Description:
Bharagpur is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, about north of Kolkata and about south of Howrah. The city is the administrative headquarters of Howrah district. The city is also the headquarters of the North 24 Parganas district. The city is believed to have been named after the Bharagpur Raja, a ruler of the area in the 18th century. The city's earliest known inhabitants were the Monpas, who were displaced by the Muslim Mughals in the 16th century. Bharagpur is home to a number of Hindu temples, including the Jagannath Temple and the Kali Temple. The city is also home to a mosque, the Masjid-e-Noor. Bharagpur is home to a number of Muslim families, who have played an important role in the city's culture. The city is also home to a number of Christian families, who have played an important role in the city's culture. The city is home to a number of variations of the name Bharagpur, including Bharagpur Sadar, Bharagpur Nagar, Bharagpur Uttar, and Bharagpur Dakshin.
