Baharampur
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Baharampur (also spelled Berhampore or Berhampur) is a city in the West Bengal
state of India
. Baharampur is the sixth largest city in West Bengal (after Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur and Bardhaman) and situated in central part of West Bengal. Baharampur (Berhampore) is nominated for becoming the municipal corporation. In earlier days it was known as Brahmapur because many of the Brahmin
families settled there. Baharampur is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district
. It is located about 200 km (124 mi) from Kolkata
(earlier known as Calcutta), the state capital.
Berhampore was fortified in 1757 by the East India Company
, after the Battle of Plassey
in June 1757, and it continued as a cantonment
until 1870. But the foundation of the city of Berhampore remains questionable. As Karnasubarna
which is very near from Berhampore has a history dated back to 600 AD. Many architectures of late 1600 could still be seen. The cantonment was constituted as a municipality in 1876 and was the headquarters of Murshidabad district
. The Berhampore College was founded in 1853 and in 1888 made over to a local committee, mainly supported by Rani Swarnamayi.
On 25 February 1857, the first major armed battle of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
took place in Baharampur, while Berhampur was ruled by Raja Krishnath and his ancestors. In 1901, Baharampur had a population of 24,397, and included the ancient town of Kasim Bazar.
The place which is considered as a legitimate arena of all procedural events and circumstances that has been profoundly well described. The aperture of the Cossimbazar and Lalbagh gives a provoking inspirational note that has eye witnessed the events chronically down the order of time in the history of the India, which has been written with the finest stroke of the blood and braveness blended in ink pot.
A very much impacted areas of berhampore are those place in the banks of the stream Bhagirathi river giving a receding process of downgrade and evolution of the abscess marketing and thus leading to one of the well victimized estate of remarkable famine conditions prevailed in 1971.The elegant piece of art can be found in this region ,the handcraft in making of carpet, basket, miniature painting, all made up of jute ,thus signifies that this area is a splendid producer of jute and it defines how the cultivation of the land is in this region. It was those times when the son learnt from their father how the fields near the stream of Ganges are the most fertile land, so was described by the British as "The Golden Bengal"(Ammar Sonnar Bangla).
Down the time after the East India Company, there happens to be a lot of disruption in the Law and Order of the place. It is not balanced properly, it may be due to the unprecedented activities and thus making a black mark on the soil, which once used to be called as the capital of the country. Yes it the obvious reason Murshidabad was considered to be called the capital, then it was directed to Calcutta be the capital and thus finally it was accepted as Delhi.
The city is located approximately 200 km north of Kolkata
at 24°4′N 88°9′E and is situated on the eastern side of the Bhagirathi River, a major distributary
of the Ganges
. The city’s industries include silk weaving, ivory carving, rice and oil-seed milling and precious metal working. A famous type of metal used to make bells called "Khagrai Kansha" is made in the city. This is a type of brass that is used to make utensils like dishes & bowls.
Baharampur is also popular for a special type of fried sweets called "Chanabora". It is also a rail and road hub of the bihar state and is an important agricultural center.Recently a new bus terminus has been set up here, which is said to be one of a kind in the state. Saidabad Raj Bari,Manindra Chandra Vidyapith school [previously named Hardinz school], Berhampore central jail [where Netaji SuBhas Chandra Bose was prisoned], K.N.College [where Master da (Surya Sen) studied], Barrack Square [where sipoy mutiny started at 1857], Ghatbandar, Saidabad, Khagra are the most popular places of Berhampore. The bridge of Ramendrasunda Trivedi joins Berhampore with North Bengal.Now Kadbeltala are gradually become office colony, varieties public office set up there.
This place has notified a series of wars and victories which has dramaticized a significant impact to the place interms of finance and politics.
Indian census
, Baharampur had a population of 160,168. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Baharampur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
, a neighbourhood in Bahrampur is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.
Baharampur is famous for the sweet 'Chhana-bora', the savoury 'Khaja', sweet 'Manohara' and also very famous for Murshidabad Silk.
( West Bengal Board, Estd. 1853 AD), Iswar Chandra Institution (Estd. 1916 AD), Mary Immaculate School (ICSE and ISC, Estd. 1962 AD), Berhampore J N Academy, Maharani Kaseswari Girls High School ( West Bengal Board), Gurudas Tarasundari institution, Manindra Chandra Vidyapith, Shilpa Mandir, Prabha Rani Public School, Holy Garden Model School, Gitaram Academy, Kendriya Vidyalay (CBSE), Lipika Memorial School, Mahakali Pathshala,Manindra Nagar High School (Cossimbazar),Jawhar Navodaya Vidyalaya are the most prominent schools.
Court Station (BPC), cossimbazar
Station (CSZ) and Murshidabad
Station (MBB) stands on the Sealdah-Lalgola line of the eastern railway. Bhagirathi express, Hazarduari express,Lalgola Fast Passenger, Lalgola Passenger are the trains that run daily. Berhampore Court Express (Dhanadhanye Express) is also an express train that takes the Sealdah-Lalgola route. Khagraghat (KGLE) is another station that is connected by Howrah. Intercity express and passenger trains, Jansatabdi express takes this route. If one wish to come to Berhampore from north of West Bengal it is best to take the Khagraghat station as destination.
Road - as Baharampur is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad districtas and as it stands just in the center position of West Bengal, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. This city is well connected by National Highway 34. There are bus services on regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and Vicecersa and there is a Bus Terminus called 'Mohona'. Any buses that starts from Kolkata to North Bengal halts at Berhampore. Buses from Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, Suri, Durgapur, Asansol, Dhubri, Bhutan
, Malda for Berhampore is easily available.
Water - as Berhampore is city just beside the river Bhagirathi, one can also avail water transport. Launchboat from Kolkata
to Berhampore and Hazarduari is available. Berhampore north to Berhampore south is connected via launchboats. Regular boat transport is also available from Berhampore to other towns of Murshidabad such as Azimganj and Jiaganj.
is a famous place for tourists in West Bengal. It gets tourists' flow from locals and as well as from foreigners, being the first Head Quarter of the East India Company and having a long history enriched by the Nawab
s, King
s, zamindars and other European colonial forces such as Dutch
, Armenians
, English
and French
.
He has again translated 40 short stories of Balaichand Mukhopadhaya (Banaphool) into English language.The name of the book is "Banaphool retold". He has also translated 50 Bengali poems into English language - the poets are: Shakti Chattopadhaya, Josimuddin, Kabirul Islam and the translator himself. The name of the book is "Four Poets". His another translation work is "Lalon - the great poet". In this book he has translated 50 Baul(Lalon) songs into English language. His another important work is "What is English". This book contains 4 essays, all dealing with different mechanisms of the English language. All these books have been warmly accepted by the intellectuals at home and abroad.
. The daughter of Major Paul married local land owner George Hunter. Major Paul was an Indian army
officer. George Hunter to show respect to his father in law gave Berhampore the name of the suburb and many streets of this suburb were also given Indian names such as Khandallah village, Ganges road, Simla, Agra etc.
The old house of the "De" family ( Relatives of the Cossimbazar Raj)at Churamani Chowdhury Lane is also one of the oldest buildings in Berhampore and was at one point of time the property of the Cossimbazar Raj.
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
state of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Baharampur is the sixth largest city in West Bengal (after Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur and Bardhaman) and situated in central part of West Bengal. Baharampur (Berhampore) is nominated for becoming the municipal corporation. In earlier days it was known as Brahmapur because many of the Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
families settled there. Baharampur is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district
Murshidabad district
Murshidabad district is a district of West Bengal in eastern India. Situated on the left bank of the river Ganges, the district is very fertile. Covering an area of 5,341 km² and having a population 5.863m it is a densely populated district and the ninth most populous in India...
. It is located about 200 km (124 mi) from Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
(earlier known as Calcutta), the state capital.
History
East India Company
The East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...
, after the Battle of Plassey
Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey , 23 June 1757, was a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, establishing Company rule in South Asia which expanded over much of the Indies for the next hundred years...
in June 1757, and it continued as a cantonment
Cantonment
A cantonment is a temporary or semi-permanent military or police quarters. The word cantonment is derived from the French word canton meaning corner or district, as is the name of the Cantons of Switzerland. In South Asia, the term cantonment also describes permanent military stations...
until 1870. But the foundation of the city of Berhampore remains questionable. As Karnasubarna
Karnasubarna
Karnasubarna was the capital of Shashanka, the first important king of ancient Bengal who ruled in the 7th century. After Shashanka's death it was the jayaskandhavara of Bhaskaravarman, the king of Kamarupa probably for a short period. This is evident from his Nidhanpur copper-plate grant...
which is very near from Berhampore has a history dated back to 600 AD. Many architectures of late 1600 could still be seen. The cantonment was constituted as a municipality in 1876 and was the headquarters of Murshidabad district
Murshidabad district
Murshidabad district is a district of West Bengal in eastern India. Situated on the left bank of the river Ganges, the district is very fertile. Covering an area of 5,341 km² and having a population 5.863m it is a densely populated district and the ninth most populous in India...
. The Berhampore College was founded in 1853 and in 1888 made over to a local committee, mainly supported by Rani Swarnamayi.
On 25 February 1857, the first major armed battle of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
Indian Rebellion of 1857
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of sepoys of the British East India Company's army on 10 May 1857, in the town of Meerut, and soon escalated into other mutinies and civilian rebellions largely in the upper Gangetic plain and central India, with the major hostilities confined to...
took place in Baharampur, while Berhampur was ruled by Raja Krishnath and his ancestors. In 1901, Baharampur had a population of 24,397, and included the ancient town of Kasim Bazar.
The place which is considered as a legitimate arena of all procedural events and circumstances that has been profoundly well described. The aperture of the Cossimbazar and Lalbagh gives a provoking inspirational note that has eye witnessed the events chronically down the order of time in the history of the India, which has been written with the finest stroke of the blood and braveness blended in ink pot.
A very much impacted areas of berhampore are those place in the banks of the stream Bhagirathi river giving a receding process of downgrade and evolution of the abscess marketing and thus leading to one of the well victimized estate of remarkable famine conditions prevailed in 1971.The elegant piece of art can be found in this region ,the handcraft in making of carpet, basket, miniature painting, all made up of jute ,thus signifies that this area is a splendid producer of jute and it defines how the cultivation of the land is in this region. It was those times when the son learnt from their father how the fields near the stream of Ganges are the most fertile land, so was described by the British as "The Golden Bengal"(Ammar Sonnar Bangla).
Down the time after the East India Company, there happens to be a lot of disruption in the Law and Order of the place. It is not balanced properly, it may be due to the unprecedented activities and thus making a black mark on the soil, which once used to be called as the capital of the country. Yes it the obvious reason Murshidabad was considered to be called the capital, then it was directed to Calcutta be the capital and thus finally it was accepted as Delhi.
Geography
Baharampur is located at 24.1°N 88.25°E. It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).The city is located approximately 200 km north of Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
at 24°4′N 88°9′E and is situated on the eastern side of the Bhagirathi River, a major distributary
Distributary
A distributary, or a distributary channel, is a stream that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel. They are a common feature of river deltas. The phenomenon is known as river bifurcation. The opposite of a distributary is a tributary...
of the Ganges
Ganges River
The Ganges or Ganga, , is a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. The river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. By discharge it...
. The city’s industries include silk weaving, ivory carving, rice and oil-seed milling and precious metal working. A famous type of metal used to make bells called "Khagrai Kansha" is made in the city. This is a type of brass that is used to make utensils like dishes & bowls.
Baharampur is also popular for a special type of fried sweets called "Chanabora". It is also a rail and road hub of the bihar state and is an important agricultural center.Recently a new bus terminus has been set up here, which is said to be one of a kind in the state. Saidabad Raj Bari,Manindra Chandra Vidyapith school [previously named Hardinz school], Berhampore central jail [where Netaji SuBhas Chandra Bose was prisoned], K.N.College [where Master da (Surya Sen) studied], Barrack Square [where sipoy mutiny started at 1857], Ghatbandar, Saidabad, Khagra are the most popular places of Berhampore. The bridge of Ramendrasunda Trivedi joins Berhampore with North Bengal.Now Kadbeltala are gradually become office colony, varieties public office set up there.
This place has notified a series of wars and victories which has dramaticized a significant impact to the place interms of finance and politics.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Baharampur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 305,609, out of which 156,489 were males and 149,120 were females. The 0–6 years population was 23,182. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 88.38.Indian census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Baharampur had a population of 160,168. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Baharampur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economics
KhagraKhagra
Khagra is a neighbourhood of Baharampur in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.-Geography:...
, a neighbourhood in Bahrampur is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.
Baharampur is famous for the sweet 'Chhana-bora', the savoury 'Khaja', sweet 'Manohara' and also very famous for Murshidabad Silk.
Schools
Krishnath College SchoolKrishnath College School, Berhampore
Krishnath College School is a school in Berhampore, West Bengal, India.Krishnath College School was found in 1853, and has a large beautiful Gothic style building. It is located at the banks of Bhagirathi River. Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay, who became a prominent historian of India, was a student of...
( West Bengal Board, Estd. 1853 AD), Iswar Chandra Institution (Estd. 1916 AD), Mary Immaculate School (ICSE and ISC, Estd. 1962 AD), Berhampore J N Academy, Maharani Kaseswari Girls High School ( West Bengal Board), Gurudas Tarasundari institution, Manindra Chandra Vidyapith, Shilpa Mandir, Prabha Rani Public School, Holy Garden Model School, Gitaram Academy, Kendriya Vidyalay (CBSE), Lipika Memorial School, Mahakali Pathshala,Manindra Nagar High School (Cossimbazar),Jawhar Navodaya Vidyalaya are the most prominent schools.
Colleges
- Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore (old name: College of Textile Technology Berhampore, also known as GCETTB)
- Krishnath College
- Berhampore Girls' College
- Berhampore College
- Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology
- B.T College
- Murshidabad Institute Of Technology or MIT (Polytechnic college offering Diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering)
- Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology Science & Management campus (BBA&BCA)
- Gitaram Institute of Management(BCA, BBA, BHM)
Transport
Rail - BerhamporeBerhampore
Berhampore may refer to one of several places:*Baharampur, in West Bengal, India, formerly known as Berhampore *Berhampore, New Zealand, a suburb of WellingtonSee also:*Brahmapur, a City in Orissa, India...
Court Station (BPC), cossimbazar
Cossimbazar
Kasim Bazar or Cossimbazar, or Kasimbazar is a census town in Murshidabad in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town on the river Bhagirathi in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India, at one time included in the Berhampore municipality. In 1901 its population was just...
Station (CSZ) and Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Murshidabad is a city in Murshidabad district of West Bengal state in India. The city of Murshidabad is located on the southern bank of the Bhagirathi, a distributary of the Ganges River. It was the capital of undivided Bengal during the Mughal rule. Nawabs of Bengal used to rule Bengal from this...
Station (MBB) stands on the Sealdah-Lalgola line of the eastern railway. Bhagirathi express, Hazarduari express,Lalgola Fast Passenger, Lalgola Passenger are the trains that run daily. Berhampore Court Express (Dhanadhanye Express) is also an express train that takes the Sealdah-Lalgola route. Khagraghat (KGLE) is another station that is connected by Howrah. Intercity express and passenger trains, Jansatabdi express takes this route. If one wish to come to Berhampore from north of West Bengal it is best to take the Khagraghat station as destination.
Road - as Baharampur is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad districtas and as it stands just in the center position of West Bengal, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. This city is well connected by National Highway 34. There are bus services on regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and Vicecersa and there is a Bus Terminus called 'Mohona'. Any buses that starts from Kolkata to North Bengal halts at Berhampore. Buses from Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, Suri, Durgapur, Asansol, Dhubri, Bhutan
Bhutan
Bhutan , officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China...
, Malda for Berhampore is easily available.
Water - as Berhampore is city just beside the river Bhagirathi, one can also avail water transport. Launchboat from Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
to Berhampore and Hazarduari is available. Berhampore north to Berhampore south is connected via launchboats. Regular boat transport is also available from Berhampore to other towns of Murshidabad such as Azimganj and Jiaganj.
Tourist spot
BerhamporeBerhampore
Berhampore may refer to one of several places:*Baharampur, in West Bengal, India, formerly known as Berhampore *Berhampore, New Zealand, a suburb of WellingtonSee also:*Brahmapur, a City in Orissa, India...
is a famous place for tourists in West Bengal. It gets tourists' flow from locals and as well as from foreigners, being the first Head Quarter of the East India Company and having a long history enriched by the Nawab
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
s, King
King
- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
s, zamindars and other European colonial forces such as Dutch
Netherlands
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, Armenians
Armenians
Armenian people or Armenians are a nation and ethnic group native to the Armenian Highland.The largest concentration is in Armenia having a nearly-homogeneous population with 97.9% or 3,145,354 being ethnic Armenian....
, English
England
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and French
France
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.
- Hazarduari Palace - it was built in 1837 by General Duncan Mcleod for Nawab Humaun Jah, descendent of Mir Zafar.
- Imambara - built in 1847 AD. by Nawab Nazim Mansoor Ali Khan Feradun Jahat at a cost of more than 6 lacs. The Imambara, which is the largest in Bengal, is perhaps the largest in India.
- Katra Masjid - built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan in 1723-24 and it remains one of the most important tourist attractions. The gorgeous building with its huge domes and high minarets has a simple cemetery of the Nawab below the front staircase.
- Moti Jhil - This beautiful horseshoe shaped lake was excavated by Nawazesh Mohammad, the husband of the famous Ghasseti Begum. In the palace adjoining it (now in ruins) Lord Clive celebrated the acquisition of the Dewani of Sube Bangla (Bengal, Bihar & Orissa) in 1765. Moti Jheel was the home of Warren HastingsWarren HastingsWarren Hastings PC was the first Governor-General of India, from 1773 to 1785. He was famously accused of corruption in an impeachment in 1787, but was acquitted in 1795. He was made a Privy Councillor in 1814.-Early life:...
when he became the Political President at the Durbar of the Nawab Nazim (1771 – 73 AD).
- Barrack square - It was used for British army. The very first rumble of The Sepoy Mutiny actually started here.
- Old British barracks - Built in late 1750s these barracks are on the north and south of Barrack Square.
- British administrative houses of BerhamporeBerhamporeBerhampore may refer to one of several places:*Baharampur, in West Bengal, India, formerly known as Berhampore *Berhampore, New Zealand, a suburb of WellingtonSee also:*Brahmapur, a City in Orissa, India...
- Central Jail
- Krishnath collegeKrishnath CollegeKrishnath College its a liberal arts and sciences college in Berhampore, Murshidabad, in the state of West Bengal in India. Initially this college was affiliated with...
- which is the exact replica of Oxford university, established in 1853, even earlier than the University of Kolkata (Calcuta), worth seeing for its European architectural style.
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n Church - Oldest Armenian Church of the Eastern India at Saidabad, built in 1757 AD.
- British town hall - Earlier used for recreation purpose for the British.
- Saidabad Palace - This Palace is right now on the verge of extinction.
- Old CossimbazarCossimbazarKasim Bazar or Cossimbazar, or Kasimbazar is a census town in Murshidabad in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town on the river Bhagirathi in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India, at one time included in the Berhampore municipality. In 1901 its population was just...
Palace - This Palace of Nandy dynasty is now on the verge of extinction.
- New CossimbazarCossimbazarKasim Bazar or Cossimbazar, or Kasimbazar is a census town in Murshidabad in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town on the river Bhagirathi in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India, at one time included in the Berhampore municipality. In 1901 its population was just...
Palace - This Palace of Chatterjee kings is well maintained.
- Nasipur Palace - The Nasipur Palace was built by Kirti Chand, a descendent of Debi Singh. Debi Singh, who settled here from Punjab, was a tax collector in the early days of the East India CompanyEast India CompanyThe East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...
- Home of Jagatseth
- Jafarganj cemetery - The Cemetery contains the tombs of the Nawab’s Nazim, from Mir Jafar to Humayun Jah.
- Kathgola palace
- Footi mosque -
- Nimak Haram Deori - known as the Traiter's gate, Siraj ud Daulah was killed in this spot.
- Khoshbagh - The grave of Nawab Alivardi Khan, Alivardi’s Mother, Siraj-ud-Doula and his wife Lutfannesha and other members of the Nawab family lie here.
- Pataleshwar temple of CossimbazarCossimbazarKasim Bazar or Cossimbazar, or Kasimbazar is a census town in Murshidabad in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town on the river Bhagirathi in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India, at one time included in the Berhampore municipality. In 1901 its population was just...
- Residing in Kasimbazar is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, the history of Pataleshwar Temple could be dated back to some thousand years.
- Residency cemetery of Babulbona - Numerous graves with memorials and pillar epitaphs. This huge European cemetery is one of the historical relics of BerhamporeBerhamporeBerhampore may refer to one of several places:*Baharampur, in West Bengal, India, formerly known as Berhampore *Berhampore, New Zealand, a suburb of WellingtonSee also:*Brahmapur, a City in Orissa, India...
.
- DutchNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
graveyard of CossimbazarCossimbazarKasim Bazar or Cossimbazar, or Kasimbazar is a census town in Murshidabad in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town on the river Bhagirathi in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India, at one time included in the Berhampore municipality. In 1901 its population was just...
- Old EnglishEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
graveyard of CossimbazarCossimbazarKasim Bazar or Cossimbazar, or Kasimbazar is a census town in Murshidabad in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town on the river Bhagirathi in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India, at one time included in the Berhampore municipality. In 1901 its population was just...
- The British Cemetery in Cossimbazar is where Mary, the first wife of Warren HastingsWarren HastingsWarren Hastings PC was the first Governor-General of India, from 1773 to 1785. He was famously accused of corruption in an impeachment in 1787, but was acquitted in 1795. He was made a Privy Councillor in 1814.-Early life:...
and their baby daughter Elizabeth lie here.
- Char bangla temples of Queen of Natore - Built by the Queen Bhavani of Natore in 1755 AD.
- Bhavaniswar temple - Built by Queen of Natore in 1750 AD, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Jagatbandhudham - The birth-place of Prabhu Jagat-bandhu Sundar, a religious figure at a hamlet Dahapara near Lalbagh.
- Ancient remains of kingdom of Sasanka at KarnasubarnaKarnasubarnaKarnasubarna was the capital of Shashanka, the first important king of ancient Bengal who ruled in the 7th century. After Shashanka's death it was the jayaskandhavara of Bhaskaravarman, the king of Kamarupa probably for a short period. This is evident from his Nidhanpur copper-plate grant...
- remains of famous Rakta Mrittika vihara described by Hiuen Tsang. The remains could be dated back to 600 AD.
- Kiriteshwari - which is also known as guptapith is one of the 51 Saktipiths of India.
- cemetery of Burmese King Thibo
Parks
Laldighi Park is in Berhampore & Motijhil Park, a nice one, near the historical tourist and present day picnic spot called "Motijhil".Accommodation
Bahrampur hosts a wide range of hotels from luxury ones to budget ones. Few of these are http://www.hotelblpl.comBerhampore Lodge Pvt. Ltd., Berhampore Tourist Lodge (under WBTDC), Hotel Samrat (3 Star ), Berhampore Lodge, Bhaghirathi Hotel, Mayur Hotel and White House. These hotels are situated near the Berhampore Bus Stand and 'Berhampore Court' railway station.Literature
Md. Sajjad Hossain of this city has written “All my song is for my dear heart”, a dissertation on Nazrul in 12000 words refuting all the charges against the poet that he is simply a rebel poet proving him as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Had Nazrul, as has been researched by Mr. Hossain, had the opportunity of being read and assessed by Europeans in translation, he could have been easily judged as one of the greatest love poets in the world. Mr. Hossain has tried to fill up this vacuum by translating the poet into English language keeping his original flavour almost intact. He has translated 108 love poems of this poet into English language. The name of this book is "Nazrul The Love poet".He has again translated 40 short stories of Balaichand Mukhopadhaya (Banaphool) into English language.The name of the book is "Banaphool retold". He has also translated 50 Bengali poems into English language - the poets are: Shakti Chattopadhaya, Josimuddin, Kabirul Islam and the translator himself. The name of the book is "Four Poets". His another translation work is "Lalon - the great poet". In this book he has translated 50 Baul(Lalon) songs into English language. His another important work is "What is English". This book contains 4 essays, all dealing with different mechanisms of the English language. All these books have been warmly accepted by the intellectuals at home and abroad.
Legacy
The city of Berhampore also shares its name with Berhampore at Wellington, New ZealandNew Zealand
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. The daughter of Major Paul married local land owner George Hunter. Major Paul was an Indian army
Indian Army
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officer. George Hunter to show respect to his father in law gave Berhampore the name of the suburb and many streets of this suburb were also given Indian names such as Khandallah village, Ganges road, Simla, Agra etc.
The old house of the "De" family ( Relatives of the Cossimbazar Raj)at Churamani Chowdhury Lane is also one of the oldest buildings in Berhampore and was at one point of time the property of the Cossimbazar Raj.
Notable people from Berhampore
- Mahasweta DeviMahasweta DeviMahasweta Devi is an Indian social activist and writer.- Biography :Mahasweta Devi was born in 1926 in Dhaka, to literary parents in a Hindu Brahmin family. Her father Manish Ghatak was a well known poet and novelist of the Kallol era, who used the pseudonym Jubanashwa...
(1926), daughter of poet Manish Ghatak, writes short stories and novels. - Ramendra Sundar TribediRamendra Sundar Tribedi-Life:He was born at Jemo situated at Kandi subdivision of Murshidabad. From the very first class, Ramendra Sundar Tribedi stood first. After obtaining his B.Sc...
, writer - Rakhaldas BandyopadhyayRakhaldas BandyopadhyayRakhaldas Bandyopadhyay , also known as R. D. Banerji, was an Indian historian and a native Indian pioneer in the fields of Indian archaeology, epigraphy and palaeography. He was the Manindra Chandra Nandy Professor of Ancient Indian History and Culture at the Banaras Hindu University from 1928-30...
, historian - Chitta Ranjan Majumdar, Artist
- Tridib Chowdhury, Politician
- Satya Ranjan Ghosh, (1922–1995),Freedom Fighter, Social Activitist, Politician
- Prof. Rejaul Karim, Writer, Educationalist, Pollitician