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| District Headquarter: Krishnangar Taluk Headquarters: Karimpur, Kaliganj, Tehata, Nakasipara, Chapra, Krishnaganj, Nabadwip, Shantipur, Hanskhali, Ranaghat, Kalyani, Chakdah, Haringhata. Population: 3,750 thousands (1991) Temperature: Daily max. 32.4 C, min 20.6 C. Economy: Sugar Cane, Rice, Leather and Rubber Plastic Products, Electical Machinary, Food Products, Metal Products. |
Krishnanagar, also called KRISHNAGAR, city, administrative headquarters of Nadia district, just south of the Jalangi River. A road and rail junction, it is the major agricultural distribution centre for the district. Sugar milling is the major industry, and Ghurni, a suburb, is famous for the manufacture of coloured clay figures. The city, constituted a municipality in 1864, contains the residence of the maharaja of Nadia and is a Christian evangelistic centre. It is also the site of a hospital, a horticultural research station and jute nursery, and an agricultural training centre. A large fair is held annually. Pop. (1991 prelim.) 120,918.