page_title: Ranaghat
section_title: Places of interest
hierarchical_section_title: Ranaghat / Places of interest
caption_attribution_description: English: Siddheswari Temple in Ranaghat
context_page_description: 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 on the Churni River, 74 kilometres north of Kolkata. It is compact but densely populated cities of West Bengal. It is known for its handloom industry, various types of flowers and floriculture and a flower market. The town has recently expanded. Urban area is about 8 km², but the total rural and urban area is more than 30 km². The total population was just over 200,000 in 2011.
context_section_description: The following places might be of interest to visitors.
  Nokari Nokari is a nearby picnic spot.
  Pal-Chaudhuri House -- The Pal-Chaudhuri House at Ghatak Para is a reminder of the historical importance of the Zamindars of Nadia. The house was built over 250 years ago by Krishna Panti, born in a mud hut, who rose to become one of the greatest merchants of Bengal. He was given the title Pal-Chaudhuri and became Zamindar over a huge area of Nadia. He built this house with over 300 rooms for his descendants, employing Scottish architects. The buildings, temples and gardens have intricate terra cotta work, and are some of the only such buildings in the region that remain mostly intact.
     The GINNI MAAA’s puja at GHATAK BARI, just opposite to Pal-Chaudhuri House is also an interesting place for the history lovers of Bengal. Each brick of this house is ready to quench the thirst of your inquisitive heart. But, the grandeur of this puja can well relinquished during Jagaddhatri puja.
  Churni Nodir ghat -- The bank of River Churni is a pleasant break from the scorching heat of summer months. The recently built bridge over the Churni connects Ainshtola (on the west bank of Churni) to Chotobazar on the east bank.
  Siddheshwari Temple -- Temple in the heart of the town, Siddheshwaritala, that has existed for over 150 years. Devotees, especially women, pray here regularly.
  Nistarini Temple -- Another temple near the Happy-Club maidan.
  Ranaghat Forest -- Outside the main township, Ranaghat Forest is a picnic spot.
  The Dey Chowdhury house is also an ancient piece of architecture and is well-kept.
caption: Siddeshwari Temple
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