Krishnagar
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Krishnanagar is a municipality
and administrative headquarters of Nadia district
in the India
n state
of West Bengal
.
.
It was the residence of Raja Krishnachandra
, a great patron of art and culture.
Roman Catholic Church: The church is famous for its architectural and sculptural splendour. There are 27 oil paintings describing the life of Jesus Christ. Of special mention are the wooden sculptures by Italian artists.
Others include the College Bhavan (1846), The Public Library (1856),Krishnagar Collegiate School ( The former House Of Barister Manmohan Ghosh), Krishnanagar Govt Girls High School, Krishnanagar A V School, Krishnanagar C M S School, Anandamoyi Tola Kali Bari, the Krishnanagar Academy and the Protestant Church. The clay models / figurines crafted here are collectors’ items. Company Bagan is a horticultural garden run by the state government.
In a locality of Krishnagar called Ghurni
, there is a colony of artists who work with clay. These artists produce images of Hindu gods and goddesses for traditional worship throughout the year, as well as clay models of human figures and real life objects. Open studios and shops of the artists comprise an important attraction for tourists. It is said that initially it was Raja Krishnachandra who settled a few families of talented clay artists in the area. Since then the colony has grown and flourished. Some of the artists have recently worked with other media as well.
Halwaikars or moyras (who prepare sweets
) of Krishnagar are famous. While they produce all varieties of sweets, there are some which bear the hallmark of the city. 'Sarbhaja' and 'Sarpuria' are inventions that mark the talent of Krishnagar's halwaikars. Specially the shop of "Adhar Chandra Das" is famous for the above mentioned sweet variants.
Krishnagar is an important centre for culture and literature. It boasts literary figures like Bharat Chandra, Dwijendra Lal Roy and Narayan Sanyal among others. There is a vibrant culture of literary exchange among small groups of writers and poets, and there is a strong tradition of stage acting.
Jagaddhatri
Puja is celebrated with great grandeur at Krishnagar, when lightings from the town of Chandannagar
are brought.
The city is also very rich in education.Krishnagar Collegiate School, Krishnanagar High School,Krishnagar Debnath High School, Holy Family and Government Girls' are some of the few schools situated here.Krishnagar Collegiate School is the best school in Krishnagar. Besides there are many colleges namely Krishnagar Government College (Brilliant and meditorous students are studied here/www.krishnagarcollegiateschool.com), Dwijendralal College etc.
A lot many expertised gems are to be found here in this heritage city.
The surrounding region produces rice, jute, ceramics, mangoes, cattle, poultry and fish. There is unrealized demand for building large food storage, refrigeration and processing plants. Live cattle is smuggled across the nearby border to Bangladesh
. There are a few sugar mills.
Despite the economic boom in India in the 21st century, so far there have been no major industrial investment proposals for the town.
Krishnanagar is 100 km north to Kolkata. Local EMU trains are the most convenient option to reach Kolkata. Lalgola
passengers do stop at the station for a brief period of time. Being the district head-quarter, residents of Krishnanagar do enjoy some unique facilities while transport is considered; wide roads, intra-city connectivity by auto-rickshaw, cycle and bus. Express buses are also available for places like Kolkata
, Malda, Siliguri
etc.
. Krishnagar is connected with Nabadwip through Krishnagar Route no 8. There are buses like Kaseshowri, Ma Laxmi, Bubu, Tarama, Camelian, Sharica, Ma Manasha, Biswarup, Nandini, Buraraj, Shartaci, Ma Durga in this route. Krishnagar also connected with the Karimpur as well as Palashi para, Majdia. You can also take Auto from Krishnaagar to reach Nabadwip Ghat.
recently it was stopped by the Indian railways for coversion of gauge to broad gauge. This narrow gauge line connects Santipur and Nabadwip
two cities.
Krishnanagar is also a Junction on Broad Gauge line
on Kolkata-Sealdah
line of Eastern Railway
.
The area of the Municipality is around 16 km2. and is divided into 24 wards.
Krishnagar Municipality is won by Indian National Congress
(INC) in 2008 elections.
Chairman: Sri Asim Saha.
Total councillors: 24
INC
: 14
Trinamool Congress: 8
West Bengal Socialist Party
: 2
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
and administrative headquarters of Nadia district
Nadia District
Nadia district is a district of the state of West Bengal, in the north east of India. It borders with Bangladesh to the east, North 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts to the south, Bardhaman district to the west, and Murshidabad district to the north....
in the 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...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of West Bengal
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...
.
Geography
Krishnanagar is located at 23.4°N 88.5°E. It has an average elevation of 14 metres (45 feet). Krishnagar is situated beside the Jalangi RiverJalangi River
Jalangi River , is a branch of the Ganges in Murshidabad and Nadia districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Jalangi and the Mathabhanga flow into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly and strengthens its lower channel, the Hooghly....
.
It was the residence of Raja Krishnachandra
Raja Krishnachandra
Krishnchandra was a great emperor of Krishnagar, Nadia. Gopal Bhar was a legendary jester in his court. His father was Raghuram Roy.- External links :* Mohanta S. C. // Banglapedia — the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh...
, a great patron of art and culture.
Places of interest
Rajbari: (Royal Palace) with a beautiful Durga temple in the courtyard. Every year, the famous Jhulan Mela is celebrated around the Rajbari in the July / August months and Baro Dol (as it is held 12 days after Dol Purnima) in March / April.Roman Catholic Church: The church is famous for its architectural and sculptural splendour. There are 27 oil paintings describing the life of Jesus Christ. Of special mention are the wooden sculptures by Italian artists.
Others include the College Bhavan (1846), The Public Library (1856),Krishnagar Collegiate School ( The former House Of Barister Manmohan Ghosh), Krishnanagar Govt Girls High School, Krishnanagar A V School, Krishnanagar C M S School, Anandamoyi Tola Kali Bari, the Krishnanagar Academy and the Protestant Church. The clay models / figurines crafted here are collectors’ items. Company Bagan is a horticultural garden run by the state government.
In a locality of Krishnagar called Ghurni
Ghurni
Ghurni is a neighbourhood of Krishnanagar in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the centre for the production of clay dolls, often referred to as Krishnanagar clay dolls.-Geography:...
, there is a colony of artists who work with clay. These artists produce images of Hindu gods and goddesses for traditional worship throughout the year, as well as clay models of human figures and real life objects. Open studios and shops of the artists comprise an important attraction for tourists. It is said that initially it was Raja Krishnachandra who settled a few families of talented clay artists in the area. Since then the colony has grown and flourished. Some of the artists have recently worked with other media as well.
Halwaikars or moyras (who prepare sweets
Indian sweets
South Asian Sweets are a unique type of confectionary in Indian, Pakistani and other South Asian cuisines. The Hindi-Urdu word used to refer to sweets and confectionary is mithai. South Asian sweets are made with sugar, milk and condensed milk, and cooked by frying. The bases of the sweets and...
) of Krishnagar are famous. While they produce all varieties of sweets, there are some which bear the hallmark of the city. 'Sarbhaja' and 'Sarpuria' are inventions that mark the talent of Krishnagar's halwaikars. Specially the shop of "Adhar Chandra Das" is famous for the above mentioned sweet variants.
Krishnagar is an important centre for culture and literature. It boasts literary figures like Bharat Chandra, Dwijendra Lal Roy and Narayan Sanyal among others. There is a vibrant culture of literary exchange among small groups of writers and poets, and there is a strong tradition of stage acting.
Jagaddhatri
Jagaddhatri
In Hinduism, Jagaddhatri or Jagadhatri is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. Her worship is more common in West Bengal than the other parts of India...
Puja is celebrated with great grandeur at Krishnagar, when lightings from the town of Chandannagar
Chandannagar
Chandannagar, formerly known as Chandernagore or Chandernagar , is a small city and former French colony located north of Kolkata, in West Bengal, India. It is head quarters of a subdivision in Hooghly District. It is one of the 6 municipal corporations in West Bengal. It is a part of the area...
are brought.
The city is also very rich in education.Krishnagar Collegiate School, Krishnanagar High School,Krishnagar Debnath High School, Holy Family and Government Girls' are some of the few schools situated here.Krishnagar Collegiate School is the best school in Krishnagar. Besides there are many colleges namely Krishnagar Government College (Brilliant and meditorous students are studied here/www.krishnagarcollegiateschool.com), Dwijendralal College etc.
A lot many expertised gems are to be found here in this heritage city.
Economic activity
Krishnanagar is an agricultural distribution centre. The economy is primarily based on small to medium scale agro-industries and trade.The surrounding region produces rice, jute, ceramics, mangoes, cattle, poultry and fish. There is unrealized demand for building large food storage, refrigeration and processing plants. Live cattle is smuggled across the nearby border to Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. There are a few sugar mills.
Despite the economic boom in India in the 21st century, so far there have been no major industrial investment proposals for the town.
Transport
Lalgola
Lalgola is a small town situated near the Bangladesh border in the sub-division of Lalbagh in the district of Murshidabad, West Bengal. It is situated on the top of the delta of Ganges. It is a terminal railway station....
passengers do stop at the station for a brief period of time. Being the district head-quarter, residents of Krishnanagar do enjoy some unique facilities while transport is considered; wide roads, intra-city connectivity by auto-rickshaw, cycle and bus. Express buses are also available for places like 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...
, Malda, Siliguri
Siliguri
Siliguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Siliguri Corridor or Chicken's Neck - a very narrow strip of land linking mainland India to its north-eastern states. It is also the transit point for air, road and rail traffic to the neighbouring countries of Nepal,...
etc.
Road
It is on NH 34National Highway 34 (India)
National Highway 34 or NH 34 runs from Dum Dum in north Kolkata to Dalkhola , where it meets NH 31, which connects it to Siliguri, several towns in north Bengal and the North-East...
. Krishnagar is connected with Nabadwip through Krishnagar Route no 8. There are buses like Kaseshowri, Ma Laxmi, Bubu, Tarama, Camelian, Sharica, Ma Manasha, Biswarup, Nandini, Buraraj, Shartaci, Ma Durga in this route. Krishnagar also connected with the Karimpur as well as Palashi para, Majdia. You can also take Auto from Krishnaagar to reach Nabadwip Ghat.
Rail
A narrow gauge rail line have passed through KrishnagarKrishnagar
Krishnanagar is a municipality and administrative headquarters of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.-Geography:Krishnanagar is located at . It has an average elevation of 14 metres...
recently it was stopped by the Indian railways for coversion of gauge to broad gauge. This narrow gauge line connects Santipur and Nabadwip
Nabadwip
Nabadwip is a city and a municipality in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Its name means "9 islands" in the Bengali language. The islands are named Antardwip , Simantadwip, Rudradwip, Madhyadwip, Godrumdwip, Ritudwip, Jahnudwip, Modadrumdwip, and Koladwip...
two cities.
Krishnanagar is also a Junction on Broad Gauge line
on Kolkata-Sealdah
Sealdah
Sealdah is one of the major train stations serving Kolkata in India, the others being Howrah Station, Shalimar Station and Kolkata Railway Station. Sealdah is one of the busiest rail stations in India and an important suburban rail terminal...
line of Eastern Railway
Eastern Railway
The following railroads have been known as Eastern Railroad or Eastern Railway:*Eastern Railway *Eastern Railway *East railway *Eastern Railway *Eastern Railway...
.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Krishnanagar Urban Agglomeration had a population of 181,182, out of which 91,583 were males and 89,599 were females. The 0-6 years population was 13,663. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 88.09 per cent.Krishnagar Municipality
Krishnagar Municipality was established in 1864.The area of the Municipality is around 16 km2. and is divided into 24 wards.
Krishnagar Municipality is won by Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
(INC) in 2008 elections.
Chairman: Sri Asim Saha.
Total councillors: 24
INC
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
: 14
Trinamool Congress: 8
West Bengal Socialist Party
West Bengal Socialist Party
West Bengal Socialist Party was a political party in the Indian state of West Bengal. WBSP was formed when the Bengali socialists in the then Janata Party split in the beginning of the 1980s . WBSP was a part of Left Front...
: 2