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Basirhat is a city in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Along the banks of the Ichamati River and close to the Bangladesh border, the city is famous widely for its Durga Puja.

Overview

Basirhat is a city in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Along the banks of the Ichamati River and close to the Bangladesh border, the city is famous widely for its Durga Puja.

Historical Timeline

1810

Indigo cultivation started in Basirhat in 1810.

1822

In 1822, Prince Dwarkanath Tagore became the 'Nimki Dewan' or Serestadar.

1840

Hat on the banks of the Ichamati river in 1840 and the old bazaar of Basirhat was established 60 years later in 1900.

1922

Basirhat New Market was established in 1922.

Historical Sites

Lake Terrace

Basirhat Dakshina Kali Temple

Notable Figures

Lake Terrace

Basirhat Dakshina Kali Temple

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