Hooghly Kolkata

The name Hooghly is sometimes also written as Hugli. This is a small town that lies west of the Hooghly River, a branch of the Ganges, and has a history of early initiation towards industrialization on part of Bengal. The history of Hugli is very parallel to that of Kolkata. The place forms one of the districts of West Bengal and that is undoubtedly an important one. The history of Hooghly is tinged with the instances in the colonial era. The region was one of the commanding posts of early colonial powers in the 17th century. Following the decline of Satgaon, Hooghly, Kolkata was originally founded by Portuguese in the year 1537.

Hugli region as it exists today is a developing commercial centre. While visiting the town, you will get to see that Hooghly, Kolkata is provided with several well established commercial units. Rice milling and rubber goods manufacture are the prime industries in the region. The manufacture of brass, bell metal, jute mills, flour mills, bricks and tile works have gained momentum and are fast pulling the township towards a full developed industrial zone.

The place is home to many local attractions for which visitors have been coming to this district for years. Here you will see Imam Barah, Bandel Church and Hansweswari Temple. Yet other places of interest in the region include Tarakeshwar, Radhanagor, Devanandpur and Chandannagore.

The place is passing through by good number of water channels and marshes. Hooghly, Kolkata can simply be accessed from the city of Kolkata via bus or train. The East Indian Railway has a major railway line that travels through Hooghly mainland.

Accessibility

1.From the city of Kolkata and towards north of it Hugli is about 23 kms.
2.There you will find a regular bus service from Kolkata to Hugli region, particularly from the northern marginal regions of Kolkata.
3.The region can also be got to by train. The trains from Sealdah and Howrah Railway Station run into the region.