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Baranagar also known as Barahanagar, is literally defined as the big (Bara or Burra), and town or land (nagar) of the pig (baraha). This town falls in the northern suburbs of the state capital, Kolkata. The town is also a municipality in North 24 District in the north eastern Indian state of West Bengal. Baranagar Municipal Area stands in the midst of Sinthee More and Dunlop.
The town of Baranagar is erected at an elevation of about 12 m on the eastern side of the Hooghly River. The history of this town takes us back to the 17th century, during the times when the Dutch mynheers temporarily settled here. The town had been a hub of extensive jute trade with the manufacture of gunny bags.
Baranagar travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Baranagar tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in North-Eastern India.
General facts about Baranagar Location: North-East India Altitude: 12 m Language: Nepali, Bengali and Rangpuri Climate: Cold and moderate Major Attractions: Kaancher Mandir, Joy Mitra Kali Bari, and Pathbar Ideal Time to Visit: March to June
Tourist sightseeing in Baranagar The town is famous for its Baranagar bazaar with Dakshineswar for a great shopping to be done. The religious places to visit in Baranagar are the temples such as Kaancher Mandir, Joy Mitra Kali Bari, and Pathbari. The former temple is renowned for being constructed with glass.
Climate of Baranagar The summers here in the city of Baranagar are hot and humid, with comparatively colder nights as it stands in a close proximity to the Bay of Bengal. Monsoon here is starts from the month of June and remains till the month of September. Then there is starts autumn season from October to November. This period is pleasant and makes an ideal season to pay a visit to the city. With November, the winter season starts taking its place of the frontage which remains here till the month of February.
How to reach Baranagar
Baranagar by Air: The nearest airport from the city is in Kolkata, further from where you can hire a bus, cab or taxi to reach the city. Another private airstrip is at Burnpur, which is suitable for small planes.
Baranagar by Rail: Asansol has a well developed railway junction and is on the Howrah-Delhi track, which connects the city to many major cities of the country.
Baranagar by Road: The city is connected with Grand Trunk Road NH 2, connecting it to the major cities of the country.