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.jpg) Manik Bandhopadhyay Setu (Birati Flyover) | |
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| Coordinates:22°39′51″N88°25′42″E / 22.6643°N 88.4283°E /22.6643; 88.4283 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| Division | Presidency |
| District | North 24 Parganas |
| Metro Station | Birati(under construction) |
| Railway Station | Birati |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | North Dum Dum Municipality |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 700051, 700081, 700134 |
| Telephone code | +91 33 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Dum Dum |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Dum Dum Uttar |
| Climate | Tropical(Köppen) |
Birati is a neighbourhood inNorth Dumdum ofNorth 24 Parganas district in thestate ofWest Bengal, India. It is a part of the area covered byKolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).[1][2] The locality is adjacent to theNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
Birati, formerly known as "Biroti", derives its name from the Bengali word, meaning "taking a break".[citation needed] The area has a rich historical legacy dating back to ancient times. The Nimta-Birati region was a prominentJanapada during the era ofLaksmikanta Roy Choudhury. After his demise in 1649, Birati became the capital ofLaksmikanta's jagir and served as the administrative headquarters until 1716, when the capital was relocated toBarisha.[citation needed]
Today, Birati still retains its historical significance as the ancestral home of theSabarna Roy Choudhury family, one of the oldestzamindar families in Bengal. In ancient India, Birati used to be a part of Greater 24 parganas which were then under the Satgaon (ancient Saptagram, now in Hoogly district) administration during the Mughal era and later it was included in Hoogly chakla (district under post-Mughal Nawabi rule) during the rule of Murshid Quli Khan. In 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, Nawab Mir Jafar confer the Zamindari of 24 parganas and janglimahals (small administrative units) to the British East India Company. These were Amirpur, Akbarpur, Balia, Birati, Azimabad, Basandhari, Baridhati, Bagjola, Kalikata, Garh, Hatiagarh, Islampur, Dakshin Sagar, Kharijuri, Khaspur, Ikhtiarpur, Madhyamgram, Magura, Medanmalla, Maida, Manpur, Muragachha, Pechakuli, Paikan, Rajarhat, Shahpur, Shahnagar, Satal and Uttar Pargana. Since then, this entire territory is known as Twenty four Parganas.[3]
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India. It was fought between the forces of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the British East India Company emerged victorious due to political intrigue and betrayal, rather than military prowess.[citation needed]
The aftermath of the Battle of Plassey saw significant changes in the political landscape of India. The British East India Company was granted the zamindari rights of the 24 Parganas, including Birati, by Nawab Mir Jafar. This marked the formal beginning of British colonial rule in the region, with the British East India Company assuming control over governance, administration, and economic activities.
Under British colonial rule, India underwent profound transformations and extreme exploitation. The British introduced a new administrative framework, replacing traditional governance structures with bureaucratic systems. They implemented economic policies that prioritized British interests, leading to the exploitation of India's resources and wealth. Socially, the British colonial rule brought about cultural changes, education reforms, and the introduction of English as the administrative and educational language.[citation needed]
Nimta police station underBarrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over North Dum Dum Municipal areas.[4]
Airport police station underBidhannagar Police Commissionerate also has jurisdiction over North Dum Dum Municipal areas.[5]
Birati has a delivery sub post office, withPIN 700051 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. The only other post offices with the same PIN is Sultanpur.[6]
Rajbari Colony has a delivery sub post office, withPIN 700081 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region.[7]
Nilachal has a delivery sub post office, withPIN 700134 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region.[8]
Notable colleges and schools in the Birati area include:
Kolkata-Siliguri highway passes through Birati. Birati also has the 237 Bus Stand and Birati Mini Bus services which go toBabughat andB.B.D Bag respectively.[9] It is also connected to Kalyani Expressway, which is accessible through the M.B. Road. It is also surrounded byJessore Road(NH 34) andBelghoria Expressway(NH 12).
Birati railway station on theSealdah–Bangaon line serves the area. Birati will soon be connected with the Noapara-Barasat Line (Yellow Line) of Kolkata Metro. The metro station will be underneath Jessore Road at Birati More (the point where M.B. Road meets Jessore Road).
Markets in Birati areas are:
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