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Basirhat City

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About Basirhat City

Basirhat City sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tāki, 53km from Indian Museum.

Basirhat City is a city located in West Bengal, India. With a population of 143,007, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Basirhat City 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 Basirhat City to your route.

About Basirhat City

Basirhat is a city and a Greater Municipal Urban Agglomeration region of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves as the headquarters of the Basirhat subdivision and is the largest city in the eastern part of North 24 Parganas. Established on 1 April 1869, Basirhat is one of the oldest

Read more municipal boards in the Bengal Province. There's a proposal to carve out a new Basirhat district from the existing North 24 Parganas district. The district headquarters is planned to be in the city of Basirhat. The city is famous for Durga Puja and home of more than 100 durga puja committees. Basirhat ranks among the cleanest cities of India, in terms of waste management, according to a survey held by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of Central Government of India. Basirhat is the first city of West Bengal to launch QR code based geo tagging system for real time monitoring of waste management.

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Where is Basirhat City located?

Basirhat City is located in West Bengal, India, Asia. The coordinates are 22.6614 latitude, 88.8548 longitude.

What is the population of Basirhat City?

Basirhat City has a population of approximately 143,007 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
143,007
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
West Bengal
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.6614, 88.8548

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 Basirhat City

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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Indian Museum

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

53 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

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Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Basirhat City.

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🇮🇳 India

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🇮🇳 India

39 km awayPop. 298,127

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