Ranaghat Voyage Tips and guide

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Ranaghat (রাণাঘাট Rāṇāghāṭ) is a small town along the river Churni in the Nadia district of West Bengal. The name Ranaghat comes from the name of a Dakat Rana. This is the great character of Vande Mataram by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

• 23.174188.56881 Ranaghat Junction  Eastern . There are local trains available from Sealdah Station in Kolkata to reach Ranaghat junction station. Ranaghat Local, Shantipur Local, Krishnanagar Local and Lalgola passengers are available and take around 2 hrs. to reach Ranaghat. Few express trains stop at Ranaghat station. (updated Jun 2025)

Buses are also available from Kolkata. National Highway no 34 passes through Ranaghat (Pramanik stoppage)

A river bridge on Churni river connecting Kalinarayanpur and the station in a height of 40 ft is a lovely place Kalinarayanpur having river Churni on one side and majestic greeneries on other side is fascinating.

• 23.1854888.579881 Hijuli Forest. (updated Jun 2025)

• Churni River, Anulia. A boat cruise in Churni during moonlight is a treat. The place is ideal for a day picnic. 

Routes through Ranaghat

Krishnanagar ← Santipur ←

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→ Kalyani → Kolkata