Agarwal Packers and Movers Raiganj

Raiganj is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Uttar Dinajpur district. The city is situated at an altitude of 40 m above sea level. It is spread across an area of 10.76 square kilometres. In the 2011 census, Raiganj Urban Agglomeration had a population of 199,758, of whom 104,966 were males and 94,792 were females. The effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 81.71 percent. Situated along the National Highway and by the side of the Kulik river is the Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 35 acres and a buffer area of 286 acres. It is the largest bird sanctuary in Asia.

Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India's West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site.

Climate

Raiganj has a humid subtropical climate. The average high temperature in July, the warmest month, is 39 °C, and in January, the coldest month, 26 °C. The average annual temperature is 24.9 °C. On average, 1,430 millimetres of rain falls per year, with most of it falling in the wet season months of June through September. The wettest month is July, with 348 millimetres of precipitation on average; the driest month is December, with only 5 millimetres.

How to Reach

By Air : The nearest operating airport is Bagdogra Airport, near Siliguri, about 166 km from Raiganj. IndiGo and SpiceJet are the major carriers that connect the area to Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangkok, Paro, Chandigarh and Balurghat airport.

By Rail : Raiganj railway station is on the Barsoi-Radhikapur branch line. One express train, Radhikapur Express, is available for reaching Kolkata, and a link superfast express train, Radhikapur-Anandvihar Express, is available for going to New Delhi. A couple of Katihar bound local passenger trains and a Siliguri bound DMU passenger can also be availed.

By Road : Raiganj is connected by buses to a few major cities through NBSTC and private bus services. NH 12 and SH 10A are its lifelines. SH 10A connects it to Kaliaganj, Balurghat, Hili. Buses are available all day long to Balurghat, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Coochbehar, Malda, Kolkata and a few other important cities. Overnight bus facilities are available mostly to Kolkata and Dhubri.

Closest Branch

The closest branch to Raiganj is located in Siliguri and is at a distance of 166 kms from Raiganj. The Customers can pay a visit to the branch by any means of transportation. The proximity to the branch makes it convenient for customers to comfortably use their services.

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