Hooghly Women's College, Hugli-Chuchura

#20 among attractions in Hugli-Chuchura

Universities and schools

Map

Facts and practical information

Hooghly Women's College, established in 1949, is a women's arts and sciences college located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to University of Burdwan. Hooghly Women's College is the sixth academic institution in the district and is the first women's college of the district and also is the largest Women's College of Burdwan University. ()

Established: 1949 (75 years ago)Coordinates: 22°54'1"N, 88°23'50"E

Address

Hugli-Chuchura India

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Hugli-Chuchura

Day trips

Hooghly Women's College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jubilee Bridge, Hooghly Imambara, Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Sampreeti Bridge.

0.7 miNE
Bridge
Jubilee Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura
18 min walk • The Jubilee Bridge is a former rail bridge over the Hooghly River between Naihati and Bandel in West Bengal, India. It provided an important connection between Garifa railway station and Hooghly Ghat railway station.
0.6 miN
Mosque
Hooghly Imambara, Hugli-Chuchura
15 min walk • Hooghly Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall and mosque in Hooghly, West Bengal, India. The construction of the building was started by Muhammad Mohsin in 1841 and completed in 1861.
1.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Bhatpara
44 min walk • Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges are a group of three co-located general degree colleges located in Naihati, West Bengal, India, namely Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women, operating in the morning shift, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, operating in the day shift, and Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, operating in the evening shift.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Sampreeti Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura
17 min walk • Sampreeti Setu is a railway bridge on Hooghly River. This bridge was inaugurated on 17 April 2016. It is situated between Garifa railway station and Hooghly Ghat railway station in the Naihati-Bandel branch line.
0.7 miSE
Church
Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist, Hugli-Chuchura
18 min walk • St. John the Baptist Church of Chinsura, is located in Chinsura, India. The church was built in 1695–1697 and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is the second oldest Christian church in Bengal, and the oldest Armenian church in India.
0.7 miSW
Cemetery
Dutch Cemetery, Hugli-Chuchura
19 min walk • The Dutch Cemetery of Chinsurah was constructed on the order of the director of the Dutch East India Company in Bengal. The cemetery and all its graves are now maintained and Archaeological Survey of India under the protection of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
~1510 ftW
Universities and schools
Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura
8 min walk • Hooghly Engineering and Technology College is a self financed engineering college run by the Hooghly Engineering & Technology College Society, engaged in the promotion of technical education amongst students and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in society.
1.2 miS
Universities and schools
Hooghly Mohsin College, Hugli-Chuchura
31 min walk • Hooghly Mohsin College began on 1 August 1836 as the New Hooghly College. It was established by Muhammad Mohsin, who also started other colleges. On its 100th anniversary it was renamed Hooghly Mohsin College. It became affiliated to University of Calcutta since the latter's initiation in 1857.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hooghly Women's College?

Nearby attractions include Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura (8 min walk), Hooghly Imambara, Hugli-Chuchura (15 min walk), Sampreeti Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura (17 min walk), Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist, Hugli-Chuchura (18 min walk).

How to get to Hooghly Women's College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hooghly Women's College:

Train

Hooghly Ghat (8 min walk)