Kānkināra
in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
22.863 and 88.398 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 22° 51' 46" and E 88° 23' 53"
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: 05:22 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:06 am and 6:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Kānkināra

Kānkināra in North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) is located in India about 801 mi (or 1,289 km) south-east of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kānkināra is now 05:22 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kānkināra, 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 71 mi (or 114 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: 41°C / 105 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Evening Temperature 41°C / 105 °F
Night Temperature 31°C / 87 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 17%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 26th of April 2024

42°C (107 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

42°C (107 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

43°C (109 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Videos from this area

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OUR JOURNEY OF FRiendSHIP

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 48:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nabanita Das

A recollection of our memories through the years.... it is my first attempt to recollect our sweet memories..


Heramba Chandra College 3rd Year Picnic.MOV

Published: January 13, 2013
Length: 56:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sumit Swamy

Last Picnic of our college HCC , specially for & by 3rd yr students , Enjoyed lots , danced , Masti ... will be remembered 4ever..


BANTY STUNT RIDER

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 00:01 min
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Author: dipak shaw


Launch Engine: Inside a Launch in Mechuabazar Ferry Route in Chinsurah

Published: September 29, 2013
Length: 19:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Just Smile

Launch(a ship type vehicle) service is available between Chinsurah (Chuchura) and Naihati. Launches start from Mechhuabazar Ferry Service Jetty from Chinsurah and terminate at Naihati side...


In the Ganga River Bed in a Launch in Chinsurah

Published: September 29, 2013
Length: 19:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Just Smile

Launch(a ship type) service is available between Chinsurah (Chuchura) and Naihati. Launches start from Mechhuabazar Ferry Service Jetty from Chinsurah and terminate at Naihati side and vice verca.


Bibirhat Santan Sangha Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja 2014 HD Video

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 00:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somjit Bhattacharyya

Jagaddhatri Puja Chandannagar 2014, Bibirhat Santan Sangha, Chandannagar, West Bengal, India: Jagaddhatri Puja is the greatest festival of Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. In this video you...


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 ...


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...


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...


It's the lights of Jagaddhatri Puja in Chandannagar...Take that....2013

Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 54:02 min
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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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bhatpara

Hugli-Chuchura

Hooghly-Chuchura (also known as Hooghly-Chinsura or Hooghly) is a city in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies on the Hooghly River, 35 km north of Kolkata (Calcutta). It is located in the district of Hugli and is home to the district headquarters. Chuchura houses the Commissioner of the Burdwan Range. It forms a part of the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) region.

Located at 22.9, 88.39 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Portuguese colonies, Dutch India, Cities and towns in Hooghly district

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 2 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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Hooghly 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Hooghly district

Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist

Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist is located in Chinsura in India. The church was built in 1695-1697, is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Is the second oldest Christian church in Bengal, and the oldest Armenian church in India. The church is well preserved due to its proximity to Kolkata and care committee of the Armenian Churches.

Located at 22.8915, 88.4013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Armenian diaspora, Armenian churches, Armenian Apostolic Churches


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kāhkihāra, Kānkināra