Chandannagar is a corporation city and former French colony located 35 km north of Kolkata in west Bengal. It is the head quarters of subdivision in Hooghly District. It is one of the 6 municipal corporations in West Bengal. It is the part of area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Located on the Hooghly River, the city has able to maintain to separate identity different from all other cities and abide by her own characteristics.
Places of tourist interest
Chandannagore Strand :- A beautiful tourist spot along the pavement studded with light surrounded by lush green tree. It is very popular visiting spot of the local people and the tourist would to love to stroll along enjoying in mild breeze and watching the small boat sail by.
Sacred Heart Church :- The church stands for over two centuries to mark the beauty of the architecture during the French period – a good place to visit for the historians and tourist alike. The remain of the Church of St. Louis are also an attractive tourist spot.
Distance from Chandannagar
Kolkata :- 45 km
Patna :- 562 km
Delhi :- 1444 km
Howrah :- 80 km
How to reach
By Rail :- The city of Chandannagar has its own railway station. Although a small railhead, it is a well connected to the railway station Howrah. Regular trains move on this route, while some of this express trains from different states also halt at Chandannagar railway station, this making it easier for people from all over the country to easily access this place.
By Air :- The airport of Kolkata is the destination for those who want to reach Chandannagar by air. This airport is located at distance of around 40 km from here and is well connected to around 25 cities across India. International flight from some of the countries are also available from here. It is the ideal destination for international tourist as well.
By Bus :- Chandannagar has very good road link, thus making it easily accessible for travelers. Located at a distance around 37 km from Kolkata, state government run buses ply regularly, connecting it to various nearby cities.
Education in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar Govt. College
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya
Institute of Education for Women, Chandannagar
Women’s Polytechnic college
Narua Siksha Niketan
Modern Public School.
Indrumati Girls High School
Real estate in Chandannagar.
Manufacturing industry has been the mainstay of the economy of Chandannagar district, with Chandannagar town developing around a university and medical college. Agriculture has been the mainstay of the economy of Chandannagar district, with Chandannagar town developing around a university and a medical college. As the country’s fourth richest district, it has progressed into a trading hub, and a consumer boom is very much evident in the town’s bustling markets .Attracting neighbouring districts and adjoining. villages are Chandannagar medical, educational and shopping facilities. Opting for Chandannagar as a convenient choice for a residence, the rush for property has sent land rates zooming and forced the town to expand to as far as Galsi and Shaktigarh. The local municipality has sanctioned more than 20 high rises in the last 3 years, and supermarkets, a bus terminus , commercial complexes and shopping malls in Chandannagar have been approved.
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