Bangar excavation site, Gangarampur
Bangarh is the historical place situated in Gangarampur, West Bengal, India. Bangarh was the ancient city which was the administrative centre of Kotivarsha Vishaya (territorial division), itself part of the wider administrative unit of Pundravardhana Bhukti, which had Mahasthangarh as its capital[1] in the period of Chandras, Varmans and Senas.
After the Senas were defeated by the Muslims under Bakhtiar Khilji, Devkot was established as their capital were Bakhtiar died.
How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest operational airport is Bagdogra Airport, which is 252 KM from Balurghat. Newly created airport at Balurghat, the district headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur is expected to start shortly. 40 KM away from Dakshin Dinajpur District town.
By Train
The nearest operational airport is Bagdogra Airport, which is 252 KM from Balurghat. Newly created airport at Balurghat, the district headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur is expected to start shortly. 40 KM away from Dakshin Dinajpur District town.
By Road
Already well-connected by road to Malda, Siliguri, Raiganj and other premier cities in North Bengal. 40 KM away from Dakshin Dinajpur District town.