About Nadia District

1. Nadia – The District of
Bengal …..

2. About Nadia ..
It is a district in West Bengal that has …..
• Created the history of India, when Lord Clive of British East India
Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daula in battle of Plassey (Palashi)
• Gave birth to Sri Chaitanya ……… who spread message of Sri Krishna
Spirituality all over
• Birth Place of famous poet .. Dijendralal Roy
• Dhana Dhanye Pushpe Bhara
• Banga Aamar Janani Aamar
• The famous Comedian with enormous knowledge – Gopal Bhar
• Artisans of extreme talent in Clay Modelling
• Made modern ladies to fall in love with Sharees

3. Demographics………
• Total Area -- 3,927 SqKm
• Population – 51 Lacs
• Surrounded By:
• Murshidabad in North
• North 24 Parganas in South
• Bangladesh in East
• Barddhaman & Hooghly in West (Separated by Bhagirathi)
• Major Rivers
• Bhagirathi
• Churni
• Jalangi (Khorey)
• Mathabhanga

4. Demographics………
• Subdivisions:
• Krishnanagar Sadar
• Ranaghat
• Kalyani
• Tehatta
• Municipalities – 8
• Panchayat Samities - 17
• Gram Panchayats – 187
• Police Stations – 19
• Nabadwip is only town of Nadia in West Bank
of Bhagirathi

5. Demographics………
• Railways:
• Eastern Railway – Sealdah Main (Santipur,
Krishnanagar, Gede, Ranaghat- Bongaon)
• Eastern Railway – Howrah-Katwa through
Nabadwip
• International Railway – “Maitri” to Bangladesh
through GEDE-DARSHANA Border
• **Pre-partition Railway Lines to Assam & North
Bengal through Bangladesh – still exists
• Roadways
• NH-34 Kolkata to North Bengal
• SH-1 Bongaon – Chakdah – Kalyani
• SH -11 Jalangi – Tehatta – Krishnanagar
• SH – 3 Krishnanagar – Hanskhali – Datta phulia
• SH- 8 Chakpurohil – Mirzapur
• SH –14 Debagram – Palashi

6. Places of Tourism Interest ……
• Krishnanagar --- The District Head Quarter
• Mayapur --- The Head Quarter of Gaudia Vaishnavism
• Nabadwip – The Birth Place of Sri Krishna Chaitanya dev
• Shantipur – One of the oldest Towns of Bengal
• Fulia – The Birth Place of Sri Krittibus Ojha .. & .. The Handloom
creativity Capital
• Palashi (Plassey) – Where the Indians lost to British
• Bethuadahari – Nature Camp of “Chital”

7. Types of Tourism Interest ……
• Sri Krishna Chaitanya – Vaishnava Tourism Circuit
• Art & Business Tourism – Handloom and Handicrafts
• Heritage Tourism – Old Palaces, Monuments, Temples
• Culinary Tourism – Authentic Sweets
• Nature and Wildlife Tourism

8. Sri Krishna Chaitanya – Vaishnava Tourism Circuit
• ISKCON – Mayapur Chandradoya Temple
• The headquarters of ISKCON are situated in Mayapur and it is considered a holy place by a
number of other traditions within Hinduism, but is of special significance to followers of
Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the birthplace of Chaitanya Maha Prabhu, regarded as a special
incarnation of Krishna in the mood of Radha. It is visited by over a million pilgrims annually.
• How to Reach: Tourists can go by Rail, to reach Nabadwip or Krishnanagar first, then ferry
service to cross the river and reach Mayapur. Even tourists can go via the package bus
services from Kolkata to Isckon or take a bus to Mayapur from Esplanade.

9. Nabadwip
• Birth place of Sri Chaitanya
Mahaparbhu
• Located on the Western Bank of
Hoogly River.
• More than 1,000 year old city
• A center of learning and philosophy
in Medieval India.
• Noted for its Sanskrit Schools
• Places and festivals of Interests :
• Birth place of Sri Chaitanya
Mahaparbhu
• Ras Yatra Festival
• Ratha Yatra Festival
• Dol Yatra
• Jhulun Purnima
Sri Krishna Chaitanya – Vaishnava Tourism Circuit

10. Santipur
• Santipur is a city and a municipality in the Ranaghat Subdivision of Nadia
district. The old and historical town Santipur is famous for Ras Utsav and
“Dolutsav” which is thought to have begun by Mathuresh Goswami ,the great
grandson of Advaita Archarya, who was one of the main associates of Chaitanya
Mahaparbhu.
• How to Reach: By Rail Direct Trains from Sealdah, and Krishnanagar. Get down
at Guptipara on Howrah- Katwa Section, and avail Ferry Service. By Road – NH34
passes through Santipur town. Frequent Bus service from Esplanade
Sri Krishna Chaitanya – Vaishnava Tourism Circuit

11. Art & Business Tourism
Krishnanagar
• Traditions of yore, art and architecture, Krishnanagar is a historical town with a legacy
worth exploring and discovering. Situated on the banks of the river Jalangi Krishnanagar
boasts of a sublime heritage and an inimitable vintage appeal. Locally known as 'Khore',
the place was named after its ruler Raja Krishna Chandra Ray, who was a great patron of
art and architecture. Evidently, the place offers an insight into a rich cultural and artistic
tradition, one that attracts tourists for its distinctive appeal, clay modeling and religious
festivals.
• How to Reach: Tourists can go by Rail ,Road, Located at an approximate distance of 112 km
from kolkata, Krishnanagar is easily accessible by Roadways and Railways .By Railways it
will take tourists an approximate time of 3 hours to reach Krishnanagar from Kolkata

12. Phulia
• Phulia is a town under Santipur police station of Ranaghat subdivision
• Birthplace of “Adi Kavi” of Bengal Krittibas Ojha, who wrote
“Ramayana” in Bengali.
• Home for weavers of traditional and modern bengal cotton sharis.
• How to Reach: By Rail – direct train from Sealdah (Santipur Local), Get
down at Balagar on Howrah – Katwa section and cross Bhagirathi by
Ferry service. By Road – Frequent Buses from Esplanade through
NH34
Art & Business Tourism

13. Nature and Wildlife Tourism
Bethuadahari Sanctuary
• The sanctuary is located beside NH -34
• It covers 67 hectare and established in 1980
• It has large population of spotted deer, Jackal, Bengal fox,
porcupine and common langur.
• Bird Species include parakeets, Indian Cuckoos, Barbets
• Reptile and Amphibians include pythons, monitor lizards and
gharials.

14. Nature and Wildlife Tourism
Sabuj Dwip
• A natural island at the junction of Churni and
Bhagirathi
• Can be reached by Ferry service from Ranaghat
and Balagarh
• Excellent Sunrise and Sunset view point from
mid of Bhagirathi

15. Culinary Tourism
Every Town of Nadia District is famous for it’s
own traditional Sweets, which are now loved
globally
• Krishnanagar – Sarpuria and Sarbhaja
• Ranaghat – Pantua
• Aranghata – Rasogolla of Nalen Gur
• Shantipur – Nikuti
• Nabadwip – Laal Misti Doi
• Muragacha – Chaanar Jilipi
• Palashi – Jhuri pata Doi

16. Heritage Tourism
Palashi
• It achieved historical significance when on 23rd June 1757,
The battle of Plassey was fought between Forces of Siraj-ud-
Daulah, The last Nawab of Bengal and the troops of British
East India Company, led by Robert Clive.
• Places of Interests :-
• Palashi Monument :- Established in memories of the
martyrs of the battle.
• A plaque :- In memory of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah and
Mir Madan
• Golden statue of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah near Palashi
Battle ground.

17. Challenges and Barriers in Tourism Promotion
• Though there are number of Roads and cities and towns are well connected –
average conditions of the roads are bad, in some stretches they are pathetic.
• All towns have good attraction for tourists, but apart from some budget
hotels in Krishnanagar, and Mayapur, overnight accommodation is a
challenge.
• Cross border infiltration and earnings from illegal trades, have created
complex and greedy mindset among local people – tendency to dupe
outsiders.

18. Government Initiatives to promote Tourism
• Modernization of NH-34 to a Six Lane highway from Barasat to Siliguri across
Nadia – Land acquisition is going on.
• Promotion of Tourist Spots through Government portals like “banglar mukh”
and nadia.nic.in
• Conversion of Narrow Gauge rail line from Santipur to Nabadipdham --
Santipur to Krishnanagar operational, land acquisition issues near
Swarupgunj.

19. Future ………..
New Temple at Mayapur
Worlds largest temple “Vedic Planetarium”
is being constructed in Mayapur, and
would be opened in 2022.
10,000 Devotees will be able to offer their
prayer together in this Temple

20. References
• www. nadia.nic.in
• District Administration Nadia
• https://www.indiatoday.in
• https://www.economictimesin

21. Thank You