Ranaghat

Ranaghat is a city and a municipality in Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Ranaghat subdivision. It is known for its handloom industry, various types of flowers and floriculture.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Ranaghat
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.pushpin_map: India West Bengal#India3
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in West Bengal, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: West Bengal
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Nadia
Settlement.government_type: Municipality
Settlement.governing_body: Ranaghat Municipality

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History
Geography
Location
Police station
Demographics
Economy
Education
Schools
High schools
Colleges
Culture
Festivals
Transportation
Railways
Roadways
Airways
Notable people
References
External links

== History == After the independence of India, Ranaghat was chosen to be the district capital of Nadia, but later Krishnanagar city was selected instead.