Kāmārhāti
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When to go: Kāmārhāti month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kāmārhāti are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 25–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and August the wettest (about 393 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2 | 13.3 | 10 | 9.7 |
| February | 29.1 | 16.9 | 25 | 10.2 |
| March | 33.1 | 21.5 | 43 | 10.4 |
| April | 36.0 | 25.4 | 69 | 10.7 |
| May | 34.5 | 26.4 | 185 | 10.1 |
| June | 33.2 | 27.1 | 256 | 8.6 |
| July | 31.6 | 26.3 | 380 | 8.1 |
| August | 31.4 | 25.9 | 393 | 7.7 |
| September | 31.3 | 25.7 | 301 | 8.1 |
| October | 30.8 | 23.7 | 185 | 9.1 |
| November | 28.8 | 18.8 | 39 | 9.6 |
| December | 25.7 | 15.0 | 24 | 9.3 |
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- Documented history · 1881
In 1881-82 it was renamed Baranagar Municipality and Kamarhati became a part of it.
- Documented history · 1899
In 1899, Kamarhati was separated from Baranagar Municipality and Kamarhati Municipality came into existence.
- Documented history · 1947
With the partition of Bengal in 1947, "millions of refugees poured in from erstwhile East Pakistan." In the initial stages bulk of the refugees were non-agriculturists.
- Documented history · 1949
By 1949, there were 65 refugee colonies in the Dum Dum and Panihati zone.
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01 · OverviewKāmārhāti, in brief
Kāmārhāti is a city and municipality located within the North 24 Parganas district of the Indian state of West Bengal. Situated at coordinates 22.67111°N and 88.37472°E, this urban center operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone and functions as part of the area covered by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.
How Did Historical Shifts Shape the City?
During the British Raj, Kāmārhāti served as a location for gardens and bungalows where wealthy residents from Kolkata traveled to stay. Administrative boundaries shifted over time; the area was previously part of the North Suburban Municipality before being renamed the Baranagar Municipality in 1881–82. Kāmārhāti was subsequently separated from Baranagar to establish its own municipality in 1899. A major demographic turning point occurred with the partition of Bengal in 1947, when millions of refugees arrived from erstwhile East Pakistan. In the absence of adequate official rehabilitation, these self-settlers engaged in squatting—locally known as jabardakhal—by occupying barracks, waste land, and private or government plots. Within a brief span, these refugee communities established an active society featuring markets, temples, schools, colleges, hospitals, and recreational centers.
What Defines the Geography and Administration?
The municipal area spans 10.96 square kilometers and is bounded by Khardaha and Panihati to the north, North Dumdum to the east, Baranagar to the south, and the Hooghly River to the west. Neighborhoods such as Ariadaha, Dakshineswar, and Belgharia fall under the administration of the municipality, with the municipal office located at Rathtala on B.T. Road. Law and order within the municipal area is overseen by the Belgharia police station, operating under the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate. The sacred Dakshineshwar Kali Temple is situated directly within the municipal boundaries.
How Are Demographics and Infrastructure Structured?
According to the 2011 Census of India, the city recorded a total population of 330,211 residents, while subsequent administrative figures cite a population of 332,965. Educational and cultural resources documented in the district handbook include numerous primary and secondary institutions, degree colleges such as Bhairab Ganguly College and Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women, public libraries, auditoriums, and community spaces that support local civic life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kāmārhāti
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kāmārhāti located and what are its coordinates?
Kāmārhāti is situated in India at geographic coordinates 22.6711, 88.3747, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kāmārhāti?
Kāmārhāti has a recorded population of approximately 332,965 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kāmārhāti?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kāmārhāti include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kāmārhāti?
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