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{{other uses|Tarakeshwara (disambiguation)}}
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| area_footnotes         = <ref>{{cite web|title=Tarakeswar Municipality|url=http://www.tarakeswarmunicipality.in/about-us/}}</ref>
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'''Tarakeswar''' (pronounced ''Tarokeshshor'') is a city and a municipality in [[Hooghly District|Hooghly district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is also one of the police stations under [[Chandannagore 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/20070930191128/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm |date=2007-09-30 }}</ref> Tarakeswar is a place of pilgrimage and a centre of the [[Shaiva]] sect in West Bengal {{convert|58|km|mi}} away from Kolkata, Tarakeswar can be reached conveniently by train. This city also famous for agriculture, Tarakeswar's potato is also famous in all over India.
'''Tarakeswar''' is a famous sacred city and a municipality in [[Hooghly District|Hooghly district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. Tarakeswar is called "Baba Dham" or "The city of [[Shiva]]".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tarakeswar.in/#introduction | title=The city of Shiva : Tarakeswar }}</ref> It is one of the major tourist and holy place of West Bengal as well as India.<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/20070930191128/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm |date=2007-09-30 }}</ref> Tarakeswar is a place of pilgrimage of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] sect in West Bengal {{convert|58|km|mi}} away from state capital [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-08-25 |title=Tarakeswar festival sets example in crowd control |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/tarakeswar-festival-sets-example-in-crowd-control/articleshow/70823061.cms |access-date=2024-06-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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Tarakeswar has a tropical wet and dry climate under [[Köppen climate classification]].
Tarakeswar has a tropical wet and dry climate under [[Köppen climate classification]].


=== Area and Administrative boundary ===
=== Pollution level ===
Tarakeswar has been ranked No.1 as the least polluted cities in Central and South Asia  achieved annual [[PM2.5]] concentrations in 2023 that met [[World Health Organization|WHO]] Guidelines. The PM2.5 level of Tarakeswar was 0.9 as of 2023 report.<ref>Least polluted cities in South Asia : https://aqli.epic.uchicago.edu/news/air-pollution-new-study-says-39-of-the-50-most-polluted-cities-globally-are-in-india/#:~:text=Tarakeshwar%20in%20West%20Bengal%20had,researchers%20and%20government%20organisations%20worldwide.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaurav |first=Kunal |date=15 March 2023 |title=India 8th in worst air quality, Lahore most polluted city in subcontinent |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-8th-in-worst-air-quality-lahore-most-polluted-city-in-region-report-101678784522686.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317193133/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-8th-in-worst-air-quality-lahore-most-polluted-city-in-region-report-101678784522686.html |archive-date=17 March 2023 |access-date=17 March 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
 
=== Area and administrative boundary ===
[[File:Map of tarakeswar municipality.jpg|thumb|right|Map of tarakeswar municipality]]
[[File:Map of tarakeswar municipality.jpg|thumb|right|Map of tarakeswar municipality]]
At present the area of the town is {{convert|3.88|km2}}. The [[Tarakeswar Municipality]] area is divided into 15 wards for administrative purposes. Tarakeswar town is situated in the center of Tarakeswar Block. Four Gram Panchayats surround this Municipality. North portion of this town is Bhanjipur Gram Panchayat, south portion is Ramnagar Gram Panchayat, east portion is Baligori (1) Gram Panchayat and west portion is Santoshpur Gram Panchayat.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://tarakeswarmunicipality.in/site/index.php |title = Tarakeswar Municipality | publisher= TM| access-date = 14 July 2017}}</ref>
At present the area of the town is {{convert|3.88|km2}}. The [[Tarakeswar Municipality]] area is divided into 15 wards for administrative purposes. Tarakeswar town is situated in the center of Tarakeswar Block. Four Gram Panchayats surround this Municipality. North portion of this town is Bhanjipur Gram Panchayat, south portion is Ramnagar Gram Panchayat, east portion is Baligori (1) Gram Panchayat and west portion is Santoshpur Gram Panchayat.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tarakeswarmunicipality.in/site/index.php | title = Tarakeswar Municipality | publisher = TM | access-date = 14 July 2017 | archive-date = 6 July 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170706204334/http://tarakeswarmunicipality.in/site/index.php | url-status = dead }}</ref>


=== Administrative set up ===
=== Administrative set up ===
Tarakeswar is in the Chandannagore Sub-Division under the Burdwan Division in the District of Hooghly. It is also under the Tarakeswar Police Station. It received the status of Municipality on 6 August 1975 .
Tarakeswar is in the Chandannagore Sub-Division under the Burdwan Division in the District of Hooghly. It is also under the Tarakeswar Police Station. It received the status of Municipality on 6 August 1975.


===Police station===
===Police station===
Tarakeswar police station has jurisdiction over Tarakeswar municipal areas and [[Tarakeswar (community development block)|Tarakeswar]] CD Block.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly  |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 3 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.policewb.gov.in/wbp/district/Hooghly/hglyphone.php |title = Hooghly District Police | publisher= West Bengal Police| access-date = 20 June 2017}}</ref>
Tarakeswar police station has jurisdiction over Tarakeswar municipal areas and [[Tarakeswar (community development block)|Tarakeswar]] CD Block.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly  |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 3 October 2018 |archive-date = 21 January 2019  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |url-status = dead  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.policewb.gov.in/wbp/district/Hooghly/hglyphone.php | title = Hooghly District Police | publisher = West Bengal Police | access-date = 20 June 2017 | archive-date = 5 July 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170705234600/http://policewb.gov.in/wbp/district/Hooghly/hglyphone.php | url-status = dead }}</ref>


===CD Block HQ===
===CD block HQ===
The headquarters of Tarakeswar CD Block are located at Tarakeswar.<ref>{{cite web| url  = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1912_PART_A_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA | work=  Map of Hooghly district with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 June 2017 }}</ref>
The headquarters of Tarakeswar CD Block are located at Tarakeswar.<ref>{{cite web| url  = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1912_PART_A_DCHB_HUGLI.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA | work=  Map of Hooghly district with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 June 2017 }}</ref>


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As per [[2011 Census of India]], Tarakeswar had a total population of 30,947 of which 16,049 (52%) were males and 14,898 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 2,685. The total number of literates in Tarakeswar was 23,711 (83.90% 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 = 15 June 2016 }}</ref>
As per [[2011 Census of India]], Tarakeswar had a total population of 30,947 of which 16,049 (52%) were males and 14,898 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 2,685. The total number of literates in Tarakeswar was 23,711 (83.90% 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 = 15 June 2016 }}</ref>


{{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> Tarakeswar had a population of 28,178. Males constitute 53% of the population (i.e., 14,986) and females 47% (i.e., 13,192). The Sex ratio (i.e. number of female per 1000 males) of population is 880. In Tarakeswar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The gross density of population is 7262 person per km<sup>2</sup>.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Tarakeswar had a population of 28,178. Males constitute 53% of the population (i.e., 14,986) and females 47% (i.e., 13,192). The Sex ratio (i.e. number of female per 1000 males) of population is 880. In Tarakeswar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The gross density of population is 7262 person per km<sup>2</sup>.
Tarakeswar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%.
Tarakeswar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%.<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>


Out of a total population of 30,947, 93.22% were Hindu, 4.97% were Muslim while other religions and atheism comprised the rest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801723-tarakeswar.html|title=Tarakeswar City Population Census 2011 - West Bengal|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2016-11-21}}</ref>
Out of a total population of 30,947, 93.22% were Hindu, 4.97% were Muslim while other religions and atheism comprised the rest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801723-tarakeswar.html|title=Tarakeswar City Population Census 2011 - West Bengal|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2016-11-21}}</ref>
 
A 2021 census  shows a 26,000% increase of Somalis in the area. This resulted from the towns affordable housing opportunities offered to Somali refugees.
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
The main occupation of the town is agriculture. Trade and commerce also play an important role.
The main occupation of the town is agriculture. Trade and commerce also play an important role.


Approximately 32 [[lakh]] people from the city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Howrah-Tarakeswar section there are 38 trains that carry commuters from 21 railway stations.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf | title =  The Suburban Railway Network of Kolkata: A Geographical Apprisal| first=Teesta|last=Dey | publisher =  eTraverse, the Indian journal of spatial science, 2012 | access-date =  8 October 2018}}</ref>
A significant number of people from the city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Howrah-Tarakeswar section there are 38 trains that carry commuters from 21 railway stations.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf| title =  The Suburban Railway Network of Kolkata: A Geographical Apprisal| first = Teesta| last = Dey| publisher =  eTraverse, the Indian journal of spatial science, 2012| access-date =  8 October 2018| archive-date =  18 November 2017| archive-url =  https://web.archive.org/web/20171118122331/http://indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf| url-status =  dead}}</ref>  


== Taraknath Temple ==
The city's economic growth has been exceptional, demonstrating robust performance across multiple sectors. Its strategic initiatives and progressive policies have fostered an environment conducive to innovation, investment, and sustainable development. The steady rise in key economic indicators, such as employment rates, industrial output, and consumer spending, reflects the city’s commitment to long-term prosperity. This remarkable growth trajectory positions the city as a leading economic hub, while ensuring its residents' enhanced quality of life.
[[File:At tpl.jpg|thumb|Lord Shiva idol of Taraknath temple]]
Pilgrims visit the [[Taraknath Temple]] throughout the year, especially on Mondays. Thousands of pilgrims visit Tarakeswar on the occasions of Shravani Mela, on the month of July–August ([[Srabon]] in [[Bengali calendar]]) and ''[[Gajan (festival)|Gajan]]''.


Taraknath Temple is a famous Hindu shrine located in the town of Tarakeswar in [[Hooghly district|Hooghly]] district of [[West Bengal]], India. The temple enshrines a Shayambhu linga of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]. The temple is believed to be constructed in 1729 AD by Raja Bharamalla Rao.
== Taraknath temple ==
[[File:Entrance gate of the Tarakeswar Shiva Temple in Hooghly, West Bengal, India, photographed by Yogabrata Chakraborty, on August 14, 2023.jpg|thumb|Entrance gate of the Tarakeswar Shiva Temple in Hooghly.]]
[[Taraknath temple]] is a famous Hindu shrine located at Tarakeswar. The temple enshrines a Shayambhu linga of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]. The temple is believed to be constructed in 1729 AD by Raja Bharamalla Rao.  


Taraknath Mandir was built in an ‘Atchala’ structure of Bengal temple architecture with a ‘natmandir’ in front. The temple features four roofs above the sanctum and extended galleries for the congregation of the devotees. Dudhpukur pond, located north of the temple, is believed to fulfill the prayers of those taking a dip in it. The temple is also claimed to be one of the Jyothirlinga shrines of Mahadev.
To begin with, Vishnudas, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, native of the Tarakeswar temple, is a Shiva devotee. He came from Uttar Pradesh and started living in Hooghly.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ananda |first=A. B. P. |date=2023-07-31 |title='কাশী পর্যন্ত বিস্তৃত এই শিলা, এখানেই আমার প্রতিষ্ঠা হোক', তারকনাথের স্বপ্নাদেশেই তৈরি মন্দির |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/district/tarakeshwar-temple-built-on-the-dream-land-of-tarakanath-sawan-month-history-of-shiva-997274 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=bengali.abplive.com |language=bn}}</ref>
 
[[File:Devotees of Lord Shiva at the Tarakeswar Shiva Temple in Hooghly, West Bengal, India, photographed by Yogabrata Chakraborty, on August 14, 2023 2.jpg|thumb|Devotees of Lord Shiva at the Tarakeswar Shiva Temple]]
The temple is named after Tarakeswara form of Mahadev. At present the temple as said, is being built by Malla Raja of [[Bishnupur, Bankura|Bishnupur]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tarakeswar.in/#introduction | title=The city of Shiva : Tarakeswar }}</ref> Taraknath Mandir was built in an ‘Atchala’ structure of Bengal temple architecture with a ‘natmandir’ in front. The temple features four roofs above the sanctum and extended galleries for the congregation of the devotees. Dudhpukur pond, located north of the temple, is believed to fulfill the prayers of those taking a dip in it. The temple is also claimed to be one of the Jyothirlinga shrines of Mahadev.
 
Pilgrims visit the Taraknath Temple throughout the year, especially on Mondays. Each year between July and August (on the eve of the month of Shrawan) in Tarakeswar Yatra held, nearly 10 million devotees come from various part of India bringing holy water of Ganga from Nimai Tirtha Ghat of [[Baidyabati]], which is almost 39&nbsp;km (25&nbsp;mi) from Tarakeswar, in order to offer it to Lord Shiva. During that month, a line of people in saffron-dyed clothes stretches over the full 39&nbsp;km (25&nbsp;mi). It is the longest and largest Mela of West Bengal.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}


==Education==
==Education==
The town has 3 higher secondary schools, 1 secondary school, 14 primary schools out of which six are Govt. sanctioned and 8 private school. There are also one college, 3 Shishu Shikha Centre, 2 Branch centers of Open University and Open School and, one Vocational Education & Training Centre.
* [[Tarakeswar Degree College]] was established at Tarakeswar in 1986.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tarakeswardegreecollege.org/ | title = Tarakeswar Degree College | publisher = TDC  |access-date =  30 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/TarakeswarDegreeCollege/Tarakeswar_Degree_College.shtml | title = Tarakeswar Degree College | publisher = College Admission | access-date = 30 June 2017 | archive-date = 2 July 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170702192957/http://www.collegeadmission.in/TarakeswarDegreeCollege/Tarakeswar_Degree_College.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref>
Primary schools in the town are Vidyamandir, Girindra Prathamik Vidyalaya, Hindi School, Anandamarg Primary School, Ramkrishna Vidyamandir, Sishu Niketan, Ankur, Bhanjipur SSK, Children's Aim, Scarlet Academy, Sahapur Primary School. The high schools are Tarakeswar High School (Boys), Tarkeswar Girls' School, Bikash Bharati Blooms Day School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Tarakeswar Mahavidyalaya (H.S. unit).
* [[Rani Rashmoni Green University]] in Tarakeswar is under construction.
 
*[https://www.tarakeswarhighschool.com/ Tarakeswar Boys High School] is one of the biggest government school for boys.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.tarakeswarhighschool.com/|title=Tarakeswar Boys High School}}</ref>
[[Tarakeswar Degree College]] was established at Tarakeswar in 1986. It is affiliated with the [[University of Burdwan]] and offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, sociology, history, philosophy, geography, music, accountancy, chemistry and computer science. It has an undergraduate course in business administration.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tarakeswardegreecollege.org/ | title = Tarakeswar Degree College | publisher = TDC  |access-date =  30 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/TarakeswarDegreeCollege/Tarakeswar_Degree_College.shtml | title = Tarakeswar Degree College | publisher = College Admission |access-date = 30 June 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tarakeswar Girls High School]] is biggest girl school affiliated with West Bengal government..
*[https://pearlrosaryschool.com/home/tarakeshwar_branch Pearl Rosary High School] established in 2017 is a CBSE based school.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://pearlrosaryschool.com/home/tarakeshwar_branch# | title= Pearl Rosary High School }}</ref>
*[[Bikash Bharati Blooms Day School]] is a well established CBSE school beside Tarakeswar Mahavidyalaya.
*[https://tarkeswar.kvs.ac.in/ Kendriya Vidyalaya] reputated CBSE school in the middle of city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tarkeswar.kvs.ac.in/|title=Kendriya Vidyalaya Tarakeswar}}</ref>
*[https://pisv.in/ Panisheola Indira Smriti Vidyapith] situated 10 km away ([[Haripal]]) from main city is one of the most reputated and oldest school from 1985 affiliated to CBSE and providing high quality education for the youth of this city.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pisv.in/|title=Panisheola Indira Smriti Vidyapith}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
'''Road Transport:'''
===Road transport===


The town has 45.493&nbsp;km road out of which 13.436&nbsp;km is bituminous Road, 10.483&nbsp;km is concrete, 11.801&nbsp;km is brick pavement; 1.857&nbsp;km is Bats-Moorum roads and 7.914&nbsp;km Kancha Road.
[[State Highway 15 (West Bengal)|State Highway 15]] & [[State Highway 2 (West Bengal)|State Highway 2]] passes through Tarakeswar. Tarakeswar has 45.493&nbsp;km road out of which 13.436&nbsp;km is bituminous Road, 10.483&nbsp;km is concrete, 11.801&nbsp;km is brick pavement; 1.857&nbsp;km is Bats-Moorum roads and 7.914&nbsp;km Kancha Road.


'''Bus :''' The largest bus terminus of Hooghly district situated in Tarakeswar. Tarakeswar has bus connection with several districts of West Bengal. Express Buses bound [[Bankura]], [[Bardhaman|Barddhaman]], [[Durgapur]], [[Bolpur]], [[Khatra]], [[Kharagpur]], [[Digha]], [[Midnapore|Medinipur]], [[Mecheda]], [[Memari]], [[Haldia]], [[Panskura]], [[Jhargram]], [[Katwa]], [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]], [[Nabadwip]], [[Kalna City|Kalna]] and many more destination are available from Tarakeswar bus stand. There is also many local bus route like 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23 from Tarakeswar that covers Hooghly and some other districts.
===Bus===
The largest bus terminus of Hooghly district situated in Tarakeswar. More than 50 bus routes present from Tarakeswar including express and local bus service. Tarakeswar has bus connection with several districts of West Bengal. Express Buses bound [[Bankura]], [[Bishnupur, Bankura|Bishnupur]], [[Bardhaman|Barddhaman]], [[Durgapur]], [[Bolpur]], [[Khatra]], [[Kharagpur]], [[Digha]], [[Howrah]], [[Midnapore|Medinipur]], [[Mecheda]], [[Memari]], [[Haldia]], [[Panskura]], [[Jhargram]], [[Katwa]], [[Krishnanagar, Nadia|Krishnanagar]], [[Nabadwip]], [[Kalna City|Kalna]] and many more destination are available from Tarakeswar bus stand. Frequent long distance bus service available between Tarakeswar and Bankura, Bardhaman, Medinipur, Nabadwip, Ghatal. There is also many local bus route like 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23 from Tarakeswar that covers Hooghly and some other districts. Many mini bus routes like Tarakeswar - Bargachiya, Tarakeswar - Khusiganj, Tarakeswar - Udaynarayanpur etc are also present.


'''Rail Transport:'''
===Rail transport===


The town has a status of Model Station of [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. The distance between [[Howrah]] and Tarakeswar is 58&nbsp;km. It serves as a transportation center for potato and other green vegetables in the southern Bengal.
The town has a status of Model Station of [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. The distance between [[Howrah]] and Tarakeswar is 58&nbsp;km. It serves as a transportation center for potato and other green vegetables in the southern Bengal.
 
 
The Howrah-Tarakeswar line was opened in 1885.<ref>[[Sukanta Chaudhuri|Chaudhuri, Sukanta]], ''The Railway Comes to Calcutta'', in ''Calcutta, the Living City'', Vol. I, edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, p. 239, Oxford University Press, {{ISBN|978-0-19-563696-3}}.</ref> [[Tarakeswar railway station]] was also a terminal for the [[Bengal Provincial Railway]]. It is part of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system.<ref>http://erail.in?T=TAK::HWH:</ref> Tarakeswar Railway Station is declared as a Multifunctional Station. Tarakeswar railway station is one of the most important station of Eastern Railway. The present Railway Line between [[Sheoraphuli railway station]] and Tarakeswar has been extended to [[Bishnupur, Bankura|Bishnupur in Bankura]] via [[Arambagh]]. Tarakeswar Railway station Enquiry number is: 03212276190.
The Howrah-Tarakeswar line was opened in 1885.<ref>[[Sukanta Chaudhuri|Chaudhuri, Sukanta]], ''The Railway Comes to Calcutta'', in ''Calcutta, the Living City'', Vol. I, edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, p. 239, Oxford University Press, {{ISBN|978-0-19-563696-3}}.</ref> [[Tarakeswar railway station]] was also a terminal for the [[Bengal Provincial Railway]]. It is part of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://erail.in?T=TAK::HWH:/ |title=Home |website=erail.in?T=TAK::HWH}}</ref> Tarakeswar Railway Station is declared as a Multifunctional Station. Tarakeswar railway station is one of the most important station of Eastern Railway. The present Railway Line between [[Sheoraphuli railway station]] and Tarakeswar has been extended to [[Bishnupur, Bankura|Bishnupur in]] Bankura. Tarakeswar Railway station Enquiry number is: 03212276190. There are also many new rail projects from Tarakeswar. Those projects are Tarakeswar - Dhaniakhali - Magra Line, Tarakeswar - Champadanga - Amta - Bagnan Line, Tarakeswar - Baruipara line etc.


==Communication==
==Communication==
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* [[Tarakeswar Municipality]]
* [[Tarakeswar Municipality]]
* [[Taraknath Temple|Taraknath Temple, Tarakeswar, West Bengal]]
* [[Taraknath Temple|Taraknath Temple, Tarakeswar, West Bengal]]
== External links ==
* [https://tarakeswar.in/ tarakeswar.in]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.tarakeswar.city Tarakeswar App]
* [https://tarakeswartv.com/tarakeswar/ Tarakeswar Updates]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:09, 17 February 2026

Tarakeswar
Baba Dham[1]
City
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Baba Taraknath Temple of Tarakeshwar
Nickname: 
The city of Shiva[3]
Location in West Bengal, India
Tarakeswar is located in India
Tarakeswar
Tarakeswar
Tarakeswar (India)
Coordinates: 22°53′N 88°01′E / 22.89°N 88.02°E / 22.89; 88.02
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictHooghly
Named forLord Tarakeshwara
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyTarakeswar Municipality
Area
[4]
 • Total3.88 km2 (1.50 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)[5]
 • Total30,947
 • Density8,000/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Landline code03212
Lok Sabha constituencyArambag
Vidhan Sabha constituencyTarakeswar
Websitewww.tarakeswarmunicipality.in

Tarakeswar is a famous sacred city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Tarakeswar is called "Baba Dham" or "The city of Shiva".[6] It is one of the major tourist and holy place of West Bengal as well as India.[7] Tarakeswar is a place of pilgrimage of Lord Shiva sect in West Bengal 58 kilometres (36 mi) away from state capital Kolkata.[8]

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Tarakeswar is located at 22°53′N 88°01′E / 22.89°N 88.02°E / 22.89; 88.02. It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet). It is in the Chandannagore sub-division, in the middle of the district, in Hooghly District of Burdwan Division in the state of West Bengal. The town is connected both by railway and State Highway. The town is 48 km from Chinsurah, the district headquarter and 45 km from Chandannagore, the Sub-Divisional Headquarter and 58 km from Kolkata, the state capital by railway (BG). It is also connected with other urban centers of district with motorable roads.

Climate[edit | edit source]

Tarakeswar has a tropical wet and dry climate under Köppen climate classification.

Pollution level[edit | edit source]

Tarakeswar has been ranked No.1 as the least polluted cities in Central and South Asia achieved annual PM2.5 concentrations in 2023 that met WHO Guidelines. The PM2.5 level of Tarakeswar was 0.9 as of 2023 report.[9][10]

Area and administrative boundary[edit | edit source]

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Map of tarakeswar municipality

At present the area of the town is 3.88 square kilometres (1.50 sq mi). The Tarakeswar Municipality area is divided into 15 wards for administrative purposes. Tarakeswar town is situated in the center of Tarakeswar Block. Four Gram Panchayats surround this Municipality. North portion of this town is Bhanjipur Gram Panchayat, south portion is Ramnagar Gram Panchayat, east portion is Baligori (1) Gram Panchayat and west portion is Santoshpur Gram Panchayat.[11]

Administrative set up[edit | edit source]

Tarakeswar is in the Chandannagore Sub-Division under the Burdwan Division in the District of Hooghly. It is also under the Tarakeswar Police Station. It received the status of Municipality on 6 August 1975.

Police station[edit | edit source]

Tarakeswar police station has jurisdiction over Tarakeswar municipal areas and Tarakeswar CD Block.[12][13]

CD block HQ[edit | edit source]

The headquarters of Tarakeswar CD Block are located at Tarakeswar.[14]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per 2011 Census of India, Tarakeswar had a total population of 30,947 of which 16,049 (52%) were males and 14,898 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 2,685. The total number of literates in Tarakeswar was 23,711 (83.90% of the population over 6 years).[15]

As of 2001 India census, Tarakeswar had a population of 28,178. Males constitute 53% of the population (i.e., 14,986) and females 47% (i.e., 13,192). The Sex ratio (i.e. number of female per 1000 males) of population is 880. In Tarakeswar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The gross density of population is 7262 person per km2. Tarakeswar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%.[16]

Out of a total population of 30,947, 93.22% were Hindu, 4.97% were Muslim while other religions and atheism comprised the rest.[17]

A 2021 census shows a 26,000% increase of Somalis in the area. This resulted from the towns affordable housing opportunities offered to Somali refugees.

Languages spoken in Tarkeswar Town (2011)[18]
  1. Bengali (83.8%)
  2. Hindi (15.2%)
  3. Urdu (0.32%)
  4. Santali (0.26%)
  5. Odia (0.16%)
  6. Others (0.15%)

Economy[edit | edit source]

The main occupation of the town is agriculture. Trade and commerce also play an important role.

A significant number of people from the city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Howrah-Tarakeswar section there are 38 trains that carry commuters from 21 railway stations.[19]

The city's economic growth has been exceptional, demonstrating robust performance across multiple sectors. Its strategic initiatives and progressive policies have fostered an environment conducive to innovation, investment, and sustainable development. The steady rise in key economic indicators, such as employment rates, industrial output, and consumer spending, reflects the city’s commitment to long-term prosperity. This remarkable growth trajectory positions the city as a leading economic hub, while ensuring its residents' enhanced quality of life.

Taraknath temple[edit | edit source]

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Entrance gate of the Tarakeswar Shiva Temple in Hooghly.

Taraknath temple is a famous Hindu shrine located at Tarakeswar. The temple enshrines a Shayambhu linga of Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to be constructed in 1729 AD by Raja Bharamalla Rao.

To begin with, Vishnudas, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, native of the Tarakeswar temple, is a Shiva devotee. He came from Uttar Pradesh and started living in Hooghly.[20]

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Devotees of Lord Shiva at the Tarakeswar Shiva Temple

The temple is named after Tarakeswara form of Mahadev. At present the temple as said, is being built by Malla Raja of Bishnupur.[21] Taraknath Mandir was built in an ‘Atchala’ structure of Bengal temple architecture with a ‘natmandir’ in front. The temple features four roofs above the sanctum and extended galleries for the congregation of the devotees. Dudhpukur pond, located north of the temple, is believed to fulfill the prayers of those taking a dip in it. The temple is also claimed to be one of the Jyothirlinga shrines of Mahadev.

Pilgrims visit the Taraknath Temple throughout the year, especially on Mondays. Each year between July and August (on the eve of the month of Shrawan) in Tarakeswar Yatra held, nearly 10 million devotees come from various part of India bringing holy water of Ganga from Nimai Tirtha Ghat of Baidyabati, which is almost 39 km (25 mi) from Tarakeswar, in order to offer it to Lord Shiva. During that month, a line of people in saffron-dyed clothes stretches over the full 39 km (25 mi). It is the longest and largest Mela of West Bengal.[citation needed]

Education[edit | edit source]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Road transport[edit | edit source]

State Highway 15 & State Highway 2 passes through Tarakeswar. Tarakeswar has 45.493 km road out of which 13.436 km is bituminous Road, 10.483 km is concrete, 11.801 km is brick pavement; 1.857 km is Bats-Moorum roads and 7.914 km Kancha Road.

Bus[edit | edit source]

The largest bus terminus of Hooghly district situated in Tarakeswar. More than 50 bus routes present from Tarakeswar including express and local bus service. Tarakeswar has bus connection with several districts of West Bengal. Express Buses bound Bankura, Bishnupur, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Bolpur, Khatra, Kharagpur, Digha, Howrah, Medinipur, Mecheda, Memari, Haldia, Panskura, Jhargram, Katwa, Krishnanagar, Nabadwip, Kalna and many more destination are available from Tarakeswar bus stand. Frequent long distance bus service available between Tarakeswar and Bankura, Bardhaman, Medinipur, Nabadwip, Ghatal. There is also many local bus route like 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23 from Tarakeswar that covers Hooghly and some other districts. Many mini bus routes like Tarakeswar - Bargachiya, Tarakeswar - Khusiganj, Tarakeswar - Udaynarayanpur etc are also present.

Rail transport[edit | edit source]

The town has a status of Model Station of Eastern Railway. The distance between Howrah and Tarakeswar is 58 km. It serves as a transportation center for potato and other green vegetables in the southern Bengal.

The Howrah-Tarakeswar line was opened in 1885.[28] Tarakeswar railway station was also a terminal for the Bengal Provincial Railway. It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system.[29] Tarakeswar Railway Station is declared as a Multifunctional Station. Tarakeswar railway station is one of the most important station of Eastern Railway. The present Railway Line between Sheoraphuli railway station and Tarakeswar has been extended to Bishnupur in Bankura. Tarakeswar Railway station Enquiry number is: 03212276190. There are also many new rail projects from Tarakeswar. Those projects are Tarakeswar - Dhaniakhali - Magra Line, Tarakeswar - Champadanga - Amta - Bagnan Line, Tarakeswar - Baruipara line etc.

Communication[edit | edit source]

Champadanga area Telephone Exchange with dialling code 03212 serves: Begampur, Bhagabatipur, Champadanga, Chanditala, Dihi-batpur, Dwarhatta, Piyasara, Gopinagar, Haripal, Harinkhola, Jangipara, Jinpur, Dulalbati, Mashat, Nalikul, Rajbalahat, Shaympur, Pratiharpur, Loknath, Tarakeswar, Talpur, Taukipur and Mayapur. WCDMA and LTE network are also available here.[30]

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "The city of Shiva : Tarakeswar".
  2. ↑ "Tarakeswar.in".
  3. ↑ "The city of Shiva : Tarakeswar".
  4. ↑ "Tarakeswar Municipality".
  5. ↑ "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "The city of Shiva : Tarakeswar".
  7. ↑ District-wise list of statutory towns Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ "Tarakeswar festival sets example in crowd control". The Times of India. 25 August 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  9. ↑ Least polluted cities in South Asia : https://aqli.epic.uchicago.edu/news/air-pollution-new-study-says-39-of-the-50-most-polluted-cities-globally-are-in-india/#:~:text=Tarakeshwar%20in%20West%20Bengal%20had,researchers%20and%20government%20organisations%20worldwide.
  10. ↑ Gaurav, Kunal (15 March 2023). "India 8th in worst air quality, Lahore most polluted city in subcontinent". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Tarakeswar Municipality". TM. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  12. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  13. ↑ "Hooghly District Police". West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  14. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Map of Hooghly district with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  15. ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "Tarakeswar City Population Census 2011 - West Bengal". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  18. ↑ 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
  19. ↑ Dey, Teesta. "The Suburban Railway Network of Kolkata: A Geographical Apprisal" (PDF). eTraverse, the Indian journal of spatial science, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 November 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  20. ↑ Ananda, A. B. P. (31 July 2023). "'কাশী পর্যন্ত বিস্তৃত এই শিলা, এখানেই আমার প্রতিষ্ঠা হোক', তারকনাথের স্বপ্নাদেশেই তৈরি মন্দির". bengali.abplive.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  21. ↑ "The city of Shiva : Tarakeswar".
  22. ↑ "Tarakeswar Degree College". TDC. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  23. ↑ "Tarakeswar Degree College". College Admission. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  24. ↑ "Tarakeswar Boys High School".
  25. ↑ "Pearl Rosary High School".
  26. ↑ "Kendriya Vidyalaya Tarakeswar".
  27. ↑ "Panisheola Indira Smriti Vidyapith".
  28. ↑ Chaudhuri, Sukanta, The Railway Comes to Calcutta, in Calcutta, the Living City, Vol. I, edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, p. 239, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-563696-3.
  29. ↑ "Home". erail.in?T=TAK::HWH.
  30. ↑ "Adjacent Area Dialling Schemes". BSNL. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2009.
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