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{{Infobox settlement
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| area_total_km2           = 21.82
| leader_name1            = Narayan Chandra Saha
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| leader_name2              = Sitangshu Das
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| area_footnotes         = <ref name='Habra City'>{{cite web|title=Habra City|url=http://www.habramunicipality.com/}}</ref>
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| blank2_info_sec1        = 89.96%
| postal_code             = 743269,743271,743263
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'''Habra''' is a city in the [[Barasat Sadar subdivision]] of the [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
| website =
{{URL|
http://www.habramunicipality.com/}}
| footnotes               =  
}}


==History==
'''Habra''' is a city and a municipality in [[Barasat sadar subdivision]]<ref>[http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm District-wise list of statutory towns] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721163402/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm |date=2011-07-21 }}</ref> of [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. 
In 1947, India won independence that saw not only the end of the [[British Raj]] but also the [[partition of India]], that brought about a big change in India’s borders. In eastern India, "millions of refugees poured in from erstwhile [[East Pakistan]]."<ref>Chatterjee, Monideep, "Town Planning in Calcutta: Past, Present and Future",  in "Calcutta, The Living City" Vol II, Edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Page 142, First published 1990, 2005 edition, {{ISBN|0-19-563697-X}}</ref> and many [[East Bengali refugees|refugees]] settled in what is now Habra. In 1979, Habra municipality was set up with the Habra, Kamarthuba, Joygachi, Hatthuba, Kamarthuba, Ashrafabad Hijalpukur, Nagarthuba, Haria and Akrampur mouzas.<ref name= "municipality">{{cite web| url = http://www.habramunicipality.com/index.php | title= Habra municipality | publisher= Habra municipality | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Habra municipality covers an area of 21.82 sq km.<ref name= "municipality"/>     
{{OSM Location map
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The district is a part of the [[Ganges Delta]], the largest delta in the world.<ref name= "delta">
===Location===
{{cite web| url = https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/North_24_Parganas_district | title= North 24 Parganas District |publisher= Government of West Bengal| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-is-the-largest-delta-in-the-world.html|title=Where Is The Largest Delta In The World?|website=WorldAtlas | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref> This area is considered to be very fertile for crop production.<ref name= "delta"/>
Habra is located at {{Coord|22.83|N|88.63|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Habra.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Habra]</ref> It has an average elevation of 13&nbsp;metres (42.6509&nbsp;feet).
 
===Area overview===
The area covered in the map alongside is largely a part of the north Bidyadhari Plain. located in the lower [[Ganges Delta]].<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 = Page 13 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal| access-date = 16 April 2018}}</ref> The country is flat. It is a little raised above flood level and the highest ground borders the river channels.<ref>{{cite book | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7Hkj2xOrEwkC&q=24+parganas+district+gazetteer&pg=PA1|title = Bengal District Gazetteers: 24 Parganas|last = LSS O’Malley|work= p 1-4|year = 2009| publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn = 9788172681937| access-date = 3 May 2018 }}</ref> 54.67% of the people of the densely populated area lives in the urban areas and 45.33% lives in the rural  areas.<ref name=handbook2013>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |title = District Statistical Handbook  |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 2 May 2018  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |archive-date = 2019-01-21  |url-status = dead  }}</ref>
 
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the 2011 census, Habra municipality had a population of 147,221, of which males were 74,592 and females were 74,592.<ref name= "census1">{{cite web| url = https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801697-habra-west-bengal.html | title=Habra Town Population Census 2011 - 2023 | publisher= Population Census | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Habra had a total population of 147,221, of which 74,592 (51%) were males and 72,629 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 11,696. The total number of literate persons in Habra was 121,952 (89.98% 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 = 29 May 2018 }}</ref>
 
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Habra Urban Agglomeration had a total population of 304,584, of which 154,863 (51%) were males and 149,723 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 23,023. The total number of literate persons in Habra UA was 256,313 (91.03% of the population over 6 years).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf  | title = Urban Agglomeration/ Cities having population above 1 lakh | work =  Provisional Population Totals, Census of India, 2011| publisher =  Government of India | access-date =  3 June 2018}}</ref> The constituents of Habra Urban Agglomeration were Habra (M), [[Ashoknagar, North 24 Parganas|Ashoknagar Kalyangarh]] (M), [[Bara Bamonia]] (CT), [[Guma, India|Guma]] (CT), [[Anarbaria]] (CT) and [[Khorddabamonia]] (CT).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf  | title = Constituents of Urban Agglomeration having population of 1 lakh and bove | work = Provisional Population Totals, Census of India, 2011 | publisher = Government of India  | access-date = 3 June 2018}}</ref>


Habra had a total literacy rate of 89.96%.<ref name = "census1"/>
As of 2001 India 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=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Habra had a population of 127,695. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Habra has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. In Habra, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.


Habra Urban Agglomeration had a population of 299,782.<ref name= "census2">{{cite web| url = https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/191-habra.html#:~:text=The%20total%20population%20of%20Habra%20UA%2FMetropolitan%20region%20is,which%20is%20151%2C586%20while%20female%20population%20is%20148%2C196. | title= Habra Urban Region Population 2011 - 2023| publisher= Population Census| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
==Administration==


Habra UA includes Habra municipality, [[Ashoknagar Kalyangarh]] municipality, [[Anarberia]] ([[census town]]), [[Bara Bamonia]] (CT), [[Guma, India|Guma]] (CT), and [[Khorddabamonia]] (CT).<ref name= "census2"/>
=== Municipality ===
Habra Municipality is responsible for the well-being of its residence. Habra Municipality recently installed tower lights from the [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]] fund of [[Jyotipriyo Mullick]].


See also – [[List of cities in West Bengal by population]]
=== Police station ===
Habra [[police station]] is one of the most important police stations in [[North 24 Parganas district|North 24 Parganas]] District. It has jurisdiction over Habra municipality, [[Gobardanga]] municipality and [[Habra I]] CD Block.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://n24pgspolice.in/home/police-station.php | title = North 24 Parganas Dist. Police | work = Know Your Police Station | publisher = District Police | access-date = 3 June 2018 | archive-date = 7 June 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180607033433/http://n24pgspolice.in/home/police-station.php | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==Economy==
=== Others ===
Habra Bazar is an active business centre, which is said to be the largest business hub in the state after Burrabazar. It supplies rice, milk, green vegetables, chicken, jewelry, garments and jute to Kolkata and other places.<ref name= "habra">{{cite web| url = https://www.habraonline.in/city-guide/about-habra | title= About Habra| publisher= Habraonline.in| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
[[Habra I (community development block)]] is headquartered at Prafulla Nagar, Habra.
Habra [[Telephone Exchange]] is also headquartered at Habra. Habra is one of the 100 selected cities in India which will be developed as a [[smart city]] within 2022 though this has been in question recently when [[Government of India|Govt of India]] published an updated list and Habra did not appear in that apparently.<ref>[http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/know-all-100-upcoming-smart-cities-of-india-50276.html Reference ]</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[Habra railway station]], on the [[Sealdah–Bangaon line]], is about 45&nbsp;km from [[Sealdah railway station]].<ref name= "habra"/>


Habra is on [[Jessore Road]]. At present the Shyambazar to Barasat sector is [[National Highway 12 (India)|NH 12]] and the Barasat to Petrapole sector is [[National Highway 112 (India)|NH 112]]. The old numbering was NH 34.<ref name= "habra"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thewire.in/history/photo-essay-jessore-road|title=Photo Essay: Life on Bengal's Historic Jessore Road|publisher=The Wire |access-date=1 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher= Department of Road Transport and Highways |access-date=1 August 2023|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Railway System===
 
[[File:Habra Station.jpg|thumb|right|[[Habra railway station]]]]
[[Habra railway station|Habra Railway Station]] is 45&nbsp;km from [[Sealdah Station]] and 25&nbsp;km from [[Barasat]] on the [[Sealdah–Hasnabad–Bangaon–Ranaghat line|Sealdah-Bangaon branch line]] of [[Eastern Railway (India)|Eastern Railway]].<ref>Eastern Railway time table</ref> It is part of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system. Habra, [[Thakurnagar]], [[Gobardanga]] and [[Bangaon]] local connects this town to [[Sealdah Station]] and other stations of the [[Sealdah–Bangaon line|Sealdah-Bangaon]] branch line. Habra Station Road is directly connected on [[National Highway 35 (India)|NH 35]] ([[Jessore Road]]). It is a major railway station between [[Bangaon Junction railway station|Bangaon]] and Barasat railway station.


==Education==
==Education==
The following institutions are located in Habra:
'''Colleges'''
*[[Sree Chaitanya College]] was established in 1956.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://sreechaitanyacollege.in/ | title=  Sree Chaitanya College, Habra| publisher= College | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*[[Banipur Mahila Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1999.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/BanipurMahilaMahavidyalaya/Banipur_Mahila_Mahavidyalaya.shtml | title= Banipur Mahila Mahavidyalaya | publisher= College Admission.in| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Government College of Education was established in 1948.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.icbse.com/colleges/govt-college-of-education-81zvoo| title=  Government College of Education, Habra| publisher= ICBSE| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Muktir Shiksha College of Eduaction was established in 2016.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.shiksha.com/college/muktir-shiksha-college-of-education-habra-121945 | title= Muktir Shiksha College of Eduaction | publisher= Shiksha| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
'''Higher Secondary Schools'''
*Habra High School, established in 1948, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 1,200 books and has 8 computers for teaching and learning purposes. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112402005/habra-high-school-h-s.html | title=  Habra High School (HS)| publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Hatthuba Adarsha Bidyapith, established in 1951, is a Bengali-medium, coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library for 2,341 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. The school provides[[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112400201/hatthuba-adarsha-bidyapith-h-s.html| title= Hatthuba Adarsha Bidyapith (HS) | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Jaigachi Shyama Prasad Bidyayatan, established in 1952, is a Bengali-medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 1,200 books and has 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112400505/jaigachi-shyama-prasad-bidyayatan.html | title= Jaigachi Shyama Prasad Bidyayatan | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Habra Girls’ High School, established in 1954, is a Bengali-medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 500 books. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112401308/habra-girls-high-shcool.html | title= Habra Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Saptapalli Deshbandhu Balika Vidyalaya, established in 1956, is a Bengali medium, girls only institutiom having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,000 books. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112400304/saptapalli-deshbandhu-balika-vidyalaya-h-s.html| title= Saptapalli Deshbandhu Balika Vidyalaya (HS) | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Prafulla Nagar Vidyamandir, established in 1958, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 4,300 books and has 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112400704/prafulla-nagar-vidyamandir-h.html | title= Prafulla Nagar Vidyamandir | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Habra Model High School, established in 1962, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 2,750 books. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112401510/habra-model-high-school.html | title=  Habra Model High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Habra Kamini Kumar Girls’ High School, established in 1963, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 8,350 books, and 25 computers. The school has a computer aided learning lab. It provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112401511/habra-kamini-kumar-girls-high.html | title= Habra Kamini Kumar Girls’ High School  | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*Purbanchal High School, established in 1964, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution with facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 486 books and has 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. The school provides [[Midday Meal Scheme|mid-day meals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112401210/purbanchal-high-school-h-s.html | title= Purbanchal High School (HS)  | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
*St.Stephen’s School, established in 2001, is an English medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 1,000 books and 25 computers. It has a computer-aided learning lab.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/north-twenty-four-pargana/19112401707/pvt-st-stephens-school.html | title= About Pvt. St.Stephen’s School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 1 August 2023}}</ref>
==Culture==
Banipur Lok Utsav is a big fair organised in February for about a week.<ref name= "habra"/>


==Healthcare==
*[[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, North 24 Parganas|Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (Banipur)]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jnv24pargana.bih.nic.in/ |title=Index |access-date=6 September 2014 |archive-date=1 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701235306/http://jnv24pargana.bih.nic.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Habra State General Hos
*[https://www.ststephenshabra.com/ St. Stephen's School, Habra]
pital has 131 beds.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/Directory_Medical_Inst.pdf | title= Directory of Medical Institutions: West Bengal (as on 31 March 2018| work= North 24 Parganas |publisher= Directorate of Health Services, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 17 July  2023}}</ref>
*[https://stratforddayschool.com/index Stratford Day School, Habra]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Habra I]]
* [[Habra I]] [[Community development block in India|CD Block]]
*[[Habra II]]
* [[Habra II]] CD Block
* [http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf Map of Habra I CD Block] on Page 289 of District Census Handbook. It also shows the location of Habra.<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= Page 289 -Map of Habra I CD Block  | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal  |access-date =  1 June 2018}}</ref>
*[[Bongaon]]
*[[Barasat]]
*[[Barrackpore]]
*[[Basirhat]]


==References==
==References==
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For other uses, see Habra (disambiguation).
Habra
City
Habra Jessore Road traffic
Habra Jessore Road traffic
Location in West Bengal, India
Habra is located in India
Habra
Habra
Habra (India)
Coordinates: 22°50′N 88°38′E / 22.83°N 88.63°E / 22.83; 88.63
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNorth 24 Parganas
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyHabra Municipality
 • Municipality ChairmanNarayan Chandra Saha
 • Municipality Vice ChairmanSitangshu Das
 • MLAJyotipriyo Mullick, Minister of State, Forest Department Govt. of WB
Area
[1]
 • City21.82 km2 (8.42 sq mi)
 • RankUA: 8th in West Bengal
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • City147,221
 • Density6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
304,584
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code+91 3216
Lok Sabha constituencyBarasat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyHabra
Websitewww.habramunicipality.com

Habra is a city and a municipality in Barasat sadar subdivision[2] of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

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Location

Habra is located at 22°50′N 88°38′E / 22.83°N 88.63°E / 22.83; 88.63.[3] It has an average elevation of 13 metres (42.6509 feet).

Area overview

The area covered in the map alongside is largely a part of the north Bidyadhari Plain. located in the lower Ganges Delta.[4] The country is flat. It is a little raised above flood level and the highest ground borders the river channels.[5] 54.67% of the people of the densely populated area lives in the urban areas and 45.33% lives in the rural areas.[6]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Habra had a total population of 147,221, of which 74,592 (51%) were males and 72,629 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 11,696. The total number of literate persons in Habra was 121,952 (89.98% of the population over 6 years).[7]

According to the 2011 Census of India, Habra Urban Agglomeration had a total population of 304,584, of which 154,863 (51%) were males and 149,723 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 23,023. The total number of literate persons in Habra UA was 256,313 (91.03% of the population over 6 years).[8] The constituents of Habra Urban Agglomeration were Habra (M), Ashoknagar Kalyangarh (M), Bara Bamonia (CT), Guma (CT), Anarbaria (CT) and Khorddabamonia (CT).[9]

As of 2001 India census,[10] Habra had a population of 127,695. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Habra has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. In Habra, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Administration

Municipality

Habra Municipality is responsible for the well-being of its residence. Habra Municipality recently installed tower lights from the MLA fund of Jyotipriyo Mullick.

Police station

Habra police station is one of the most important police stations in North 24 Parganas District. It has jurisdiction over Habra municipality, Gobardanga municipality and Habra I CD Block.[11]

Others

Habra I (community development block) is headquartered at Prafulla Nagar, Habra. Habra Telephone Exchange is also headquartered at Habra. Habra is one of the 100 selected cities in India which will be developed as a smart city within 2022 though this has been in question recently when Govt of India published an updated list and Habra did not appear in that apparently.[12]

Transport

Railway System

Habra railway station

Habra Railway Station is 45 km from Sealdah Station and 25 km from Barasat on the Sealdah-Bangaon branch line of Eastern Railway.[13] It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. Habra, Thakurnagar, Gobardanga and Bangaon local connects this town to Sealdah Station and other stations of the Sealdah-Bangaon branch line. Habra Station Road is directly connected on NH 35 (Jessore Road). It is a major railway station between Bangaon and Barasat railway station.

Education

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Habra City".
  2. ↑ District-wise list of statutory towns Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Habra
  4. ↑ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Page 13. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. ↑ LSS O’Malley (2009). Bengal District Gazetteers: 24 Parganas. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 9788172681937. Retrieved 3 May 2018. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  6. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook". North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  8. ↑ "Urban Agglomeration/ Cities having population above 1 lakh" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India, 2011. Government of India. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  9. ↑ "Constituents of Urban Agglomeration having population of 1 lakh and bove" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India, 2011. Government of India. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  10. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  11. ↑ "North 24 Parganas Dist. Police". Know Your Police Station. District Police. Archived from the original on 7 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  12. ↑ Reference
  13. ↑ Eastern Railway time table
  14. ↑ "Index". Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  15. ↑ "District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Page 289 -Map of Habra I CD Block. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
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