Gobardanga

Gobardanga
Town
Gobardanga Zamindar House
Gobardanga
Location in West Bengal, India
Gobardanga
Gobardanga (India)
Coordinates: 22°52′N 88°46′E / 22.87°N 88.76°E / 22.87; 88.76
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNorth 24 Parganas
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyGobardanga Municipality
  Municipality ChairmanSankar Dutta
Area
  Total
13.50 km2 (5.21 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
45,377
  Density3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialBengali and English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituencyBangaon
Vidhan Sabha constituencyGaighata
Websitewww.gobardangamunicipality.org

Gobardanga is a Town and a Municipality in Barasat sadar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Founded on 20 April 1870, it is one of the oldest municipalities of West Bengal.