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Bardhaman (also spelled Barddhaman) is a district town in West Bengal. Burdwan is an alternative name for the district, which remains in use from the British period. It is also the name for the district itself.

Burdwan City has been a district capital since the time of Mughals. Later on it became a district headquarters of British India.

Bardhaman town is an important railway junction. It is also a node for road transport.


Bardhaman is most famous for its 'Mihidana' and 'Sitabhog', both are forms of sweets.

External link

Bardhaman District official web site


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