Mankundu


Mankundu is a locality in Bhadreswar Municipality of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.

Etymology

The name Mankundu comes from a prehistoric era when King Man Singh sent a few soldiers to defeat the then mog dacoits in 17th era.

Geography

Mankundu is situated in Latitude: 22°84'N & Longitude: 88°34'E.

Transport

/ Grand Trunk Road passes through Mankundu. Private Bus number 2 plies through here.
Mankundu railway station is on the Howrah-Bardhaman main line. It is part of Kolkata Suburban Railway system.

Education

, an engineering college, was established at Mankundu in 2009.
Mankundu B.Ed. College, was established at Mankundu in 2011.
Vivekananda Wisdom Mission School, was established at Mankundu in 2011.
Techno India Group Public School, Mankundu