Current Date And Time In Barakpur Cantonment, India
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:14:07 IST
Find cities, states and countries closest to Barakpur Cantonment in West Bengal, India with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Barakpur Cantonment.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Barakpur Cantonment from our regional database:
| State / Region | West Bengal |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 22.7634° N |
| Center Longitude | 88.3604° E |
| Elevation | 15 m (50 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Baidyabati | 3 | 4 | 2 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bamunari | 4 | 7 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Barakpur | 0 | 0 | 0 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Barijhati | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Barrackpore | 2 | 3 | 2 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bhadreswar | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Champdani | 2 | 4 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chandannagar | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chikrand | 7 | 11 | 6 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Dakshin Rajyadharpur | 2 | 4 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Garalgachha | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Garulia | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ichha Pur Defence Estate | 3 | 5 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kamarhati | 6 | 10 | 6 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Khardah | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to West Bengal (home state of Barakpur Cantonment), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Barisal Division | 164 | 263 | 142 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bihar | 262 | 422 | 228 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chittagong | 257 | 414 | 223 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Dhaka Division | 160 | 258 | 139 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Jharkhand | 171 | 275 | 148 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Khulna Division | 89 | 144 | 78 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Meghalaya | 280 | 450 | 243 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Mymensingh Division | 203 | 326 | 176 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Odisha | 298 | 480 | 259 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Rajshahi Division | 137 | 221 | 119 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to India, with aerial distance and compass direction from Barakpur Cantonment's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Afghanistan | 1,150 | 1,851 | 999 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bangladesh | 759 | 1,222 | 660 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Bhutan | 867 | 1,395 | 753 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Maldives | 1,262 | 2,031 | 1,096 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Myanmar | 1,097 | 1,766 | 953 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Nepal | 629 | 1,012 | 546 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Pakistan | 903 | 1,453 | 784 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Sri Lanka | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Tajikistan | 1,342 | 2,160 | 1,166 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Turkmenistan | 1,715 | 2,759 | 1,489 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Barakpur Cantonment. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in West Bengal, India.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Barakpur Cantonment (You) | West Bengal | — | — | — |
| Barakpur | West Bengal | 148,174 | 0.4 | NE |
| Shrirampur | West Bengal | 226,317 | 2.2 | WSW |
| Titagarh | West Bengal | 127,751 | 2.7 | SSE |
| Barrackpore | West Bengal | — | 2.9 | E |
| Ni Barakpur | West Bengal | — | 2.9 | E |
| North Barakpur | West Bengal | — | 3.1 | NNE |
| Patulia | West Bengal | — | 3.1 | E |
| Dakshin Rajyadharpur | West Bengal | — | 3.8 | WSW |
| Champdani | West Bengal | — | 3.9 | N |
| Baidyabati | West Bengal | 115,504 | 4.3 | NW |
How does Barakpur Cantonment rank within West Bengal? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Barakpur Cantonment appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Kolkata | 4,631,392 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 |
| Asansol | 504,271 |
| Bhatpara | 483,129 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 424,368 |
| Panihati | 378,705 |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport IATA: CCU 15 km (9 mi) from Barakpur Cantonment |
Barakpur Cantonment sits inside West Bengal, India. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Barakpur Cantonment and the countries closest to Barakpur Cantonment by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near India. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Barakpur Cantonment, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Barakpur Cantonment at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in West Bengal, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Barakpur Cantonment — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Barakpur Cantonment table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in West Bengal by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Barakpur Cantonment and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Barakpur Cantonment map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Barakpur Cantonment will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Barakpur Cantonment to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Barakpur Cantonment. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and West Bengal city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Barakpur Cantonment is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 15 km (9 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.