Bagnan

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Bagnan | type = city | latd = 22.47 | longd = 87.97
locator_position = right | state_name = West Bengal
district = Howrah
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altitude = 6
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 8779| population_density =
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Bagnan ( _bn. বাগনান) is a census town in Howrah district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

*Bagnan is located at coord|22.47|N|87.97|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Bagnan.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bagnan] ] It has an average elevation of 6 metres (19 feet).
*Situated in between two rivers- Damodar and Rupnarayan.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bagnan had a population of 8779. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bagnan has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Bagnan is part of Uluberia (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S25/WB_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-02
work = West Bengal
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

Places of Interest

Khalor Kalibari temple

300 years old temple devoted to goddess Kali only 2 km away from the railways station. Huge celebrations take place during the annual Deepawali festival.

Father Chandray temple

400 years old temple devoted to god Chandray only 6 km away from the railways station. Huge celebrations take place during daily.

Twelve temples

200 years old Twelve temple devoted to Shiva only 6 km away from the railways station. Huge celebrations take place during the annual festival.

Bagheswari Temple

Almost two century old devoted to goddess Bagheswari only 2km away from the railways station. Huge celebrations take place during the annual puja festival.Near this temple a pot of gold coins was found.

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