Bardhaman

Bardhaman is an administrative city in Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision, West Bengal, India, located on flat terrain at 30 meters (98 feet) elevation. The city serves as the district headquarters for Purba Bardhaman and has a wide urban network of roads, railway stations, and public buildings.

The area was inhabited as early as the sixth century BCE and later experienced different ruling periods, including the time under the Maharajas of Burdwan. The city grew into a key transport junction along the Grand Trunk Road during British colonial rule.

The name comes from Vardhamana, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who visited this area in the sixth century BCE. Local confectioners still prepare Sitabhog and Mihidana, two sweets that trace back to the royal era and remain part of daily life here.

The Grand Trunk Road links the area to surrounding regions and makes it easy to reach by car. The railway station offers regular connections, including long-distance trains like the Howrah Rajdhani Express, that simplify travel to larger cities.

The Kankaleswari Kali temple attracts pilgrims and visitors who can observe regional Hindu architecture with its characteristic deul towers here. Many of these temple structures follow an older building style typical of this area and stand out through their simple form.

Location: Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Website: http://burdwanmunicipality.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 23.24957,87.86818

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:02