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ABOUT THE DISTRICT. “This district with its Headquarters located at Chinsurah town is within the Burdwan Division of the State of West Bengal. So far history goes, the name “Hooghly” is derived probably from the ‘HOGLA’, a tall reed, which grows in abundance on the riverbanks and in the marshy low lands below them.
Hooghly district ( / ˈhuːɡliː /) is one of the districts of the Indian state of West Bengal. It can alternatively be spelt Hoogli or Hugli. The district is named after the Hooghly River . The headquarters of the district are at Hooghly-Chinsurah ( Chunchura ). There are four subdivisions: Chinsurah Sadar, Srirampore, Chandannagore, and Arambagh .
The Hooghly River (Anglicized alternatively spelt as Hoogli or Hugli) or popularly called Ganga [1] or Kati-Ganga in the Puranas, is a river that rises close to Giria, which lies north of Baharampur and Palashi in Murshidabad. It is the western distributary of the Ganges. [2] .
Best tourist places to visit in Hooghly, Things to do in & around Hooghly, West Bengal - Explore top sightseeing attractions in Hooghly like Waterfalls, Lakes, Heritage & Pilgrimage sites along with popular activities like Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating & Camping.
A. Location : On the bank of the river Hooghly, in Bandel, Chinsurah in Hooghly district. About 66 km from Kolkata, takes about 2 hours drive on NH 2 and AH1. B. Timings: Open on all days from 8 am till 5 pm. C. History: Popularly known as Bandel Church, the Basilica of the Holy Rosary, is the oldest Church in West Bengal and Eastern India ( Estd.
Sep 23, 2022 · Hooghly is a historical district located close to Kolkata. During the 1700s, Hooghly became the center of the British East India Company.
Jul 23, 2023 · Nestled along the banks of the holy River Ganges in the Indian state of West Bengal, Hooghly is a treasure trove of history, culture, and spirituality.
