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Sonarpur
Sonarpur is a suburb southeast of Kolkata, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It also covers areas like Narendrapur, Rajpur and Subhasgram.
Sonarpur at a Glance
Why Sonarpur?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama
- Bhaskar Bhawan State Museum
Sonarpur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Janakinath Bose, father of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, used to live in Cuttack most of the time and come to this house during Puja times.
- Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama: Arranges several cultural programmes, not just religious ones.
- Bhaskar Bhawan State Museum: A museum with numerous sculptures of sculptor Chintamoni Kar.
Things to Do
- Ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Janakinath Bose, father of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, used to live in Cuttack most of the time and come to this house during Puja times.
- Bhaskar Bhawan State Museum: A museum with numerous sculptures of sculptor Chintamoni Kar.
- Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary: Famous for its wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids. The best time to visit is winter or spring, when maximum variety of birds are present in this sanctuary.
- Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama: Arranges several cultural programmes, not just religious ones.
Sightseeing Places
- Ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Janakinath Bose, father of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, used to live in Cuttack most of the time and come to this house during Puja times.
- Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama: Arranges several cultural programmes, not just religious ones.
- Bhaskar Bhawan State Museum: A museum with numerous sculptures of sculptor Chintamoni Kar.
Places That Define Sonarpur
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Ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Janakinath Bose, father of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, used to live in Cuttack most of the time and come to this house during Puja times.
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama
Arranges several cultural programmes, not just religious ones.
Bhaskar Bhawan State Museum
A museum with numerous sculptures of sculptor Chintamoni Kar.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 24 km from Sonarpur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Sonarpur Junction railway station, about 1 km from central Sonarpur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Sonarpur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 183 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Sonarpur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 469 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Sonarpur (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 83 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Sonarpur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 16–27°C with about 2 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
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History
- Summary: Sonarpur is a suburb southeast of Kolkata, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It also covers areas like Narendrapur, Rajpur and Subhasgram.
- Overview: Sonarpur is a suburb southeast of Kolkata, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It also covers areas like Narendrapur, Rajpur and Subhasgram.
- Medieval Period: Many janapadas grew up along the old Bhagirathi channel from the ancient times until 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, 89.34% of the population is Hindu, 9.25% Muslim, 0.40% Christian, 0.10% Sikh, 0.04% Buddhist and 0.02% Jain. 0.85% did not state a religion in the census.
Historical Significance
According to the 2011 Census of India, 89.34% of the population is Hindu, 9.25% Muslim, 0.40% Christian, 0.10% Sikh, 0.04% Buddhist and 0.02% Jain. 0.85% did not state a religion in the census.
Architectural Legacy
Many janapadas grew up along the old Bhagirathi channel from the ancient times until 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
Sonarpur is most comfortable in January, February, March, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 24 km away. The nearest railway station is Sonarpur Junction railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama and Bhaskar Bhawan State Museum.
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 2217 mm of rain in total.
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