Bhattanagar

Bhattanagar is a neighbourhood of West Liluah in Howrah city of Howrah district in West Bengal, India. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).

Bhattanagar
Neighbourhood in Howrah
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictHowrah
RegionGreater Kolkata
CityHowrah
Metro StationHowrah(under construction)
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyHowrah Municipal Corporation
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Languages
  officialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC5:30 (IST)
PIN
711203
Telephone code+91 33
Vehicle registrationWB
HMC wards63, 64
Lok Sabha constituencyHowrah
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBally

Bhattanagar is under the jurisdiction of Liluah Police Station of Howrah City Police.

Location

Bhattanagar is approximately 2.5 km from Liluah railway station, 7 km from Howrah Station and 8 km from Kolkata. Bhattanagar is encroached mainly by Bangladeshi immigrants and colonies. Majority of the people in the town are uncultured and illiterates. The place is more of rural-based. The basic amenities are not within the easy reach of the people. There are coconut trees and ponds near Tripura Road. The roads are not in good condition.The atmosphere is very eco-friendly and pollution-free.

Economy and Education

One of the oldest schools of Howrah district, Bhattanagar Kulakamini Vidyamandir, is located here. Don Bosco Self Employment Research Institute and being the headquarters of the Cooperative bank of Bhattanagar, Liluah, Bamungachi and Belgachia. There is a branch of the State Bank Of India in Bhattanagar.

Culture and Sports

Ramkrishna Sangha Club situated at Mirpara Road is a distinguished club in the town. It was established in the year 1977. The club has a spacious banquet and lodge for wedding ceremonies and holding other events. The club has been organizing the Annual Durga Puja for the last 36 years. It also organizes several cultural programmes and events all through the year. Mr. Prabir De is the secretary of the club. The Annual Sports Meet of the club is held on 23 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Surya Sangha, Netaji Sangha, Athletics Club, Arabinda Sangha, Sporting Club and more clubs are famous for their sporting activities. Also for their religious view, they organise award-winning Durga Puja every year. Every year, a general fair (Basanti Pujor Mela) is organised in Bhattanagar at Bhattanagar Football Play Ground situated at the center of the town. Bhattanagar Jogeshwari math One of the Important monastery of Belur Math.

Transport

Mini Bus

Train

Bhattanagar has a railway station (Bhattanagar railway station) on its western side. The station is mainly used by Freight trains. No Express train stops here. To avail Local Train, one has to go to Liluah railway station, which is approx 2.5 km from the town.

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