Chandannagar
in Hugli of West Bengal, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
22.862 and 88.368 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 22° 51' 44" and E 88° 22' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:07 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 5:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Discover Chandannagar

Chandannagar in Hugli (West Bengal) with it's 180,623 citizens is a place in India about 799 mi (or 1,286 km) south-east of New Delhi, the country's capital city.

Current time in Chandannagar is now 10:07 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Chandannagar, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in India is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Sundarbans National Park in a distance of 72 mi (or 116 km), South-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kolkata, Khulna, Magura, Bagerhat and Rajshahi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 35°C / 95 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

25°C (78 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

3D LED Lighting of Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja 2014

Published: November 07, 2014
Length: 56:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

3D LED Lighting At Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja 2014 is the latest lighting decoration of Chandannagar. 3D lighting is gaining rapid popularity. The lighting industry of Chndannagar, Hooghly,...


Immersion Of Goddess Jagaddhatri Idol At Chandannagar Full Video

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 29:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Immersion Of Goddess Jagaddhatri, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Jagaddhatri Puja (Worship of Goddess Jagaddhatri) of Chandannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, India is famous all over the world ...


Demonstration Of Taekwondo Kicks, Poomsae And Sparring By Chandannagar Taekwondo Association

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 17:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Members of Chandannagar Taekwondo Association demonstrates various Taekwondo kicks, poomsae and sparring at Chandannagar Festival organised at Chandannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, ...


Colourful LED Lighting At Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 - Part 2

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 54:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

LED, Lighting, Jagaddhatri Puja, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: The lighting industry of Chndannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, India has reputation all over the world. If you visit Chandannagar...


180 Years Old Bagbazar Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 HD Video

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 09:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Jagaddhatri Puja Chandannagar 2014, Bagbazar, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Jagaddhatri Puja is the greatest festival of Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. In this video you see the idol...


Colourful LED Lighting At Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 - Part 1

Published: October 30, 2014
Length: 27:13 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

LED, Lighting, Jagaddhatri Puja, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: The lighting industry of Chndannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, India has reputation all over the world. If you visit Chandannagar...


Bowbazar Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 - Festival Of Bengal HD Video

Published: October 30, 2014
Length: 30:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Jagaddhatri Puja Chandannagar 2014, Bowbazar, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Jagaddhatri Puja is the greatest festival of Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. In this video you see the idol...


Helapukur Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 HD Video

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 00:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Jagaddhatri Puja Chandannagar 2014, Helapukur, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Jagaddhatri Puja is the greatest festival of Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. In this video you see the idol...


Madhyanchal Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 - Bengali Festival Video

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 45:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Jagaddhatri Puja Chandannagar 2014, Madhyanchal, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Jagaddhatri Puja is the greatest festival of Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. In this video you see the idol...


Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 At Ambika Athletic Club HD Video

Published: November 03, 2014
Length: 57:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Jagaddhatri Puja Chandannagar 2014, Ambika Athletic Club, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Chandannagar and Jagaddhatri Puja are two inseperable words. Chandannagar at Hooghly, West Bengal,...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chandannagar

Chandannagar, formerly known as Chandernagore is a small city and former French colony located 30 kilometres north of Kolkata, in West Bengal, India. It is head quarters of a subdivision in Hooghly District. It is one of the 6 municipal corporations in West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.

Located at 22.87, 88.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities and towns in Hooghly district, French India

Bhatpara

Bhatpara is a suburban town and a municipality under Jagatdal police station of Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is situated on the bank of Hooghly river. It is known for its rich traditions in the field of Sanskrit learning. Actually the name 'Bhatpara' originates from the ancient name "Bhatta-Palli" where 'Bhatta' denotes the sect of bramhin Sanskrit pandits and 'palli' denotes locality or village.

Located at 22.87, 88.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bhatpara

Jagatdal

Jagatdal is a town and police station under Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district, on the banks of the Ganges river in the state of West Bengal, India. Situated on the eastern banks of the river, the town has many jute mills. The town is administratively part of Bhatpara Municipality. The town has an Indian Army base workshop (No-507).

Located at 22.85, 88.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Bhatpara

Gondalpara

Gondalpara is an Indian town, southeast of Chandernagore, West Bengal. It was a Danish possession, also known as Danmarksnagore in 1698–1714 as part of Danish India, governed from Tranquebar.

Located at 22.8438, 88.3657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Hooghly district, Danish India

Dharmapur, West Bengal

Dharmapur is a census town in Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is under Chinsurah police station in Chinsurah subdivision.

Located at 22.88, 88.39 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Hooghly district

Garulia

Garulia is a town and a municipality under Noapara police stations of Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Garulia Municipality is sub-divided into 12 wards for the purpose of municipal election and functions.

Located at 22.82, 88.37 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in North 24 Parganas district

Kulihanda

Kulihanda is a census town in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is under Chinsurah police stations in Chinsurah subdivision.

Located at 22.8955, 88.3752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Hooghly district

Shyamnagar, West Bengal

Shyamnagar is a town in the district of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It is considered one of the major development hubs in the district. It is situated around 30 km away from Kolkata.

Located at 22.83, 88.37 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in North 24 Parganas district


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chandernagore, Chandernagor, Chandannagar, চন্দননগর, Ĉandanagaro, چندنگر, चन्दननगर, シャンデルナゴル, ჩანდანაგარი, 찬다나가르, Чанданнагар, சந்தன்நகர், Чанданнаґар, Chandan Nagar, 金德訥格爾