 Krishnanagar is a notified city situated in the Nadia District, which is only 100 km north of Kolkata. This city is popular to the world for the palaces, churches, clay toys, the ruling era and the developments done by Raja Krishna Chandra and the life and stories of Gopal Bhar- the royal jest of Krishnachandra’s court.
Location of Krishnanagar Krishnanagar is located near on the southern banks of the Jalangi River. The name Jalangi River is coined by Raja Krishna Chandra. History of Krishnanagar Krishnanagar was the royal residence of Raja Krishnachandra, who was a great patron of art and culture. Krishnanagar municipality was established in the year 1864. It was the seat of independent Hindu ruler under Mughal regime. Earlier, Krishnanagar was known as Reuigram. Geography of Krishnanagar  The geographical location and the extension of this city is 23.4 degree North 88.5 degree East. The average elevation of the city is 14 metres (45 feet). The place got its name from Raja Krishnachandra, a great patron of art and craft.
Demography of Krishnanagar According to the Population Census in the year 2011, Krishnanagar had a population of 181,182. The sex ratio is about 978 females per 1,000 males. The child sex ratio of girls is 926 per 1000 boys. Education of Krishnanagar Krishnanagar has a rich educational culture. Krishnanagar Collegiate School is the best school in Krishnanagar. Krishnanagar High School, Krishnnaagar Debnath High School, Holy Family and Government Girls' are some of the few schools situated here. Besides, there are many colleges namely Krishnanagar Government College, Dwijendralal College etc where brilliant and meritorious students have studied. Economy of Krishnanagar The economy of Krishnanagar is mainly agriculture. Rice, jute, sugar, ceramics, and plywood are the industrial sectors. Sugar milling is the largest industry. Krishnanagar also produces mangoes, cattle rearing, poultry and fish. Culture of Krishnanagar  Krishnanagar is very popular for clay modeling, art and architecture, literature and culture. It has produced some of the popular names in Bengali literature. Some of the names like Bharat Chandra, Dwijendra Lal Roy and Narayan Sanyal were born in the town of Krishnanagar. Goddess Jagaddhatri is worshipped every year with great grandeur at Krishnanagar, when the entire lightings are brought from town of Chandannagar. Moyras, known as sweet makers from Bengal, are very popular.
Tourism in Krishnanagar Tourism in Krishnanagar includes the tourist destinations like Royal Palace of Krishnanagar, Roman Catholic Church, Ghurni, Bethuadahari Forest, Bahadurpur Forest, and Hasadanga Beel. Visiting Information Krishnanagar is connected with Kolkata, Malda District, Siliguri, Berhampore, Howrah, Purulia, Asansol, Bolpur, Kirnahar and Suri from the Krishnanagar by roadways, railways and airways. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport which is 98 km by road via Dumdum. (Last Updated on : 03-06-2017) |
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