![]() Geography of Nabadwip Nabadwip was a great centre of learning from the very beginning. So much so that it was also called 'Oxford" of Bengal, for five centuries. There was a culture that flourished in this area, which was replete with learning and wisdom; this lifted the place high among great literary pioneers. Nabadwip is geographically located at the convergence of the Bhagirathi and Jalangi rivers. The Bhagirathi has shifted its course and after that Nabadwip which was earlier located on its eastern bank can be seen on the western bank. Demography of Nabadwip This place as recorded in the census of 2001, had a population of 115,036, out of which the percentage of males was 51% and females was 49%. It has a high literacy rate of 75%, which is even higher than the national average of 59.9% the percentage of male literates is 80% and females are 70% literates. History of Nabadwip ![]() This was a fresh wave that swept over the whole of Nadia district and the whole of Bengal. It touched the low but also the high and all other strata of the society. There was a moral reformation that took over the people and this was hugely instrumental in putting Chaitanya in the limelight. Nabadwip is very famous for this Krishna consciousness and Chaitanya. This has also put the city on the global scenario since devotees of Krishna and Chaitanya all over the world visit the place. Nabadwip hence is a wonderful place, which not only entices the visitors with its scenic beauty but also by being an important pilgrimage. The place is famous for the temples and religious activities that are held here. The Sonar Gouranga temple is one of the prime attractions. The place is rich in religious and cultural history and it still retains it in the present as well. More on West Bengal
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