Uttarpara Jaikrishna Public Library, Public library in Uttarpara Kotrung, India.
Uttarpara Jaikrishna Public Library is a two-story building with a covered entrance supported by six Doric columns. Marble busts are displayed between the central columns, creating a classical appearance.
Jaykrishna Mukherjee founded this institution in 1859 as the first free public library in Asia. He began with books from his personal collection, establishing a new model of public access to knowledge.
The library is named after its founder Jaykrishna Mukherjee, whose vision for free public learning shaped this place. Visitors come here to explore historical documents and connection between knowledge and community access.
The library sits on G.T. Road near Uttarpara Bazar and is easy to find. Visitors can explore the interior and browse through the historical collections at their own pace.
The library's collection helped settle a territorial disagreement between India and Bhutan over the Bhotbagan area. Historical documents in the holdings provided evidence that resolved the dispute.
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