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{{About||the settlement in Bangladesh|Baharampur, Bangladesh|other uses}}{{Distinguish|Berhampur}}
{{Short description|City in West Bengal, India}}
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{{Distinguish|Berhampur}}
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[[File:Patal.jpg|thumb|Pataleshwar Shiva Temple near Cossimbazar, Berhampur]]
[[File:Patal.jpg|thumb|Pataleshwar Shiva Temple near Cossimbazar, Berhampur]]
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'''Berhampore''' ({{IPA-all|bɑ:(h)ərəmˌpʊə|pron}},{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} {{IPA-bn|bɔ.ɦɔ.rɔm.pur}}) is a city and a municipality in the state of [[West Bengal]], India. As per the 2011 census, Berhampore has a population of 305,609 and is the seventh largest city in West Bengal (after [[Kolkata]], [[Asansol]], [[Siliguri]], [[Durgapur]], [[Bardhaman]] and [[English Bazar|Malda]]). Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the [[Murshidabad district]]. It is located about {{Convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on|0}} from [[Kolkata]], the state capital. It is one of the most important business, administrative, educational and political hub of [[Bengal]] as well as of India. Congress [[Lok Sabha]] leader Shri [[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]] has been elected from this city since 1999. It is one of the most popular [[urban agglomeration]]s of [[West Bengal]] state. It was the first centre of [[East India Company]] in India. Not only the British but also the Dutch and the French established their companies in this city and, as a result, it grew as a production hub of India. It is famous for its famous sweets such as [[Chhenabara|Chanabora]], Manohara, [[Rasgulla]] and many more. The city is divided into five administrative regions: [[Gora Bazar]], [[Khagra]], Indraprastha, [[Cossimbazar]], Haridasmati. Berhampore was a part of [[Sepoy Mutiny of 1857]] which took place at Berhampore Cantonment region (Barrack Square). It was used by many foreign traders as their production hub. Before becoming a city many janpadas such as Saidabad; Farasdanga; Kalikapur had become famous. Cossimbazar had also become world famous for its [[muslin]] clothes. This city used to be the headquarters of Rajshahi administrative region till 1875.
'''Berhampore''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛər|ə|m|p|oʊr}}), also known as '''Baharampur''' ({{IPA|bn|ˈbɔɦoˌrɔmpur|}}), is a city and a municipality in the state of [[West Bengal]], India. Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the [[Murshidabad district]]. As of 2011 census, Berhampore is the seventh largest city in West Bengal. It is located about {{Convert|186|km|mi|abbr=on|0}} from [[Kolkata]], the state capital.
 
Berhampore is one of the most important business, administrative, educational and political hub of [[Bengal]] as well as of India. It is one of the most popular [[urban agglomeration]]s of [[West Bengal]] state. Berhampore was the first centre of [[East India Company]] in India. Not only the British but also the Dutch and the French established their companies in this city and, as a result, it grew as a production hub of India. It is famous for sweets such as [[Chhenabara|chhanabora]], [[:bn:মনোহরা|monohara]], and [[Rasgulla|rosogolla]]. The city is divided into five administrative regions: [[Gora Bazar]], [[Khagra]], Indraprastha, [[Cossimbazar]], Haridasmati. Berhampore was a part of [[Sepoy Mutiny of 1857]] which took place at Berhampore Cantonment region (Barrack Square). The city was used by many foreign traders as their production hub. Before becoming a city many janpadas such as Saidabad, Farasdanga, Kalikapur had become famous. Cossimbazar had also become world famous for its [[muslin]] clothes. This city used to be the headquarters of Rajshahi administrative region till 1875.


==History==
==History==
Berhampore was fortified in 1757 by the [[East India Company]], after the [[Battle of Plassey]] in June 1757, and it continued as a [[cantonment]] until 1870. But the foundation of the city of Berhampore remains questionable.{{clarify|date=August 2012}}
Berhampore was fortified in 1757 by the [[East India Company]], after the [[Battle of Plassey]] in June 1757, and it continued as a [[cantonment]] until 1870. But the foundation of the city of Berhampore remains questionable.{{clarify|date=August 2012}}


[[Karnasubarna]], which is very near to Berhampore, has a history dating back to 600 AD. Many buildings from the late 1600s can still be seen. It used to be known as Brahmapur because many of the [[Brahmin]] families settled here. The cantonment was constituted as a municipality in 1876 and was the headquarters of [[Murshidabad district]]. The Berhampore College was founded in 1853 and in 1888 made over to a local committee, mainly supported by Rani Swarnamayi.
[[Karnasubarna]], which is the origin city of Berhampore, has a history dating back to 600 AD. Many buildings from the late 1600s can still be seen. It used to be known as Brahmapur because many of the [[Brahmin]] families settled here. The cantonment was constituted as a municipality in 1876 and was the headquarters of [[Murshidabad district]]. The Berhampore College was founded in 1853 and in 1888 made over to a local committee, mainly supported by Rani Swarnamayi.
On 27 February 1857, the first major armed battle of the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]] took place in Barrack Square, Berhampore.<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Berhampur (Bengal)|display=Berhampur|volume=3|page=774}}</ref> Berhampore was ruled by Raja Krishnath, his ancestors and successors (he was succeeded by his sister's side of the family as he did not have any direct descendants). In 1901, Berhampore had a population of 24,397, and included the ancient town of [[Cossimbazar|Kasim Bazar]].<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Cossimbazar|volume=7|page=218}}</ref>
On 27 February 1857, the first major armed battle of the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]] took place in Barrack Square, Berhampore.<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Berhampur (Bengal)|display=Berhampur|volume=3|page=774}}</ref> Berhampore was ruled by Raja Krishnath, his ancestors and successors (he was succeeded by his sister's side of the family as he did not have any direct descendants). In 1901, Berhampore had a population of 24,397, and included the ancient town of [[Cossimbazar|Kasim Bazar]].<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Cossimbazar|volume=7|page=218}}</ref>
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===Location===
===Location===
Berhampore is located at {{Coord|24.1|N|88.25|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Baharampur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Baharampur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 18&nbsp;metres (59&nbsp;feet).[[File:Aerial View of Berhampore and Ganges.jpg|alt=City & the Ganges|thumb|281x281px|Aerial View of Berhampore and the Ganges]]
Berhampore is located at {{Coord|24.1|N|88.25|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Baharampur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Baharampur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 18&nbsp;metres (59&nbsp;feet).[[File:Aerial View of Berhampore and Ganges.jpg|alt=City & the Ganges|thumb|281x281px|Aerial view of Berhampore and the Ganges]]


The city is located approximately 200&nbsp;km north of [[Kolkata]] by road at {{Coord|24|4|N|88|9|E}} and is situated on the eastern side of the [[Hooghly River|Bhagirathi River]], a major [[distributary]] of the [[Ganges River|Ganges]] which is known as the [[Hooghly River|Hooghly]] River in its lower reaches.
The city is located approximately 200&nbsp;km north of [[Kolkata]] by road at {{Coord|24|4|N|88|9|E}} and is situated on the eastern side of the [[Hooghly River|Bhagirathi River]], a major [[distributary]] of the [[Ganges River|Ganges]] which is known as the [[Hooghly River|Hooghly]] River in its lower reaches.
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<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
[[File:Fort at Baharampur, West Bengal, c 1850.jpg|right|thumb|Fort at Berhampore, c. 1850]]
[[File:Fort at Baharampur, West Bengal, c 1850.jpg|right|thumb|Fort at Berhampore, c. 1850]]
===Localities===
* [[Panchanantala (Berhampore)|Panchanantala]]
* Laldighi
* Indraprastha
* Ranibagan
* Khagra
* Madhupur
* Barishal Colony
* Saidabad
* [[Gorabazar, Murshidabad|Gorabazar]]
* Cossimbazar
* Manindra Nagar
* Bhatpara
* Raninagar
* Chunakhali
* Radharghat
* Bishnupur
* Sharma Para
* Haridasmati
* Hatinagar
* Nimtala
* Bhakuri
* Banjetia
* Chaltia
* Ajodhya Nagar


==Civic administration==
==Civic administration==
===Municipality===
[[Berhampore Municipality]] is eighth oldest municipality of West Bengal<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Berhampore Municipality |url=https://www.berhamporemunicipality.org.in/Default.aspx?PageID=103#:~:text=Berhampore%20Municipality%20is%20one%20of,this%20institution%20a%20heritage%20one. |website=Berhampore Municipality |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> after that of [[Kolkata]],<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Kolkata Municipal Corporation |url=https://www.kmcgov.in/KMCPortal/jsp/MunicipalHistoryHome.jsp |website=Kolkata Municipal Corporation |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> [[Uttarpara]],<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Uttarpara – Uttarpara Municipality |url=https://www.uttarparamunicipality.in/history-of-uttarpara.html |website=Uttarpara Municipality |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> [[Shantipur]],<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us – Shantipur Municipality |url=https://www.santipurmunicipality.org/about.php#:~:text=Santipur%20Municipality%20is%20the%20second,Vice%2DChairman%20of%20the%20Municipality. |website=Shantipur Municipality |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> [[Howrah]],<ref>{{cite web |title=About Howrah Municipal Corporation |url=https://www.myhmc.in/about-hmc/ |website=Howrah Municipal Corporation |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]],<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us – Krishnanagar Municipality |url=https://krishnanagarmunicipality.com/public/about-us |website=Krishnanagar Municipality |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> [[Burdwan]],<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Burdwan Municipality |url=https://www.burdwanmunicipality.gov.in/about.php?subject=History%20of%20Burdwan%20Municipality |website=Burdwan Municipality |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> and [[Basirhat]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Basirhat Municipal Authority  |url=https://basirhatmunicipality.in/ |website=Basirhat Municipality |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref>
===Police station===
===Police station===
Berhampore police station has jurisdiction over Berhampore municipal area and a part of [[Berhampore (community development block)|Berhampore]] CD Block.<ref>{{cite web  | url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Murshidabad  | work = Table 2.1  | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 17 May 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | archive-date = 29 July 2017  | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all  }}</ref>
Berhampore police station has jurisdiction over Berhampore municipal area and a part of [[Berhampore (community development block)|Berhampore]] CD Block.<ref>{{cite web  | url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Murshidabad  | work = Table 2.1  | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 17 May 2017  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | archive-date = 29 July 2017  | url-status = usurped | df = dmy-all  }}</ref>


==Climate==
==Climate==
Berhampore has a monsoon-influenced [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Cwa''), distinguishing it from the tropical environment of southern West Bengal. The city has the hottest temperature ever to occur in West Bengal, with a record-setting 48.3°C recorded on May 23, 1981.


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{{As of|2001}} Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Berhampore had a population of 160,168. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Berhampore has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Berhampore had a population of 160,168. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Berhampore has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Economics==
==Economy==
Initially, most of the residents of this city were government employees and there were few agricultural as well as silk traders. Gradually, the importance of the city increased due to its geographic location. Due to its historical importance, this city also earns a good number of tourists, thus making tourism another prominent industry there.
Initially, most of the residents of this city were employees and there were few agricultural as well as silk traders. Gradually, the importance of the city increased due to its geographic location. Due to its historical importance, this city also earns a good number of tourists, thus making tourism another prominent industry there.


Major industries include agricultural related industries like rice and oil-seed milling. Home-crafts like silk weaving, ivory carving, and precious metal working are other important industries in this city. [[Khagra]], a neighbourhood in Bahrampur is renowned for its manufacture of [[bell-metal]] and brass utensils, as well as ivory, and wood carving.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm |title=Handicrafts and silk industry |access-date=8 September 2007 |publisher=Murshidabad district administration |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071211120540/http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm |archive-date=11 December 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.craftandartisans.com/ivory-bone-horn-of-west-bengal.html | title = Crafts and artisans of India | access-date = 8 September 2007 | publisher = craftandartisans.com| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070911100526/http://www.craftandartisans.com/ivory-bone-horn-of-west-bengal.html| archive-date= 11 September 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> A famous type of metal used to make bells called "Khagrai Kansha" is made in the city. This is a type of brass that is used to make utensils like dishes & bowls.
Major industries include agricultural related industries like rice and oil-seed milling. Home-crafts like silk weaving, ivory carving, and precious metal working are other important industries in this city. [[Khagra]], a neighbourhood in Bahrampur is renowned for its manufacture of [[bell-metal]] and brass utensils, as well as ivory, and wood carving.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm |title=Handicrafts and silk industry |access-date=8 September 2007 |publisher=Murshidabad district administration |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071211120540/http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm |archive-date=11 December 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.craftandartisans.com/ivory-bone-horn-of-west-bengal.html | title = Crafts and artisans of India | access-date = 8 September 2007 | publisher = craftandartisans.com| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070911100526/http://www.craftandartisans.com/ivory-bone-horn-of-west-bengal.html| archive-date= 11 September 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> A famous type of metal used to make bells called "Khagrai Kansha" is made in the city. This is a type of brass that is used to make utensils like dishes & bowls.
The city has many big shops which now have become prime shopping destinations.
The multiplexes in the town include Silver Screen which is located near Berhampore Court railway station and Mohan Multiplex inside Mohan Mall.


Berhampore is famous for the sweet [[chhanabora]], the savoury [[khaja]], and the sweet manohara. It is also known for Murshidabad silk ([[tassar]]).
Berhampore is famous for the sweet [[chhanabora]], the savoury [[khaja]], and the sweet manohara. It is also known for Murshidabad silk ([[tassar]]).
Kalika is being used in most of the sweet shops, goldsmiths' shops and many other small scale industries. The name Kalika is the Goddess Kali.


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[File:Baharmpur_Railway_Station,_Murshidabad.jpg|thumb|Baharmpur Railway Station, Murshidabad]]
[[File:Baharmpur_Railway_Station,_Murshidabad.jpg|thumb|Baharmpur Railway Station, Murshidabad]]


'''Rail''' – Berhampore is 186&nbsp;km from Kolkata by train. The train station is named as {{stnlnk|Berhampore Court}} (BPC), and it stands on the [[Sealdah–Lalgola line]] of the [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. Main trains are the [[Bhagirathi Express]] (13103/13104), [[Hazarduari Express]] (13113/13114), and [[Dhano Dhanye Express]] (13117/13118). Other passenger trains include Sealdah–Lalgola passenger, [[Sealdah–Berhampore Court MEMU]] passenger, Ranaghat Jn–Lalgola EMU Locals, Krishnanagar City Jn–Lalgola EMU Locals. In the northern part of the town there is another railway station named {{stnlnk|Cossimbazar}}, which is the next railway station on the Sealdah–Lalgola route.
'''Rail''' – Berhampore is 186km from Kolkata by train. The train station is named as {{stnlnk|Berhampore Court}} (BPC), and it stands on the [[Sealdah–Lalgola line]] of the [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. Main trains are the [[Bhagirathi Express]] (13103/13104), [[Hazarduari Express]] (13113/13114), and [[Dhano Dhanye Express]] (13117/13118). Other passenger trains include Sealdah–Lalgola passenger, [[Sealdah–Berhampore Court MEMU]] passenger, Ranaghat Jn–Lalgola EMU Locals, Krishnanagar City Jn–Lalgola EMU Locals. In the northern part of the town there is another railway station named {{stnlnk|Cossimbazar}}, which is the next railway station on the Sealdah–Lalgola route.


[[Khagraghat Road railway station|Khagraghat Road (KGLE) station]] stands on the Howrah–Azimganj Junction line of the Eastern Railway. Main trains of this line are Sealdah–New Alipurduar Teesta–Torsa Express, Howrah–Dibrugarh Kamrup Express, Kolkata–Radhikapur Express, Hatey Bazare Express, Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express, Puri–Kamakhya express via Howrah, Digha–New Jalpaiguri Paharia express, and Nabadwip Dham–Malda Town Express.
[[Khagraghat Road railway station|Khagraghat Road (KGLE) station]] stands on the Howrah–Azimganj Junction line of the Eastern Railway. Main trains of this line are Sealdah–New Alipurduar Teesta–Torsa Express, Howrah–Dibrugarh Kamrup Express, Kolkata–Radhikapur Express, Hatey Bazare Express, Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express, Puri–Kamakhya express via Howrah, Digha–New Jalpaiguri Paharia express, and Nabadwip Dham–Malda Town Express.


'''Road''' – As Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district and stands just in a central position of West Bengal, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. This town is well connected by [[National Highway 12 (India)|NH 12]] and National Highway 34. The local transportation is heavily dependent on rickshaws and E-rickshaws (known as tuk-tuk or toto car). There are bus services on regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and vice versa.
'''Road''' – As Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district and stands just in a central position of West Bengal, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. This town is well connected by [[National Highway 12 (India)|NH 12]] (previously NH 34). The local transportation is heavily dependent on rickshaws and E-rickshaws (known as tuk-tuk or toto car). There are bus services on regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and vice versa.


There are two bus terminals in the city – one for the government bus services and the other bus terminus for private buses is called 'Mohona'. There are regular bus services to Kolkata (Esplanade). Bus services are also available to other parts of West Bengal such as [[Durgapur]], [[Sainthia]], {{stnlnk|Siuri}}, [[Asansol]], [[Bardhaman|Burdwan]], [[Bankura]], [[Jhargram]], [[Bolpur]], [[Rampurhat]], [[Nalhati]], [[Kirnahar]], [[Malda, West Bengal|Malda]], [[Siliguri]], [[Balurghat]], [[Gangarampur]], [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]], [[Ranaghat]]. Bus service is also available to [[Dumka|Dumka (Jharkhand)]].
There are two bus terminals in the city – one for the government bus services and the other bus terminus for private buses is called 'Mohona'. There are regular bus services to Kolkata (Esplanade). Bus services are also available to other parts of West Bengal such as [[Durgapur]], [[Sainthia]], {{stnlnk|Siuri}}, [[Asansol]], [[Bardhaman|Burdwan]], [[Bankura]], [[Jhargram]], [[Bolpur]], [[Rampurhat]], [[Nalhati]], [[Kirnahar]], [[Malda, West Bengal|Malda]], [[Siliguri]], [[Balurghat]], [[Gangarampur]], [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]], [[Ranaghat]]. Bus service is also available to [[Dumka|Dumka (Jharkhand)]].
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==Tourist spots==
==Tourist spots==
[[File:rajbari2 debaditya chatterjee.jpg|right|thumb|New Cossimbazar Palace]]
[[File:Residency_Cemetery,_Babulbona_in_Baharampur_13.jpg|thumb|Residency Cemetery, Babulbona in Berhampore]]
[[File:residency debaditya chatterjee.jpg|right|thumb|European Residency Cemetery, late 1600 A.D.]]
[[File:dutch satyajit sinha.jpg|right|thumb|The Dutch graveyard]]
 
Berhampore is a famous place for tourists in West Bengal. It gets tourists' flow from locals as well as from foreigners, being the first headquarters of the [[East India Company]] {{citation needed|date=November 2012}} and having a long history enriched by the [[Nawabs of Bengal]], [[Sultanate of Bengal|Sultans of Bengal]], [[Zamindars of Bengal|Zamindar]] and other European colonial forces such as Dutch, Portuguese, English ([[British Raj]]) and French.
Berhampore is a famous place for tourists in West Bengal. It gets tourists' flow from locals as well as from foreigners, being the first headquarters of the [[East India Company]] {{citation needed|date=November 2012}} and having a long history enriched by the [[Nawabs of Bengal]], [[Sultanate of Bengal|Sultans of Bengal]], [[Zamindars of Bengal|Zamindar]] and other European colonial forces such as Dutch, Portuguese, English ([[British Raj]]) and French.


==Arts and culture==
==Arts and culture==
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Having patronage from the Nawabs, artists from various field of arts sowed the seed of cultural heritage in this place. The calm lifestyle of this city still evokes a rich cultural environment. Almost all well-to-do parents send their children to at least one school of art. Among them, dancing, acting, recitation, painting, and music are the most popular.
Having patronage from the Nawabs, artists from various field of arts sowed the seed of cultural heritage in this place. Elegant pieces of hand-craft arts can also be found in this region, namely the handcraft in making of carpet, bamboo and jute crafts, and miniature paintings.


Elegant pieces of hand-craft arts can also be found in this region, namely the handcraft in making of carpet, bamboo and jute crafts, and miniature paintings.
This city can be considered one of the cultural hubs of West Bengal. 'Rabindra Sadan' is the place where most of the indoor cultural activities take place. Theatre groups like Berhampore Repertory Theater, Rangasram, Chhandik, Jugagni, Berhampore Gangchil and Prantik are based out of this town. These groups organise theatre festivals throughout the year mostly during the winter season. These festivals allow people from the city, nearby towns and villages to witness performances from different theatre groups from all over the state, different states and even groups from across the border of [[Bangladesh]].
 
This city can be considered one of the main cultural hubs of West Bengal. 'Rabindra Sadan' named after Bengal's very own Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore is the place where most of the indoor cultural activities take place.
 
Theatre groups like [[Berhampore Repertory Theater]], [[Rangasram]], [[Chhandik]], [[Jugagni]] and [[Prantik (theatre)|Prantik]] are based out of this town. These groups organise theatre festivals throughout the year mostly during the winter season. These festivals allow people from the city, nearby towns and villages to witness performances from different theatre groups from all over the state, different states and even groups from across the border of Bangladesh. A relatively new theatre group, [[Berhampore Gangchil]], has started their own productions focusing on junior school students.


== Education ==
== Education ==
Among the government-aided high schools for boys, Krishnath College School, Berhampore, Berhampore J.N. Academy, Iswar Chandra Institution (ICI), Gurudas Tarasundari Institution (GTI) and Saidabad Manindra Chandra Vidyapith (MCV) are the most popular ones.


The high school for girls include Berhampore Maharani Kashiswari Girls High School, Mahakali Pathshala, Shrish Chandra Vidyapith and Lipika Memorial Girls' High school.
=== Schools ===
 
* [[Berhampore Girls' Mahakali Pathsala]]
All the above-mentioned schools are affiliated with State Bengal Board and are Bengali medium schools.
* [[Krishnath College School]]
 
* [[Mary Immaculate School (Berhampore)|Mary Immaculate School]]
There are also private schools like Gitaram Academy, Prabharani Public School, Mary Immaculate School, Don Bosco School,  
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Viddyottam Public School which are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations are English medium schools.
* [[Berhampore J.N. Academy]]
 
* [[Gurudas Tarasundari Institution]] (GTI)
The city also has a Kendriya Vidyalaya, situated close to Babul Bona Road, the first Secondary batch having graduated from the school in 2001.
* [[Iswar Chandra Institution]] (ICI)
 
* [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Berhampore]]
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is in swarnomoyee road near Berhampore Court Station.
* [[Lipika Memorial Girls' High school]]
* [[Maharani Kashiswari Girls High School]]
* [[Saidabad Manindra Chandra Vidyapith]]
* [[Shrish Chandra Vidyapith]]
* [[Kendriya Vidyalaya Berhampore]]
* [[Prabharani Public School]]
* [[Don Bosco School, Berhampore|Don Bosco School]]


===University===
===University===
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===Colleges===
===Colleges===
 
* [[Berhampore College]] was initially founded in 1963 as Raja Krishnath College of Commerce, and was renamed in 1975. It is located in Berhampore.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.berhamporecollege.in/index.aspx | title = Berhampore College | publisher = BC  |access-date =  13 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Berhampore College]] was initially founded in 1963 as Raja Krishnath College of Commerce, and was renamed in 1975. It is located in Berhampore.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.berhamporecollege.in/index.aspx | title = Berhampore College | publisher = BC  |access-date =  13 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Berhampore Girls' College]] was established at Berhampore in 1946.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.berhamporegirlscollege.org.in/|title=Berhampore Girls' College|publisher=BGC|access-date=12 September 2017|archive-date=17 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917123927/http://www.berhamporegirlscollege.org.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collegeadmission.in/BerhamporeGirlsCollege/Berhampore_Girls_College.shtml|title=Berhampore Girls' College|publisher=College Admission|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Berhampore Girls' College]] was established at Berhampore in 1946.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.berhamporegirlscollege.org.in/|title=Berhampore Girls' College|publisher=BGC|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collegeadmission.in/BerhamporeGirlsCollege/Berhampore_Girls_College.shtml|title=Berhampore Girls' College|publisher=College Admission|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute]] is a research station conducted by the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, established at Berhampore in 1943. It conducts a regular post-graduate course in sericulture and tailor-made courses.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.csrtiber.res.in/ | title = Central Sericulture and Research Institute, Berhampore (W.B.)| publisher =  Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute]] is a research station conducted by the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, established at Berhampore in 1943. It conducts a regular post-graduate course in sericulture and tailor-made courses.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.csrtiber.res.in/ | title = Central Sericulture and Research Institute, Berhampore (W.B.)| publisher =  Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore]] was established at Berhampore in 1927.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gcettb.ac.in/home|title=Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore|publisher=GCETTB|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore]] was established at Berhampore in 1927.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gcettb.ac.in/home|title=Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore|publisher=GCETTB|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Krishnath College]] (named Berhampore College until 1902) was established at Berhampore in 1853. In addition to undergraduate courses it offers post-graduate courses in physiology, sericulture and Sanskrit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://krishnathcollege.com/webdata.php?v=10|title=Krishnath College|publisher=KC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912111919/http://krishnathcollege.com/webdata.php?v=10|archive-date=12 September 2017|url-status=usurped|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collegeadmission.in/KrishnathCollege/Krishnath_College.shtml|title=Krishnath College|publisher=College Admission|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Krishnath College]] (named Berhampore College until 1902) was established at Berhampore in 1853. In addition to undergraduate courses it offers post-graduate courses in physiology, sericulture and Sanskrit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://krishnathcollege.com/webdata.php?v=10|title=Krishnath College|publisher=KC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912111919/http://krishnathcollege.com/webdata.php?v=10|archive-date=12 September 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collegeadmission.in/KrishnathCollege/Krishnath_College.shtml|title=Krishnath College|publisher=College Admission|access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology]] was established at Berhampore in 1998.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mcetbhb.net/# | title = Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology  | publisher = meetbhb  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology]] was established at Berhampore in 1998.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mcetbhb.net/# | title = Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology  | publisher = meetbhb  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murshidabad Institute of Technology]] was established in 1956.
*[[Murshidabad Institute of Technology]] was established in 1956.
*[[Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital]] was established at Berhampore in 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://collegedunia.com/college/57896-murshidabad-medical-college-and-hospital-murshidabad | title =  Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital, Murshidabad | publisher = collegedunia  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital]] was established at Berhampore in 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://collegedunia.com/college/57896-murshidabad-medical-college-and-hospital-murshidabad | title =  Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital, Murshidabad | publisher = collegedunia  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
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*[[Monarch College of Art and Technology]] is a private college at Berhampore offering courses in animation film making and ceramic design.<ref>{{cite web | url =  http://www.collegeadmission.in/MonarchCollegeofArtandTechnology/MonarchCollegeofArtandTechnology.shtml| title = Monarch College of Art and Technology | publisher = College Admission  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
* Monarch College of Art and Technology is a private college at Berhampore offering courses in animation film making and ceramic design.<ref>{{cite web | url =  http://www.collegeadmission.in/MonarchCollegeofArtandTechnology/MonarchCollegeofArtandTechnology.shtml| title = Monarch College of Art and Technology | publisher = College Admission  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Prabharani Public School]] was established on the outskirts of Berhampore in 2003. The school is part of Kalyan Bharti Trust, which has Bengali medium schools, B.Ed. colleges along with this CBSE school.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://prabharanipublicschool.org/ | title = Prabharani Public School  | publisher = PPS  |access-date =  20 October 2017}}</ref>
* Prabharani Public School, established on the outskirts of Berhampore in 2003.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://prabharanipublicschool.org/ | title = Prabharani Public School  | publisher = PPS  | access-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135525/http://prabharanipublicschool.org/  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>
*[[Union Christian Training College]] was established at Berhampore in 1938. It is affiliated with the [[West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration]] for its BEd course, and with the [[University of Kalyani]] for its BPEd course.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.uctcollege.org/index.php | title = Union Christian Training College | publisher = UCTC  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
* Union Christian Training College, established at Berhampore in 1938.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.uctcollege.org/index.php | title = Union Christian Training College | publisher = UCTC  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
The city of Berhampore also shares its name with Berhampore at [[Wellington]], New Zealand. The daughter of Major Paul married local land owner George Hunter. Major Paul was an Indian Army officer. George Hunter to show respect to his father in law gave Berhampore the name of the suburb.
The suburb of [[Berhampore, New Zealand|Berhampore]] in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]] was named after this city. The daughter of Major Paul, an officer of the [[British Indian Army]], was married to local land owner George Hunter, who subsequently named the suburb after this city, perhaps as a show of deference to his father-in-law.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Streets of My City |url=https://wellington.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/8878 |access-date=2026-03-07 |website=Wellington City Libraries |language=en}}</ref> The old house of the "De" family (relatives of the Cossimbazar Raj) at Churamani Chowdhury Lane is also one of the oldest buildings in Berhampore and was at one point of time the property of the Cossimbazar Raj.
The old house of the "De" family (relatives of the Cossimbazar Raj) at Churamani Chowdhury Lane is also one of the oldest buildings in Berhampore and was at one point of time the property of the Cossimbazar Raj.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[R. D. Banerji|Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay]], historian (known popularly for unearthing the ruins at Mohenjo-Daro and Indus Valley Civilization)
*[[Atin Bandyopadhyay]], writer
*[[Sudip Bandyopadhyay]], Politician and social worker
*[[R. D. Banerji]], (AKA Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay), Indian archaeologist
*[[Nabarun Bhattacharya]], writer
*[[Nabarun Bhattacharya]], writer
*[[Atin Bandyopadhyay|Atin Bandopadhyay]], writer
*[[Syed Mustafa Siraj|Syad Mustafa Siraj]], writer
*[[Arup Chandra]], poet, writer  
*[[Arup Chandra]], poet, writer  
*[[Tridib Chaudhuri]], politician
*[[Tridib Chaudhuri]], politician
*[[Arijit Singh]], singer
*[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], politician
*[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], politician
*[[Renu Pada Das]], politician
*[[Manju Dey]], actress
*[[Manju Dey]], actress
*[[Mahasweta Devi]], writer
*[[Nirupama Devi]], writer
*[[Dipyaman Ganguly]], physician-scientist immunologist and cell biologist
*[[Manish Ghatak]], poet of Kallol era
*[[Manish Ghatak]], poet of Kallol era
*[[Mahasweta Devi]], writer
*[[Shreya Ghoshal]], playback singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shreyaghoshal.com/Biography.aspx?id=$|title=Shreya Ghoshal's :: Official Website|website=www.shreyaghoshal.com|access-date=1 April 2018|archive-date=24 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024114018/http://www.shreyaghoshal.com/Biography.aspx?id=$|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Shreya Ghoshal]], playback singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shreyaghoshal.com/Biography.aspx?id=$|title=Shreya Ghoshal's :: Official Website|website=www.shreyaghoshal.com|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref>
*[[Braja Bhusan Gupta]], Nationalist politician
*[[Braja Bhusan Gupta]], Nationalist politician
*[[Moinul Hassan]], writer
*[[George Francis Hill|Sir George Francis Hill]], Director and Principal Librarian of the British Museum (1931–1936)
*[[George Francis Hill|Sir George Francis Hill]], Director and Principal Librarian of the British Museum (1931–1936)
*[[Micaiah John Muller Hill]], British mathematician
*[[Micaiah John Muller Hill]], British mathematician
*[[Moniruddin Khan]], writer
*[[Moniruddin Khan]], writer
*[[Koushik Roy]], actor
*[[Sudip Roy]], artist
*[[Sudip Roy]], artist
*[[Baikuntha Nath Sen]], politician and social worker
*[[Baikuntha Nath Sen]], politician and social worker
*[[Surya Sen]], revolutionary
*[[Satyarup Siddhanta]], mountaineer
*[[Satyarup Siddhanta]], mountaineer
*[[Arijit Singh]], singer
*[[Syed Mustafa Siraj]], writer
*[[Ramendra Sundar Tribedi]], writer
*[[Ramendra Sundar Tribedi]], writer
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==External links==
==External links==
 
{{Commons category|Berhampore}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060202000325/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/maps/murshidabad.shtml Map of Murshidabad district on CalcuttaWeb.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060202000325/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/maps/murshidabad.shtml Map of Murshidabad district] on CalcuttaWeb.com (archived)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180308045434/http://mapsofindia.org/ Latitude and longitude locations maps in India]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180308045434/http://mapsofindia.org/ Latitude and longitude locations maps in India] (archived)
*[http://www.citypopulation.de/India-WestBengal.html City populations in West Bengal]
*[http://www.citypopulation.de/India-WestBengal.html City populations in West Bengal]
*  
* {{Wikivoyage inline|Baharampur}}


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For the settlement in Bangladesh, see Baharampur, Bangladesh. For other uses, see Berhampore (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Berhampur.
Berhampore
Baharampur
Metropolis
From top, left to right : Maa Dayamoyee Kalibari, Shiva Temple in Saidabad, Seated Budhha, Dutch Graveyard, Armenian Church at Saidabad, Murshidabad University, Berhampore Court railway station
Location in West Bengal, India
Berhampore is located in India
Berhampore
Berhampore
Berhampore (India)
Coordinates: 24°06′N 88°15′E / 24.1°N 88.25°E / 24.1; 88.25
Country India
State West Bengal
DistrictMurshidabad
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyBerhampore Municipality
 • ChairmanNaru Gopal Mukherjee (AITC)
 • Vice ChairmanSwarup Saha (AITC)
 • MPYusuf Pathan (AITC)
 • MLASubrata Maitra (BJP)
Area
[1][2]
 • Metropolis104.25 km2 (40.25 sq mi)
 • Urban
194.65 km2 (75.15 sq mi)
 • Metro
194.67 km2 (75.16 sq mi)
 • Rank7th
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Metropolis305,609
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
742101, 742102, 742103
Telephone code91-3482-2xxxxx
Vehicle registrationWB57, WB58
Lok SabhaBaharampur
Vidhan SabhaBaharampur
Websiteberhamporemunicipality.org.in

Berhampore (/ˈbɛərəmpɔːr/), also known as Baharampur (bn), is a city and a municipality in the state of West Bengal, India. Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district. As of 2011 census, Berhampore is the seventh largest city in West Bengal. It is located about 186 km (116 mi) from Kolkata, the state capital.

Berhampore is one of the most important business, administrative, educational and political hub of Bengal as well as of India. It is one of the most popular urban agglomerations of West Bengal state. Berhampore was the first centre of East India Company in India. Not only the British but also the Dutch and the French established their companies in this city and, as a result, it grew as a production hub of India. It is famous for sweets such as chhanabora, monohara, and rosogolla. The city is divided into five administrative regions: Gora Bazar, Khagra, Indraprastha, Cossimbazar, Haridasmati. Berhampore was a part of Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 which took place at Berhampore Cantonment region (Barrack Square). The city was used by many foreign traders as their production hub. Before becoming a city many janpadas such as Saidabad, Farasdanga, Kalikapur had become famous. Cossimbazar had also become world famous for its muslin clothes. This city used to be the headquarters of Rajshahi administrative region till 1875.

History[edit | edit source]

Berhampore was fortified in 1757 by the East India Company, after the Battle of Plassey in June 1757, and it continued as a cantonment until 1870. But the foundation of the city of Berhampore remains questionable.[clarification needed]

Karnasubarna, which is the origin city of Berhampore, has a history dating back to 600 AD. Many buildings from the late 1600s can still be seen. It used to be known as Brahmapur because many of the Brahmin families settled here. The cantonment was constituted as a municipality in 1876 and was the headquarters of Murshidabad district. The Berhampore College was founded in 1853 and in 1888 made over to a local committee, mainly supported by Rani Swarnamayi. On 27 February 1857, the first major armed battle of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 took place in Barrack Square, Berhampore.[3] Berhampore was ruled by Raja Krishnath, his ancestors and successors (he was succeeded by his sister's side of the family as he did not have any direct descendants). In 1901, Berhampore had a population of 24,397, and included the ancient town of Kasim Bazar.[4]

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Berhampore is located at 24°06′N 88°15′E / 24.1°N 88.25°E / 24.1; 88.25.[5] It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).

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Aerial view of Berhampore and the Ganges

The city is located approximately 200 km north of Kolkata by road at 24°4′N 88°9′E / 24.067°N 88.150°E / 24.067; 88.150 and is situated on the eastern side of the Bhagirathi River, a major distributary of the Ganges which is known as the Hooghly River in its lower reaches.

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Fort at Berhampore, c. 1850

Localities[edit | edit source]

  • Panchanantala
  • Laldighi
  • Indraprastha
  • Ranibagan
  • Khagra
  • Madhupur
  • Barishal Colony
  • Saidabad
  • Gorabazar
  • Cossimbazar
  • Manindra Nagar
  • Bhatpara
  • Raninagar
  • Chunakhali
  • Radharghat
  • Bishnupur
  • Sharma Para
  • Haridasmati
  • Hatinagar
  • Nimtala
  • Bhakuri
  • Banjetia
  • Chaltia
  • Ajodhya Nagar

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

Municipality[edit | edit source]

Berhampore Municipality is eighth oldest municipality of West Bengal[6] after that of Kolkata,[7] Uttarpara,[8] Shantipur,[9] Howrah,[10] Krishnanagar,[11] Burdwan,[12] and Basirhat.[13]

Police station[edit | edit source]

Berhampore police station has jurisdiction over Berhampore municipal area and a part of Berhampore CD Block.[14]

Climate[edit | edit source]

Berhampore has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa), distinguishing it from the tropical environment of southern West Bengal. The city has the hottest temperature ever to occur in West Bengal, with a record-setting 48.3°C recorded on May 23, 1981.


Climate data for Behrampore (1991–2020, extremes 1901–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.9
(94.8) 		37.2
(99.0) 		44.5
(112.1) 		46.4
(115.5) 		48.3
(118.9) 		46.9
(116.4) 		40.4
(104.7) 		42.4
(108.3) 		40.3
(104.5) 		39.5
(103.1) 		37.8
(100.0) 		34.0
(93.2) 		48.3
(118.9)
Mean maximum °C (°F) 28.3
(82.9) 		33.0
(91.4) 		37.7
(99.9) 		39.9
(103.8) 		41.0
(105.8) 		39.1
(102.4) 		36.3
(97.3) 		36.0
(96.8) 		36.3
(97.3) 		35.6
(96.1) 		33.5
(92.3) 		30.2
(86.4) 		41.6
(106.9)
Average high °C (°F) 24.7
(76.5) 		28.5
(83.3) 		33.5
(92.3) 		36.5
(97.7) 		36.4
(97.5) 		34.8
(94.6) 		33.2
(91.8) 		33.3
(91.9) 		33.3
(91.9) 		33.2
(91.8) 		30.9
(87.6) 		26.8
(80.2) 		32.1
(89.8)
Average low °C (°F) 11.8
(53.2) 		15.4
(59.7) 		19.7
(67.5) 		23.8
(74.8) 		25.2
(77.4) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.3
(79.3) 		26.4
(79.5) 		25.9
(78.6) 		24.0
(75.2) 		19.0
(66.2) 		14.1
(57.4) 		21.5
(70.7)
Mean minimum °C (°F) 8.6
(47.5) 		11.1
(52.0) 		15.0
(59.0) 		19.2
(66.6) 		21.3
(70.3) 		23.2
(73.8) 		24.4
(75.9) 		24.4
(75.9) 		23.5
(74.3) 		20.1
(68.2) 		14.6
(58.3) 		10.5
(50.9) 		8.5
(47.3)
Record low °C (°F) 3.9
(39.0) 		5.0
(41.0) 		8.9
(48.0) 		15.0
(59.0) 		15.3
(59.5) 		16.6
(61.9) 		21.0
(69.8) 		19.6
(67.3) 		21.1
(70.0) 		15.6
(60.1) 		8.3
(46.9) 		5.7
(42.3) 		3.9
(39.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 8.9
(0.35) 		13.6
(0.54) 		17.7
(0.70) 		51.0
(2.01) 		123.3
(4.85) 		201.0
(7.91) 		278.7
(10.97) 		258.9
(10.19) 		274.1
(10.79) 		128.0
(5.04) 		7.7
(0.30) 		7.0
(0.28) 		1,369.8
(53.93)
Average rainy days 0.8 1.4 1.9 3.0 6.6 12 13.5 13.7 12.6 5.1 0.8 0.5 71.8
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 64 59 53 59 68 77 84 84 84 80 72 69 71
Source: India Meteorological Department[15][16]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

In the 2011 census, Berhampore Urban Agglomeration had a population of 305,609, out of which 156,489 were males and 149,120 were females. The 0–6 years population was 23,182. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 88.38.[17] Bengali is the predominant language, spoken by 98.02% of the population. Hindi is spoken by 1.46%.[18]

Religion in Berhampore (2011)[19]
Hindus
 
 90.14%
Muslims
 
 9.07%
Other or not stated
 
 0.79%
See also: List of cities in West Bengal

As of 2001 Indian census,[20] Berhampore had a population of 160,168. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Berhampore has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Initially, most of the residents of this city were employees and there were few agricultural as well as silk traders. Gradually, the importance of the city increased due to its geographic location. Due to its historical importance, this city also earns a good number of tourists, thus making tourism another prominent industry there.

Major industries include agricultural related industries like rice and oil-seed milling. Home-crafts like silk weaving, ivory carving, and precious metal working are other important industries in this city. Khagra, a neighbourhood in Bahrampur is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory, and wood carving.[21][22] A famous type of metal used to make bells called "Khagrai Kansha" is made in the city. This is a type of brass that is used to make utensils like dishes & bowls.

Berhampore is famous for the sweet chhanabora, the savoury khaja, and the sweet manohara. It is also known for Murshidabad silk (tassar).

Transport[edit | edit source]

Baharmpur Railway Station, Murshidabad

Rail – Berhampore is 186km from Kolkata by train. The train station is named as Berhampore Court (BPC), and it stands on the Sealdah–Lalgola line of the Eastern Railway. Main trains are the Bhagirathi Express (13103/13104), Hazarduari Express (13113/13114), and Dhano Dhanye Express (13117/13118). Other passenger trains include Sealdah–Lalgola passenger, Sealdah–Berhampore Court MEMU passenger, Ranaghat Jn–Lalgola EMU Locals, Krishnanagar City Jn–Lalgola EMU Locals. In the northern part of the town there is another railway station named Cossimbazar, which is the next railway station on the Sealdah–Lalgola route.

Khagraghat Road (KGLE) station stands on the Howrah–Azimganj Junction line of the Eastern Railway. Main trains of this line are Sealdah–New Alipurduar Teesta–Torsa Express, Howrah–Dibrugarh Kamrup Express, Kolkata–Radhikapur Express, Hatey Bazare Express, Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express, Puri–Kamakhya express via Howrah, Digha–New Jalpaiguri Paharia express, and Nabadwip Dham–Malda Town Express.

Road – As Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district and stands just in a central position of West Bengal, it acts as the link between North Bengal and South Bengal. This town is well connected by NH 12 (previously NH 34). The local transportation is heavily dependent on rickshaws and E-rickshaws (known as tuk-tuk or toto car). There are bus services on regular basis from South Bengal to North Bengal and vice versa.

There are two bus terminals in the city – one for the government bus services and the other bus terminus for private buses is called 'Mohona'. There are regular bus services to Kolkata (Esplanade). Bus services are also available to other parts of West Bengal such as Durgapur, Sainthia, Siuri, Asansol, Burdwan, Bankura, Jhargram, Bolpur, Rampurhat, Nalhati, Kirnahar, Malda, Siliguri, Balurghat, Gangarampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat. Bus service is also available to Dumka (Jharkhand).

Water – Berhampore city is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi. Berhampore north to Berhampore south is connected via launchboats. Regular boat transport is also available from Berhampore to other towns of Murshidabad such as Azimganj and Jiaganj.

Tourist spots[edit | edit source]

Residency Cemetery, Babulbona in Berhampore

Berhampore is a famous place for tourists in West Bengal. It gets tourists' flow from locals as well as from foreigners, being the first headquarters of the East India Company [citation needed] and having a long history enriched by the Nawabs of Bengal, Sultans of Bengal, Zamindar and other European colonial forces such as Dutch, Portuguese, English (British Raj) and French.

Arts and culture[edit | edit source]

Having patronage from the Nawabs, artists from various field of arts sowed the seed of cultural heritage in this place. Elegant pieces of hand-craft arts can also be found in this region, namely the handcraft in making of carpet, bamboo and jute crafts, and miniature paintings.

This city can be considered one of the cultural hubs of West Bengal. 'Rabindra Sadan' is the place where most of the indoor cultural activities take place. Theatre groups like Berhampore Repertory Theater, Rangasram, Chhandik, Jugagni, Berhampore Gangchil and Prantik are based out of this town. These groups organise theatre festivals throughout the year mostly during the winter season. These festivals allow people from the city, nearby towns and villages to witness performances from different theatre groups from all over the state, different states and even groups from across the border of Bangladesh.

Education[edit | edit source]

Schools[edit | edit source]

University[edit | edit source]

Colleges[edit | edit source]

  • Monarch College of Art and Technology is a private college at Berhampore offering courses in animation film making and ceramic design.[32]
  • Prabharani Public School, established on the outskirts of Berhampore in 2003.[33]
  • Union Christian Training College, established at Berhampore in 1938.[34]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The suburb of Berhampore in Wellington, New Zealand was named after this city. The daughter of Major Paul, an officer of the British Indian Army, was married to local land owner George Hunter, who subsequently named the suburb after this city, perhaps as a show of deference to his father-in-law.[35] The old house of the "De" family (relatives of the Cossimbazar Raj) at Churamani Chowdhury Lane is also one of the oldest buildings in Berhampore and was at one point of time the property of the Cossimbazar Raj.

Notable people[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Berhampore Info".
  3. ↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Berhampur" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 3 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 774.
  4. ↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Cossimbazar" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 7 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 218.
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  6. ↑ "History of Berhampore Municipality". Berhampore Municipality. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  7. ↑ "History of Kolkata Municipal Corporation". Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
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  13. ↑ "About Basirhat Municipal Authority". Basirhat Municipality. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  14. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Murshidabad". Table 2.1. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  15. ↑ "Behrampore Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 200–201. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  16. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. 231. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  17. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
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  23. ↑ "Berhampore College". BC. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  24. ↑ "Berhampore Girls' College". BGC. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  25. ↑ "Berhampore Girls' College". College Admission. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  26. ↑ "Central Sericulture and Research Institute, Berhampore (W.B.)". Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  27. ↑ "Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore". GCETTB. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  28. ↑ "Krishnath College". KC. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  29. ↑ "Krishnath College". College Admission. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  30. ↑ "Murshidabad College of Engineering & Technology". meetbhb. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  31. ↑ "Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital, Murshidabad". collegedunia. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  32. ↑ "Monarch College of Art and Technology". College Admission. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  33. ↑ "Prabharani Public School". PPS. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  34. ↑ "Union Christian Training College". UCTC. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  35. ↑ "The Streets of My City". Wellington City Libraries. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  36. ↑ "Shreya Ghoshal's :: Official Website". www.shreyaghoshal.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2018.

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