudan Karmakar(2021) | Publisher:BlueRose Publishers,New Delhi | |
| 7 | Title:Child Trafficking A Social Evil & Challenges | Type: ICSSR International Conference Editor:Madhusudan Karmakar(2020) | Publisher: Wizcraft Publications & Distribution |
Completed Research Projects: Minor Research Project Growth and Prospects of Ecotourism in North Bengal University Grants Commission(UGC)No.F.PSW-73/06-07(ERO) 2006-07 Rs. 65000/
Seminars/Conferences:
| Title of of Seminar/Workshop/ Webinar | National/International | Funding Agency | Date (From – To) | Link of Report |
| “The Nature and Trends of Internal and International Migration in West Bengal” | National | UGC | 11th and 12th July | Click to View |
| “Major Environmental Issues: Vulnerability and Impacts” | National | UGC | 3rd and 4th September 2015 | Click to View |
| “Combating Child Trafficking:Vulnerability, Efforts and Challenges” | International | ICSSR | 27th to 29th January 2020 | Click to View |
| “Emerging Issues & Challenges in Social Science:A Retrospect during the Period of Covid19 Pandemic” | National | Department of Geography Maynaguri College | 27th September 2020 | Click to View |