About Berachampe ( Berachampa )

Berachampa (Bengali: , pronounced as: Be-ra-cha-pa) is a small town on the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal, in eastern India. The town is roughly between the towns of Barasat and Basirhat, approximately 34 kilometres (21 miles) from Kolkata. Cotton weaving is common in Berachampa, along with metalworking. The town is a trade centre for goods such as rice, legumes, sugar cane, potatoes and coconuts. Near Berachampa is the ancient archaeological site of Chandraketugarh, circa 300 BC. Many busy roads pass close to or through the town; State Highway 2 (SH2) and the Taki road (which connects Barasat and Basirhat) both pass through Berachampa. Haroa Road (connecting Berachampa and Newtown), Prithiba Road and Baduria Road (connecting Berachampa with Baduria) are other important roads.