Bhadrakali, Hooghly
Bhadrakali is a locality in Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).
Geography
Bhadrakali is located on the west bank of the Hooghly River.
Education
- Swami Niswambalananda Girls' College
- Bhadrakali High School .
Healthcare
There is a primary health centre with 5 beds at Bhadrakali, run by Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality.
Industry
The Bhadrakali distillery of United Spirits was earlier owned by Shaw Wallace. In 1959 Bengal Distillery at Bhadrakali had become a fully owned subsidiary of Shaw Wallace. The Bhadrakali distillery was set up in 1949 and manufactures fast moving brands of Indian-made foreign liquor.
Transport
State Highway 6 (West Bengal) / Grand Trunk Road passes through Bhadrakali. The town is well connected with Howrah–Bardhaman main line through Uttarpara and Hindmotor railway stations.
References
- ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ^ "United Spirits – Bhadrakali Distillery". Industry About. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Shaw Wallace and Company". Money Control. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Swc to relocate composite distillery". Sourav Majumdar. Business Standard, 8 August 1998. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
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