Churulia (চুরুলিয়া Curuliẏā) is a village in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It is the birthplace of Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976), a Bengali poet and composer known for both revolutionary and romantic works. A fair with cultural programmes is organised to celebrate the poet's birthday in May.
Get in
[edit]Churulia is 17 km (11 mi) from Asansol.
There are two minibus routes serving Churulia: one from Asansol via Kalla and Domahani, and other from Chittaranjan via Asansol and Chandrachur.
Get around
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Map of Churulia
See and do
[edit]- 1 Churulia Colliery. A lesser-known coalfield in Paschim Bardhaman.
- 2 Diguli Hill.
- 3 Nazrul Museum. A museum dedicated to the works of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Buy
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[edit]Connect
[edit]- 1 Nazrul Academy Town Library.