Saktigarh, Siliguri
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Saktigarh | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Coordinates: 26°42′N 88°25′E / 26.70°N 88.41°E | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
District | Jalpaiguri district |
Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 734 005 |
Telephone code | 0353 |
Vehicle registration | WB 74 / WB 73 2 |
Website | www |
2 Vehicle Code based upon Siliguri Sub Divisional Court documentation |
Saktigarh is a neighbourhood and former village in the south of the city of Siliguri, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Saktigarh, located on the Mahananda River, was the site of the city's original centre.[1]
Education
The major Schools in Saktigarh include Saktigarh Vidyapith (H.S), Saktigarh Balika Bidyalaya and several primary schools. Phani Bhusan Madhyamik Vidyalaya is also close to Saktigarh.[citation needed]
Transport
A new road, named the third Mahananda Bridge, has been rebuilt connecting Burdwan Road (Nowkagath More) and Medical More. The road is planned to join to the west with Matigara, providing seamless communication from the Station Feeder Road in the south and Deshbandhu Road in the east to the Hill Cart Road in the central part of the city. National Highway no. 31, 31A passes through Siliguri.[citation needed]
Sport
Cricket, kho kho, taekwon-do, chess, and football are the five most popular sports in Saktigarh. Saktigarh Ground is the only cricket ground and matches are regularly held here.[citation needed] The city[which?] is home to many kho kho players and cricketers, including India international cricketer Wriddhiman Saha.[2]
References
- ^ Chandana Sarkar; Bimal Kumar Kar (October 2022). "Growth and Development Dynamics of Siliguri City, West Bengal, India". ResearchGate. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Times, Siliguri (24 April 2020). "Attempted burglary at the residence of cricketer Wriddhiman Saha in Shaktigarh area". Siliguri Times | Siliguri News Updates. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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