Bhatpara is Taluka (Tehsil) in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal state. Bhatpara has 1 areas (postal offices). Bhatpara has a Sub Office and the PIN Code of Bhatpara is 743123.
Bhatpara (Bengali: ভাটপাড়া) is a suburban town and a municipality under Jagatdal police station of Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is situated on the bank of Hooghly river. It is known for its rich traditions in the field of Sanskrit learning. The name 'Bhatpara' originates from the ancient name "Bhatta-Palli", where 'Bhatta' denotes the sect of Bramhin Sanskrit pandits and 'palli' denotes locality or village. It is one of the oldest municipalities in West Bengal and it was constituted a municipality in 1899, when it was separated from the Naihati municipality. In the British era and afterwards, it had become an important industrial hub on Hoogly river bank, mainly for the high density of jute processing plants. It is also the home of prominent peoples like Swapan Chakladar.
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| Pin code | Area | District | Taluka | Postal Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 743123 | Bhatpara PIN Code | North 24 Parganas | Bhatpara | Sub Office |