The Nadia district is located in
West Bengal. It covers an area of 3,927 sq. kms. It had a population of 5,168,488 as per 2011census. It industry is mainly agricultural Covering an area of approximately 3927 Sq. Kms the
Nadia district is an emblem of
Vaishnava Literature, philosophy and beliefs. Nadia district has some important centres of pilgrimage and ancient learning like Shantipur and
Mayapur, and the places of historical interest like Ballal Dhipi, Krishnanagar Rajbari etc.
History of Nadia District
The historical significance of Nadia is important for the tourism industry of Nadia. Krishnanagar is associated with profound historical importance as is evident from its name, which follows the name of Raja Krishna Chandra Ray. The Rajbari of Krishna Chandra, with its antique collections of rare kind and the exquisite fabrications around the walls of Rajbari is the principal attraction of the tourists in
Krishnanagar.
Krishnanagar is the birthplace of famous composer and playwright Shree Dwwijendralal Roy. The Protestant and the Roman Catholic Church built during the British imperialism in India are immensely important as a visitor`s spot. The clay model of
Ghurni is internationally famous in Krishnanagar.
Apart from Krishnanagar, there are other places of interests in the district as well.
Nabadwip,
Mayapur, Shantipur are some of the significant tourist places of historical importance in Nadia.
Several other spots also are of immense interest scattered all over Nadia. The diversified heritage, which Nadia derives from its past history, has endowed the place with immense wealth that helps the tourism industry to prosper in Nadia.
Important Villages in Nadia District
* Bahirgachhi Halt
* Cheuria
* Devagram
* Dhubulia
* Eralbahadurpur
* Ghoshpara (presently, a neighbourhood of Kalyani city)
* Kutabpur
* Nabadwip Ghat
* Suvarnapur
Notable Personalities from Nadia District
Some of the popular figures who graced the soil of Nadia are; Sri Chaitanya, Swami Nigamananda, Sir Azizul Haque, Ramtanu Lahiri, Sri Advaita Acharya, Dwijendralal Roy, Kabi Krittibas Ojha, Kabi Mohammed Mozammel Haque, Kabi Modon Mohan Tarkalankar, Kabi Jatindranath Sengupta.
Flora and Fauna of Nadia District
Nadia district became home to the Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary in 1980. This wildlife sanctuary has an area of 0.7 km2.
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(Last Updated on : 29/12/2011)
