History

Established in 1967, Chakshyampur Jnanedra Prasad High School, Vill.+Post.- Chakshyampur, Block- Taldangra, Sub. Div.- Khatra, Dist.- Bankura, is spread over 5 acre land. Jnanendra Prasad Goswami, renowned musician of Bishnupur Gharana donated the land for this noble cause. He was instrumental in popularizing Indian Classical music and created an audience of its own. In Bishnupur gharana, "Dhrupad" is the main form of music which is addressed to God, and in ancient times used to be sung in temples and king's chambers. He was a close friend of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and recorded many Nazrul Geeti in Bengali. He was associated with Gramaphone Company of India for many years. In  remembrance of this legendary musician a half bust statue has been installed in the school premises in 2012.

The mud built two roomed school building has now been converted into a two storied building with two adjacent single storied building. The school was upgraded to standard 10 level in the year 2006, and since then hundreds of students who have passed Madhyamik Examination from this school, have pursued  higher education & been well-established in different walks of life.