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Barddhamān
City in West Bengal, India

Barddhamān

Bardhaman, officially Bardhaman Sadar, is a city and municipality located on the northern bank of the Damodar river in the state of West Bengal, India.

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It is the headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district, having become a district capital during the period of British rule. Burdwan, an alternative name for the city, has remained in use since then.

Get in

Getting to Barddhamān

The nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP IATA) at Durgapur, roughly 75 km (47 mi) from Bardhaman. However, only a few flights serve the airport. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU IATA) at Kolkata (roughly 90 km (56 mi) from Bardhaman) is the nearest airport to get to Bardhaman smoothly. In either case, one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination.

  1. 01
    Barddhaman Junction HWH

    On the Howrah–Delhi main line, Barddhaman Junction is an important station in the Eastern Railway (ER) zone.

  2. 02
    Alisha Bus Stand

    GT Rd (near the eastern junction of GT Rd and NH 19).

  3. 03
    Tinkonia Bus Stand

    GT Rd (near Barddhaman station).

  4. 04
    Uttara Bus Terminal
See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    Bardhaman Science Centre

    Founded in 1994, the Science Centre aims at promoting the amazing facts and mechanisms of science through various models and displays.

  2. 02
    Golapbag

    Literally "rose garden", Golapbag is a botanical garden built in 1883 by Raja Bijoy Chand Mahtab.

  3. 03
    Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary

    Originally a botanical garden, Ramnabagan became a deer park with spotted deer in 1978.

  4. 04
    Bardhaman Clock Tower

    Built by Burdwan Development Authority (BDA), the clock tower resembles the Big Ben of London.

  5. 05
    Curzon Gate
  6. 06
    Krishak Setu

    A bridge on the Damodar River connecting Bardhaman to Bankura and Arambagh.

Do

Things to do

  1. 01
    Krishnasayer Park

    One of the most famous natural attractions in the city.

  2. 02
    Meghnad Saha Planetarium

    Named after the famous scientist Meghnad Saha, the planetarium came up in 1994 with the major instruments being gifted from Japan.

  3. 03
    Sadarghat

    Literally "primary ghat", Sadarghat provides an amazing view of the Damodar River.

  4. 04
    Town Hall

    It was built somewhere between 1890 and 1894.

How locals move

Getting around Barddhamān the local way

  • Get inOne can find plenty of cycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws outside the station building.
  • Get aroundCycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws (locally known as totos) are available for travel within the city.
  • Get aroundThey are widely available and a combination of rickshaws and walking is the best way to explore the city.

From Wikivoyage: Bardhaman, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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