- Khagra
Khagra is a
neighbourhood ofBaharampur inMurshidabad district in theIndia n state ofWest Bengal . It is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.Geography
Khagra is situated on the east bank of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river.
Economy
Utensil manufacture
Khagra is a centre for the manufacture of
bell metal (locally known as "kansa") andbrass utensils. These have a traditional demand in the local markets and some are also exported. The problem of procuring raw materials and changing customer preference for stainless steel, plastic and ceramics is adversely affecting the industry.cite web | url =http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm
title = Handicrafts and silk industry| accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work = | publisher = Murshidabad district administration]Ivory and wood carving
Khagra was a major centre of
ivory carving. [cite web | url = http://www.craftandartisans.com/ivory-bone-horn-of-west-bengal.html | title = Crafts and artisans of India | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work = | publisher = craftandartisans.com] With restrictions on ivory trade, the artisans have moved tosandalwood carving. [cite web | url = http://www.indiatourism.com/west-bengal-handicrafts/index.html | title = West Bengal Tourism | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work = | publisher = India Tourism]weets
Khagraghat produces good quality
khaja , a local speciality. [cite web | url =http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-getaways/India/Murshidabad/index.asp?ct=83&q=Murshidabad
title = Murhidabad | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work =Time Wrap | publisher = journeymart.com]References
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