Aranghata


Aranghata is a town in the district of Nadia, West Bengal, India. It is situated north of Calcutta and about north of Ranaghat town.
Aranghata is served by the Ranaghat railway station. Ranaghat Junction is a major station on the Sealdah-Gede railway section. Aranghata is famous for its Jugol Kishore Mela on the bank of the Churni and the Hindu festival Kali Puja. Maha Samsan Ghat is also on the bank of the river. People of Bahirgachhi, Panchberia, Salua, Bankimnagar, Bhaina, Bahirgachi, Math narayanpur do trades in Aranghata Bazar. This place is known for country culture also. Aranghata can be described as a popular market of the locality. There are two high schools and five primary schools at Aranghata.

Transport

Other than rail transport through Aranghata railway station in Sealdah - Gede branch line, the village also has bus route to Ranaghat, Nrishangopur Ghat, Mayapur, Boira, Duttaphulia, and district sadar Krishnanagar. The Churni river connects to Hanshkhali, Mamjoan.