Krishnanagar

Krishnanagar serves as the administrative headquarters of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal and sits on the southern bank of the Jalangi River. The settlement spreads over several kilometers and includes both densely built residential neighborhoods and commercial areas along the main roads.

The municipal administration was established in 1864 after the region had been under the rule of local princely families for several decades. The name honors Krishna Chandra Roy, who governed the area in the 18th century and developed the place into a regional center.

The Ghurni neighborhood is known for handmade clay figures that local artisans shape and paint in small workshops. The Rajbari palace complex houses a Durga temple where worshippers gather each year during the autumn festival to perform rituals.

Krishnanagar City Junction railway station offers regular train connections to Kolkata and other towns in the region with electric commuter trains. Visitors will find shops, markets and restaurants in the town center that are particularly busy in the mornings and early evenings.

The town has one of the highest concentrations of Bengali mother tongue speakers in the region, reflected in the local literary scene and the many bookstores. Many families still maintain the tradition of preparing homemade sweets during the monsoon season and sharing them with neighbors.

Location: Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

GPS coordinates: 23.40585,88.49589

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:16