North Murshidabad (উত্তর মুর্শিদাবাদ Uttar Murśidābād) consists of numerous towns at the northern fringe of the Murshidabad district of West Bengal.
Understand
[edit]North Murshidabad comprises the entire Jangipur subdivision of West Bengal. Some of the major settlements in the region include Dhuliyan, Farakka and Jangipur.
- Dhuliyan (ধুলিয়ান Dhuliẏān) is a quiet town with people having a riverside lifestyle. Local people of this place spend a lot of time on the river and by the riverside. It is a no-fuss river town where you do not have to be pressurised by the regular tourist hassle but can enjoy the riverside activities like boating and fishing, and long river walks.
- Farakka (ফারাক্কা Phārākkā) is a popular picnic spot with the Farakka Barrage. It is surrounded by water channels and canals. Deer are nurtured in a park on the bank of the Ganges. The project is covered by much greenery and has a full, fresh, airy atmosphere to live a peaceful and healthy life. At the end of October, various types of migratory birds come here and stay until February.
- Jangipur (জঙ্গীপুর Jaṅgīpur) is an old town and said to have been founded by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. During the early years of British rule, it was an important centre of the silk trade.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]- 1 Dhulian Ganga railway station.
- 2 Jangipur Road railway station.
- 3 New Farakka Junction railway station.
Get around
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Map of North Murshidabad