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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Khagra is situated on the east bank of the [[Hooghly River|Bhagirathi-Hooghly]]. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river. | Khagra is situated on the east bank of the [[Hooghly River|Bhagirathi-Hooghly]]. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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===Sweets=== | ===Sweets=== | ||
Khagraghat produces good quality [[khaja]], a local speciality. <ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-getaways/India/Murshidabad/index.asp?ct=83&q=Murshidabad | Khagraghat produces good quality chanabara and [[khaja]], a local speciality.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-getaways/India/Murshidabad/index.asp?ct=83&q=Murshidabad | ||
|title = Murhidabad | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work =Time Wrap | publisher = journeymart.com}}</ref> | |title = Murhidabad | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work =Time Wrap | publisher = journeymart.com}}</ref> | ||
=== Shola art === | |||
Khagra is a centre of Shola art.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 November 2020 |title=Sholapith: Bengal’s eco-friendly ivory craft intrinsic to life and death. |url=https://30stades.com/2020/11/23/sholapith-west-bengal-eco-friendly-biodegradable-ivory-craft-intrinsic-to-life-and-death/ |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Craft centres in West Bengal}} | {{Craft centres in West Bengal}} | ||
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in West Bengal]] | [[Category:Neighbourhoods in West Bengal]] | ||
[[Category:Berhampore]] | [[Category:Berhampore]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:57, 28 May 2022
Khagra is a locality of Baharampur in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Khagra is situated on the east bank of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Utensil manufacture[edit | edit source]
Khagra is a centre for the manufacture of bell metal (locally known as kansa) and brass utensils. These have a traditional demand in the local markets and some are also exported. The problem of procuring raw materials and changing customer preference for stainless steel, plastic and ceramics is adversely affecting the industry.[1]
Ivory and wood carving[edit | edit source]
Khagra was a major centre of ivory carving.[2] With restrictions on ivory trade, the artisans have moved to sandalwood carving.[3]
Sweets[edit | edit source]
Khagraghat produces good quality chanabara and khaja, a local speciality.[4]
Shola art[edit | edit source]
Khagra is a centre of Shola art.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Handicrafts and silk industry". Murshidabad district administration. Archived from the original on 11 December 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ↑ "Crafts and artisans of India". craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ↑ "West Bengal Tourism". India Tourism. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ↑ "Murhidabad". Time Wrap. journeymart.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ↑ "Sholapith: Bengal's eco-friendly ivory craft intrinsic to life and death". 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.