Khagra

Last updated

Khagra is a locality of Baharampur in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.

Contents

Geography

Khagra is situated on the east bank of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river.

Economy

Utensil manufacture

Khagra is a centre for the manufacture of bell metal (locally known as kansa) and brass utensils. These have a traditional demand in the local markets and some are also exported. The problem of procuring raw materials and changing customer preference for stainless steel, plastic and ceramics is adversely affecting the industry. [1]

Ivory and wood carving

Khagra was a major centre of ivory carving. [2] With restrictions on ivory trade, the artisans have moved to sandalwood carving. [3]

Sweets

Khagra produces good quality chanabora and khaja, a local speciality. [4]

Shola art

Khagra is a centre of Shola art. [5]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Berhampore</span> City in West Bengal, India

Berhampore, also known as Baharampur, is a city and a municipality in the state of West Bengal, India. Berhampore is the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district. As of 2011 census, Berhampore is the seventh largest city in West Bengal. It is located about 186 km (116 mi) from Kolkata, the state capital.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Murshidabad district</span> District in West Bengal, India

Murshidabad district is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Situated on the left bank of the river Ganges, the district is very fertile. Covering an area of 5,341 km2 (2,062 sq mi) and having a population 7.103 million, it is a densely populated district and the ninth most populous in India. Berhampore city is the headquarters of the district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burwan (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Burwan is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Kandi subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhagawangola I</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Bhagawangola I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raghunathganj I</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Raghunathganj I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nabagram (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Nabagram is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Berhampore (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Berhampore is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beldanga II</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Beldanga II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hariharpara (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Hariharpara is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Naoda (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Naoda is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Domkal (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Domkal is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Domkol subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raninagar I</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Raninagar I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Domkol subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raninagar II</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Raninagar II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Domkol subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raghunathganj II</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Raghunathganj II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Suti II</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Suti II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Aurangabad is the census town of Suti II block.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kandi (community development block)</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Kandi is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Kandi subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bharatpur I</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Bharatpur I is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Kandi subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bharatpur II</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Bharatpur II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Kandi subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Murshidabad-Jiaganj</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Murshidabad-Jiaganj is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhagawangola II</span> Community development block in West Bengal, India

Bhagawangola II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

References

  1. ↑ "Handicrafts and silk industry". Murshidabad district administration. Archived from the original on 11 December 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
  2. ↑ "Crafts and artisans of India". craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
  3. ↑ "West Bengal Tourism". India Tourism. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
  4. ↑ "Murhidabad". Time Wrap. journeymart.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
  5. ↑ "Sholapith: Bengal's eco-friendly ivory craft intrinsic to life and death". 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.