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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                            = Kolaghat(কোলাঘাট)
| name                            = Kolaghat (কোলাঘাট)
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| other_name                      = Kola(কোলা)
| other_name                      = Kola (কোলা)
| nickname                        =  
| nickname                        =  
| settlement_type                = Census Town
| settlement_type                = Census Town
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= [[File:BHilsa123.jpg]]
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| subdivision_name2              = [[Purba Medinipur]]
| subdivision_name2              = [[Purba Medinipur]]
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'''Kolaghat''' is a [[census town]] in [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] CD Block,<ref name=delimitation>{{cite web| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf | title = Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006 | access-date= 6 August 2015|work = West Bengal | publisher= Election Commission of India| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180220003109/http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf |archive-date = February 20, 2018}}</ref>  
'''Kolaghat''' ({{lang-bn|কোলাঘাট}}) is a [[census town]] in [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] CD Block,<ref name=delimitation>{{cite web| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf | title = Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006 | access-date= 6 August 2015|work = West Bengal | publisher= Election Commission of India| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180220003109/http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/WestBengal/FINAL%20ORDER%20NOTIFICATION_English.pdf |archive-date = February 20, 2018}}</ref>  
[[Tamluk subdivision]] of the [[Purba Medinipur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], India.
[[Tamluk subdivision]] of the [[Purba Medinipur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], India.


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===Police station===
===Police station===
Kolaghat police station has jurisdiction over [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] and [[Sahid Matangini (community development block)|Sahid Matangini]] CD Blocks.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur  |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 10 November 2016  |url-status = dead  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |archive-date = 29 July 2017  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/KOLAGHAT |title = Kolaghat PS | publisher= Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016}}</ref>
Kolaghat police station, situated inside [[Kolaghat Thermal Power Station]] has jurisdiction over [[Kolaghat (community development block)|Kolaghat]] and [[Sahid Matangini (community development block)|Sahid Matangini]] CD Blocks.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur  |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 10 November 2016  |url-status = dead  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  |archive-date = 29 July 2017  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/KOLAGHAT |title = Kolaghat PS | publisher= Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016}}</ref>


===Urbanisation===
===Urbanisation===
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*[[Ramco Cements]] has one grinding unit in Kolaghat, which commenced production in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ramcocements.in/kolaghat.aspx|title=Grinding unit kolaghat {{!}} Ramco grinding unit in kolaghat|website=www.ramcocements.in|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref>
*[[Ramco Cements]] has one grinding unit in Kolaghat, which commenced production in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ramcocements.in/kolaghat.aspx|title=Grinding unit kolaghat {{!}} Ramco grinding unit in kolaghat|website=www.ramcocements.in|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref>
*The [[Rupnarayan River]] is in this region several brick production units are located on the banks of this river.
*The [[Rupnarayan River]] is in this region several brick production units are located on the banks of this river.
*Kolaghat flower market is one of the biggest flower  market in West Bengal. It is located near Railway platform no.1


Unlike the power sector this place has a big flower market next to Railway station which also helps in building economy other than cultivation. The riverside has become a popular picnic spot and is often crowded with people, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The town is notable for its [[Hilsa]] fish.
The riverside has become a popular picnic spot and is often crowded with people, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The town is notable for its [[Hilsa]] fish.


==The railway station==
==The railway station==
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==Transport==
==Transport==
Kolaghat is well connected by road through [[National Highway 116 (India)|NH-116]] and [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] (namely Bombay road). It is 54.4&nbsp;km from [[Kolkata]] and 60.45&nbsp;km from [[Kharagpur]]. The Kolaghat Bridge (Namely [[Sarat Setu]]) is the only which connects the South India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |title=National Highway Authority of India |access-date=22 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224155525/http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |archive-date=24 February 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Kolaghat is well connected by road through [[National Highway 116 (India)|NH-116]] and [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] (namely Bombay road). It is 54.4 km from [[Kolkata]] and 60.45 km from [[Kharagpur]]. The Kolaghat Bridge (Namely Sarat Setu) is the only which connects the South India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |title=National Highway Authority of India |access-date=22 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224155525/http://www.nhai.org/nh5.asp |archive-date=24 February 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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*[[Rabindra Bharati Mahavidyalaya]]
*[[Rabindra Bharati Mahavidyalaya]]
*[[Kolaghat Government Polytechnic]]
*[[Kolaghat Government Polytechnic]]
*[[Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant High School]]
*Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant High School
*[[Kola Union High School]]
*[[Kola Union High School]]
*[[Kola Union Jogendra Girls High School]]
*[[Kola Union Jogendra Girls High School]]
*[[Techno India Group Public School]]
*[[Techno India Group Public School]], Kolaghat


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
===''Kolaghat-Gopalnagar''===
===''Kolaghat-Gopalnagar''===
*'''Khagendra Nath Singha.'''
*'''Khagendra Nath Sinha.'''
*'''Harisadhan Ghosh Chowdhury.'''
*'''Harisadhan Ghosh Chowdhury.'''
*'''Jyotiprakash Majumdar.'''
*'''Jyotiprakash Majumdar.'''
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==Culture==
==Culture==
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Bengali is the main language here.
Bengali is the main language here.
Places of worship include Kolaghat Jain Temple, Shiva Temple, Shitala Temple in Old Bazar, Mosque, Gopalnagar Vrindavan Temple, Kanak Durga Temple, Rain Kalindakunj Temple, Jagannath Temple, Jashar Panchananda Shiva Temple, the most famous festivals here are Ul Fitr, Kartik Puja, Saraswati Puja, Shab-i-Barat, Kali Puja, Muharram, Barah Wafat and others. It is the biggest festival of all.
Places of worship include Kolaghat Jain Temple, Shiva Temple, Shitala Temple in Old Bazar, Mosque, Gopalnagar Vrindavan Temple, Kanak Durga Temple, Rain Kalindakunj Temple, Jagannath Temple, Jashar Panchananda Shiva Temple, the most famous festivals here are Ul Fitr, Kartik Puja, Saraswati Puja, Shab-i-Barat, Kali Puja, Muharram, Barah Wafat and others. It is the biggest festival of all.
 
[[File:Dance program in K.T.P.P. Town Ship.jpg|border|thumb|280x280px|Dance program in K.T.P.P. Town Ship]]
A number of books ("Kolaghat Sanket" in Bengali), Rupnarayan and Kolaghat festival are being held here. There should also be a reporting flower fair ("flower fair" in Bengali).
A number of books ("Kolaghat Sanket" in Bengali), Rupnarayan and Kolaghat festival are being held here. There should also be a reporting flower fair ("flower fair" in Bengali).


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