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Country
  
India

District
  
Howrah

Vehicle registration
  
WB

Local time
  
Thursday 8:30 PM

State
  
West Bengal

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Nearest city
  
Howrah, Kolkata

Government body
  
Gram panchayat

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Weather
  
26°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 90% Humidity

Gadiara is the point of convergence of rivers howrah west bengal india


Gadiara is a village in Howrah District of West Bengal, India. This place is the point of convergence of the Damodar, the Rupnarayan and the Hoogli rivers. Gadiara is a popular picnic and daytrip spot for locals and tourists alike.

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Map of Gadiara, West Bengal 711314

History

It is hardly 80–90 km from Calcutta and there are frequent bus services both private and state-owned (CSTC), from Esplanade, Kolkata. There is an old dilapidated fort, Fort Mornington, built by Lord Clive in Gadiara. The fort was heavily damaged during the devastating flood in 1942. There is a small lighthouse installed in Gadiara.

CTC Bus

  • E7/1 Esplanade – Gadiara
  • E15 Esplanade – Gadiara
  • Bus Routes without Numbers

  • Gadiara – New Town
  • STA Bus

  • Basirhat – Gadiara
  • Geography

    Visitors can enjoy boating in the Rupnarayan river. Both sunrise and sunset in Gadiara are really worth seeing because of its vast waterfront resembling a sea. But, today, the calm and quietness of Gadiara is gradually disappearing and becoming congested. There are regular ferry services to the other side of the river i.e., to Geonkhali in Midnapore and to Nurpur in 24-Parganas.

    Gadiara is located at 22.22°N 88.05°E / 22.22; 88.05.

    References

    Gadiara Wikipedia