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Krishnanagar Krishnagar / Reui | |
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        Clockwise from top: Krishnanagar Rajbari Front; Christo Mandir;Krishnanagar Government College;Krishnanagar Head Post Office; Krishnanagar Rajbari Interiors; Hotel Haveli; Ruins of Krishnanagar Rajbari;Krishnangar Collegiate School | |
  Krishnanagar Location in West Bengal, India Show map of West Bengal Krishnanagar Krishnanagar (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:23°24′N88°30′E / 23.4°N 88.5°E /23.4; 88.5 | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  West Bengal |
| District | Nadia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Krishnanagar Municipality |
| Area | |
• City | 15.96 km2 (6.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• City | 181,182 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (29,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 203,429 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ZIP code(s) | 741101 to 741103 |
| Area code | 03472 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-51, WB-52 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Krishnanagar |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Krishnanagar North/Krishnanagar South |
| Website | nadia |
Krishnanagar (/ˌkrɪʃnəˈnʌɡər/) is a city and a municipality[4] in theIndian state ofWest Bengal. It is the headquarters of theNadia district.[5]
Krishnanagar municipality was established in 1864 and is one of the oldest municipalities inBengal. It is claimed to be named afterKrishna Chandra Roy (1728–1782).[6] Previously, the city (village) was called ‘Reui’ (রেউই). The Rajbari built here during Roy's reign is a prominent tourist attraction, though the remnants of past glory have been eroded and only a dilapidated structure of the exquisite places with carvings on inner walls remain today.[7]
Krishnanagar is located at23°24′N88°30′E / 23.4°N 88.5°E /23.4; 88.5.[8] The area of the municipality is around 16 km2. It is situated on the southern banks of theJalangi River.[4] It has an average elevation of 14 metres (46 ft). TheTropic of Cancer passes through the outskirts of Krishnanagar. The latitude of the Tropic of Cancer is 23° 26′ 5″ N.
In summer, from April to June, the weather remains hot and temperatures range from a minimum of 26 °C (79 °F) to a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
Monsoon season prevails, beginning from June to mid-September. Also, retrieving monsoon from mid-October until mid-November[8]
The weather is quite pleasant in winter, with a scorching summer. The level of moisture increases during summers.
| Climate data for Krishnanagar (1991–2020, extremes 1885–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.8 (98.2) | 38.8 (101.8) | 42.2 (108.0) | 45.0 (113.0) | 46.1 (115.0) | 45.5 (113.9) | 43.0 (109.4) | 43.0 (109.4) | 38.5 (101.3) | 38.2 (100.8) | 38.0 (100.4) | 36.0 (96.8) | 46.1 (115.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.0 (77.0) | 28.6 (83.5) | 32.7 (90.9) | 35.8 (96.4) | 36.5 (97.7) | 35.4 (95.7) | 33.1 (91.6) | 33.2 (91.8) | 33.2 (91.8) | 32.4 (90.3) | 30.1 (86.2) | 26.8 (80.2) | 31.7 (89.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.4 (52.5) | 15.5 (59.9) | 19.1 (66.4) | 23.5 (74.3) | 24.6 (76.3) | 25.5 (77.9) | 25.7 (78.3) | 25.7 (78.3) | 24.9 (76.8) | 23.2 (73.8) | 17.8 (64.0) | 13.2 (55.8) | 20.6 (69.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 0.9 (33.6) | 3.9 (39.0) | 7.5 (45.5) | 13.5 (56.3) | 15.5 (59.9) | 16.0 (60.8) | 12.0 (53.6) | 14.0 (57.2) | 16.0 (60.8) | 12.0 (53.6) | 7.0 (44.6) | 4.4 (39.9) | 0.9 (33.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 6.7 (0.26) | 20.2 (0.80) | 20.2 (0.80) | 31.5 (1.24) | 96.3 (3.79) | 170.5 (6.71) | 261.6 (10.30) | 175.2 (6.90) | 218.5 (8.60) | 112.5 (4.43) | 10.2 (0.40) | 6.8 (0.27) | 1,130 (44.49) |
| Average rainy days | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 4.9 | 8.6 | 13.2 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 57.6 |
| Averagerelative humidity (%)(at 17:30IST) | 65 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 73 | 72 | 71 |
| Source:India Meteorological Department[9][10] | |||||||||||||
In the2011 Indian census,[11] Krishnanagar city had a population of 181,182, with 91,583 males and 89,599 females. It is at the centre of a biggerurban agglomeration which as of the 2011 census, had a population of 203,429.[3] The urban agglomeration had asex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.[3] The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1,000 boys. 7.5% of the population were under six years old.[3] The effective literacy rate was 88.09%, of which male and female literacy was 90.84% and 85.29%, respectively.[3]
The following municipality and census towns were part of Krishnanagar Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Krishnanagar (M),Baruihuda (CT),Paschimbhatjangla (CT) andSonda.[12]
Krishnanagar city is governed by Krishnanagar Municipality,[14] which comes under Krishnanagar Municipal Region. The area of the municipality is divided into 25 wards with 25 councillors. Krishnanagar is the administrative headquarters of Nadia district. Krishnanagar is the centre for all administration purposes.[14] The parties which contest for the elections areTrinomool Congress,Indian National Congress,BJP, andCPIM. The board of councillors elect a chairman from among its elected members; the chairman is the executive head of the municipality. The elected members of this body are authorised to manage education, health, tourism, and the overall development of the area.
As Krishnanagar is the headquarter of Nadia District,[4] it gets some of the added facilities. Apart from Government Hospitals, there are private-run nursing home as well.
As Krishnanagar[14] is city just beside theJalangi River (Tributary of River Ganges), one can also avail water transport. Regular boat transport is also available from Krishnanagar to other parts.
Kotwali Police Station (also known as Krishnanagar PS) has jurisdiction over Krishnanagar municipality andKrishnanagar I CD Block.[15][16] The total area covered by the police station is 289.15 km2 and the population covered is 456,969 (2001 census).[17]
Women Police Station was established in 2012.[18]
Krishnanagar[14] is 100 kilometres (62 mi) north ofKolkata. Being the district headquarters, residents of Krishnanagar enjoy some unique facilities as far as transport is concerned: wide roads, intracity connectivity byauto rickshaws,cycle rickshaws,E-rickshaws, service buses, and magic taxis (aka Toto). Express buses are available for places likeKolkata,Malda,Siliguri,Berhampore,Howrah,Purulia,Asansol,Durgapur,Bolpur,Kirnahar,Suri,Tarakeswar etc. from the city's Bus Stand or PWD stand very close to NH 12. The nearest airports areNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, which is 98 kilometres (61 mi) by road, andKazi Nazrul Airport, which is 176 kilometres (109 miles) by road.
NH 12 passes through Krishnanagar. As Krishnanagar is the administrative headquarters of the Nadia district, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. There are bus services on regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and vice versa. All buses that start fromKolkata to North Bengal halt at Krishnanagar (Pantha Tirtha/Church Gate/Palpara). Krishnanagar has a main bus stand at the centre of the city, which is a destination of various long, mid-and short-distance places. It is connected directly to Kolkata, SiliguriBardhaman,Durgapur,Tarakeswar, Siuri, andAsansol by road. Locally, it is connected toRanaghat, Kolkata,Santipur,Mayapur, andNabadwip. Krishnanagar is connected with Shikarpur (Route no 1), Patrikabari Ghat (Route no 2A) (via state highway 11),Hridaypur (Route no 4), Ranabandh Ghat (Route no 5), Nabadwip (Route no 8), Ranaghat (Route no 9, 17, 17B), Kalna Ghat (Route no 18), Patuli Ghat (Route no 25), Matiari (Route no 29), Bablari (Route no 30A), Tehatta Ghat (Route no 37), Palashi Monument (Route no 39) and Nonaganj (Route no 41). Krishnanagar is also connected with other places such asKarimpur, Khalboalia, Majdia, Birpur Ghat, Hular Ghat, Katwa Ghat, Hatisala Ghat, Ichapur Ghat, Sibpur Ghat, and Shimulia.
Krishnanagar City Junction railway station[14] is a junction on the Lalgola branch line of theEastern Railway. LocalEMU trains are the most convenient option to reach Kolkata.
All trains going to or coming fromLalgola stop at Krishnanagar.MEMU trains depart from Ranaghat heading for Bahrampur and vice versa stops at Krishnanagar.
EMU (Broad gauge local) train service between these two citiesSantipur and Krishnanagar have started, and will be extended toNabadwip and will be open for passengers shortly. 13103/13104 Sealdah-Lalgola Bhagirathi Express, 13113/13114Hazarduari Express, Lalgola Fast Passenger and a few Lalgola Passenger are the trains that run daily. Kolkata-Lalgola triweekly Express (Dhanadhanye Express) is also an express train that takes the Sealdah-Lalgola route. Ladies special (Matribhumi local) from Krishnanagar toSealdah runs every day. The line extends to north Bengal via Ajimganj / Nasipur Bridge and will be used byDarjeeling Mail (sdah-njp) from the December at the end of year.[which?]
Krishnanagar is an important centre for culture and literature. It counts literary figures such asRay Gunakor Bharatchandra,Ramprasad Sen,Dwijendralal Ray andNarayan Sanyal among many others. There is also a strong tradition of stage acting and Indian revolutionary movements. Several elegant pieces ofhandicraft arts can also be found in this region, namely the handicraft in making of carpet, bamboo and jute crafts, miniature paintings. a horticultural research station and jute nursery, and an agricultural training centre.
JagaddhatriPuja is celebrated with grandeur in Krishnanagar, when lighting from the town ofChandannagar are brought. The origins ofJagaddhatriPuja in Krishnanagar can be traced back to the 18th century, when it was first celebrated by MaharajaKrishna Chandra, the king of Krishnanagar. Initiated byKrishna Chandra in 1762, is the crowning glory of the annual festival. The Maharaja's absence from theDurgaPuja that year left him heartbroken as he could not offer his prayers to MaaDurga. Returning by boat on Dasami, the day of idol immersion, the Maharaja saw the idols being immersed in the river and was overcome with grief. However, in a dream that night, he saw a teenage Goddess seated on a lion, resembling a white horse, assuring him that she would come to him on the Sukla Nabami tithi in the Bengali month of Kartick (October–November). Following her divine instructions, an idol of GoddessJagaddhatri was sculpted and the puja was performed with great pomp and splendor.JagaddhatriPuja is celebrated across the Paras of Krishnanagar, with each Paras having its own unique customs and traditions. The Paras are essentially different neighborhoods or communities within the town, each with its own distinct identity and character. The most prominent of them all is Chasapara BarowariPuja where the deity is called Burima. This festival that has been celebrated for over 100 years, is known for its grandeur and splendor. The festival is organized by the Chasapara Barowari Committee, and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the locals. The festival is known for its magnificent pandal decorations, which are designed based on various themes and concepts. The pandals are adorned with colorful lights, flowers, and other decorative items, making them a visual treat for the visitors. During thePuja, the locals also perform a unique ritual called "chokkhudaan" where they offer their eyes to the Goddess in the form of a symbolic gesture. This ritual is believed to signify the devotee's willingness to see the truth and the divine light. The festival is also known for its colorful processions, which are accompanied by the beats of the dhak, a traditional Indianpercussion instrument. One of the notable features of this Chasapara Barowari is the heavily adornment of Burima with gold jewellery. It is believed that Burima fulfills her true devotees wishes.[19]
Krishnanagar is also famous for itsBarodol Mela. MaharajaKrishnachandra, a devoted husband, once failed to fulfill his promise of taking his beloved queen to the neighboring fair at Ula Birnagar. To make up for it, he organized a grand festival in his own palace where 12 idols ofKrishna were invited for a month-long stay. The tradition continues to this day, with the royal household playing a vital role in the festival's success, even though its splendor has faded somewhat over time.The festival is normally held after theDolyatra in the Sukla Ekadashi tithi. It begins with the arrival of 12 idols ofKrishna, each representing a different form of the deity. The idols are displayed for public viewing for the first three days of the festival, after which they retire to a temple inside the palace as guests of the patron deity BoroNarayan. Meanwhile, the month-long fair takes place in the vast field next to the old fort's gate, open to all who wish to participate. The fairgrounds are alive with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, performers entertaining the crowds, and children laughing and screaming in delight as they ride the rides. The fair also provides a platform for local artisans to showcase their skills and sell their wares. From the clay toy makers to thehandloom weavers, the fair is an opportunity for these artisans to display their products to a wider audience and earn a living.[20]
The famous area calledGhurni is the birthplace ofYogiraj Sri Shyama Charan Lahiri Mahasaya, fountain-head ofKriya Yoga.[21]Ghurni is the neighbourhood of the clay artists. Open studios and shops of the artists comprise an important attraction for tourists. It is said[by whom?] that initially it wasRaja Krishnachandra who had settled a few families of talented clay artists in the area.
Rajbari, also known as the Krishnanagar Palace, is a royal palace with aDurga temple in the courtyard. The Durga puja was started by Raja Rudra Roy, the great-grandfather of RajaKrishnachandra Roy.[22] Every year, Jhulan Mela is celebrated around the Rajbari in July–August and Baro Dol (as it is held 12 days afterDol Purnima) in March–April every year. Rajbari is mostly visited for the celebration of different festivals. These include the popular Jhulan Mela and the festival of coloursHoli or Baro Dol. The historical monument surrounded by a water-body known as Dighi has a beautiful Goddess Durga temple erected in its central courtyard.
Bethuadahari Forest, a forest covering about 67 hectares, is located at Bethuadahari which is situated about 22 km from Krishnanagar.[14] This forest is an extended deer park. The forest was established in 1980 to preserve the biodiversity of the central Gangetic alluvial zone. A census of 1998 reveals a population of 295 deer in this forest and other wildlife includes python, jungle cat, porcupine, monitor lizard, snake, and a variety of birds (around 50 species).
Bahadurpur Forest[14] situated by the side ofNH 34 inKrishnanagar II Block has been chosen as a prospective spot for jungle safari. Hasadanga Beel,[14] adjacent to Bahadurpur Forest, is a vast waterbody which can be transformed into a water sports complex. Thisbeel has the potential to be developed as a safe haven for seasonal migratory birds.
There are various Government and private run schools affiliated with theWest Bengal Board of Secondary Education, The Indian Council for Secondary Examination (ICSE), Delhi board andKendriya Vidyalaya, and theCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
University:
Kanyashree University[28] (established in 2020): women-only university in Krishnanagar, Nadia.
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