Mayapur-Nabadwip pilgrimage and Santipur handloom
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Krishnanagar |
|---|---|
| Division | Presidency |
| Area | 3,927 sq km |
| Population | 5.17 Million |
| Literacy rate | 75.58% |
| Sex ratio | 947 |
| Subdivisions | Krishnanagar Sadar, Kalyani, Ranaghat, Tehatta |
Nadia is an important agricultural and culturally rich region of West Bengal. Here daily life, farming, education and administrative services are all closely intertwined.
The district headquarters is Krishnanagar. Based on agriculture and settlements, this district is an important part of West Bengal.
Agriculture and a climate-linked way of life are very important here. The influence of farming and rivers is evident in travel, markets and social life.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Krishnanagar PS | Krishnanagar | 03472-252914/251033 |
| Nabadwip PS | Nabadwip | 03472-240404/243966 |
| Ranaghat PS | Ranaghat | 03473-210022 |
| Santipur PS | Santipur | 03472-278030 |
| Kalyani PS | Kalyani | 033-25828100 |
Sealdah–Krishnanagar–Lalgola line (Krishnanagar City, Ranaghat, Kalyani, Nabadwip Dham junctions)
NH 12 (old NH 34)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport, Kolkata (~100–120 km)
ISKCON global HQ, Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
Birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, major Vaishnav pilgrimage
Site of the 1757 Battle of Plassey with memorial
Small deer and bird sanctuary near Nakashipara
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Nadia District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Largely agricultural — paddy & extensive banana plantations
Jute cultivation
Handloom weaving at Shantipur–Fulia
Education & services hub at Kalyani (AIIMS, universities)
The headquarters of Nadia district is at Krishnanagar. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Nadia district has 4 subdivisions (Krishnanagar Sadar, Kalyani, Ranaghat and Tehatta) and 17 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Nadia district is the ISKCON temple at Mayapur — ISKCON's world headquarters, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. Nabadwip and Plassey 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 Nadia district is https://nadia.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.