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Serampore (also called Serampur, Srirampur, Srirampore, Shreerampur, Shreerampore, Shrirampur or Shrirampore) is a city in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Srirampore subdivision.
Founded by Carey, Marshman and Ward in 1818 | Incorporated by Danish Royal Charter 1827 | Governed by Bengal Act IV of 1918.
Serampore (Bengali: শ্রীরামপুর) (also called Serampur, Srirampur, Srirampore, Shreerampur, Shreerampore, Shrirampur, Shrirampore) is a city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.
May 1, 2024 · Serampore is a calm and quiet city, which makes it an ideal getaway destination from Kolkata. In this article, you will get to know about some of the popular places to visit in Serampore, Serampore Rajbari. Henry Martyn’s Pagoda. St Olav’s Church. Danish Cemetery. The Denmark Tavern. Mission Cemetery. Danish Government House. Radha Ballav Temple.
Serampore has become a suburb of Kolkata (Calcutta) with six-story concrete apartment blocks. The city is now a modern commercial town with markets, shops, and restaurants. The public offices and court houses are still located in the historic centre established by the Danes.
Serampore College is located in Serampore, in West Bengal, India. Established in 1818, it is the third oldest college in the country after CMS College , Kottayam and Presidency College Calcutta, and one of the oldest continuously operating educational institutes in India. [1]
Dec 28, 2023 · Heritage Tour. A piece of Denmark by the Ganges. Visit Serampore to discover its quaint and unique blend of Danish and local monuments. Adil Ahmad | Published 28.12.23, 07:33 PM. The quiet, leafy campus and central building of Serampore College, a heritage structure built in 1818. iStock.
Jan 5, 2024 · Serampore, a historical town on the banks of the Hooghly River, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or someone seeking tranquility, Serampore has something to offer for everyone.
Serampore and Uttarpara are two towns at the western bank of the Hooghly River, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. Serampore (শ্রীরামপুর Śrīrāmpur ), previously Frederiksnagore , was a former colony under the Danish Empire .
Oct 26, 2023 · Serampore: The ‘Danish’ city of West Bengal. The Danish made Serampore their trading post in 1755 and later sold it to the British. They even named it Frederiksnagore after the Danish king Frederik the Fifth. Serampore College is the oldest college in the Indian subcontinent.
