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