Bandel Church, Tarakeswar and riverfront heritage
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Hugli-Chuchura (Chinsurah) |
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| Division | Burdwan |
| Area | 3,149 sq km |
| Population | 5.5 Million |
| Literacy rate | 82.55% |
| Sex ratio | 961 |
| Subdivisions | Chinsurah (Sadar), Chandannagore, Srirampore, Arambagh |
Hooghly district is one of West Bengal's most important districts. The interplay of rivers, industry, tourism and culture has given the district its fine reputation.
The headquarters of Hooghly is Chinsurah. The district is especially notable for its river-based infrastructure and historic importance.
River-linked trade, industry and tourism play an important role in local life. Agriculture, small and medium industries and the service sector are also important.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chinsurah PS | Chinsurah | 033-2680-4743 |
| Serampore PS | Serampore | 033-2652-1200 |
| Chandannagar PS | Chandannagar | 033-2683-1838 |
| Arambagh PS | Arambagh | 03211-255047 |
| Tarakeswar PS | Tarakeswar | 03212-276252 |
Howrah–Bardhaman main line & Bandel–Katwa loop (Bandel Junction, Dankuni, Sheoraphuli, Kamarkundu)
NH 19 (GT Road), NH 12
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport, Kolkata (~40–50 km)
Oldest church in Bengal (1599), at Bandel
Famous Shiva temple (1729), draws lakhs in Shravan
Danish-era college, first in India with university status
Historic Imambara and clock tower at Chinsurah
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Hooghly District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Jute cultivation, milling & trade (Tribeni, Bhadreswar, Champdani, Serampore)
Bandel Thermal Power Station & ITC Tribeni
Light industry along GT Road (former Hindustan Motors, Uttarpara)
Rice & potato in western blocks
The headquarters of Hooghly district is at Hooghly-Chinsurah. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Hooghly district has 4 subdivisions (Chinsurah (Sadar), Chandannagar, Serampore and Arambagh) and 18 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Hooghly district is the Bandel Church — Bengal's oldest church (1599), at Bandel. The Taraknath Temple at Tarakeswar and Serampore College are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Hooghly district is https://hooghly.nic.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.