Baharampur, also known as Berhampur, is an important city in West Bengal. It lies on the banks of the Bhagirathi River and is located at a distance of 200 km from the state capital. It is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district. The city contributes greater value to the country. It is one of the most important hubs of business, administration, education & politics. Another specialty of the city is it is the first center of East India Company in India & many other countries like France, and Dutch established the companies here which is also a reason for local & Foreign tourists attraction. The city is well-known for sweets such as Chanabora and Rasagulla. The town is between South & North Bengal and connected with National Highway 12 & 34. The town is surrounded by many renowned educational institutions such as Kendriya Vidyalaya and Murshidabad University. Baharampur’... Read More
Highlights about Baharampur
Ring road project covering 45 km proposed to impro... more
Railway overbridge to offer a better experience fo... more
Shramik Bhawan construction project in Baharampur ... more
New residential project in Baharampur to offer com... more
What is good here
For local transportation Tuktuk or toto car is available on regular basis
The city is well-connected with National Highway 12 & National Highway 34
The condition of National and State Highways is good
Safety measures are taken to keep the street safe still suggested to be cautious from street dogs at night
Vehicle patrolling & foot patrolling directed regularly to keep the city safe
Umasundari park is the best spot to experience pure nature
Initiatives such as training volunteers to teach families about waste management & establishing people groups to screen unlawful dumping
The air quality of the city is moderate
Bardhaman called as the granary of Bengal is the largest agricultural hub of the state located 98 km away from the city
The silk weaving industry is one of the prominent ever-growing industries of the city
625 km length NH12 is the well connected road network of the city
What can be better
Timing of the transport system is sometimes inconvenience for the passengers
Few old flyovers need urgent attention of authorities
Monsoon season damages the roads where potholes risks accident in the area
Lack of proper lighting in the area results in accident risks
More than half of the newly installed street lights are in bad condition so there is a need to install new street lights in better condition... more
Need to improve police patrolling in secluded areas of Baharmpur
Due to urban migration & other factors solid waste management is a growing issue of the town
Chemicals from industries and garbage disposal near the river lead to water pollution
Overexploitation, on surface ran off leads to scarcity of fresh groundwater availability
More routes are needed to connect the area to national highways
Baharampur is an industry-based city thus, property costs may find costlier in some areas