Thakurnagar
Thakurnagar is a Census Town in Gaighata CD Block in Bangaon subdivision of North [24 Parganas district] in the state of West Bengal, India.
History
Thakurnagar is named after Pramath Ranjan Thakur, the great-grandson of the founder of the Hindu Matuan movement, Harichand Thakur. Due to the Thakurs' significance to the Matua Mahasangha, the village is considered the "Mecca of Matuas."Today, Thakurnagar is best known for the nearby Thakur Bari. Thakurnagar is also known for its large flower market. It hosts a famous Baruni Mela.
Geography
Location
Thakurnagar is located 63.4 km northeast of Kolkata. It is to the east of the Bangladesh border.There have been reports of the formation of a Thakurnagar municipality in near future. However, as of May 2018, no notification has been issued to that effect.
Area overview
The area shown in the map was a part of Jessore district from 1883. At the time of Partition of Bengal (1947) the Radcliffe Line placed the police station areas of Bangaon and Gaighata of Jessore district in India and the area was made a part of 24 Parganas district. It is a flat plain located in the lower Ganges Delta. In the densely populated area, 16.33% of the population lives in the urban areas and 83.67% lives in the rural areas.Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.