Hooghly

West Bengal, India, 712103

Why is Hooghly known

Proposed Patna-Kolkata Expressway to connect at Dakhuni to enhance the locale's connectivity to Bihar
Strengthening and widening of SH-13 from Dankuni till Chandannagar (5 km) to improve connectivity to Kolkata
Newly constructed flyover in the area of Kamarkundu in Hooghly district
Major river beautification project to be undertaken with an auditorium and sports complex
There are 97 plus upcoming projects in the district for development

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West Bengal Transportation Corporation runs buses, trams/streetcars, and ferries and also provide travel passes for daily and frequent commuters
The integration of a Rail-road transport network to achieve multimodal transport
India project Bharatmala Phase-1, which includes the construction of highways across India. It will enhance the connectivity between Delhi and Kolkata
Safe to travel at night due to regular police patrols
Despite power cuts, the government has made street lights available everywhere
Kolkata River Traffic Police inaugurated a 2nd police jetty on the Hooghly near Taktaghat to keep an eye on the sensitive zone
The government has taken several measures to increase the number of parks and maintain the existing ones
New project to provide safe drinking water, new toilets, and handwashing facilities in rural areas
Introduction of electric vehicles to restrain the pollution problem and address the river water quality by introducing electric ferries
From the buildings to the colonial artifacts to the various religious places, the town offers various attractions for travelers
Right on the banks of the river is the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioner's Office
There are several state and national highways. National Highway 2 runs through the Hooghly district

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Ferry is the primarily used public transport buy it cannot transport a large number of people at the same time
There are inadequate road conditions like pot holes at several places in the district
Public transport has not been able to satisfy the transportation needs of the population leading to a rise in vehicle ownership
Certain stretches in the district need proper street lighting and replacement of old sodium vapor lights with LED lights
Measures should be taken for highway patrolling in accident-prone areas
There are plenty of parks and playgrounds; however, the culture of urban parks is demanded
Untreated sewage is drained into the river Hooghly, risking the lives of millions who depend on the Hooghly river for survival
A proper sewage and drainage network and an alternative network for small industries waste discharge is required for clean water

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