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Baranagar

West Bengal, India · Asia

About Baranagar

Baranagar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bāli, 10km from Indian Museum.

Baranagar is a city located in West Bengal, India. With a population of 260,072, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Baranagar sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Baranagar to your route.

About Baranagar

Baranagar is a city and a municipality in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). It is home to the Indian Statistical Institute, an institution of national importance devoted

Read more to the research, teaching and application of statistics, natural sciences and social sciences. Baranagar Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School is one of the oldest and most renowned schools in Baranagar. Baranagar is a major industrial centre for the manufacture of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, and matches; Baranagar is also home to numerous cotton-processing companies, offset & digital printing companies and book publishers.

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Where is Baranagar located?

Baranagar is located in West Bengal, India, Asia. The coordinates are 22.6413 latitude, 88.3773 longitude.

What is the population of Baranagar?

Baranagar has a population of approximately 260,072 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
260,072
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
West Bengal
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.6413, 88.3773

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Baranagar

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Indian Coffee House, College Street

A high-ceilinged first-floor hall in Albert Hall opposite Presidency University, serving cheap coffee and cutlets since 1942. Generations of Bengali writers and students have held their adda here.

7 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Indian Museum

The oldest and largest museum in India, featuring exceptional collections of antiques, armor, fossils, and Mughal paintings.

10 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

A grand white marble monument and museum built in memory of Queen Victoria, blending British and Mughal architecture amid 64 acres of gardens.

11 km · about 20 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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