In 2014, some enthusiasts of Jhargram District formed an organization named “Jhargram Boimela Committee.” Among them, there were authors, avid readers, publishers, members of cultural organizations, teachers, and well-wishers belonging to different age groups. The first meeting was held on 25th January, 2014 at Sunny Point School, and the first President was Subhrangshu Mallick, a renowned teacher. Under the guidance of Sri Nabhendu Hota, a veteran social activist, the members decided that henceforth, they would organize “Jhargram Book Fair” every year. The organization would remain non-political, and the Fair would be organized with the financial support of the well-wishers only. Thus, the journey began in 2014. The first bookfair started on 4th April, 2014 and ended on 14th April, 2014. The fair was inaugurated by Badal Basu, a thespian in the world of publishing. The theme song was composed by well-known poet Suvo Dasgupta. In 2020, this fair could not be arranged because of the pandemic. But until 2023, nine fairs could be organized. In the meantime, the organization got registered and assumed its present name “Raghunathpur Boimela Association” (Registration No.: S00087) under West Bengal Act XXVI of 1961. The organization comprises 295 life members and a number of financial support members.

Now we are on the threshold of the 10th Jhargram Boimela, supposed to be held in 2024.

Our organization conducts various activities throughout the year.

• We organize cultural competitions and also arrange competitions of “Short Story Writing”, ‘Composing Poems’, “Essay Writing”, Quiz at District level which have become very popular.
• During the fair, various cultural events are presented by students of a number of schools and cultural institutions from different parts of the district. Usually the programs are theme based with an objective of generating awareness among the masses. Slots are kept exclusively for local communities and folk artists.
• Seminars on various issues and topics are arranged where eminent authors, teachers, professors, scientists, social activists, and doctors from different corners of our state take part delightfully and enrich the audience.
• Fair renowned publishers as well as local publishers showcase their collections, providing a unique opportunity for people to watch and also buy according to individual need. A pavilion is specially reserved for Jhargram, where books are displayed written by the authors who hail from Jhargram district only.
• Special importance is given on books written in the Santhali language. There is a treasure trove of Santhali literaturein Jhargram disrespect enriched by the contributions of thespian like Sadhu Ramchand Murmu, Raghunath Murmu and many more poets and authors.Exclusive cultural competitions are arranged where children and adults as well perform songs and recitation in the Santhali language.
  • Literary meets are organized during fair and other occasions where authors and poets of different parts of Jhargram exchange their literary thoughts.

  Aspiring poets, columnists, and authors are also encouraged to share about their literary pursuits. Sometimes eminent persons from other parts of West Bengal also join these meets.