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Murshidabad (/ ˈ m ʊər ʃ ɪ d ə ˌ b ɑː d /, /-b æ d / or / ˈ m ɜː-/) is a historical city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River, a distributary of the Ganges. It forms part of the Murshidabad district. During the 18th century, Murshidabad was a prosperous city.
Murshidabad district is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Situated on the left bank of the river Ganges , [ 4 ] the district is very fertile. Covering an area of 5,341 km 2 (2,062 sq mi) and having a population 7.103 million (according to 2011 census), [ 5 ] it is a densely populated district and the ninth most populous in India ...
The ruins of Karnasubarna, the capital of Shashanka, the first important king of ancient Bengal who ruled in the 7th century, is located 9.6 kilometres (6.0 mi) south-west of Berhampore. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 80% of the population living in the rural areas.
The 2,240-metre-long (7,350 ft) Farakka Barrage carries a rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganges.The rail bridge was thrown open to the public in 1971, thereby linking the towns of Murshidabad district to Malda, New Jalpaiguri and other railway stations in North Bengal.
In July 2018, the Murshidabad University Bill, which was passed by the house will enable a state-aided university in Murshidabad to be established by upgrading the existing Krishnath College. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In February 2021, the principal of this college is appointed as vice-chancellor of Murshidabad University by Department of Higher Education ...
Murshidabad Junction is a railway station on the Sealdah-Lalgola line and is located at Lalbagh, Murshidabad in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. [ 1 ] History
Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing severe erosion , mostly along the southern bank.
Pages in category "Cities and towns in Murshidabad district" The following 84 pages are in this category, out of 84 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.