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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 .
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.
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] .
Hugli-Chuchura (pronounced [ɦuɡli-tʃutʃuɽa]), also known by its former names Chinsurah or Hooghly-Chinsurah, is a city of Hooghly district and the district headquarters of Hooghly division in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is one of the densely populated cities of West Bengal.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 25, 2018 · Top Attractions in Hooghly District. Map. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Shrine Basilica Bandel. 93. Religious Sites. By Mander90.
Hooghly and Howrah are a pair of districts of West Bengal with common cultural heritage. These two districts cover the western part of Greater Kolkata.
