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🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Howrah |
|---|---|
| Division | Presidency |
| Area | 1,467 sq km |
| Population | 4.85 Million |
| Literacy rate | 83.31% |
| Sex ratio | 935 |
| Subdivisions | Howrah Sadar, Uluberia |
Howrah is an important urban district of West Bengal. The city's trade, railway network, river transport and industrial economy have made the district a vital part of the state.
The headquarters of Howrah district is Howrah city. The district has a vast railway network, factories and port-related activity. The rivers, temples and settlements close to the city further enrich the district's diversity.
Labour, trade, transport, small and medium industries and business all play important roles in Howrah district. The district's people conduct business closely integrated with various traditional markets, the railway network and neighbouring cities.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Howrah PS | Howrah | 033-2637-4792,033-2641-1750 |
| Golabari PS | Howrah | 033-2666-3515/2676-8484 |
| Shibpur PS | Shibpur | 033-2637-4794,033-2638-1028 |
| Uluberia PS | Uluberia | 033-2661-0261 |
| Santragachhi PS | Santragachhi | — |
Howrah station (terminus of the Howrah–Delhi main line); Santragachi, Liluah, Shalimar, Uluberia
NH 16, NH 12, NH 19 (GT Road)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport, Kolkata (~35 km)
World HQ of Ramakrishna Mission on the Hooghly bank
Shibpur garden home of the Great Banyan Tree
Iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly
Winter migratory bird wetland
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Howrah District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Engineering foundries & iron-steel works of the Howrah belt
Jute mills along the Hooghly
Uluberia agriculture (rice, jute, vegetables)
Port-linked logistics (Shalimar docks)
The headquarters of Howrah district is at Howrah. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Howrah district has 2 subdivisions (Howrah Sadar and Uluberia) and 14 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Howrah district is Belur Math — the worldwide headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, on the banks of the Hooghly. The Indian Botanic Garden and the Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) 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 Howrah district is https://howrah.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.