Designation: Assistant Professor
Specialization: Cartography, Gender Geography, Urban Geography & Remote Sensing and GIS
Contact:
Email: bdas9800[AT]manipuruniv.ac.in
PhD(2021), BEd(2015), MA(2014), BA(2012)
Curriculum Vitae
PRESENT AFFILIATION
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal Manipur-795003
CONTACT DETAILS
Email ID: bdas9800[AT]manipuruniv.ac.in
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f6zpbGQAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Biswajit-Das-12
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5069-568X
SUBJECT SPECIALIZATION
Cartography, Gender Geography, Urban Geography & Remote Sensing and GIS
AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Gender Geography, Social Geography, Urban Geography and Regional Development
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Departmental Swayam Mentor
Associate Coordinator of IIRS Outreach Program
Member of DQAC
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Salesian College Siliguri Campus, Affiliated to North Bengal University (4th April, 2021- 11th April 2023)
Guest Lecturer, Kalipada Ghosh Terai Mahavidyalaya, Affiliated to North Bengal University (26th November, 2015-6th January, 2016)
Guest Lecturer, Gyan Jyoti College Siliguri, Affiliated to North Bengal University (15th June, 2015-30th July, 2015)
EDUCATION
Ph.D in Geography (2021), University of North Bengal, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Bachelor of Education (2015), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
M.A in Geography (2014), University of North Bengal, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal
B.A in Geography with Honours, (2012), Saheed Kshudiram College, Kamakhyaguri, Alipurduar
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Past
Deputy Head of the Department (DHoD), Salesian College Siliguri Campus (30th June, 2022 – 11th April, 2023)
Coordinator of IIRS Outreach Program, Salesian College Siliguri & Salesian College Sonada (30th August, 2021-11th April, 2023)
Secretary of NAAC Criteria III, Salesian College Siliguri Campus (16th July, 2022-11th April, 2023)
PROJECTS/ GRANDS
Completed
ICSSR Sponsored Minor Research Project on “Autonomy of Meira Paibi’s in their Household Decision Making: A Comparative assessment from Rural and Urban perspective of Manipur”, ICSSR, New Delhi, 2023-2024, budget 9.36 lakh.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
(2026) Contemporary Manipur Developmental Challenges and Regional Realities, Edited Book, Sunmarg Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi, ISBN-978-81-69446-04-4.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408155378_Contemporary_Manipur_Developmental_Challenges_and_Regional_Realities
Research Articles
(2026) Spatial inequality and temporal dynamics of water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Manipur, Discover Social Science and Health, Springer Nature, June 2026, ISSN- 2731-0469. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-026-00445-z
(2026) Interrogating the Nexus between Problematic Mobile Phone Use, Dependence, and Their Cumulative Impact on Students in Higher Education, Society, Springer Nature, May 2026, ISSN- 1936-4725. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12115-026-01227-8
(2026) Beyond the Binary: Tracing Transgender’s Cultural Roots and Way to Marginalization in Manipur, Society, Springer Nature, March 2026, ISSN- 1936-4725. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12115-026-01180-6
(2026) Impact of landscape patterns on spatial and seasonal water quality: an insight from the Sub-Himalayan rivers in Siliguri Planning Area, India, Urban Water Journal, Taylor and Francis, March 2026, ISSN-1744-9006. https://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2026.2648225
(2025) Spatial dynamics of educational infrastructure inequality between the hill and valley regions of Manipur, Discover Education, Springer Nature, March 2026, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Article No.-388, ISSN-2731-5525. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-026-01303-5
(2025) Longitudinal Trends, Inter-River Variability, and Water Quality Index Assessment of Major Rivers in Imphal Valley, Manipur, Hill Geographer, December, 2025, Vol.-41, No.2, Page No. 39-71, ISSN-0970-5023. http://www.hillgeographer.in/archives_issues.html
(2025) Migration into Major Urban Systems of North East India: Analyzing Streams, Flows, Reasons and Consequences, Demography India, December,2025, Vol.54, Issue-3, Page No.-158-182, ISSN-0970-454X. https://iasp.ac.in/uploads/journal/009-1773722874.pdf
(2025) Migration and Urbanisation in North East Indian Cities, Population Geography, December,2025, Vol.-47, No.-2, Page No.-147-175, ISSN- 0256-5331. https://apgin.org/individual-papers-vol-47-ii/
(2025) Urban System of North-East India: Examining its Growth, Rank-Size Distribution and Primacy, North Eastern Geographer, June 2025, Vol.44, No.1, Page No. 28-42, ISSN 0973-0915. https://northeasterngeographer.co.in/vol-44-june-2025/
(2024) Trends, Patterns and Impacts of Urbanization in North East India, The Decan Geographer, Vol.62, No.7, ISSN-0011-7269, Page No.-1-23. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399633799_Migration_and_Urbanisation_in_North_East_Indian_Cities.
(2023) Block Level Disparity of Health Care Facility and the Performance of Rural Health Care of North Bengal, India, The Decan Geographer, Vol.61, No.3, ISSN-0011-7269, Page No.-160-177. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377702049_BLOCK_LEVEL_DISPARITY_OF_HEALTH_CARE_FACILITY_AND_THE_PERFORMANCE_OF_RURAL_HEALTH_CARE_OF_NORTH_BENGAL_INDIA
(2022) Impact of Female Literacy on Child Mortality and Undernutrition in Eastern India: A District Level Analysis of West Bengal, India, Indian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol-13. No.2 ISSN: 2249 – 3921, Page No. 76-82.
(2020) Rural Scheduled Caste Wome’s Autonomy in Household Decision making: A study of Dinhata Sub-division of Koch Bihar District of West Bengal. Ret Academy for International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN: 2321-2853, Vol. 8, Issue-10, and Page No.1-8.
(2020) Geospatial Distribution and Trend Analysis of Corona Pandemic (Covid-19) in West Bengal. Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, ISSN:2455-3083, Vol. 5, Issue-6, Page No. 149-156. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2020.v05.i06.033
(2019) Measuring the Level of Empowerment of Rural Scheduled Caste Women: A Case Study of Mathabhanga Sub-Division of Koch Bihar District, West Bengal. Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, ISSN:2455-3083, Vol.4, Issue-4, Page No. 2314-2322.
(2019) A Comparative Assessment of Household Quality and of Living of Overall and Scheduled Caste population of West Bengal, India. Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, ISSN:2455-3083, Vol.4, Issue-1, Page No. 2590-2601.
(2017) Impact of E-Rickshaw on Urban Mobility and Sustainable Livelihood: A Case Study of Cooch Behar Town of West Bengal, Geo-Analyst, ISSN 2249-2909, Page No. 10-23.
(2017) Empowerment of Rural Women Through Self Help Groups (SHGS): A Case Study of North Maradanga Village of Maruganj Grampanchayat of Koch Bihar District, Geographical Thoughts, ISSN 2229- 466X, Vol.15, Page No.131-141
(2017) Male-Female Disparity in Literacy and Level of Educational Development Among Scheduled Caste Population of Koch Bihar District, West Bengal, India, Journal of Women's Studies, ISSN 2320- 3625, Vol.8, Page No.50-65.
(2016) Present Condition of the People of Enclave Settlement Camps of Koch Bihar District of West Bengal, Geographical Thoughts, ISSN 2229-466X, Vol. 14, Page No.24-31.
Book Chapters
(2025) Spatial Patterns of Migration in Northeast India: A District-Level Geospatial Analysis, Northeast India: Ethnicity, Identity and Politics, Page No. 97-120, ISBN-978-93-47303-32-6, Bharati Publications, New Delhi.
(2024) Growth of Town and Cities in Northeast India, 1901-2011, India’s North East: Problems, Conflicts and New Developments, 978-93-48059-02-4, Bharati Publications, New Delhi.
(2024) Literacy Differentials and Educational Development of Manipur: A District Level Analysis, Environment and Development: Views on Sustainability, ISBN-978-93-89934-73-1, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
(2023) Rank Size Distribution and Process of Urban Growth in the Sub-Himalayan Darjeeling and Kalimpong District, West Bengal, Urbanization and Urban Environment: A way towards sustainability, ISBN-979-889415164-9, Notion Press, New Delhi.
(2020): Status of Rural Women in Agricultural Society: A case study on Purba Bansgaon Kismat Village of Phansidewa Block of Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India, Geography in the 21st Century Emerging Issue and the Way Forward, ISBN: 978-81-947715-9-3, Published by Namya Press, Delhi.
(2018): Work Intensity and Health Hazards of Women Beedi Workers: A Case Study of Maruganj Gram Panchayat of Tufanganj-I Block of Koch Bihar District, Population Growth, Urbanization and Land Utilization, ISBN: 978-81- 921692-5-5, Publish by North Bengal University Press.
(2018): Nature, Impact and Management of Floods: A Case Study of Kaljani River Basin, Disaster Management in Sub-Himalaya North Bengal, Manograph, Published by North Bengal University Press, under UGC SAP DRS II.
INVITED LECTURE
Deliver a lecture on a Special Lecture Series on Geography, which was held on 18th August 2025 on the topic “Tracing the World: A Journey of Cartography from Ancient Charts to Digital Maps.” Organised by the Department of Geography, Salesian College Siliguri (Autonomous), Siliguri, West Bengal.
Act as a Resource Person cum Invited Speaker on A multidisciplinary National Seminar was held on 12th August 2025 on topic “Household Decision-Making Autonomy of Meira Paibi’s of Manipur” organised by Kalinagar Mahavidyalaya, Kalinagarhat, North 24 Pargana, West Bengal.
Deliver a lecture on the One-day International Seminar (DAIA-2025), which was held on 1st November 2025, on the topic “Disaster and Its Afterlife: A Multidisciplinary Response to Environmental Crises from North Bengal and North East India.” Organised by the Department of Geography, Dhupguri Girls’ College, Dhupguri, West Bengal.
Deliver a lecture on Observation of World Environment Day, 5th June 2025, on the topic “Breaking the Plastic Habit: An Approach to Understand and End Plastic Pollution” organised by the Department of Geography, Malda College, Malda, West Bengal.
Deliver a lecture on a one-day International Seminar cum observation of World Environment Day 2024 on “Population Explosion and Environmental Crisis” organised by Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya, Dalkhola, West Bengal, was held on 5th June, 2024.
Deliver a lecture on a Faculty Development Programme on “Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geographical Studies” organised by the Department of Geography, Jiri College, sponsored by the Directorate of University and Higher Education, Government of Manipur, was held from 2nd to 8th February, 2024.
Special lecture and software training on a 7-day National Level Workshop on QGIS organised by Dinhata College, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, from 3rd to 9th October 2023.
Deliver a Special Lecture on a 7-day International Workshop on Research Methodology Organised by the Department of Geography, Kalinagar Mahavidyalaya, North 24Parganas, West Bengal, on the topic “Correlation and Regression Analysis in Social Science Research” which was held from 21st June to 27th June 2023.
A Special Lecture on a month-long Add-on Course on Research Methodology and GIS, organised by the Department of Geography, Malda College, West Bengal, on the topic “Correlation and Regression Analysis hands-on training on MS Excel”, which was held on 8th April 2023.
CONFERENCE PRASENTED /ATTENDED
National
Presented a paper on “Stigma and Institutional Challenges: Health and Educational Experiences of Transgender Individuals in Manipur,” at a two-day National Conference on “Sustainability and Climate Change” held on 12th and 13th March 2026, organised by the Department of Geography, Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur.
Presented a paper on “Identify Problematic Mobile Phone Use and Mobile Phone Dependence among the students in Higher Education Institutes,” at a two-day National Seminar on “Technology and Mental Well-Being” organised by the Department of Psychology, Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur, held on 11th and 12th November 2025.
Presented a paper on “River health and water quality dynamics: A framework for sustainable river management in Imphal Valley,” at the International Biodiversity Day 2025 cum National Seminar on “Biodiversity and Sustainability” was held on 29th and 30th May 2025, organised by the Department of Geography, Malda College, Malda, West Bengal.
Presented a paper entitled “Rank Size Distribution and Process of Urban Growth in the Sub-Himalayan Darjeeling and Kalimpong District, West Bengal” on ICSSR-ERC Sponsored National Seminar on Urbanization, Urban Environment and Sustainability in Himalayan and Sub-Himalayan Region, organised by Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, on July 1-3, 2023.
Paper presented entitled “Forest Mapping by Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System: A Case Study of Alipurduar District.” On 31st IGI Conference and National Seminar on Application of Geospatial Technology in Geomorphology and Environment, organised by the Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, from 12th to 14th November 2019.
Paper presented entitled “E-Rickshaw an Innovation of Science and Mode of Urban Mobility: A Study of Siliguri Municipality” on the 3rd Regional Science and Technology Congress, Government of West Bengal, organised by Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal, 5th to 7th December 2018.
Paper presented entitled “Work Intensity and Health Hazards of Women Beedi Workers: A Case Study of Maruganj Gram Panchayat of Tufanganj-I Block of Koch Bihar District” on National Seminar on Population Growth, Urbanization and Land Utilisation, organised by Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, on 7th and 8th February 2018.
Paper presented entitled “Nature, Impact and Management of Floods: A Case Study of Kaljani River Basin” on UGC Sponsored Sap DRS-II National Seminar, organised by Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, on 23rd and 24th March 2018.
Paper presented entitled “Impact of E-Rickshaw on Urban Mobility and Sustainable Livelihood: A Case Study of Cooch Behar Town of West Bengal” on Future Cities, Sustainable Development and Geospatial Technologies, a National Level Conference organised by Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, sponsored by NAGI, on 5th to 7th December 2017.
Paper presented entitled “Empowerment of Rural Women Through Self Help Group: A Case Study of North Maradanga Village of Koch Bihar District” on Women, Society and Crime, a National Seminar organised by Centre for Women's Studies, University of North Bengal on 28th and 29th March 2017.
Paper presented entitled “Spatio-Temporal Variation of Literacy among Scheduled Caste and General Population of Koch Bihar District” on UGC Sponsored National Seminar organised by Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal on 13th and 14th February 2017.
Participated in Higher Education: Inclusive and Qualitative Growth Vis A Vis Officers organised by North Bengal University Officers' Association, University of North Bengal on 10th September 2016.
Paper presented entitled “Status of Women in Agricultural Society: A Case Study of Chuniatuli Village of Phansidewa Block of Darjeeling District” on Women, Environment and Society, a National Seminar organised by Centre for Women’s Studies, University of North Bengal, on 29th and 30th March 2016.
Participated on UGC Sponsored National Seminar organised by the Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, on 2nd and 3rd February 2016.
Paper presented entitled “Living Condition of Women Worker in Brick Kilns: A Case Study of North Maradanga Village of Koch Bihar District” on Women in the 21st Century: Livelihood, Environment and Sustainability, a National Seminar organised by Centre for Women's Studies, University of North Bengal on 27th and 28th March 2015.
International
Presented a paper on “Spatial Dependencies of Socio-demographic and Housing Characteristics with Migration Intensity across Districts in Northeast India,” at three Days International Seminar on “Recent Advances in Human and Environmental Sciences: Bridging Indian Knowledge System with Modern Innovations” held on 16th to 18th March 2026, organised by School of Human and Environmental Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur.
Presented a paper on “Domestic Spheres and Women’s Agency: A Study of Meira Pibis in Manipur,” at three days international Seminar on “Geography in the 21st Century: Navigating Trends, Tackling Challenges” held on 19th to 21st February 2026, organised by the Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal.
Presented a paper on “Beyond Binary:Recognizing transgenderism through the History of Manipur” at a one-day International Seminar on “Contemporary Issues: Challenges and a Way Forward” held on 28th May 2025, organised by South Field College, Darjeeling, West Bengal.
A paper entitled “Women’s Autonomy in their Household Decision Making: A cross-sectional study of Manipur” was presented at an International Seminar organised by the Department of Geography, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, held from 19th to 21st December, 2024.
A paper entitled “Balancing Thrills and Conservation: The Role of Sustainable Adventure Tourism in Darjeeling Himalayan Economy and Environment” was presented at an International Seminar organised by the Department of Geography, Rampurhat College, Birbhum, West Bengal, held on 29th and 30th November, 2024.
Presented a paper entitled “Analysis of village level demographic dynamics and resource mapping using Geospatial Technology,” at the International Seminar on Recent Advancements in Geographical Studies, a Multidimensional Outlook, organised by the Department of Geography, Rampurhat College, West Bengal, on 1st and 2nd September 2023.
Paper presented entitled “Agrarian Society and Women: A Case Study of Maruganj GP of Koch Bihar District” on UGC Assisted International Interdisciplinary Seminar on Contemporary Developments in Social and Basic Sciences in Times of Global Crisis, organised by Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya, Siliguri, District-Jalpaiguri, on 28th and 29th March 2017.
WORKSHOP/ TRAINING
Participated
30-day Faculty Induction Programme organised by MMTC, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, from 5th February to 5th March 2025.
Ten Days NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitisation Program, Organised by MMTC, IGNOU, New Delhi, from 30th September to 10th October, 2024.
Two Days Faculty Development Program on “Outcome Based Education (OBE)” Organised by Salesian College Siliguri in collaboration with IQAC on 3rd and 4th January 2023.
21 Days Online GIS Training Program using QGIS from Central University of Karnataka and State Institute of Urban Development, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
5 Days online training on Remote Sensing Applications in Agricultural Water Management from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, Dehradun, India.
7-day UGC Sponsored Workshop on Contemporary Tools and Techniques in Geography organised by the Department of Geography & Applied Geography, University of North Bengal.
One day Open Air State Level Workshop on Environment, River and Man organised by Department of Geography, Siliguri Mahila Mahavidyalaya in Collaboration with Dishari Sankolpo.
2 days IIRS Academia Meet (IAM) 2019 and Workshop on IRNSS/GNSS organised by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, Dehradun.
A 3-month online training program on Basic Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System organised by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, Dehradun, India.
7days UGC Sponsored National Workshop organised by the Department of Geography & Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, from 5th to 11th September 2017.
7 Days Orientation Course in Region, Resource and Gender Development, Sponsored by ICSSR, organised by Centre for Women's Development Studies, New Delhi, from 27th November to 1st December 2017.
One day Tire III Training Programme on Water Budgeting and Management at Local Level organised by Central Ground Water Board and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga on 29th December 2017.
7 Days UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Research Methodology organised by the Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, India.
7 Days UGC Sponsored Short Term Course on Spatial Planning: Analytical Skills, Approaches and Methods organised by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Calcutta on 16th to 22nd February 2017.
One Day University Level Workshop on Research Methodology and Training, Special Session Using SPSS in Social Science, organised by the Department of Economics, University of North Bengal, on 1st March 2016.
7-day workshop on Research Methodology organised by the Centre for Women's Studies, University of North Bengal, from 13th to 19th March 2015.
Organized
One day State Level workshop on Drone Technology in Mapping organised by Salesian College Siliguri Campus.
The Geo-Slam, an Inter College Quiz Competition on Recent and Past Geography, organised by Salesian College Siliguri Campus.
Conducted one-day online training on Space Technology and its Applications, organised by IIRS Dehradun under the off-campus outreach programme. Worked as a coordinator of a nodal centre of the IIRS Outreach Programme, Salesian College, Siliguri & Sonada.
Conducted 21-day online training on the basics of the Geographical Information System, organised by IIRS Dehradun under the off-campus outreach programme. Worked as a coordinator of the nodal centre of the IIRS Outreach Programme, Salesian College, Siliguri & Sonada.
Conducted 14-day online training on Overview of Geoprocessing using Python, organised by IIRS Dehradun under the off-campus outreach programme. Worked as a coordinator of a nodal centre of the IIRS Outreach Programme, Salesian College, Siliguri & Sonada.
Conducted 7 Days online training on Global Navigation Satellite System organised by IIRS Dehradun under off-campus outreach programme, worked as a coordinator of a nodal centre of IIRS Outreach Programme, Salesian College Siliguri & Sonada.
ACHIEVEMENT/AWARDS
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2014
1st position in West Bengal “TALENT SEARCH TEST ON GEOGRAPHY” in 2008 for class XII.
1st position (Group-wise) in “YOUTH PARLIAMENT COMPETITION” in Tufanganj Sub Division in 2007, Organised by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. Of West Bengal.
KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER AND GIS SOFTWARE
Certificate course in Computer Application from Youth Computer Training Centre.
Certificate on “Basic of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System”, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun.
Have knowledge about various GIS software like ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper and Google Earth Engine and statistical software like Advanced MS Excel, SPSS, and Power BI.
