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As of 2001 India census, Baranagar had a population of 250,615. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Baranagar has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age. Languages
Baranagar, city, southeastern West Bengal state, northeastern India. It lies on the east bank of the Hugli (Hooghly) River opposite Bally and is part of the Kolkata (Calcutta) urban agglomeration. The site was originally a Portuguese settlement that became the seat of a Dutch trading station and an
Aug 4, 2023 · The Char Bangla Temple Complex is the prime attraction of Baranagar. It has four temples built in Bengali do-chala style and hence the name. The do-chal a style represents the typical thatched roof huts seen in Bengal. Here, you’ll see two sloping roofs (or chala s) — both in the front and back.
Baranagar, a picturesque city located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India, is steeped in history and culture. With a rich past that dates back centuries, Baranagar offers a myriad of fascinating facts for locals and travelers alike.
Aug 15, 2023 · Bishnupur in the Birbhum district is the most popular destination for Terracotta Temples, possessing some beautiful creations of the yester years. However some Terracotta Temples of West Bengal are present in Baranagar, of Murshidabad as well.
Apr 11, 2018 · The temples of Baranagar, Murshidabad is one of the finest examples of terracotta temples in Bengal. These temples were built under the patronage of Rani Bhabani, the queen of Natore. The Char Bangla Temple and the Jor Bangla Temple are finest examples of Bengal temple architecture.
Baranagar is a city and a municipality in the Kolkata Metropolitan Region in North 24 Parganas district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). Baranagar is the fifth most densely populated city proper in the world.
