Assistant Professor, Department of Geography Gour Mahavidyalaya, Mangalbari, Malda-732142 (WB).
Phone No. : +91- 9563189934/9064467988 (Wp)
E-mail : prabirdas566@gmail.com // prabir.official18@gmail.com
Vidwan ID : 504657
Languages : Bengali, Hindi, English
Father’s Name: Kiran Chandra Das
Marital Status: Married
Mother’s Name: Manju Das
Spouse: Sweety Saha
Birthday: February 10, 1990
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Blood Group: A+ (‘A’ Positive)
Address : Vill: Badiapara, P.O: Sapmari, P.S: Bamangola, Dist: Malda, State: West Bengal (India), Pin: 732138.
Area of Interest/ Specialization
Human Geography: Population Geography especially migration studies, Geography of Social Well Being; Geography of Development and Underdevelopment; Practical Geography
Education
| Sl. No. | Exam Passed | Year | Institution/ Board | Subject taken | Percentage |
| 1 | Madhyamik (M.P) | 2006 | Nabab Nagar K.K.J.K. Vidyapith, Bamangola, Malda (WBBSE) | Ben,Eng,Math PhSc,LSc,His,Geo | 72.88 |
| 2 | Higher Secondary (H.S). | 2008 | A. C. Institution, Malda (WBCHSE) | Ben,Eng,Pols, Sans,Geo, | 79.40 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) | 2011 | Malda College, Malda (University of Gour Banga (U.G.B) | Geography (Hons.) | 55.25 |
| 4 | M. A | 2013 | University of Gour Banga (U.G.B) | Geography | 67.70 |
| 5 | M. Phil. | 2018 | University of Gour Banga (U.G.B) | Geography | 72.20 |
| 6 | Ph. D. | 2024 | University of Gour Banga (U.G.B) | Geography | Awarded |
Professional Qualifications and Affiliations
| Sl. No | Exam Passed | Year | Board/ Institution | Subject taken | Percentage |
| 1 | Bachelor of Education (B-Ed). | 2014 | Vivekananda Teachers Training College, Malda (U.G.B) | Geo-1,Hist-2 | 69.71 |
| 2 | NET | June-2012 | UGC | Geography | 65.14 |
| 3 | NET | Dec.- 2014 | UGC | Geography | 64.00 |
| 4 | NET with JRF | Jan.-2017 | UGC | Geography | 66.29 |
| 5 | SET | 2018 | WBCSC | Geography | 58.67 |
Teaching Experience
2nd July 2020 – Present
Assistant Professor in Geography Gour Mahavidyalaya Mangalbari, Malda (WB)
25th November 2019 – 01st July 2020
Post Graduate Teacher in Geography (PGT-Geography) Jawahar NavodayaVidyalaya, Nongstoin (JNV-Nongstoin), Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
July 2014 – July 2016
Guest Lecturer in Geography, Pakuahat Dree College, Pakuahat, Bamangola, Malda (WB)
Research Experience
2016-2018- M. Phil. In Geography from University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, India
2019-2024- Ph.D. in Geography from University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, India
Orientation/Refresher Programme
- Successfully completed Faculty Induction Programme (formally known as Orientation Programme) from 6th February 2023 to 14th March 2023 organized by UGC-HRHC, Aligarh Muslim University, New Delhi
- Successfully Completed the Subject Refresher Course in Teacher Education from 30/05/2024 to 12/06/2024 organized by UGC-MMTTC, Aligarh Muslim University, New Delhi
Article Published in National/international Journal/Edited Book
- Das, P., Saha, J., & Chouhan, P. (2020). Effects of labor out-migration on socio-economic set-up at the place of origin: Evidence from rural India. Children and Youth Services Review, 119, 105512.
- Kapasia, N., Paul, P., Roy, A., Saha, J., Zaveri, A., Mallick, R., Das, P., & Chouhan, P. (2020). Impact of lockdown on learning status of undergraduate and postgraduate students during COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India. Children and Youth Services Review, 116, 105194.
- Das, P., & Chouhan, P. (2018). Nature and characteristics of labour out-migration from rural Malda district, West Bengal. International Journal of Applied Social Science, 5, 8.
- Das, P., & Chouhan, P. (2018). Are Tribal people equally involved in Development Process in India? An Empirical Study from Malda District, West Bengal. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 8, 9, 233-261.
- Das, P. (2018). Migration in Malda District: An analysis towards a better inclusion of internal migrants. Research Review: An International Journal, 3, 8, 272-281.
- Das, P., & Chouhan, P. (2016). Migration induced demographic change in the border states of india in the post-independent era and associated problems. International journal of basic and applied research, 8, 1.
- Das, P., & Chouhan, P. (2016). Temporal analysis of long term variability of rainfall and its effect over central northeast region of India. In Roy, P. B. et. al (Eds.), Environment, Ecology and Humans: Challenges and Contestations (pp. 125-136). Kolkata: Rachayita.
Papers presented in National and International Seminars/Conferences
- Paper Presented on “Temporal analysis of long term variability of rainfall and its effect over central northeast region of India.” in National Conference on ‘Need and Prospect of Environmental Education’ Organized by the Department of Geography, Alipurduar College, 16th – 17th Nov. 2016.
- Presented a paper on “Migration induced demographic change in the border states of India in the postindependent era and associated problems” in the International Seminar On ‘Exploring south Asia: State, Religion and Society’ organized by: Department of History, University of Gour Banga, 8th & 9th March, 2017.
- Presented a paper on “Migration in Malda District: An analysis towards a better inclusion of internal migrants.” In the International Seminar on ‘Challenges to Indian Polity: Concepts and Issues’ Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Gour Banga Malda, 20th & 21st July, 2017.
- Presented a paper on “Regional pattern of rural to urban migration in India: Determinants.” in the 4th International Seminar on ‘Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenge’ Organized by Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga Malda, 21st & 22nd March, 2018.
- Presented a paper on “Effects of labor out-migration on socio-economic set-up at the place of origin: Evidence from rural India” in the national Seminar On ‘Population dynamics in India and its implications on health and environment’ jointly organized by International institution for population science (IIPS), Mumbai and National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, 7th to 9th March, 2019.
- Presented a paper on “Association between education and the utilization of maternal health care services in India: Scenario from National Family and Health Survey-4 (2015-16)” in the XIV International Geography Conference on Global economy, Sustainable tourism and Climate change’ organized by the Deccan Geographical Society of India and hosted by the department of Geography, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 27th to 29th September, 2019.
- Presented paper on “Prevalence of psychological disorder among children and adolescent of reverse migrant labourers amid the COVID-19 pandemic: a study of Malda District, West Bengal.” In the National Webinar “Emerging Issues in Social Science: a retrospect during the period of CVID-19 pandemic” jointly organized by Department of Geography, Maynaguri college and Department of Geography Siliguri College, 27th October 2020.
- Presented paper on “How far left-behind children remain left behind in educational performances? An empirical investigation from labour sending communities of rural India” in the International Webinar on ‘Recent Advances in Environmental Research’ organized by department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda, 24-25th September, 2020.
- Presented paper on “Association between labour out-migration of parent(s) and subjective well-being of their left-behind children: A study of Maldah District” in the International Webinar on “Environment, Population and Development: Challenges & Opportunities” organized by the Department of Geography, Malda Women’s College, Malda, West Bengal, 17 – 18th October, 2020.
- Presented paper on “Association between parental labour out-migration and physical and mental health status of the children left-behind: A study of Malda District, West Bengal” in the 5th Regional Science Congress 2022-23 jointly organised by University of Gour Banga and Department of Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal held on 11th and 12th January 2023.
- Presented paper on “Association between parental labour out-migration and mental health status of the children left-behind in rural India: A Psychometric Evaluation” in the International conferences on “labour migration and Sustainable Development in Asia: Opportunities Challenges and Way forward” Papers presented in National and International Seminars/Conferences organized by South Asia Centre for Labour Mobility and Migrants (SALAM) and International Institute of Population Science(IIPS), Mumbai, India, on June 1-2, 2023.
- Presented paper on “Assessing the effect of parental labour out-migration on social behavior of the children left behind: A case study of Maldah District, West Bengal, India” in the Two days ICSSRERC sponsored national Seminar on “Urbanization, Urban Environment and Sustainability in Himalayan and Sub-Himalayan Regions” organized by Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, on 1st and 2nd July 2023.
- Presented paper on “Impact of parental labour out-migration on psychological well-being of the children left-behind in rural India: A psychometric analysis” in the 2nd International Seminar on “Innovative Approach in Geographical Research (IAGR): Exploring New Dimensions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) organized by Department of Geography, Rampurhat College, West Bengal. On 29-30 November, 2024.
Participated in Conference/Workshop/Training Course/Certificate Course
- Successfully completed the training course on “Local Ground Water Related Issues and Participatory Ground Water Management” organised by Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region, Kolkata (Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganda Rejuvenation, Govt. of India, held at University of Gour Banda on 14/12/2018.
- Actively participated in One-Day Online Workshop on “Quantitative Techniques in Geography” held on 24th April, 2022 organised by Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga.
- Successfully completed the Online Faculty Development Programme on “ICT Uses in Pandemic Time” organised by Department of Computer Science, Gour Mahavidyalaya from 9-11 January, 2021.
- Successfully completed the e-workshop on “Data Analysis with ‘R’ Programming” organised byCommacad from 10-12 December, 2021.
- Actively participated in Seven-Day Online Workshop on “Quantitative Techniques in Geography” held on 6th-12th September, 2022 organized by the Department of Geography of Malda Women’s College, Malda, West Bengal, India, 732101.
- Participated in the One Week National Workshop on “Recent Trend in Migration and Health in India” organized by Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Varanasi, (UP), India held from 16-22 December, 2022.
- Participated in District Level Workshop on “Hands on Training of NAAC Methodology & Preparation” (Dept. of Higher Education, West Bengal) organised by IQAC, Malda College, Malda on 17th January, 2024.
- Participated in the online workshop on ‘Decomposition Analysis in the Social Sciences” held on June 1-2, 2024 organized by VART Consulting, Mumbai.
- Successfully participated in the online Workshop on “Learning of QGIS” Organised by Department of Geography, Malda College in Collaboration with IQAC, Malda College on 28th -29th September, 2020.
Organised Seminars/Webinar/Certificated/Add on Courses and Delivered Lectures
- Organised International Webinar on “Researching in Geography and allied disciplines: Pre and Post Covid-19 pandemic Situation”, as Organising Secretary, organized by Department of Geography, Gour Mahavidyalaya on October 3 2020.
- Organised a one-day Web-seminar on “Environment: Time to act – not thinking” as Organising Secretary, Organized jointly by Department of Geography & Zoology in collaboration with Eco-Club & IQAC 8thJune-2021,
- Organised one-week skill enhancement course on “Guide to e-content development and management” as Organising Secretary, organized by Department of Geography, Gour Mahavidyalaya from 12.11.2021 to 16.11.2021
- Delivered a special lecture on “How to write Research Proposal” in the Add-on Course On “Research Methodology and GIS” Organized by Department of Geography, Malda College from March 12- May 07, 2023.
- Conducted 7-Day online lecture series on “Women and Development” a value added course under, jointly organized by Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda and Department of Geography, Gour Mahavidyalaya, Malda from 28 June to 05 July, 2024 as Convener.
- Conducted 30 Hours Add-on Course on “Sustainable Development and Geography” as Convener/Coordinator, organised by Department of Geography, Gour Mahavidyalaya from 16 December 2024 to 4 January 2025.
Non-Academic/Administrative/Other duty performed
- Performed Duty of Programme officer of NSS Unit-I, Gour Mahavidyalya, Malda from March 2022- to June 2024.
- Performing duty of Convener of Games and Sports Committee of Gour Mahavidyalya, from July 2022- till date.
- Performing duty as member of IQAC, Gour Mahavidyalaya from December 2020-till date.
- Performed duty as a member/officer of Organising committee in the Inter College Sports and Games Championship 2023-24 at the state level organised by Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal.
- Performing duty of Paper setter (Theory &Practical), Examiner, Practical Examiner, Head Examiner, Moderator, and other related duty for university exams in regular basis.
- Performing duty as member of Board of Studies of FYUG in Geography (NEP-2020) under University of Gour Banga from 25th July 2024 to till date.
Computer Proficiency
BASIC Advance
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Power Point
Advance
- ArcGIS Software (Geo-special analysis)
- Q-GIS Software (Geo-special analysis)
- SPSS Software (Statistical Analysis)
- STATA Software (Statistical Analysis)