Uttarpara Jaikrishna Public Library
Uttarpara Jaikrishna Public Library, Public library in Uttarpara Kotrung, India.
The two-story library building features a portico supported by six Doric pillars and contains marble busts between its central columns.
Jaykrishna Mukherjee established this first free public library in Asia on April 15, 1859, starting with 3,000 books from his personal collection.
The library maintains 45,000 rare books from the 17th to 19th centuries, along with 2,500 historical periodicals and numerous manuscripts in English and Bengali.
Located on G.T. Road near Uttarpara Bazar, the library operates under the Government of West Bengal and welcomes researchers from across India.
The library's collection helped resolve a territorial dispute between India and Bhutan regarding the Bhotbagan area through its historical documentation.
Location: Uttarpara Kotrung
Inception: April 15, 1859
GPS coordinates: 22.66161,88.34986
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:06
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