History
Serampore is a town in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, on the western bank of the Hooghly River. One of the rare Danish colonies of India, Serampore is unique for its Danish-British-Bengali heritage.
Overview
Serampore is a town in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, on the western bank of the Hooghly River. One of the rare Danish colonies of India, Serampore is unique for its Danish-British-Bengali heritage.
Historical Timeline
1755
The process of urbanization in Serampore can be understood through three distinct phases: a pre-urbanization period occurring before 1755, an urbanization phase spanning from 1755 to 1854, and an industrialization phase from 1854 to 1947.
1845
After the British acquisition in 1845, the city experienced substantial industrial development, including the construction of railways and factories, leading to its emergence as an industrial hub.
Historical Sites
Serampore College
Henry Martyn's Pagoda
Danish Governor House
Jagannath Temple
Notable Figures
Serampore College
Henry Martyn's Pagoda
Danish Governor House
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