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District in West Bengal, India
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Howrah (হাওড়া Hāōṛā) is a district of West Bengal. It borders Hooghly to the north, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata and South 24 Parganas to the east, Purba Medinipur to the southwest, and Paschim Medinipur to the west.
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Howrah (হাওড়া Hāōṛā) is the twin city of Kolkata and an important industrial and transport hub of southern West Bengal.
Amta (আমতা Āmtā) is a town in the Howrah district of West Bengal, along the Damodar River. It is known for Melai Chandi Mandir, a Kali temple and a major pilgrimage centre in the area.
Andul (আন্দুল Āndul) is a town west of Howrah city, in the Howrah district of southern West Bengal.
Bally (বালি Bāli or বালী Bālī) is a laid-back town north of Howrah city, in the Howrah district of southern West Bengal. It is home to the Belur Math (বেলুড় মঠ Beluṛ Maṭh), headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Deulti (দেউলটি Deulṭi) is a popular picnic spot in the Howrah district of West Bengal, along the Rupnarayan River. It was also the residence of Bengali writer Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay for 12 years.
Gadiara (গাদিয়াড়া Gādiyāṛā), a village at the confluence of the Hooghly and Rupnarayan rivers, is considered to be an ideal destination for weekend tourists and makes a good escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Kolkata and Howrah.
Garchumuk (গড়চুমুক Goṛchumuk) is a popular picnic spot in Howrah, at the confluence of Damodar and Hooghly rivers.
Uluberia (উলুবেড়িয়া Ulubeṛiẏā) is a sleepy industrial town in the Howrah district of West Bengal, at the western bank of the Hooghly River. Uluberia is a delightful place for weekend visitors, with riverside views and a popular Kali temple.
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