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Sagra (West Bengal)

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Sagra is a village of Bhadura-Haridas Gram Panchayat under the sub-division of Diamond Harbour in the district of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. It is situated in the southern suburb of Kolkata and 3 kilometer away from eastern bank of Hooghly river. This is an ancient village with natural beauty and famous for paddy and vegetables cultivation.

Map of Sagra, West Bengal 721451

More than 1,500 people are residing in this village. Most of them are farmers and low educated. The youngsters are rapidly coming up with higher education. It is famous for Gramin mela on Shitla Puja, Mahotsab and Kalipuja held during last week of Baishakh to first week of Jaistha (May month of each Year). An old Shiva Temple is also found in the middle of this village. The Shyama Kalipuja of Pal Para is well known for its tradition since 1979. Jatra, Natok, Palagaan, Tarjagaan, Gazangaan, Harinam Sankirtan, Shailar gaan are the main cultural menifestation of this village.

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Sagra (West Bengal) Wikipedia


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