Bhattanagar Explained

Bhattanagar
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood in Howrah
Pushpin Map:India West Bengal#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates:22.6236°N 88.3206°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Bengal
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Howrah
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Greater Kolkata
Subdivision Type4:City
Subdivision Name4:Howrah
Subdivision Type5:Metro Station
Subdivision Name5:Howrah(under construction)
Government Type:Municipal Corporation
Governing Body:Howrah Municipal Corporation
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:13
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:official
Demographics1 Info1:Bengali, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:711203
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:+91/033
Registration Plate:WB
Blank1 Name Sec1:HMC wards
Blank1 Info Sec1:63, 64
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Howrah
Blank3 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Bally,Domjoor

Bhattanagar is a neighbourhood of West Liluah in Howrah city of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is part of Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).

Bhattanagar is under the jurisdiction of Liluah police station of Howrah City Police.[1]

Location

Bhattanagar is approximately 2.5 km from Liluah railway station, 7 km from Howrah Station and 8 km from Kolkata.The place is mostly rural and has no hospital.

Education

One of the oldest schools of Howrah district, Bhattanagar Kulakamini Vidyamandir, is located there. Other educational institutions include the Don Bosco Self Employment Research Institute.

Economy

Two banks are available there: Co-operative Bank and State Bank of India.

Culture

Ramkrishna Sangha Club is a distinguished sports club established in 1977. The club organizes the annual Durga Puja since 1986. It also organizes cultural programs and events. Bhattanagar Netaji Sangha club organizes Kali Puja since the 1950s.

Beside Ramkrishna Sangha club there are other club like Arabindanagar Sahgha, Athletic club, Sporting club re also organized Durga Puja and many other cultural programs throughout the year. The main two attractions are the Ramkrishna Asram and Basanti Puja Mela.

Celebratory like Ms. Imon Chakraborty (national award winner singer), Ms. Esha Saha (Bengali movie actress), Mr. Srivats Goswami (cricketer) were leaved in Bhattanagar.

Transport

Bus

Train

Bhattanagar railway station sits on its western side. The station is mainly used by freight trains.[2] Passengers embark at Liluah railway station, approximately 2.5 km away.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liluah PS : Under HCP. 2021-03-07. howrahcitypolice.in.
  2. Web site: 18 February 2021. New Train Stoppage.