Ramrajatala
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Ramrajatala a neighborhood of the city of Howrah, in Howrah district
of West Bengal
, India
. The name of the area comes from the presence of a Mandir dedicated to Rama
and the months long worship undertaken by thousands of people every year at the temple. This tradition of worshipping Rama here has continued for centuries.
in the Hindu month of Chaitra
, lasting until to the end of Shraavana
. The area is a densely populated place within the city of Howrah. It has a small but very important railway station. There is also a famous Industrial Training Institution in Howrah Homes near the railway station, through which a large number of students travel from nearby villages and towns. An important road, the Kona Expressway, passes nearby. This is important connection for transportation to Kolkata as well as to different suburban area
like Domjur
, Bagnan
, Amta
, Bally
and Digha
.
The area is in need of development in domains, such as drainage
system because waterlogging is a major problem in this part of Howrah, road improvements, the most important, in the view of many residents, is the need of a flyover at Ramrajatala railway crossing
. The bus route is 52 no. which runs between Ramrajatala to Howrah Station/Esplanade in every five minutes. And the minibus
runs from Ramrajatala to Rajabazar near science college. The famous small screen actor comedian Bhibu Bhattacharya stays there.
2. Bhanumati Balica Bidyalaya
3. St.Augustine Public School
4. Maria's Day Ramrajatala Station Road
5. Vikramshila Academy
6. Kanailal Bhattacharya College
7. Howrah Homes ITI
8. Doomurjala Indoor Stadium & Sports Complex
Howrah District
Howrah district is a district of the West Bengal state in eastern India. It has thousands of years of rich heritage in the form of the great Bengali kingdom of Bhurshut. The district is named after its headquarters, the city of Howrah.-Geography:...
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...
, 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...
. The name of the area comes from the presence of a Mandir dedicated to Rama
Rama
Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...
and the months long worship undertaken by thousands of people every year at the temple. This tradition of worshipping Rama here has continued for centuries.
History
Ramrajatala is one of the oldest parts of the city of Howrah. It is famous for the ancient Rama Mandir where Sri Ram is worshiped annually. The ceremonies last for nearly four months starting on Rama NavamiRama Navami
Ram Navami also known as Sri Ram Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya of Ayodhya. Ram is the 7th incarnation of the Dashavatara of Vishnu. Years later Lord Rama was married to Sita on the...
in the Hindu month of Chaitra
Chaitra
Chaitra is a month of the Hindu calendar....
, lasting until to the end of Shraavana
Shraavana
Shraavana is a month of the Hindu calendar, also known as Sawan. In India's national civil calendar, Shraavan is the fifth month of the Hindu year, beginning in late July and ending in the third week of August. In the Tamil calendar, it is known as Aavani and is the fifth month of the solar year...
. The area is a densely populated place within the city of Howrah. It has a small but very important railway station. There is also a famous Industrial Training Institution in Howrah Homes near the railway station, through which a large number of students travel from nearby villages and towns. An important road, the Kona Expressway, passes nearby. This is important connection for transportation to Kolkata as well as to different suburban area
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
like Domjur
Domjur
Domjur is a census town in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.-Geography:Domjur is located at . It has an average elevation of 11 metres .-Demographics:...
, Bagnan
Bagnan
Bagnan is a census town in Howrah district in the state of West Bengal, in eastern India. It has one of the busiest railway stations in South Eastern Railway Zone within West Bengal.-Geography:...
, Amta
Amta
Amta I is an administrative division in Uluberia subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Amta police station serves this block...
, Bally
Bally
Bally Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of slot machines and other gaming technology based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the descendant and continuation of the original Bally Manufacturing Corporation of Chicago....
and Digha
Digha
Digha is a seaside resort town in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in East Midnapore district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It is the most popular sea resort in the West Bengal....
.
The area is in need of development in domains, such as drainage
Drainage
Drainage is the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from an area. Many agricultural soils need drainage to improve production or to manage water supplies.-Early history:...
system because waterlogging is a major problem in this part of Howrah, road improvements, the most important, in the view of many residents, is the need of a flyover at Ramrajatala railway crossing
Level crossing
A level crossing occurs where a railway line is intersected by a road or path onone level, without recourse to a bridge or tunnel. It is a type of at-grade intersection. The term also applies when a light rail line with separate right-of-way or reserved track crosses a road in the same fashion...
. The bus route is 52 no. which runs between Ramrajatala to Howrah Station/Esplanade in every five minutes. And the minibus
Minibus
A minibus or minicoach is a passenger carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus. In the United Kingdom, the word "minibus" is used to describe any full-sized passenger carrying van. Minibuses have a...
runs from Ramrajatala to Rajabazar near science college. The famous small screen actor comedian Bhibu Bhattacharya stays there.
Places of interest
- Rama Mandir. A fair is held during the four-month-long puja. This is popular, particularly during the bisarjan (immersion ceremony) that is the last journey on the last Sunday in ShraavanaShraavanaShraavana is a month of the Hindu calendar, also known as Sawan. In India's national civil calendar, Shraavan is the fifth month of the Hindu year, beginning in late July and ending in the third week of August. In the Tamil calendar, it is known as Aavani and is the fifth month of the solar year...
.
- Shankar Math. An Ashram for the homeless children.
- Lake Land Country Club, on Kona Exp Road. Great place to enjoy with family in any occasion. Previously known as Rasid Park.
- SantragachhiSantragachhiSantragachhi or Santragachi is a neighbourhood of Howrah city in West Bengal, India. It has a railway station which is a railway junction on the South Eastern Railway...
Jheel, that attracts many migratory birds such as Lesser Whistling DuckLesser Whistling DuckThe Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica, also known as Indian Whistling Duck, is a small whistling duck which breeds in South Asia and southeast Asia...
.
Institutions
1. Santragachi Kedarnath Institution2. Bhanumati Balica Bidyalaya
3. St.Augustine Public School
4. Maria's Day Ramrajatala Station Road
5. Vikramshila Academy
6. Kanailal Bhattacharya College
7. Howrah Homes ITI
8. Doomurjala Indoor Stadium & Sports Complex