Asannagar


Asannagar is a Census town in Krishnanagar I CD Block in Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India. It was formerly under Kotwali Police Station but now it is under newly formed Bhimpur Police Station.

History

Asannagar is a very old village now a census town of the district. Leader of the Indigo revolt and peasant uprising, Biswanath Sardar alias Bishe Dakait was hanged in this village in 1808 after a show trial.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Asannagar had a total population of 12,794, of which 6,500 were males and 6,294 were females. The population below 6 years of age was 1,151. The total number of literates in Asannagar is 8,828.

Transport

Asannagar is on State Highway 8 which originates from Santaldih and passes through Cheliyama, Raghunathpur, Santuri,
Saltora, Chhatna, Bankura, Beliatore, Sonamukhi, Patrasayer, Khandaghosh, Mirzapur, Kurmun, Kusumgram,
Nadanghat, Nabadwip, Krishnanagar, Nadia, Asannagar, Bhimpur, Krishnaganj before terminating at Majhdia. Asannagar is only 13 km far from the district headquarters Krishnanagar, Nadia. The nearest railway stations are Krishnanagar City Junction and Majhdia railway station. Asannagar is easily accessible through local private buses, magic vans, e-rickshaws from both the stations. Local people also use private cars, bikes, and scooter to commute.

Education

Asannagar High School is the only high school in the area. It was established in 1954. Apart from this, there are many primary schools in this area like Tripurapara primary school, Bhimpur Sri Sri Darsanananda Vidyaniketan, Vivekananda sishu niketan, Kashipurpara primary school, Pyradangapara primary school, Chanderpole Kultala primary school, Bagdipara primary school, Naikura primary school, and Kashipur Bansberia primary school.
Bhimpur Mohanananda College Of Education, Asannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College was established at Asannagar in 2007 affiliated with the University of Kalyani, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit and history.

Marketplace

Asannagar marketplace is the main business place of this area consists of many shops. Kalibabur bazar is the main market place for vegetable vendors, meat and fish shops. The marketplace consist few banks – State Bank of India, Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank. Asannagar marketplace also consist a gas office - Maa Kali Indane Gramin Vitrak.

Festivals

Durga Puja, Ganesh Puja, Kali Puja, Jagadhatri Puja, Ganga Puja are celebrated here with great rejoice. Lalon Mela is an important fair held here at nearby Kadamkhali ground with the joint co-operation of Asannagar and Bhimpur citizens. It is mainly a cultural fair about Lalon Fakir's songs. Many renowned baul singers from both India and Bangladesh serves soulful baul songs in this fair. A large number of people gather here from the local areas and also from other places too.
Apart from this Rath-er Mela, Meteri Mela, Ganesh Pujo Mela, Sarada mela held in Asannagar.

Healthcare

A primary health center named Asannagar primary health center is situated here with two doctors. The health center premises contains doctor quarters too.

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