Barasat

Barasat (/ˈbɑːrəˌsʌt/; Bengali: বারাসাত Barasat) is a city in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal India and is the district headquarters of the district North 24 Parganas. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. The town is an important railway and roadway junction. Barasat is also the name of a sub-division centering the city.

As an urban setup in the vicinity of the Kolkata, the town is within the area of Greater Kolkata. Several significant roads like National Highway 34 (Krishnanagar Road leading towards North Bengal), Jessore Road (road leading to Jessore in Bangladesh via Bongaon); road leading to Basirhat etc. cross through the town.

History

During the period of Moghuls, Ram Sundar Mitra had got the Laminar at Barasat town. Sankar Chakrabrorty, a commander of Pratapaditya, The king of Jessore (at present in Bangladesh), came to Barasat in 1600, and established himself in Barasat town. In 1700 AD Hazarat Ekdil Shah, the Muslim saint, started residing at Kazipara, Barasat. He was known as a social reformer. His tomb, located in Kazipara, is a pilgrimage place of Muslim community. Pratapaditya had made his way to Kolkata from Jessore and Sirajudoulla had made his way to Kolkata from Murshidabad via Barasat, which are later on converted into two National Highways.

Latest News for: Barasat

Edit

TMC panchayat pradhan killed in bomb attack in Bengal's Barasat, one held

Indian Express 17 Nov 2023
A 40-year-old panchayat pradhan affiliated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was killed after crude bombs were hurled at him by some assailants in a market in Barasat sub-division of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district late Thursday evening, police said....
Edit

With innovative themes, Barasat all set for Kali Puja festivities

Indian Express 12 Nov 2023
Written by Srestha Chowdhury BARASAT IN North 24 Parganas is considered as a home of the divine goddess of darkness, Kali ... Ulun Danu Batur Temple, Bali, Indonesia Standing over the long-stretched Bali Bridge, the Ulun Danu Batur Temple themed pandal marks 63 years of Barasat Sandhani Club....
×