Krishnanagar (; ) is a city and a municipality
[.] in the
Indian state
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of
West Bengal
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. It is the headquarters of the
Nadia district
Nadia () is a district in the state of West Bengal, India. It borders Bangladesh to the east, North 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts to the south, Purba Bardhaman to the west, and Murshidabad to the north.
Nadia district is highly influe ...
.
History
Krishnanagar municipality was established in 1864 and is one of the oldest municipalities in
Bengal
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. It is claimed to be named after
Krishna Chandra Roy (1728–1782).
Previously, the city (village) was called 'Reui' (রেউই). The Rajbari built here during Roy's reign is a prominent tourist attraction, though the remnants of past glory have been eroded and only a dilapidated structure of the exquisite places with carvings on inner walls remain today.
Geography
Krishnanagar is located at .
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/ref> The area of the municipality is around 16 km2. It is situated on the southern banks of the Jalangi River
Jalangi River (), is a branch of the Ganges river in Murshidabad and Nadia districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. It flows into the Bhagirathi river and strengthens its lower channel, the Hooghly.
The river below the point where the J ...
. It has an average elevation of . The Tropic of Cancer
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passes through the outskirts of Krishnanagar. The latitude of the Tropic of Cancer is 23° 26′ 5″ N.
Climate
In summer, from April to June, the weather remains hot and temperatures range from a minimum of to a maximum of .
Monsoon season prevails, beginning from June to mid-September. Also, retrieving monsoon from mid-October until mid-November
The weather is quite pleasant in winter, with a scorching summer. The level of moisture increases during summers.
Demographics
In the 2011 Indian census, Krishnanagar city had a population of 181,182, with 91,583 males and 89,599 females. It is at the centre of a bigger urban agglomeration
An urban area is a human settlement with a high population density and an infrastructure of built environment. Urban areas originate through urbanization, and researchers categorize them as cities, towns, conurbations or suburbs. In urbani ...
which as of the 2011 census, had a population of 203,429. The urban agglomeration had a sex ratio
A sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. As explained by Fisher's principle, for evolutionary reasons this is typically about 1:1 in species which reproduce sexually. However, many species deviate from an even sex ratio, ei ...
of 978 females per 1,000 males. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1,000 boys. 7.5% of the population were under six years old. The effective literacy rate was 88.09%, of which male and female literacy was 90.84% and 85.29%, respectively.
The following municipality and census towns were part of Krishnanagar Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Krishnanagar (M), Baruihuda
Baruihuda is a census town in the Krishnanagar I CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Geography
Location
Baruihuda is located at .
Area overview
Nadia district is mostly a ...
(CT), Paschimbhatjangla
Paschimbhatjangla is a census town in the Krishnanagar I CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Geography
Location
Paschimbhatjangla is located at ...
(CT) and Sonda.
Administration
Krishnanagar city is governed by Krishnanagar Municipality,[Krishnanagar,_Nadia,_India Krishnanagar, Nadia, India](_blank)
which comes under Krishnanagar Municipal Region. The area of the municipality is divided into 25 wards with 25 councillors. Krishnanagar is the administrative headquarters of Nadia district. Krishnanagar is the centre for all administration purposes. The parties which contest for the elections are Trinomool Congress, Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a political parties in India, political party in India with deep roots in most regions of India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first mo ...
, BJP, and CPIM
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. The board of councillors elect a chairman from among its elected members; the chairman is the executive head of the municipality. The elected members of this body are authorised to manage education, health, tourism, and the overall development of the area.
Medical Facilities
As Krishnanagar is the headquarter of Nadia District, it gets some of the added facilities. Apart from Government Hospitals, there are private-run nursing home as well.
Water
As Krishnanagar is city just beside the Jalangi River
Jalangi River (), is a branch of the Ganges river in Murshidabad and Nadia districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. It flows into the Bhagirathi river and strengthens its lower channel, the Hooghly.
The river below the point where the J ...
(Tributary of River Ganges), one can also avail water transport. Regular boat transport is also available from Krishnanagar to other parts.
Police stations
Kotwali Police Station (also known as Krishnanagar PS) has jurisdiction over Krishnanagar municipality and Krishnanagar I
Krishnanagar I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Bhaluka, a constituent panchayat in this block, is located at . ...
CD Block. The total area covered by the police station is 289.15 km2 and the population covered is 456,969 (2001 census).
Women Police Station was established in 2012.
Transport
Krishnanagar is north of Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary ...
. Being the district headquarters, residents of Krishnanagar enjoy some unique facilities as far as transport is concerned: wide roads, intracity connectivity by auto rickshaw
An auto rickshaw is a motorized version of the pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw. Most have three wheels and do not tilt. They are known by many other terms in various countries, including three-wheeler, Adaidaita Sahu, Keke-napep, Maruwa, auto, ...
s, cycle rickshaw
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s, E-rickshaws, service buses, and magic taxis (aka Toto). Express buses are available for places like Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary ...
, Malda, Siliguri
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, Berhampore
Berhampore (), also known as Baharampur (), is a city and a municipality in the state of West Bengal, India. Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district. As of 2011 census, Berhampore is the seventh largest city ...
, Howrah
Howrah (; ; alternatively spelled as Haora) is a city in the Indian States and union territories of India, state of West Bengal. Howrah is located on the western bank of the Hooghly River, opposite to its twin city of Kolkata. Administratively ...
, Purulia
Purulia, officially Purulia Sadar, is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Purulia district. It is located on the north of the Kangsabati River.
Geography
Location
Purulia is locate ...
, Asansol
Asansol is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the second largest city in West Bengal. It is the 33rd largest urban agglomeration in India by population. Asansol is the district headquarters of Paschim Bardhaman district. Accordi ...
, Durgapur
Durgapur (), is an industrial hub and a planned urban agglomeration in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is stands on the northern bank of the Damodar river and located in Paschim Bardhaman district. Durgapur is a major centre for producin ...
, Bolpur
Bolpur is a city and a municipality in Birbhum district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Bolpur subdivision. Bolpur municipal area includes Santiniketan. The city is known as a cultural and educational hub of ...
, Kirnahar
Kirnahar is a village in Nanoor CD block in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Location
Kirnahar is located at . It has an average elevation of .
Kirnahar is located in the south-eastern ...
, Suri, Tarakeswar
Tarakeswar is a famous sacred city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Tarakeswar is called "Baba Dham" or "The city of Shiva". It is one of the major tourist and holy place of West Bengal as well as India ...
etc. from the city's Bus Stand or PWD stand very close to NH 12. The nearest airports are Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport () is an international airport serving the city of Kolkata and the Kolkata metropolitan region, Kolkata metropolitan area, the capital metropolis of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the ...
, which is by road, and Kazi Nazrul Airport, which is by road.
Road
NH 12 passes through Krishnanagar. As Krishnanagar is the administrative headquarters of the Nadia district, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. There are bus services on a regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and vice versa. All buses that start from Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary ...
to North Bengal halt at Krishnanagar (Pantha Tirtha/Church Gate/Palpara). Krishnanagar has a main bus stand at the centre of the city, which is a destination of various long, mid-and short-distance places. It is connected directly to Kolkata, Siliguri Bardhaman
Bardhaman (, ), officially Bardhaman Sadar, is a city and municipality in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district, having become a district capital during the period of British rule. Burdwan, an a ...
, Durgapur
Durgapur (), is an industrial hub and a planned urban agglomeration in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is stands on the northern bank of the Damodar river and located in Paschim Bardhaman district. Durgapur is a major centre for producin ...
, Tarakeswar
Tarakeswar is a famous sacred city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Tarakeswar is called "Baba Dham" or "The city of Shiva". It is one of the major tourist and holy place of West Bengal as well as India ...
, Siuri, and Asansol
Asansol is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the second largest city in West Bengal. It is the 33rd largest urban agglomeration in India by population. Asansol is the district headquarters of Paschim Bardhaman district. Accordi ...
by road. Locally, it is connected to Ranaghat
Ranaghat is a city and a municipality in Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Ranaghat subdivision. It is known for its handloom industry, various types of flowers and floriculture.
History
After the ...
, Kolkata, Santipur, Mayapur
Mayapur () is a human settlement and pilgrimage town in the Nabadwip CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district, West Bengal, India. It is situated at the confluence of the Jalangi River and the Bhagirathi, a dist ...
, and Nabadwip
Nabadwip (), also spelt Navadwip, historically known as Nadia, is a heritage city in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is regarded as a holy place by Hindus, and is the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Located on the wes ...
. Krishnanagar is connected with Shikarpur (Route no 1), Patrikabari Ghat (Route no 2A) (via state highway 11), Hridaypur (Route no 4), Ranabandh Ghat (Route no 5), Nabadwip (Route no 8), Ranaghat (Route no 9, 17, 17B), Kalna Ghat (Route no 18), Patuli Ghat (Route no 25), Matiari (Route no 29), Bablari (Route no 30A), Tehatta Ghat (Route no 37), Palashi Monument (Route no 39) and Nonaganj (Route no 41). Krishnanagar is also connected with other places such as Karimpur
Karimpur is a census town, near the bank of river Jalangi River, Jalangi, in Karimpur I Community development blocks in India, CD block in the Tehatta subdivision of the Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Location
...
, Khalboalia, Majdia, Birpur Ghat, Hular Ghat, Katwa Ghat, Hatisala Ghat, Ichapur Ghat, Sibpur Ghat, and Shimulia.
Rail
Krishnanagar City Junction railway station is a junction on the Lalgola branch line of the Eastern Railway. Local EMU
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trains are the most convenient option to reach Kolkata.
All trains going to or coming from Lalgola
Lalgola is a census town in the Lalgola CD block in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is situated about north of Kolkata, near the head of the Ganges delta. It is a terminal railway station on the Ranaghat-Lalgol ...
stop at Krishnanagar. MEMU trains depart from Ranaghat heading for Bahrampur and vice versa stops at Krishnanagar.
EMU (Broad gauge local) train service between these two cities Santipur and Krishnanagar have started, and will be extended to Nabadwip
Nabadwip (), also spelt Navadwip, historically known as Nadia, is a heritage city in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is regarded as a holy place by Hindus, and is the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Located on the wes ...
and will be open for passengers shortly. 13103/13104 Sealdah-Lalgola Bhagirathi Express, 13113/13114 Hazarduari Express
The 13113 / 13114 Hazarduari Express is an express-type train of Indian Railways connecting Kolkata with Lalgola in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It is named after the famous Hazarduari Palace. It is a daytime train covering 225 kilom ...
, Lalgola Fast Passenger and a few Lalgola Passenger are the trains that run daily. Kolkata-Lalgola triweekly Express (Dhanadhanye Express) is also an express train that takes the Sealdah-Lalgola route. Ladies special (Matribhumi local) from Krishnanagar to Sealdah
Sealdah is a neighbourhood of Central Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Etymology
Jackals (''sheal'' in Bengali) howled around Sealdah. Antiquarians identify it as Shrigaldwipa (Jackal Island). Nearby Beliaghata ...
runs every day. The line extends to north Bengal via Ajimganj / Nasipur Bridge and will be used by Darjeeling Mail
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(sdah-njp) from the December at the end of year.
Culture
Krishnanagar is an important centre for culture and literature. It counts literary figures such as Ray Gunakor Bharatchandra, Ramprasad Sen
( 1723/1718 – c. 1775) was a Hindu Shakta poet and saint of 18th-century Bengal. His '' bhakti'' poems, known as Ramprasadi, are still popular in Bengal—they are usually addressed to the Hindu goddess Kali and written in Bengali ...
, Dwijendralal Ray
Dwijendralal Ray (19 July 1863 – 17 May 1913), also known as D. L. Ray, was a Bengali poet, playwright, and musician. He was known for his Hindu mythological and nationalist historical plays and songs known as '' Dwijendrageeti'' or the ''Songs ...
and Narayan Sanyal
Narayan Sanyal (26 April 1923 – 7 February 2005) was an Indian writer of modern Bengali literature as well as a civil engineer.
Biography
Narayan Sanyal was born in Hindmotor to Chittasukh Sanyal and Basantalata Devi. His name was initial ...
among many others. There is also a strong tradition of stage acting and Indian revolutionary movements. Several elegant pieces of handicraft
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arts can also be found in this region, namely the handicraft in making of carpet, bamboo and jute crafts, miniature paintings. a horticultural research station and jute nursery, and an agricultural training centre.
Jagaddhatri
Jagatdhatri or Jagaddhatri or Mahadurga (, ) is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga, worshipped in the Indian state of West Bengal and other states like Odisha and Jharkhand. Maa Jagadhatri, the Goddess who is revered as the protector of the w ...
Puja is celebrated with grandeur in Krishnanagar, when lighting from the town of Chandannagar
Chandannagar (), also known by its former names Chandannagore and Chandernagor (), is a city in the Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is headquarter of the Chandannagore subdivision and is a part of the area covered by Ko ...
are brought. The origins of Jagaddhatri
Jagatdhatri or Jagaddhatri or Mahadurga (, ) is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga, worshipped in the Indian state of West Bengal and other states like Odisha and Jharkhand. Maa Jagadhatri, the Goddess who is revered as the protector of the w ...
Puja in Krishnanagar can be traced back to the 18th century, when it was first celebrated by Maharaja Krishna Chandra, the king of Krishnanagar. Initiated by Krishna Chandra in 1762, is the crowning glory of the annual festival. The Maharaja's absence from the Durga
Durga (, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars.
Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic ...
Puja that year left him heartbroken as he could not offer his prayers to Maa Durga
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Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic ...
. Returning by boat on Dasami, the day of idol immersion, the Maharaja saw the idols being immersed in the river and was overcome with grief. However, in a dream that night, he saw a teenage Goddess seated on a lion, resembling a white horse, assuring him that she would come to him on the Sukla Nabami tithi in the Bengali month of Kartick (October–November). Following her divine instructions, an idol of Goddess Jagaddhatri
Jagatdhatri or Jagaddhatri or Mahadurga (, ) is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga, worshipped in the Indian state of West Bengal and other states like Odisha and Jharkhand. Maa Jagadhatri, the Goddess who is revered as the protector of the w ...
was sculpted and the puja was performed with great pomp and splendor. Jagaddhatri
Jagatdhatri or Jagaddhatri or Mahadurga (, ) is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga, worshipped in the Indian state of West Bengal and other states like Odisha and Jharkhand. Maa Jagadhatri, the Goddess who is revered as the protector of the w ...
Puja is celebrated across the Paras of Krishnanagar, with each Paras having its own unique customs and traditions. The Paras are essentially different neighborhoods or communities within the town, each with its own distinct identity and character. The most prominent of them all is Chasapara Barowari Puja where the deity is called Burima. This festival that has been celebrated for over 100 years, is known for its grandeur and splendor. The festival is organized by the Chasapara Barowari Committee, and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the locals. The festival is known for its magnificent pandal decorations, which are designed based on various themes and concepts. The pandals are adorned with colorful lights, flowers, and other decorative items, making them a visual treat for the visitors. During the Puja, the locals also perform a unique ritual called "chokkhudaan" where they offer their eyes to the Goddess in the form of a symbolic gesture. This ritual is believed to signify the devotee's willingness to see the truth and the divine light. The festival is also known for its colorful processions, which are accompanied by the beats of the dhak, a traditional Indian percussion
A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a percussion mallet, beater including attached or enclosed beaters or Rattle (percussion beater), rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or ...
instrument. One of the notable features of this Chasapara Barowari is the heavily adornment of Burima with gold jewellery. It is believed that Burima fulfills her true devotees wishes.
Krishnanagar is also famous for its Barodol Mela. Maharaja Krishnachandra, a devoted husband, once failed to fulfill his promise of taking his beloved queen to the neighboring fair at Ula Birnagar. To make up for it, he organized a grand festival in his own palace where 12 idols of Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, c ...
were invited for a month-long stay. The tradition continues to this day, with the royal household playing a vital role in the festival's success, even though its splendor has faded somewhat over time.The festival is normally held after the Dolyatra
Holi () is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring.The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) p. 874 "Holi /'həʊli:/ noun a Hindu spring festival ...".Yudit Greenberg, Encyclopedia of Love in World ...
in the Sukla Ekadashi tithi. It begins with the arrival of 12 idols of Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, c ...
, each representing a different form of the deity. The idols are displayed for public viewing for the first three days of the festival, after which they retire to a temple inside the palace as guests of the patron deity Boro Narayan. Meanwhile, the month-long fair takes place in the vast field next to the old fort's gate, open to all who wish to participate. The fairgrounds are alive with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, performers entertaining the crowds, and children laughing and screaming in delight as they ride the rides. The fair also provides a platform for local artisans to showcase their skills and sell their wares. From the clay toy makers to the handloom
A loom is a device used to weaving, weave cloth and tapestry. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the Warp (weaving), warp threads under tension (mechanics), tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. The precise shape of ...
weavers, the fair is an opportunity for these artisans to display their products to a wider audience and earn a living.
Places of interest
Ghurni
The famous area called Ghurni is the birthplace of Yogiraj Sri Shyama Charan Lahiri Mahasaya, fountain-head of Kriya Yoga. Ghurni is the neighbourhood of the clay artists. Open studios and shops of the artists comprise an important attraction for tourists. It is said that initially it was Raja Krishnachandra who had settled a few families of talented clay artists in the area.
Rajbari
Rajbari, also known as the Krishnanagar Palace, is a royal palace with a Durga
Durga (, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars.
Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic ...
temple in the courtyard. The Durga puja was started by Raja Rudra Roy, the great-grandfather of Raja Krishnachandra Roy
Raja Krishnachandra (born Krishnachandra Roy; 1710–1783) was a raja and zamindar in Nadia from 1728 to 1782. He belonged to the Nadia Raj family and Shakta Brahmin tradition. He is credited not only with his resistance to the Mughal rule, b ...
. Every year, Jhulan Mela is celebrated around the Rajbari in July–August and Baro Dol (as it is held 12 days after Dol Purnima
Dol Purnima, also popularly known as Dol Jatra, Dola Jatra, Doul Utsav or Deul, is a Hindu swing festival celebrated during the Holi festival of Assam, Bengal, Braj region, Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tripura. This festival is dedicated to ...
) in March–April every year. Rajbari is mostly visited for the celebration of different festivals. These include the popular Jhulan Mela and the festival of colours Holi
Holi () is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring.The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) p. 874 "Holi /'həʊli:/ noun a Hindu spring festival ...".Yudit Greenberg, Encyclopedia of Love in World ...
or Baro Dol. The historical monument surrounded by a water-body known as Dighi has a beautiful Goddess Durga temple erected in its central courtyard.
Bethuadahari Forest
Bethuadahari Forest, a forest covering about 67 hectares, is located at Bethuadahari which is situated about 22 km from Krishnanagar. This forest is an extended deer park. The forest was established in 1980 to preserve the biodiversity of the central Gangetic alluvial zone. A census of 1998 reveals a population of 295 deer in this forest and other wildlife includes python, jungle cat, porcupine, monitor lizard, snake, and a variety of birds (around 50 species).
Bahadurpur Forest situated by the side of NH 34 in Krishnanagar II Block has been chosen as a prospective spot for jungle safari. Hasadanga Beel, adjacent to Bahadurpur Forest, is a vast waterbody which can be transformed into a water sports complex. This beel
A beel (Bengali language, Bengali and Assamese language, Assamese: বিল) is a billabong or a lake-like wetland with static water as opposed to moving water in rivers and canals - typically called in Bengali, in the Ganges - Brahmaputra ...
has the potential to be developed as a safe haven for seasonal migratory birds.
Notable people
*Dwijendralal Ray
Dwijendralal Ray (19 July 1863 – 17 May 1913), also known as D. L. Ray, was a Bengali poet, playwright, and musician. He was known for his Hindu mythological and nationalist historical plays and songs known as '' Dwijendrageeti'' or the ''Songs ...
(1863–1913), Indian poet, playwright, and lyricist, was born in Krishnanagar.
*Ramtanu Lahiri
Ramtanu Lahiri (1813–1898) was a Young Bengal leader, a teacher and a social reformer. Peary Chand Mitra
Peary Chand Mitra (22 July 1814 – 23 November 1883) was an Indian writer, journalist, cultural activist and entrepreneur. His ...
(1813–1898), Bengal leader, teacher, and social reformer.
* Jagadananda Roy (1869–1933), a scientific article writer
*Bagha Jatin
Bagha Jatin (; ) or Baghajatin, born Jatindranath Mukherjee (); 7 December 1879 – 10 September 1915) was an Indian independence activist.
He was one of the principal leaders of the Jugantar party that was the central association of revolu ...
(born Jatindranath Mukherjee) (7 December 1879 – 10 September 1915) was an Indian Bengali revolutionary philosopher against British rule.
*Sudhir Chakravarti
Sudhir Chakravarti (19 September 1934 – 15 December 2020) was a Bengalis, Bengali educationist and essayist. He made a vast contribution in Bengal's Folklore, folk culture development and research.
Early life and career
Sudhir Chakravarti or ...
(1934–2020) was a Bengali educationist and essayist.
*Soumitra Chattopadhyay
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(1935–2020)is an Indian film and stage actor and poet.
*Kazi Nazrul Islam
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, the poet stayed at Grace Cottage, Krishnanagar
Grace Cottage, Krishnanagar is a Government office building and heritage site. It is situated at Bowbazar, Krishnanagar in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Presently there is an office of West Bengal State Electricity Distribu ...
between 1926 and 1928.
*Bijoy Lal Chattopadhyay, nationalist poet
* Narayan Sanyal
Narayan Sanyal (26 April 1923 – 7 February 2005) was an Indian writer of modern Bengali literature as well as a civil engineer.
Biography
Narayan Sanyal was born in Hindmotor to Chittasukh Sanyal and Basantalata Devi. His name was initial ...
* Hemanta Kumar Sarkar
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* Haripada Chattopadhyay
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Early life
Chattopadhyay was born at Krishnanagar, Nadia. He was the maternal cousin of Bengali revolutiona ...
* Dilip Kumar Roy
* Lahiri Mahasaya
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* Subhash Mukhopadhyay
* Charles Gmelin
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Personal life
Gmelin was born in Krishnanagar Nadia, in Bengal, India, where his father Frederick Gmel ...
(First British Olympic Games
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award-winning athlete) were born in this city.
* Pramod Ranjan Sengupta, Socialist revolutionary and member of the Indian National Army
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* Dr. Khudiram Das, Ram Tanu Lahiri Professor, Calcutta University
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* Monomohun Ghose
* Lalmohan Ghosh
* Jagannath Majumdar
* Bina Das
* Anantahari Mitra
* Bipradas Pal Chowdhury
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* Dilip Bagchi
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, Nobel Memorial Prize winner.
Educational Institutes
There are various Government and private run schools affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
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Indi ...
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, and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
* Krishnagar Collegiate School (1846) (the former house of barrister Monomohun Ghose)
* C.M.S St. John's High School (Oldest school in Nadia, established 1834)
* Krishnanagar Debnath High School
*Kendriya Vidyalaya B.S.F., Krishnagar
*Krishnanagar High School
*Krishnanagar Government Girls' High School
*Krishnanagar Lady Carmichael Girls' Higher Secondary School
*Krishnanagar A.V. High School (established 1849)
*Shaktinagar High School
*Holy Family Girls School
*Kabi Vijoylal H.S. Institute
*Ram Baux Chetlangia High School
*Mrinalini Girls High School
*Swarnamayee Girls High School
*Ghurni High School
*Helen Keller Smriti Vidya Mandir
*Krishnagar Akshay Vidyapith Girls High School
*Kalinagar High School (H.S.)
*Krishnagar Anatheswar adarswa Vidya Pith (A.A.V.P.)
* Bishop Morrow School (formerly known as Mary Immaculate School)
* Krishnanagar Academy (from class 3 to class 12) also known as Ramtanu Lahiri Academy (from lower nursery to class 2)
*Krishnagar Public School (KPS)
* Don Bosco Higher Secondary School
*Jagabandhu Sishu Niketan
Colleges
Government–Operated colleges
* Krishnagar Government College: The college building is under the Maintenance of ASI, It was established in the year 1846.
* Dwijendralal College
* Krishnanagar Women's College
* Bipradas Pal Chowdhury Institute of Technology
Private colleges
* Global Institute of Management & Technology (GIMT)
* Global College Of Science And Technology (GCST)
* Global Institute Of Education (GIE)
* Global Private Industrial Technical Institute (GPITI)
* Krishnanagar B.Ed. College.
University:
Kanyashree University (established in 2020): women-only university in Krishnanagar, Nadia.
References
Sources
Krishnager
Encyclopædia Britannica
External links
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Krishnanagar at Encyclopædia Britannica
Latitude and Longitude locations maps in India
Information of Krishnanagar
Administration in Nadia
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Cities in West Bengal