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'''Barrackpore''' (also known as  '''Barrackpur''') is a city and a municipality of [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is close to [[Kolkata]] and also a part of the area covered by [[Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority]] (KMDA). It is the headquarters of the [[Barrackpore subdivision]].
'''Barrackpore''' (also known as  '''Barrackpur''') is a city and a municipality of [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is close to [[Kolkata]] and part of the area covered by [[Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority]] (KMDA). It is the headquarters of the [[Barrackpore subdivision]].


[[File:St Bartholomews Cathedral Entrance - 86 Middle Road - Barrackpore - Kolkata 2017-03-31 1145.JPG|thumb|St Bartholomew's Cathedral, Barrackpore]]
[[File:St Bartholomews Cathedral Entrance - 86 Middle Road - Barrackpore - Kolkata 2017-03-31 1145.JPG|thumb|St Bartholomew's Cathedral, Barrackpore]]


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name Barrackpore may have originated from the English word [[barracks]], as it was the site of the first cantonment of the [[British East India Company]]. Alternatively, the ''[[Ain-i-Akbari]]'' suggests that the name comes from "Barbakpur".<ref>{{cite web |title=Places of Interest {{!}} NORTH 24 PARGANAS DISTRICT |url=http://north24parganas.gov.in/places_of_interest |website=north24parganas.gov.in |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> ''Manasa Vijay'', written by [[Bipradas Pipilai]], refers to Barrackpore as "Chanak".
The name Barrackpore may have originated from the English word [[barracks]], as it was the site of the first cantonment of the [[British East India Company]]. Alternatively, the ''[[Ain-i-Akbari]]'' suggests that the name comes from "Barbakpur".<ref>{{cite web |title=Places of Interest {{!}} NORTH 24 PARGANAS DISTRICT |url=http://north24parganas.gov.in/places_of_interest |website=north24parganas.gov.in |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> ''Manasa Vijay'', written by [[Bipradas Pipilai]], refers to Talpukur (a place in Barrackpore) as "Charnak".


== History ==
== History ==
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The first [[British Empire|British]] barrack or cantonment in India was built in the town in 1772. After the British crown assumed direct control of India, the sprawling Government House and the Government Estate were built in Barrackpore to provide the [[viceroy]] with a suburban residence {{convert|15|mi|km}} outside of Calcutta.
The first [[British Empire|British]] barrack or cantonment in India was built in the town in 1772. After the British crown assumed direct control of India, the sprawling Government House and the Government Estate were built in Barrackpore to provide the [[viceroy]] with a suburban residence {{convert|15|mi|km}} outside of Calcutta.


Two rebellions against British authority took place in Barrackpore in the 19th century. The first of these was [[Barrackpore Mutiny of 1824]], led by Sepoy Bindee Tiwary.<ref>Jaideep Mazumder, The First Martyr, OUTLOOK, 25 August 2008, P.20</ref> In this rebellion, 47th [[Bengal Native Infantry]] refused to board boats to cross the sea for various reasons including social taboo "[[Kala pani (taboo)|kala pani]]" to [[Myanmar|Burma]] in the [[First Anglo-Burmese War]]. The mutiny was suppressed by loyal Indian sepoys under the command of their British officers.<ref>{{cite book|last=Wolpert|first=Stanley|title=A New History of India|year=2009|publisher=Oxford UP|location=New York, NY|isbn=978-0-19-533756-3|edition=8th|author-link=Stanley Wolpert|page=224}}</ref> In 1857, Barrackpore was the scene of an incident that some credit with starting the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]]: an Indian soldier, [[Mangal Pandey]], attacked his British commander, and was subsequently [[court-martial]]ed. His regiment was disbanded, an action which offended a number of [[sepoy]]s and is considered to have contributed to the anger that fuelled the rebellion. In order to commemorate his actions, a park named 'Sahid Mangal Pandey Udyan' was opened in the serenity of river Hoogly. The Army cantonment of Barrackpore also houses another significant historical [[landscape]] called the RCTC area, now populated by the defence quarters.<ref>http://www.rctconline.com/booktext/book7.html {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705083411/http://www.rctconline.com/booktext/book7.html |date=5 July 2008 }}</ref>
Two rebellions against British authority took place in Barrackpore in the 19th century. The first of these was [[Barrackpore Mutiny of 1824]], led by Sepoy Bindee Tiwary.<ref>Jaideep Mazumder, The First Martyr, OUTLOOK, 25 August 2008, P.20</ref> In this rebellion, 47th [[Bengal Native Infantry]] refused to board boats to cross the sea for various reasons including social taboo "[[Kala pani (taboo)|kala pani]]" to [[Myanmar|Burma]] in the [[First Anglo-Burmese War]]. The mutiny was suppressed by loyal Indian sepoys under the command of their British officers.<ref>{{cite book|last=Wolpert|first=Stanley|title=A New History of India|year=2009|publisher=Oxford UP|location=New York, NY|isbn=978-0-19-533756-3|edition=8th|author-link=Stanley Wolpert|page=224}}</ref> In 1857, Barrackpore was the scene of an incident that some credit with starting the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]]: an Indian soldier, [[Mangal Pandey]], attacked his British commander, and was subsequently [[court-martial]]ed. His regiment was disbanded, an action which offended a number of [[sepoy]]s and is considered to have contributed to the anger that fuelled the rebellion. In order to commemorate his actions, a park named 'Sahid Mangal Pandey Udyan' was opened in the serenity of river Hoogly. The Army cantonment of Barrackpore also houses another significant historical [[landscape]] called the RCTC area, now populated by the defence quarters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rctconline.com/booktext/book7.html |title= During the early 1920's RCTC was looking for a suitable land to set up its own race course, should anything go wrong over the|website=www.rctconline.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705083411/http://www.rctconline.com/booktext/book7.html |archive-date=5 July 2008}}</ref>
 
===Zoo===
Asia's first [[zoo]] was established at Barrackpore.  The zoo was built by [[Lord Wellesley]] in the 19th century.  There is an aviary built in magnificent [[Gothic architecture]].The zoo had animals such as the [[African donkey]], [[Bengal tiger|tiger]], [[bear]], [[Indian bison|bison]], [[Indian leopard|leopard]], [[mouse]] [[deer]], kangaroos, monkeys and various species of birds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karkun |first=Amitabh |title=Asia's first zoo |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/rabibashoriyo/asia-s-first-zoological-garden-was-in-barrackpore-1.936043 |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Asia's first zoo at Barrackpore was even older to London Zoo! Surprised? |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/asias-first-zoo-at-barrackpore-was-even-older-to-london-zoo-surprised |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Get Bengal |language=en}}</ref>
 
[[Lord Wellesley]] felt the need of making a detailed description of the animals in [[Asia]]. This was primarily because the [[Europeans]] were mostly ignorant when it came to the category of Indian animals. He started working on the first Natural Research Center in Asia, the ‘National Heritage of India.’ Various animals were required to be collected. Barrackpore Zoo was built to store these animals and birds. Until 1804, Rs 2,791 was invested in the cost of maintenance of these animals and birds.
 
Until 1802 and 1803, then only three zoos were open to the general public around the world.  The first in [[Schönbrunn Zoo|Vienna (1765)]] ,the second in [[Zoo Aquarium de Madrid|Madrid (1775)]], the third in [[Paris Zoological Park|Paris (1795)]].  Even the '[[Zoological Society of London]]' was not yet formed (to be formed in 1826).  London Zoo was still a long way off, having started in 1828, and was still 43 years late for the general public.  Subjects do not have access to the royal zoo.  It is surprising to think that at such a time sixteen miles north of Calcutta, Barrackpore, the first zoo in India, the first in Asia and probably the fourth in the world, opened to the general public.  This revolutionary work in the history of naturalism in the world was done by an enterprising man of the [[East India Company]], the Governor General of India, Lord Richard Wellesley, the first Marcus Wellesley.
 
Later due to decrease in funds by [[East India Company]] to run the zoo, the birds, animal (like elephant and tigers) were distributed into kings of [[Princely state]]s.
 
===Barrackpore park===
Between 1798-1805, [[Lord Wellesley]] was the Governor of Kolkata and he created a picturesque garden on the banks of the Ganges in Barrackpore spreading across 1006 bighas of land. This garden is today, called Laat Bagan or Mangal Pandey Park.Right next to this garden, he built a gigantic house which resembled no less than a castle. Later, this house was named Barrackpore Government House. It was called Country House by British. It also had hospital at that time. For transport he made road from Barrackpore to [[Shyambazar|ShyamBazar]], now known as [[Barrackpore Trunk Road|B.T.Road]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Post Offices===
===Post Offices===
Barrackpore is the head office of the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. It has a delivery post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700120. Other post offices with the same PIN are Monirampur, Nayapally, Orderly Bazar, Vivekananda Math, Barrackpore Bazar, Barrackpore Government Housing and Ghoshpara Road.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/barrackpore | title = Barrackpore PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>
Barrackpore Head Post Office is one of the two  Head Post Offices of Barrackpore Division (formerly known as North Presidency Division) of North 24 Parganas district . It is a delivery post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700120. Other post offices with the same PIN are Monirampur, Nayapally, Orderly Bazar, Vivekananda Math, Barrackpore Bazar, Barrackpore Government Housing and Ghoshpara Road.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/barrackpore | title = Barrackpore PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>


[[Telenipara|Sewli Telenipara]] has a delivery sub post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700121 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are [[Nilganj]] Bazaar, Beraberia and Suryapur.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/sewli-telenipara | title = Sewli Telenipara PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>
[[Telenipara|Sewli Telenipara]] is a delivery branch post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700121 in the Barrackpore Division of North 24 Parganas district. Other post offices with the same PIN are [[Nilganj]] Bazaar Sub Post Office, Beraberia BO and Suryapur BO.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/sewli-telenipara | title = Sewli Telenipara PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>


Anandapuri has a non-delivery sub post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700122 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices having the same PIN are Nonachandanpukur and [[Jafarpur]].<ref>{{cite web | url =http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/anandapuri | title = Anandapuri PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>
Anandapuri is a non-delivery sub post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700122 in the Barrackpore Division of North 24 Parganas district. Other post offices having the same PIN are Nonachandanpukur (delivery office) and [[Jafarpur]].<ref>{{cite web | url =http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/anandapuri | title = Anandapuri PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>


Barrackpore RS has a non-delivery sub post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700123 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices having the same PIN are Panpara and Talpukur.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/barrackpore-rs | title = Barrackpore RS PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>
Barrackpore RS is a non-delivery sub post office, with [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] 700123 in the Barrackpore Division of North 24 Parganas district. Other post offices having the same PIN are Panpara and Talpukur (delivery office).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pincodezip.in/pincode/west-bengal/north-24-parganas/north-presidency/barrackpore-rs | title = Barrackpore RS PIN Code | publisher = pincodezip.in |access-date =  11 July 2018}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
===Population===
===Population===
{{IndiaCensusPop
{{Historical population
|title= Population of Barrackpore
| source = <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf |title=District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A |work=Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History, Pages 799-803 |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |access-date=11 June 2018}}</ref>
|state=
| 1901 | 19307
|1901= 19307
| 1911 | 27605
|1911=27605
| 1921 | 22460
|1921=22460
| 1931 | 14413
|1931=14413
| 1941 | 21773
|1941=21773
| 1951 | 42639
|1951=42639
| 1961 | 63778
|1961=63778
| 1971 | 96889
|1971=96889
| 1981 | 115516
|1981=115516
| 1991 | 142557
|1991=142557
| 2001 | 144391
|2001=144391
| 2011 | 152783
|2011=152783
|2021|198000|Source=<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801702-barrackpore-west-bengal.html |title=Barrackpore Town Population Census 2011 - 2023 }}</ref>}}
|footnote=Sources:<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History, Pages 799-803 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |access-date = 11 June 2018}}</ref>
}}


As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Barrackpore had a total population of 152,783, of which 78,349 (51%) were males and 74,434 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 11,786. The total number of literates in Barrackpore was 125,144 (88.76% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html  |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise  |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 7 June 2018 }}</ref>
As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Barrackpore had a total population of 152,783, of which 78,349 (51%) were males and 74,434 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 11,786. The total number of literates in Barrackpore was 125,144 (88.76% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html  |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise  |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 7 June 2018 }}</ref>
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See also [[Barrackpore subdivision#Municipal towns/ cities|Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision]]
See also [[Barrackpore subdivision#Municipal towns/ cities|Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision]]
==Economy==
The Army/Airforce cantonment is the biggest landscape of the town of Barrackpore, while agriculture is the main base of the subdivision's economy. [[Floriculture]], [[pisciculture]] and [[horticulture]] have also flourished in the town. [[Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute]] has been established at Barrackpore to promote production of fishes mainly in ponds and rivers. A well-developed irrigation system has been constructed in the subdivision to promote agriculture. Low interest loans have also been used to encourage the expansion of farming and the development of agricultural infrastructure.
The primary industry in Barrackpore is jute processing, centered in a number of jute mills on the side of the river. [[Rifle Factory Ishapore]] is one of the most important arms factories of India, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, one of the premier Aerospace Industry in Asia, one of the Division situated in Barrackpore for Cheetah Chetak Helicopter.{{citation needed|date=January 2015}} Mulazore Thermal Power Plant at [[Shyamnagar]] was one of the oldest power plants in India, but was shut down in 2004. Dry cells produced by Exide, and cables produced by Nicco are other industrial products.


==Transport==
==Transport==
===Road===
===Road===
[[File:Surendranath Banerjee Road - Chiria Crossing - Barrackpore - North 24 Parganas 2012-04-11 9515.JPG|thumb|Barrackpore Chiria More is the junction of [[Barrackpore Trunk Road]] and Surendranath Banerjee Road]]
[[File:Surendranath Banerjee Road - Chiria Crossing - Barrackpore - North 24 Parganas 2012-04-11 9515.JPG|thumb|Barrackpore Chiria More is the junction of [[Barrackpore Trunk Road]] and Surendranath Banerjee Road]]
[[Barrackpore Trunk Road]] (B.T. Road) (part of both [[State Highway 1 (West Bengal)|SH 1]] and [[State Highway 2 (West Bengal)|SH 2]]) connects Barrackpore Chiria More with [[Kolkata]]. Ghoshpara Road connects [[Barrackpore railway station]] area with [[Kanchrapara]] and goes on to link with the adjacent district of Nadia. Surendranath Banerjee Road connects Manirampore with [[Barrackpore railway station]] area via Barrackpore Chiria More. Barrackpore-Barasat Road (part of [[State Highway 2 (West Bengal)|SH 2]]) starts at Lalkuthi and goes up to [[Barasat]] via [[Nilganj]]. Many buses ply along these roads. Barrackpore Rail Overbridge was opened in 2013 at Lalkuthi to make transport-communication easier and smoother.<ref>{{cite web|title=Barrackpore Bridge|url=https://english.kolkata24x7.com/barrackpore-flyover-getting-new-look.html/}}</ref>
[[Barrackpore Trunk Road]] (B.T. Road) (part of both [[State Highway 1 (West Bengal)|SH 1]] and [[State Highway 2 (West Bengal)|SH 2]]) connects Barrackpore Chiria More with [[Shyambazar]]. Ghoshpara Road connects [[Barrackpore railway station]] area with [[Kanchrapara]] and goes on to link with the adjacent district of Nadia. Surendranath Banerjee Road connects Manirampore with [[Barrackpore railway station]] area via Barrackpore Chiria More. Barrackpore-Barasat Road (part of [[State Highway 2 (West Bengal)|SH 2]]) starts at Lalkuthi and goes up to [[Barasat]] via [[Nilganj]]. Many buses ply along these roads. Barrackpore Rail Overbridge was opened in 2013 at Lalkuthi to make transport-communication easier and smoother.<ref>{{cite web|title=Barrackpore Bridge|url=https://english.kolkata24x7.com/barrackpore-flyover-getting-new-look.html/}}</ref>


[[File:Barrackpore bridge 04.jpg|thumb|Tala Bridge, '''Barrackpore Trunk Road''' ( ''BT Road'') is a four-laned road in [[Kolkata]], India. It connects [[Shyambazar]] 5-point Crossing with Barrackpore Chiria More.]]
[[File:Barrackpore bridge 04.jpg|thumb|Tala Bridge, '''Barrackpore Trunk Road''' ( ''BT Road'') is a four-laned road in [[Kolkata]], India. It connects [[Shyambazar]] 5-point Crossing with Barrackpore Chiria More.]]


===Bus routes===  
===Bus routes===
*78 [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]] — Barrackpore
* 78 [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]] — Barrackpore
*81 [[Barasat]] — [[Fishery Gate]]
* 81 [[Barasat]] — [[Fishery Gate]]
*81/1 [[Barasat]] — [[Rajchandrapur]]
* 81/1 [[Barasat]] — [[Rajchandrapur]]
*85 [[Kanchrapara]] — Barrackpore Court
* 85 [[Kanchrapara]] — Barrackpore Court
*MM5 [[Habra]] — Barrackpore Court
* MM5 [[Habra]] — Barrackpore Court


===WBTC Routes===
===WBTC Routes===
====CSTC Bus====
====CSTC Bus====
*S32 [[Howrah Station]] — Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
* S11 [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]] - [[Nilganj]] Depot
*S34B [[Barasat State University]] — Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
* S32 [[Howrah Station]] — Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
*S34C [[Nagerbazar]] - [[Barasat State University]]
* S34B [[Barasat State University]] — Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
*E32 [[Howrah Station]] - [[Nilgunge]] Depot
* S34C [[Nagerbazar]] - [[Barasat State University]]
*AC20 [[Santragachi]] - Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
* E32 [[Howrah Station]] - [[Nilganj]] Depot
* AC20 [[Santragachi]] - Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat


====CTC Bus====
====CTC Bus====
*C28 [[Howrah Station]] - Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
* C28 [[Howrah Station]] - Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
*C29 [[Barasat]] - Barrackpore Dhobi Ghat
* C29 [[Barasat]] - Barrackpore Mistry Ghat
*C50 [[Howrah Station]] - [[Shyamnagar]]
* C50 [[Howrah Station]] - [[Shyamnagar]]
*C51 [[Naihati]] - Nabanna
* C51 [[Naihati]] — [[Nabanna]]
*D24 Barrackpore — [[Jagulia]]
* D24 Barrackpore — [[Jagulia]]
*D25 Barrackpore - [[Ranaghat]]
* D25 Barrackpore - [[Ranaghat]]
*D27 [[Naihati]] - [[Jadavpur]]
* D27 [[Naihati]] - [[Jadavpur]]
*E59 [[Naihati]] - [[Digha]]
* E59 [[Naihati]] - [[Digha]]


===Bus Routes without Numbers===
===Bus Routes without Numbers===
*[[Barasat]] - [[Kamalpur, Kolkata|Kamalpur]]
* [[Barasat]] - [[Kamalpur, Kolkata|Kamalpur]]
*[[Naihati]] - [[Egra]]
* [[Naihati]] - [[Egra]]
*[[Salap]] - Barrackpore
* [[Salap]] - Barrackpore
*[[Howrah Station]] - Barrackpore
* [[Howrah Station]] - Barrackpore
* [[Dhulagarh]]- Barrackpore


===SBSTC Routes===
===SBSTC Routes===
*[[Haldia]] - Barrackpore
* [[Haldia]] - Barrackpore
*[[Naihati]] - [[Digha]]
* [[Naihati]] - [[Digha]]
*[[Kanchrapara]] - [[Digha]]
* [[Kanchrapara]] - [[Digha]]
*Barrackpore - [[Durgapur]]
* Barrackpore - [[Durgapur]]
*[[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]] - [[Digha]]
* [[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]] - [[Digha]]
*Barrackpore - [[Digha]]
* Barrackpore - [[Digha]]


===Railways===
===Railways===
[[File:Kolmetro.png|thumb|Kolkata new proposed Metro [[Kolkata Metro Line 5|Line 5]] ([[Baranagar]] - Barrackpore)]]
[[File:Kolmetro.png|thumb|Kolkata new proposed Metro [[Kolkata Metro Line 5|Line 5]] ([[Baranagar]] - Barrackpore)]]
Barrackpore has been serviced by rail since 1862. It takes about 35–40 minutes by suburban train to reach [[Barrackpore railway station]] from [[Sealdah Station]]. The [[Sealdah-Ranaghat Line]] runs through this city and connects to [[Howrah]], [[Bandel]], [[Burdwan]], [[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]] and [[Ranaghat]]. It is part of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system. Former Rail Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]] announced the extension of Metro Rail project to Barrackpore ([[Kolkata Metro Line 5]]) which was later shelved infinitely.
Barrackpore has been serviced by rail since 1862. It takes about 35–40 minutes by suburban train to reach [[Barrackpore railway station]] from [[Sealdah Station]]. The [[Sealdah-Ranaghat Line]] runs through this city and connects to [[Howrah]], [[Kolkata]], [[Budge Budge]], [[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]], [[Ranaghat]], [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]], [[Shantipur]], [[Gede, Nadia|Gede]], [[Bandel]], [[Burdwan]], and [[Katwa]]. It is part of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system. Former Rail Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]] announced the extension of Metro Rail project to Barrackpore ([[Kolkata Metro Line 5]]) which was later shelved infinitely. The [[Barrackpore Racecourse railway station]] was constructed in 1927 for race special train. This railway station is now abandoned and used by the [[Indian Army|Indian army]] only.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}


===Ferry===
===Ferry===
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[[Barrackpore Air Force Station]] is an [[Indian Air Force]] base located at Barrackpore. It is one of the oldest stations in the IAF, operating transport units. One of the [[Mi-17]] squadrons is based here. [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]] in [[Dum Dum|Dum Dum, Kolkata]] is the nearest airport.
[[Barrackpore Air Force Station]] is an [[Indian Air Force]] base located at Barrackpore. It is one of the oldest stations in the IAF, operating transport units. One of the [[Mi-17]] squadrons is based here. [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]] in [[Dum Dum|Dum Dum, Kolkata]] is the nearest airport.


== Heritage and culture ==
== Education ==
 
[[File:Annapurna Mandir-Barrackpore-West Bengal-3.jpg|thumb|Annapurna Mandir, Talpukur, Barrackpore]]
 
Barrackpore was home to a number of significant members of the [[Indian independence movement]], many of whom have memorials in the subdivision. [[Surendranath Banerjee]], who was called the father of Indian Nationalist Movement, lived in Barrackpore. The house of Surendranath at Monirampur of Barrackpore has been converted into the [[Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya]] and [[Netaji Subhas Open University]]. Bengali author [[Bharatchandra Ray|Bharat Chandra Ray Gunakar]], known for writing ''[[Annada Mangal]]'' in the medieval period, lived at Mulajore. [[Ramprasad Sen]], who authored many religious songs, was born at Halisahar in this subdivision. [[Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya]], the author of India's national song "[[Vande Mataram]]", was born at Naihati, in Barrackpore subdivision. [[Shaurya Chakra]] (posthumous) awardee Captain Sekhar Ghosh was from Barrackpore.
 
The towns of [[Panihati]] and [[Khardaha]] are known for having been visited by [[Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]] and [[Nityananda|Nityananda Prabhu]] some 500 years ago. Annual festivals and melas are held at these places and draw large numbers of devotees. Later visitors included [[Ramakrishna|Sri Ram Krishna Paramahansa]], [[Rabindranath Tagore|Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore]], and [[Mahatma Gandhi]]. The Gandhi Ghat is located on the east bank of the Hooghly; a Gandhi museum nearby has a rare collection of books and articles used by Gandhi.
 
[[File:Shambhunath Mandir - Barrackpore Cantonment - North 24 Parganas 2012-10-21 1042.JPG|thumb|Shambhunath Mandir, Barrackpore]]
 
The Sukanta Sadan theatre hall (named after the revolutionary poet Sukanta Bhattacharya) is located in the main town. There are many cinema halls in Barrackpore and its adjacent localities. The Sahid Mangal Pandey Udyan (Nishan Ghat) park facing the Ganges at Barrackpore is a crowdpuller.
 
Bengali festivals such as [[Durga Puja]], and Kali puja are celebrated every year. There is a month-long fair each December–January (Bengali month of [[Poush]]) at the temple of the goddess [[Kali]] at Shyamnagar on the bank of the Ganges.
 
==Education==
[[File:Kendriya Vidyalaya Barrackpore Army.JPG|thumb|Kendriya Vidyalaya Barrackpore Army HQ]]
[[File:Kendriya Vidyalaya Barrackpore Army.JPG|thumb|Kendriya Vidyalaya Barrackpore Army HQ]]


Barrackpore is home to numerous schools, colleges and [[Madrasah]]s. Barrakpore can be called the school hub for the surrounding towns having dozens of high-schools in a small area.
Notable schools include in Barrackpore include , [[Barrackpore Government High School]], [[Adamas International School]] and [[Indian Army Public Schools|Army Public School]] .  
[[Barrackpore Government High School]], Ramakrishna Vivekananda Mission School, Barrackpore Girls' High School are among the high schools from Barrackpore. Among the colleges located in Barrackpore are [[Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College]] and [[Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya]]. The area also has two engineering colleges, [[St. Mary's Technical Campus Kolkata]] being affiliated to [[AICTE]], several polytechnic institutes and an international boarding school, [[Adamas International School]].


Barrackpore is the home to many primary and play schools like Swami Vivekananda Centre for Learning Barrackpore (earlier Naba Nalanda School estd. 1979), Kidzee, Path Bhaban, Little laureates as well as secondary schools such as- Assembly of Christ School, St. Augustine's Day School Barrackpore (established in 1985),Modern School (established in 1957),Assembly of Angels Secondary School, Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, Army Public School Barrackpore, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Titagarh Krishnanath Municipal High School E. T. C. Barrackpore Government High School is one of the oldest schools in West Bengal and the oldest school of Barrackpore.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}}
Among the colleges located in Barrackpore are [[Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College]] and [[Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya]]. The area also has two engineering colleges, [[St. Mary's Technical Campus Kolkata]] being affiliated to [[AICTE]].
See also – [[List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate]]


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
[[File:Doctor Bholanath Bose Sub-divisional Hospital - Barrackpore Trunk Road - Barrackpore - North 24 Parganas 2012-04-11 9681.JPG|thumb|B.N. Bose Subdivisional Hospital, [[Barrackpore Trunk Road|B.T. Road]]]]
[[File:Doctor Bholanath Bose Sub-divisional Hospital - Barrackpore Trunk Road - Barrackpore - North 24 Parganas 2012-04-11 9681.JPG|thumb|B.N. Bose Subdivisional Hospital, [[Barrackpore Trunk Road|B.T. Road]]]]
Medical facilities available in Barrackpore are B.N. Bose Subdivisional Hospital (with 200 beds), Barrackpore Cantonment Hospital (with 48 beds), Barrackpore Police Case Hospital (with 6 beds) and Police Brigade Hospital (with 120 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics  | publisher = Government of West Bengal  |access-date =  12 July 2018}}</ref> Amongst the private medical facilities are Sarada Seva Sadan, Panacea Nursing Home, Nehru Memorial Techno Global Hospital, Barrackpore City Hospital, Barrackpore Medical Research Center, Disha Eye Hospital and Disha Cataract and Refractive Surgi Centre, Prova Eye Foundation.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.credihealth.com/hospitals/kolkata | title = Hospitals in Kolkata | publisher = Credihealth  |access-date =  19 February 2019}}</ref>
Medical facilities available in Barrackpore are B.N. Bose Subdivisional Hospital (with 200 beds), Barrackpore Cantonment Hospital (with 48 beds), Barrackpore Police Case Hospital (with 6 beds) and Police Brigade Hospital (with 120 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics  | publisher = Government of West Bengal  |access-date =  12 July 2018}}</ref> Amongst the private medical facilities are Barrackpore Multispeciality Hospital, Sarada Seva Sadan, Panacea Nursing Home, Nehru Memorial Techno Global Hospital, Barrackpore City Hospital, Barrackpore Medical Research Center, Disha Eye Hospital and Disha Cataract and Refractive Surgi Centre, Prova Eye Foundation.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.credihealth.com/hospitals/kolkata | title = Hospitals in Kolkata | publisher = Credihealth  |access-date =  19 February 2019}}</ref>
[[File:Disha Eye Hospitals - Ghosh Para Road - Barrackpore - North 24 Parganas 2012-04-11 9542.JPG|thumb|Disha Eye Hospitals, Ghosh Para Road]]
[[File:Disha Eye Hospitals - Ghosh Para Road - Barrackpore - North 24 Parganas 2012-04-11 9542.JPG|thumb|Disha Eye Hospitals, Ghosh Para Road]]


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==External links==
==External links==
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{{EB1911 poster|Barrackpur}}
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Not to be confused with Barrackpore, Trinidad and Tobago.
For other uses, see Barrackpore (disambiguation).
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Barrackpore railway station
Barrackpore Trunk Road
Race course Track Ground
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Barrackpore is located in West Bengal
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Location in West Bengal, India
Barrackpore is located in India
Barrackpore
Barrackpore
Barrackpore (India)
Barrackpore is located in Asia
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Barrackpore
Barrackpore (Asia)
Coordinates: 22°46′N 88°22′E / 22.76°N 88.37°E / 22.76; 88.37Coordinates: 22°46′N 88°22′E / 22.76°N 88.37°E / 22.76; 88.37
Country India
State West Bengal
DistrictNorth 24 Parganas
RegionGreater Kolkata
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyBarrackpore Municipality
 • ChairmanUttam Das, (AITC)[1][2]
 • MPArjun Singh, (BJP, AITC)
 • MLARaj Chakraborty, (AITC)
 • Police CommissionerManoj Kumar Verma, IPS
 • Deputy Commissioner of PoliceSrihari Pandey, IPS
Area
 • Total10.61 km2 (4.10 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total152,784
 • Density14,000/km2 (37,000/sq mi)
DemonymBarrakpurians
Languages
 • OfficialBengali,Hindi[3][4]
 • Additional officialEnglish[4]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
700120, 700121, 700122, 700123
Telephone code+91 33
Vehicle registrationWB-23/WB-24
Lok Sabha constituencyBarrackpore
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBarrackpore
Police JurisdictionBarrackpore Police Commissionerate
Websitewww.barrackpore.gov.in

Barrackpore (also known as Barrackpur) is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is close to Kolkata and part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). It is the headquarters of the Barrackpore subdivision.

St Bartholomew's Cathedral, Barrackpore

Etymology[edit]

The name Barrackpore may have originated from the English word barracks, as it was the site of the first cantonment of the British East India Company. Alternatively, the Ain-i-Akbari suggests that the name comes from "Barbakpur".[5] Manasa Vijay, written by Bipradas Pipilai, refers to Talpukur (a place in Barrackpore) as "Charnak".

History[edit]

The earliest references to the Barrackpore region are found in the writings of the Greek navigators, geographers, chronicles and historians of the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. These authors generally referred to the country of a people variously called the Gangaridai (also Gangaridae or Gandaritai). By the 15th and 16th centuries, Chanak and the other towns in the region had become populous river towns.[6] The Statistical Account of Bengal by W.W.Hunter mentions the towns and villages of this subdivision on the banks of the Hooghly river as chief trading and marketing centres: "On The Hugli- Calcutta, the chief seat of commerce in India. Baranagar, Dakhineswar, Agarpara, Panihati, Sukchar- Khardah, Barrackpur, Nawabganj, Ichapore, Shyam Nagar, Naihati and Halisahar contain large bazaars for sale of miscellaneous goods."[7]

Under the Mughal Empire, Bengal was divided into Circars, or administrative subunits, each of which was ruled over by a Mahal. The name "Barbuckpur", another name for Barrackpore, is associated with a Mahal in the Ain-e-Akbari. From the 17th century, the area was ruled over by a line of Zamindars based in Nona Chandanpukur, Barrackpore.

The first British barrack or cantonment in India was built in the town in 1772. After the British crown assumed direct control of India, the sprawling Government House and the Government Estate were built in Barrackpore to provide the viceroy with a suburban residence 15 miles (24 km) outside of Calcutta.

Two rebellions against British authority took place in Barrackpore in the 19th century. The first of these was Barrackpore Mutiny of 1824, led by Sepoy Bindee Tiwary.[8] In this rebellion, 47th Bengal Native Infantry refused to board boats to cross the sea for various reasons including social taboo "kala pani" to Burma in the First Anglo-Burmese War. The mutiny was suppressed by loyal Indian sepoys under the command of their British officers.[9] In 1857, Barrackpore was the scene of an incident that some credit with starting the Indian Rebellion of 1857: an Indian soldier, Mangal Pandey, attacked his British commander, and was subsequently court-martialed. His regiment was disbanded, an action which offended a number of sepoys and is considered to have contributed to the anger that fuelled the rebellion. In order to commemorate his actions, a park named 'Sahid Mangal Pandey Udyan' was opened in the serenity of river Hoogly. The Army cantonment of Barrackpore also houses another significant historical landscape called the RCTC area, now populated by the defence quarters.[10]

Zoo[edit]

Asia's first zoo was established at Barrackpore. The zoo was built by Lord Wellesley in the 19th century. There is an aviary built in magnificent Gothic architecture.The zoo had animals such as the African donkey, tiger, bear, bison, leopard, mouse deer, kangaroos, monkeys and various species of birds.[11][12]

Lord Wellesley felt the need of making a detailed description of the animals in Asia. This was primarily because the Europeans were mostly ignorant when it came to the category of Indian animals. He started working on the first Natural Research Center in Asia, the ‘National Heritage of India.’ Various animals were required to be collected. Barrackpore Zoo was built to store these animals and birds. Until 1804, Rs 2,791 was invested in the cost of maintenance of these animals and birds.

Until 1802 and 1803, then only three zoos were open to the general public around the world. The first in Vienna (1765) ,the second in Madrid (1775), the third in Paris (1795). Even the 'Zoological Society of London' was not yet formed (to be formed in 1826). London Zoo was still a long way off, having started in 1828, and was still 43 years late for the general public. Subjects do not have access to the royal zoo. It is surprising to think that at such a time sixteen miles north of Calcutta, Barrackpore, the first zoo in India, the first in Asia and probably the fourth in the world, opened to the general public. This revolutionary work in the history of naturalism in the world was done by an enterprising man of the East India Company, the Governor General of India, Lord Richard Wellesley, the first Marcus Wellesley.

Later due to decrease in funds by East India Company to run the zoo, the birds, animal (like elephant and tigers) were distributed into kings of Princely states.

Barrackpore park[edit]

Between 1798-1805, Lord Wellesley was the Governor of Kolkata and he created a picturesque garden on the banks of the Ganges in Barrackpore spreading across 1006 bighas of land. This garden is today, called Laat Bagan or Mangal Pandey Park.Right next to this garden, he built a gigantic house which resembled no less than a castle. Later, this house was named Barrackpore Government House. It was called Country House by British. It also had hospital at that time. For transport he made road from Barrackpore to ShyamBazar, now known as B.T.Road.

Geography[edit]

Cities and towns in the northern portion of Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district
M: municipality/town, CT: census town,
N: neighbourhood, OG: outgrowth
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Barrackpore is bounded by North Barrackpur and Jaffarpur on the north, Mohanpur, Chak Kanthalia, Ruiya and Patulia on the east, Titagarh on the south, and the Hooghly and Barrackpur Cantonment on the west.

Cities and towns in the southern portion of Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district
M: municipality/ town, CT: census town,
N: neighbourhood/ administrative location
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Background[edit]

Historically, the town was a military and administrative center under British rule and was the scene of several acts of rebellion against Britain during the 19th century. The oldest cantonment in India and the Police Training Academy in West Bengal are both located in Barrackpore. Barrackpore is also the seat for the Sub-Divisional Court of North 24 Parganas District in West Bengal.

Location[edit]

96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (presented in the maps alongside) live in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km2. The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.[13]

For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire Municipal area and thereafter ward-wise.

All places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map.

Barrackpore is bounded by North Barrackpur and Jafarpur on the north, Mohanpur, Chak Kanthalia, Ruiya and Patulia on the east, Titagarh on the south, and the Hooghly and Barrackpur Cantonment on the west.[14][15]

Police station[edit]

Barrackpore and Titagarh police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Barrackpore Municipal area.[16][17]

Post Offices[edit]

Barrackpore Head Post Office is one of the two Head Post Offices of Barrackpore Division (formerly known as North Presidency Division) of North 24 Parganas district . It is a delivery post office, with PIN 700120. Other post offices with the same PIN are Monirampur, Nayapally, Orderly Bazar, Vivekananda Math, Barrackpore Bazar, Barrackpore Government Housing and Ghoshpara Road.[18]

Sewli Telenipara is a delivery branch post office, with PIN 700121 in the Barrackpore Division of North 24 Parganas district. Other post offices with the same PIN are Nilganj Bazaar Sub Post Office, Beraberia BO and Suryapur BO.[19]

Anandapuri is a non-delivery sub post office, with PIN 700122 in the Barrackpore Division of North 24 Parganas district. Other post offices having the same PIN are Nonachandanpukur (delivery office) and Jafarpur.[20]

Barrackpore RS is a non-delivery sub post office, with PIN 700123 in the Barrackpore Division of North 24 Parganas district. Other post offices having the same PIN are Panpara and Talpukur (delivery office).[21]

Demographics[edit]

Population[edit]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1901 19,307—    
1911 27,605+43.0%
1921 22,460−18.6%
1931 14,413−35.8%
1941 21,773+51.1%
1951 42,639+95.8%
1961 63,778+49.6%
1971 96,889+51.9%
1981 115,516+19.2%
1991 142,557+23.4%
2001 144,391+1.3%
2011 152,783+5.8%
2021198,000+29.6%
Source: [22]

As per the 2011 Census of India, Barrackpore had a total population of 152,783, of which 78,349 (51%) were males and 74,434 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 11,786. The total number of literates in Barrackpore was 125,144 (88.76% of the population over 6 years).[24]

As of the 2001 India Census,[25] Barrackpore had a population of 144,331. Men constitute 53% of the population and women 47%. Barrackpore has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The majority of the population is Bengali and Hindu.

Kolkata Urban Agglomeration[edit]

The following Municipalities, Census Towns and other locations in Barrackpore subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Kanchrapara (M), Jetia (CT), Halisahar (M), Balibhara (CT), Naihati (M), Bhatpara (M), Kaugachhi (CT), Garshyamnagar (CT), Garulia (M), Ichhapur Defence Estate (CT), North Barrackpur (M), Barrackpur Cantonment (CB), Barrackpore (M), Jafarpur (CT), Ruiya (CT), Titagarh (M), Khardaha (M), Bandipur (CT), Panihati (M), Muragachha (CT) New Barrackpore (M), Chandpur (CT), Talbandha (CT), Patulia (CT), Kamarhati (M), Baranagar (M), South Dumdum (M), North Dumdum (M), Dum Dum (M), Noapara (CT), Babanpur (CT), Teghari (CT), Nanna (OG), Chakla (OG), Srotribati (OG) and Panpur (OG).[26]

Infrastructure[edit]

As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Barrackpore Municipal city covered an area of 10.61 km2 (4.10 sq mi). Amongst the civic amenities it had 172.63 km of roads and open drains. Amongst the medical facilities It had 40 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities It had 62 primary schools, 12 middle schools, 1 secondary school, 11 senior secondary schools and 3 non-formal education centres. Amongst the social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 1 old age home, 6 auditorium/ community halls, 2 public libraries and 6 reading rooms. Amongst the commodities manufactured were cottage industry and confectionery items. It had 11 bank branches.[27]

See also Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision

Transport[edit]

Road[edit]

Barrackpore Chiria More is the junction of Barrackpore Trunk Road and Surendranath Banerjee Road

Barrackpore Trunk Road (B.T. Road) (part of both SH 1 and SH 2) connects Barrackpore Chiria More with Shyambazar. Ghoshpara Road connects Barrackpore railway station area with Kanchrapara and goes on to link with the adjacent district of Nadia. Surendranath Banerjee Road connects Manirampore with Barrackpore railway station area via Barrackpore Chiria More. Barrackpore-Barasat Road (part of SH 2) starts at Lalkuthi and goes up to Barasat via Nilganj. Many buses ply along these roads. Barrackpore Rail Overbridge was opened in 2013 at Lalkuthi to make transport-communication easier and smoother.[28]

Tala Bridge, Barrackpore Trunk Road ( BT Road) is a four-laned road in Kolkata, India. It connects Shyambazar 5-point Crossing with Barrackpore Chiria More.

Bus routes[edit]

WBTC Routes[edit]

CSTC Bus[edit]

CTC Bus[edit]

Bus Routes without Numbers[edit]

SBSTC Routes[edit]

Railways[edit]

Kolkata new proposed Metro Line 5 (Baranagar - Barrackpore)

Barrackpore has been serviced by rail since 1862. It takes about 35–40 minutes by suburban train to reach Barrackpore railway station from Sealdah Station. The Sealdah-Ranaghat Line runs through this city and connects to Howrah, Kolkata, Budge Budge, Kalyani, Ranaghat, Krishnanagar, Shantipur, Gede, Bandel, Burdwan, and Katwa. It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. Former Rail Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the extension of Metro Rail project to Barrackpore (Kolkata Metro Line 5) which was later shelved infinitely. The Barrackpore Racecourse railway station was constructed in 1927 for race special train. This railway station is now abandoned and used by the Indian army only.[citation needed]

Ferry[edit]

There are three Ferry ghats in Barrackpore. Barrackpore Ferry Ghat links to Jugal Adhya Ferry Ghat across the Hooghly River in Serampore. Babaji Ghat at Monirampore links to Chatra Char Poisar Ghat at Serampore and Dui Poisar Ghat links to Sheoraphuli Ghat.[29]

Air[edit]

Barrackpore Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force base located at Barrackpore. It is one of the oldest stations in the IAF, operating transport units. One of the Mi-17 squadrons is based here. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Dum Dum, Kolkata is the nearest airport.

Education[edit]

Kendriya Vidyalaya Barrackpore Army HQ

Notable schools include in Barrackpore include , Barrackpore Government High School, Adamas International School and Army Public School .

Among the colleges located in Barrackpore are Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College and Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya. The area also has two engineering colleges, St. Mary's Technical Campus Kolkata being affiliated to AICTE.

Healthcare[edit]

B.N. Bose Subdivisional Hospital, B.T. Road

Medical facilities available in Barrackpore are B.N. Bose Subdivisional Hospital (with 200 beds), Barrackpore Cantonment Hospital (with 48 beds), Barrackpore Police Case Hospital (with 6 beds) and Police Brigade Hospital (with 120 beds).[30] Amongst the private medical facilities are Barrackpore Multispeciality Hospital, Sarada Seva Sadan, Panacea Nursing Home, Nehru Memorial Techno Global Hospital, Barrackpore City Hospital, Barrackpore Medical Research Center, Disha Eye Hospital and Disha Cataract and Refractive Surgi Centre, Prova Eye Foundation.[31]

Disha Eye Hospitals, Ghosh Para Road

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ↑ Official District Administration site Archived 15 January 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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  10. ↑ "During the early 1920's RCTC was looking for a suitable land to set up its own race course, should anything go wrong over the". www.rctconline.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008.
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  14. ↑ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Barrackpore I CD Block on Page 365. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  15. ↑ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Barrackpore II CD Block on Page 379. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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  27. ↑ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History, Pages 799-803; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 791-794; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 795-796; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 803-805 Section: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
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