Krishnath College

Krishnath College is a college featuring Saracenic-Gothic architecture on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River in West Bengal. The campus includes three residential buildings that accommodate around 450 students.

Maharani Swarnamoyee founded the institution in 1853 with support from Nawabs, Zamindars, and local citizens of the region. The name changed in 1903 to honor Raja Krishnath, who had originally envisioned establishing both a college and university here.

The institution maintains a library of 45,000 volumes, including ancient collections that draw researchers and scholars from various academic disciplines.

The campus sits by the river with good accessibility for visitors wanting to explore the architecture and grounds. The best time to visit is during the institution's operating hours when parts of the campus are open to guests.

The college library holds around 45,000 volumes, including collections of older texts that attract researchers from different academic fields. This extensive collection makes it an important research hub in the region.

Location: Murshidabad district

Inception: 1853

Founders: Maharani Swarnamoyee

Website: http://krishnathcollege.com

GPS coordinates: 24.09140,88.24570

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:50