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Baruipur
Baruipur is a suburb southeast of Kolkata, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Baruipur at a Glance
Why Baruipur?
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- Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
- Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta
- Baruipur Rajbari
- Ananta Acharya's Sripat
- Neeldeep Garden
Baruipur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary (CKBS), formerly known as Kayaler Bagan, is a bird sanctuary located in West Bengal, India, south of Kolkata. This garden is famous for its wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids.
- Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary: Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary in South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal is an Orchard Plantation and constitutes only 17 acres (69,000 m2) and is rich in smaller birds, specially paradise flycatcher, oriole, etc.
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta: One of the few churches in Greater Kolkata dedicated to Mother Teresa.
- Baruipur Rajbari: The palace of the Roy Chowdhury zamindar family of Baruipur. They were originally zamindars of Rajpur (in present-day Sonarpur), and they later got the zamindari of Baruipur.
- Ananta Acharya's Sripat: The house of Ananta Acharya who gave shelter to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The adjacent pond (Katki Pukur) is said to be where he took a bath before his journey to Cuttack.
- Neeldeep Garden: A park in the countryside of Baruipur, and a picnic spot for weekend travellers escaping the city hustle.
Things to Do
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta: One of the few churches in Greater Kolkata dedicated to Mother Teresa.
- Happy Valley Lake: One of the spots in West Bengal that attracts migratory birds, thus a popular birdwatching zone.
- Neeldeep Garden: A park in the countryside of Baruipur, and a picnic spot for weekend travellers escaping the city hustle.
- Ananta Acharya's Sripat: The house of Ananta Acharya who gave shelter to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The adjacent pond (Katki Pukur) is said to be where he took a bath before his journey to Cuttack.
- Baruipur Rajbari: The palace of the Roy Chowdhury zamindar family of Baruipur. They were originally zamindars of Rajpur (in present-day Sonarpur), and they later got the zamindari of Baruipur.
- Visit Neeldeep Garden: A park in the countryside of Baruipur, and a picnic spot for weekend travellers escaping the city hustle.
Sightseeing Places
- Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary (CKBS), formerly known as Kayaler Bagan, is a bird sanctuary located in West Bengal, India, south of Kolkata. This garden is famous for its wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids.
- Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary: Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary in South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal is an Orchard Plantation and constitutes only 17 acres (69,000 m2) and is rich in smaller birds, specially paradise flycatcher, oriole, etc.
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta: One of the few churches in Greater Kolkata dedicated to Mother Teresa.
- Baruipur Rajbari: The palace of the Roy Chowdhury zamindar family of Baruipur. They were originally zamindars of Rajpur (in present-day Sonarpur), and they later got the zamindari of Baruipur.
- Ananta Acharya's Sripat: The house of Ananta Acharya who gave shelter to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The adjacent pond (Katki Pukur) is said to be where he took a bath before his journey to Cuttack.
- Neeldeep Garden: A park in the countryside of Baruipur, and a picnic spot for weekend travellers escaping the city hustle.
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Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary (CKBS), formerly known as Kayaler Bagan, is a bird sanctuary located in West Bengal, India, south of Kolkata. This garden is famous for its wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids.
Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary
Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary in South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal is an Orchard Plantation and constitutes only 17 acres (69,000 m2) and is rich in smaller birds, specially paradise flycatcher, oriole, etc.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta
One of the few churches in Greater Kolkata dedicated to Mother Teresa.
Baruipur Rajbari
The palace of the Roy Chowdhury zamindar family of Baruipur. They were originally zamindars of Rajpur (in present-day Sonarpur), and they later got the zamindari of Baruipur.
Ananta Acharya's Sripat
The house of Ananta Acharya who gave shelter to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The adjacent pond (Katki Pukur) is said to be where he took a bath before his journey to Cuttack.
Neeldeep Garden
A park in the countryside of Baruipur, and a picnic spot for weekend travellers escaping the city hustle.
Happy Valley Lake
One of the spots in West Bengal that attracts migratory birds, thus a popular birdwatching zone.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 33 km from Baruipur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction railway station, about 1 km from central Baruipur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Baruipur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 165 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Baruipur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–31°C with about 511 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Baruipur (Oct, Nov) averages 22–30°C with about 91 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Baruipur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 15–27°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
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History
- Summary: Baruipur is a suburb southeast of Kolkata, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
- Overview: Baruipur is a suburb southeast of Kolkata, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
- Medieval Period: Many janapadas grew up along the old Bhagirathi channel from the ancient times till around the 16th century: Kalighat, Boral, Rajpur, Harinavi, Mahinagar, Baruipur, Baharu, Jaynagar Majilpur, Chhatrabhog etc. Bipradas Pipilai's Manasavijaya, composed in 1495, mentions many places in this region. "Chand Sadagar, a merchant character of the Manasavijaya, reached Baruipur, from Kalighat, through the old Bhagirathi channel. From there he proceeded towards Chhatrabhog, and then traveling through Hatiagarh pargana reached the open sea". Chaitanyadeva (1486–1534) also went through this route.
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Significance
According to the 2011 Census of India, 89.25% of the population is Hindu, 8.81% Muslim, 1.43% Christian, 0.05% Sikh, 0.02% Buddhist and 0.01% Jain. 0.42% did not state a religion in the census.
Historical Significance
According to the 2011 Census of India, 89.25% of the population is Hindu, 8.81% Muslim, 1.43% Christian, 0.05% Sikh, 0.02% Buddhist and 0.01% Jain. 0.42% did not state a religion in the census.
Architectural Legacy
Many janapadas grew up along the old Bhagirathi channel from the ancient times till around the 16th century: Kalighat, Boral, Rajpur, Harinavi, Mahinagar, Baruipur, Baharu, Jaynagar Majilpur, Chhatrabhog etc. Bipradas Pipilai's Manasavijaya, composed in 1495, mentions many places in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baruipur is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are March, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 33 km away. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta, Baruipur Rajbari, Ananta Acharya's Sripat and Neeldeep Garden.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 26°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2313 mm of rain in total.
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