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Chinsurah Subdivision
Chinsurah subdivision is an administrative subdivision of the Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. Overview The eastern portion of Chinsurah subdivision is part of the Hooghly Flats, a natural physiographic region, that is a narrow strip of land along the Hooghly River, Hooghly. The interior of the subdivision is part of the Hooghly-Damodar River, Damodar Plain, the agriculturally rich alluvium, alluvial plains lying between the two rivers. The entire area is a part of the Ganges Delta, Gangetic Delta. The Hooghly is a tidal river and has a high west bank. The Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, the Danes and the British dominated industry, trade and commerce in this area for more than two centuries, and as a result the Hooghly Flats region is highly industrialised. Subdivisions The Hooghly district is divided into the following administrative subdivisions: Administrative units Chinsurah subdivision has 9 police stations, 5 community development blocks, 5 panc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federalism, federal union comprising 28 federated state, states and 8 union territory, union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 800 List of districts in India, districts and smaller administrative divisions of India, administrative divisions by the respective subnational government. The states of India are self-governing administrative divisions, each having a State governments of India, state government. The governing powers of the states are shared between the state government and the Government of India, union government. On the other hand, the union territories are directly governed by the union government. History 1876–1919 The British Raj was a very complex political entity consisting of various imperial divisions and states and territories of varying autonomy. At the time of its establishment in 1876, it was made up of 584 princely state, constituent states and the prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serampore
Serampore (also called Serampur, Srirampur, Srirampore, Shreerampur, Shreerampore, Shrirampur or Shrirampore) is a city in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Srirampore subdivision. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). It is a pre-colonial city on the west bank of the Hooghly River. It was part of Danish India under the name Frederiknagore from 1755 to 1845. Geography Location Serampore is located at . The area consists of flat alluvium, alluvial plains, that form a part of the Gangetic Delta. This belt is highly industrialised. Police stations Serampore police station has jurisdiction over Serampore and Baidyabati Municipal areas, and parts of Sreerampur Uttarpara CD Block. Serampore Women police station has been set up. Urbanisation Srirampore subdivision is the most urbanized of the subdivisions in Hooghly district. 73.13% of the population in the subdivision is urban and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balagarh
Balagarh is a village in Balagarh CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. Geography Location Balagarh is located at . The Balagarh CD Block is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat alluvial plains that form a part of the Gangetic Delta. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80 km long stretch of the Hooghly River, that forms the eastern boundary of the district. Police station Balagarh police station has jurisdiction over Balagarh CD Block. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area's industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agricultural production is significant. In Chinsur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jirat
Jirat is a census town located in Hooghly district, Hooghly District in the Indian States and territories of India, State of West Bengal. Geography Location Jirat is situated under Balagarh (community development block), Balagarh Block. Balagarh BDO Office are located near Jirat. The Balagarh (community development block), Balagarh CD Block is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat alluvium, alluvial plains that form a part of the Ganges Delta, Gangetic Delta. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80 km long stretch of the Hooghly River, that forms the eastern boundary of the district. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sripur, Hooghly
Sripur is a census town in Balagarh CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Location Sripur is located at . The Balagarh CD Block is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat alluvial plains that form a part of the Gangetic Delta. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80 km long stretch of the Hooghly River, that forms the eastern boundary of the district. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River The Hooghly River (, also spelled ''Hoogli'' or ''Hugli'') is the westernmost distributary of the Ganges, situated in West Bengal, India. It is known in its upper reaches as the Bhagirathi. The Bhagirathi splits off from the main branch of the G ... has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirdhanga
Mirdhanga is a census town in Balagarh CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Location Mirdhanga is located at . The Balagarh CD Block is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district composed of the flat alluvial plains that form a part of the Gangetic Delta. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80 km long stretch of the Hooghly River, that forms the eastern boundary of the district. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River The Hooghly River (, also spelled ''Hoogli'' or ''Hugli'') is the westernmost distributary of the Ganges, situated in West Bengal, India. It is known in its upper reaches as the Bhagirathi. The Bhagirathi splits off from the main branch of the G ... has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area's industry, trade and commerce for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badhagachhi
Badhagachhi is a census town in Balagarh CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Location Badhagachhi is located at The Balagarh CD Block is mostly part of the Hooghly Flats, one of the three natural regions in the district of the flat alluvial plains that form a part of the Gangetic Delta. The region is a narrow strip of land along the 80 km long stretch of the Hooghly River, that forms the eastern boundary of the district. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area's industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised district in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agricultural production is significant. In Chinsurah subdivision 68.63% of the population is rural and the urban population is 31.37% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namajgram
Namajgram is a census town in Pandua CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Location Namajgram is located at . Pandua, Purusattompur and Namajgram form a cluster of census towns. Pandua CD Block is a flat alluvial plain, known as the Hooghly-Damodar Plain, that forms part of the Gangetic Delta. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River The Hooghly River (, also spelled ''Hoogli'' or ''Hugli'') is the westernmost distributary of the Ganges, situated in West Bengal, India. It is known in its upper reaches as the Bhagirathi. The Bhagirathi splits off from the main branch of the G ... has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agricultural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purusattompur
Purusattompur is a census town in Pandua CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Location Purusattompur is located at . Pandua, Purusattompur and Namajgram form a cluster of census towns. Pandua CD Block is a flat alluvial plain, known as the Hooghly-Damodar Plain, that forms part of the Gangetic Delta. Urbanisation There are 13 statutory towns and 64 census towns in Hooghly district. The right bank of the Hooghly River The Hooghly River (, also spelled ''Hoogli'' or ''Hugli'') is the westernmost distributary of the Ganges, situated in West Bengal, India. It is known in its upper reaches as the Bhagirathi. The Bhagirathi splits off from the main branch of the G ... has been industrialised over a long period. With foreigners dominating the area’s industry, trade and commerce for over two centuries, it is amongst the leading industrialised districts in the state. At the same time the land is fertile and agr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandua, Hooghly
Pandua () is a census town in the Pandua CD block in the Chinsurah subdivision of the Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Location Pandua is located at . It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet). Pandua, Purusattompur and Namajgram form a cluster of census towns. Pandua CD block is a flat alluvial plain, known as the Hooghly-Damodar Plain, that forms part of the Gangetic Delta. The place is best known for its minar and the ruins of Pandu Raja's Palace where all important state ceremonies were held. The 13th-century minar is high. History According to Binoy Ghosh, the tall Pandua Minar can be seen by those travelling in trains or along the Grand Trunk Road. It is locally said that Shah Sufiuddin defeated the Hindu king of the Pandua and Mahanad area and built this victory pillar. Mahiuddin Ostagar of Santipur composed a poem, ''Panduar Kechha'', in which he describes how Muslim domination of the area was achieved. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batika
Batika is a census town in Pandua CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. History Batika is generated by combining shape of some colonies. They are Purbapalli (Formerly Goalapara), Roypara and Majher para or Muslim para. Geography {{OSM Location map , width=300, height=350, zoom=10 , coord={{coord, 23, 0, 45, N, 88, 20, 12, E, float=left, caption=Cities and towns in the Chinsurah subdivision (except Polba Dadpur and Dhaniakhali CD Blocks) in Hooghly districtM: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly , mark-coord1={{coord, 22, 58, 32, N, 88, 24, 0, E , label-pos1=label1=Bansberia , numbered1=M, mark-title1= Bansberia (M), label-color1=#800000 , label-size1=11, mark-size1=12, shape1=l-circle, shape-color1=#800000, shape-outline1=white, label-offset-x1=2 , mark-coord2={{coord, 22, 54, 0, N, 88, 23, 24 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bansberia
Bansberia is a city and a municipality of Hooghly district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of West Bengal. It is about away from Kolkata, at the western end of the Iswar Gupta Setu (Kalyani, West Bengal, Kalyani-Bansberia) Bridge. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). Bans Beria railway station is 4 km from Bandel Junction on the Bandel-Katwa Line.The area covered by two police stations - Chinsurah (W.no.1-4) and Mogra (W.no.5-22). The part of both police stations governed by Chandannagar Police Commissionerate. Kārtika (month), Kartik Puja is the famous festival of Bansberia. Bansberia also famous for its Kumbh Mela. History Bansberia was one of the main city of ancient Saptagram. Zafar Khan Ghazi Mosque and Dargah situated at Tribeni, Hooghly, Tribeni in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India, are considered to be among the earliest surviving Muslim monuments in Bengal. According to an inscription, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
