Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya

Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya was established in 1986 by an order of the Government of West Bengal. It is named after Pandit Raghunath Murmu, who invented the 'Ol Chiki' script for the Santali language. The college is situated in Baragari village near Pirolgari More, about 50 km from Bankura Town, on the Bankura–Jhargram State Highway in a rural area on the southwestern border of Bankura district. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in both arts and sciences, including subjects such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Forestry, Bengali, English, Santali, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Physical Education, and Defence Studies. Postgraduate programs include Santali, Geography, Bengali, Geo-informatics, Bio-informatics, and Rural Development & Planning. The college is affiliated to Bankura University and has been re-accredited with a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC); it is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Its library covers 1826 sq ft, holds more than 16,205 books, and is linked to the National Digital Library of India. Admission to undergraduate courses follows the Higher Secondary Examination results and is conducted through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal each June or July.