Ghatal Vidyasagar High School
Ghatal Vidyasagar High School, Heritage secondary school in Ghatal, India.
Ghatal Vidyasagar High School is an educational institution in Ghatal town that teaches students from primary through higher secondary level. The campus spreads across multiple buildings near the Shilabati River and accepts both boys and girls.
The school was founded in 1882 when renowned reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar made a generous donation to establish this educational institution in Ghatal. This marked the beginning of organized schooling in the town and helped spread knowledge across the region.
The school bears the name of reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and reflects his commitment to education in the region. It remains a place where generations of local students have studied and remains rooted in 19th century social change.
The school sits about 600 meters from Ghatal Central bus stand and is walkable through the town center. Visitors should contact the school offices to arrange any tours or gather information about the institution's history.
In 2009, the West Bengal Heritage Commission recognized the school as an official heritage site, confirming its importance to regional education history. This recognition placed it under protection and honored its role in cultural and social progress across Bengal.
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