Ranaghat

Ranaghat is a city in the district of Nadia, West Bengal, India. It is situated 74 kilometres north of Calcutta. It is situated by river 'Churni'. It is known for its handloom industry, various types of flowers and sweet dishes especially "Pantooa" made by famous "Jagu Maira". The town has spread up along its borders in all corners recently. It is the Capital of Mahakumas of Nadia district. Total population is around 20 lakhs as of 2011. People from the nearby places do come here for living. It is one of the most important railway junctions in the Sealdah-Murshidabad railway section.International Train "Maitree Express" is passing over from here.

History

Ranaghat town has existed since the British invaded India. A myth is still prevalent that the name of the town came from the bandit 'Rana Dacoit', who used to pillage this area 500 or 600 years back and he used to give pujas to the goddess Kali to thank Her. A more likely origin for the name of the town comes from Rani (Queen) or Rana (a Rajput warrior) and Ghat (steps leading to the river).

Ranaghat (Lok Sabha constituency)

Ranaghat (Lok Sabha constituency) is one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency is in Nadia district in West Bengal. As per order of the Delimitation Commission in respect of the boundary delimitation of constituencies in the West Bengal, from 2009 Nabadwip (Lok Sabha constituency) ceased to exist and a new one came into being: Ranaghat (Lok Sabha constituency).All seven assembly segments of No. 13 Ranaghat (Lok Sabha constituency) are in Nadia district.

Assembly segments

Ranaghat (SC) (Lok Sabha constituency) (parliamentary constituency no. 13) is composed of the following assembly segments:

Members of Parliament