District Court Howrah

ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

Howrah is one of the densest districts in West Bengal (density : 2913 / Sq. -K.M.). It is situated between 22012' 30'' and 220 46' 55'' north latitude and 880 22'10'' and 870 50' 45'' east longitude. The name itself is possibly derived from a village named Harirah which was located in or about the site of modern Howrah City. Howrah also called HAORA lies along the west bank of the river Hooghly and directly opposite to Calcutta. It is Calcutta's largest satellite city and the second largest city in West Bengal. The twin of Kolkata is said to have a rich history that dates back to 500 years. Several luminaries of different fields were born in this district. Sarat Chandra -Chattopadhyay, the famous writer was born at vill.- Panitrash under Uluberia Sub-Division within this District. A renowned advocate, Barada Prasanna Pyne was a son of this District. Previously the Judicial and Administrative Side of this district was within the District of Hooghly.
The Hooghly-Howrah district was formed into separate administrative unit in 1793 and a Judge and a Magistrate were appointed there in the same year. The revenue jurisdiction of the district was separated only in 1819 prior[...]