50 Unknown Facts about Howrah
1. Since several factories are constructed here, Howrah has had a significant impact on the West Bengal economy. The nickname "Sheffield of the East" for Howrah originated from this. Source.
2. According to legend, Howrah, the second-largest city in West Bengal and twin of Kolkata, has a long history that goes back more than 500 years. The name itself may have sprung from a village called Harirah, which was situated next to Howrah city in current times. Source.
3. In Howrah, the Howrah Bridge is the busiest cantilever bridge in the world, carrying more than 150,000 pedestrians daily and carrying an estimated 100,000 automobiles. To put those numbers in context, traffic in 1946 was estimated to have included little over 27,000 automobiles, close to 121,000 pedestrians, and about 3,000 livestock, Source.
4. In Howrah, over 974 trains pass through the platforms at Howrah Junction on average each day. More than 3 million people travel through Howrah every day in addition to these additional factors. Source.
5. The fact that a road separates Howrah Junction into two parts is one of the station's most impressive features. Since the cops keep the road in excellent condition, there is no commotion. Source.
6. There are 1,775,885 people in the Howrah district who live in rural areas, with 909,519 men and 866,366 women. The sex ratio in the rural parts of the Howrah district is 953 females for every 1000 males. If the Howrah district's child sex ratio data are taken into account, there are 965 girls for every 1000 males. Source.
7. There are 40 trains in the Up direction and 41 trains in the Down direction that run to Howrah. Source.
8. Do you know many notable people were born in Howrah? To name some are Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Suniti Kumar Chatterji, Jagannath Bhattacharya, Dilip Bagchi and Rabin Mondal. Source.
9. Howrah has a history that goes back more than 500 years, although the district is located in a region that was once home to the ancient Bengali kingdom of Bhurshut. Source.
10. One of the oldest hanging bridges in the world, the Howrah Bridge is supported by no supports and hangs over the Hooghly River. It ranks as the sixth-longest bridge of its kind worldwide. Source.
11. The oldest district in Bengal is Howrah. Rathin Chakravarty, the mayor of Howrah, came up with the idea for the archive as a way to share the area's 600-year history with the public. Source.
12. A tram was the first vehicle to cross the Howrah Bridge. At that time, traffic on the bridge was caused by two-wheelers, automobiles, buses, trams, and lorries. Source.
13. The Howrah Bridge, a massive steel bridge spanning the Hooghly River, is a well-known landmark in Kolkata. It is considered one of the world's longest cantilever bridges. It connects Howrah and Kolkata and is also known as the Rabindra Setu. Source.
14. The well-known nearby communities of Liluah, Belur, Santragachi, Shibpur, Bally, and Ramrajatala are just a few in the vicinity of Howrah. Source.
15. Even though Howrah is a well-developed town, its suburbs, like Kona, Shalimar, Bally, and Uluberia, are currently experiencing significant residential development, making them far more sought-after places to live. Source.
16. West International City, Twin Towers, Gayatri Nidhivan, and Sanjivani Green Villa, are some of the best-gated communities in Howrah offering a lavish lifestyle. Source.
17. A sizable marsh called Santragachi Jheel draws a lot of migratory birds in the winter. It is a haven for bird watchers and a fantastic location for nature photographers. It is a great tourist place to visit in Howrah. Source.
18. The three magnificent bridges that Howrah is famous for are the Rabindra Setu, Vidyasagar Setu, and Vivekananda Setu. The journey is excellent, and from here you can see much of Kolkata. Source.
19. Avani Riverside Mall is one of the popular destinations in the area of Howrah. A good time can be had there with friends and family. They also offer a good selection of retail brands from which to choose. If you want to, you might also go see a movie in the PVR theatre. Source.
20. Howrah's Mullick Ghat Flower Market is a well-known flower market with a century of history. One of the largest flower markets in all of Asia is what makes it famous. Source.
21. When in Howrah, the Rail Museum is a worthwhile attraction to check out. The park is home to the Rail Museum, which features a variety of locomotive and carriage exhibits. The structure also serves as the finish line for a toy train excursion. Source.
22. The well-known educational institutions in and around Howrah are St. Agnes Convent School, Asian International School, DPS Howrah and Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IISER). Source.
23. Howrah District Hospital, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, and Howrah Orthopaedic Hospital are a few of the well-known medical facilities in and near Howrah. Source.
24. The short name for Howrah is HWH. Source.
25. It is an amazing engineering accomplishment that the Howrah Bridge was built without nuts and bolts using a special system of interlocking plates. Source.
26. The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, with a total length of 1,500 feet (457.2 meters). Source.
27. To increase visibility and improve the bridge's aesthetic, green and yellow paint was applied to it in 1992. Source.
28. In and around Howrah, Durga Puja is the greatest time to visit. During this season, an abundance of Bengali sweets is made, which are well-known throughout the nation. Source.
29. The popular bridge in Howrah, the Howrah Bridge was renamed Rabindra Setu on June 14, 1965. It was named after the great poet, Rabindranath Tagore. Source.
30. 26,500 tonnes of steel were used in the building of the Howrah Bridge, 23,000 tonnes of which came from Tata Steel and was high-tensile alloy steel known as Tiscrom. Source.
31. The Howrah Sadar and Uluberia subdivisions make up the Howrah District. One municipal corporation, one municipality, and five community development (CD) blocks make up the Howrah Sadar subdivision. There is one municipality and nine community development blocks in the Uluberia subdivision. Source.
32. Howrah district has 4,850,029 residents, which is roughly equivalent to Singapore or the US state of Alabama, according to the 2011 census. Source.
33. This district contains a total of 14 Blocks for Howrah. The district covers 1,467 square kilometres in total. Source.
34. The richest person in Howrah is Anand Burman. He is the chairman of Dabur company with a net worth of 5.9 Billion USD. Source.
35. Howrah district contains 25 Howrah Lok Sabha constituencies. Source.
36. 83.31% is the literacy rate of Howrah. Source.
37. Around 26.20% of Muslims reside in Howrah. Source.
38. With a depth of 33 meters beneath the Hooghly River, the Howrah Metro Station will be the nation's deepest. According to KMRC, around 80% of the work has already been completed. Source.
39. The city is known as the "Glasgow of India" since it is home to many engineering businesses, much to Glasgow, England. Source.
40. There are 138 towns and 650 villages in the Howrah district. Source.
41. The Howrah station has 23 platforms. Therefore, it has the largest number of railway platforms in India. Source.
42. Being rich in history, Howrah has some of the best attractions including Damodar Temple, Nivedita Setu, Phuleswar, Rasbari Garden House, etc. Source.
43. The Howrah red light area is known as Sonagachi. It is among the largest red-light districts in Asia. Source.
44. Madangopal Jiu Temple is one of the oldest temples in the Howrah district. Source.
45. Nakhoda Mosque is one of the most popular mosques in Howrah. Source.
46. Founded in 1845, Howrah Zilla School is one of the oldest running schools in Howrah. Source.
47. Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shree Jain Hospital and Research Centre, and ILS Hospital are some of the best hospitals in Howrah. Source.
49. The Basilica of the Holy Rosary also known as Bandel Church is one of the oldest churches in Howrah. Source.
50. There are around 18 police stations in Howrah. Source.
