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Current Date And Time In Baranagar, India

Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:04:46 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 260,072
District: North 24 Parganas

🌎 Baranagar, West Bengal, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Baranagar, a city in West Bengal, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Baranagar — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Baranagar, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBaranagar
District / CountyNorth 24 Parganas
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population260,072
Area7.12 km² (2.75 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#16 of 183 cities with population data
Currency
NameIndian Rupee
Code ISO-4217INR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+91
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.in
Elevation
In Meter10
In Feet33
GPS Coordinates
Latitude22.64
Longitude88.38
Decimal Degrees (DD)22.641° N 88.377° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)22° 38' 29" N 88° 22' 38" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)22° 38.48' N 88° 22.64' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital9 km South of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountrySatkhira, Bangladesh (72 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+05:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:04 AM
Sunset🌅 06:21 PM
Day Length13h 17m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code700036
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata
Founded / Incorporated1869-01-01

Baranagar – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Baranagar, West Bengal

Baranagar is a city situated in West Bengal, India, within Asia. It falls under North 24 Parganas, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Baranagar as a Section of Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in West Bengal

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Baranagar

The latitude and longitude of Baranagar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Baranagar on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Baranagar

Baranagar runs on UTC +05:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Baranagar

Payments and pricing in Baranagar run on Indian Rupee (INR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Baranagar exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Baranagar

To ring a number in Baranagar from outside India, dial +91 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Baranagar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Baranagar's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Baranagar ranks #16 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 9 km South of Kolkata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Bengal market. › Cities near Baranagar

📊 How This Baranagar Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Baranagar into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Baranagar to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the West Bengal market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Baranagar

👥 What is the population of Baranagar?

Baranagar has a recorded population of approximately 260,072 people. That places it #16 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Baranagar in square kilometers?

Baranagar spans approximately 7.12 square kilometers (2.75 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Baranagar in?

Baranagar sits within North 24 Parganas, is part of West Bengal in India. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Baranagar in?

Baranagar keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:04 AM and sets around 06:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Baranagar?

Businesses and shops in Baranagar price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Baranagar currency page.

📍 How far is Baranagar from the state capital?

Baranagar is about 9 km South of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Baranagar for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Baranagar lands you closest to Satkhira, Bangladesh, about 72 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Baranagar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.