Barrackpore Government High School

Barrackpore Government High School is a boys' educational building from the colonial era featuring Gothic architectural elements along Barrackpore Trunk Road. The structure comprises multiple sections housing classrooms and learning facilities for its student body.

The institution was founded in 1837 when the Governor-General of India personally established it to provide English education to local children. Later, it received support from British officials who helped fund its expansion and growth.

The school was a place where social divisions were set aside and students from different communities learned together. Visitors can see how it embodied a rare commitment to education without regard to social rank during the colonial period.

The school can be reached via Barrackpore Trunk Road near Talpukur. Keep in mind this is an active educational institution and access may be limited to certain areas or times.

The school received direct support from top British officials and even received funds for expansion as a sign of its special importance. This backing from governors set it apart from most other educational institutions of its era.

Location: Barrackpore II community development block

Inception: 1837

Founders: George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland

Website: http://bghs.co.in

GPS coordinates: 22.76116,88.36758

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04