Things to do in Jafarpur, West Bengal
Jafarpur is a census town in Barrackpore II CD Block in Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
30 places to visit in and around Jafarpur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Black Hole of Calcutta · in B. B. D. Bagh
The Black Hole of Calcutta was a dungeon in Fort William, Calcutta, measuring 14 by 18 feet, in which troops of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, held British prisoners of war on the night of 20 June 1756.
Wikipedia - 2Marble Palace · in B. B. D. Bagh
Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007.
Wikipedia - 3Dakshineswar Kali Temple · in Dakshineswar
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu navaratna style temple in Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River.
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- 5Annapurna Temple, Titagarh
Annapurna Temple, is a Hindu temple navaratna heritage situated on the bank of the Ganges at Rasmani ghat at Titagarh, Barrackpore in North 24 Paragana. The temple is similar to the Bhavatarini temple at Dakshineswar.
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- 7Marble Palace Zoo · in B. B. D. Bagh
Marble Palace Zoo, which was the first zoo opened in India, also by Raja Rajendra Mullick. It now primarily serves as an aviary, including peacocks, toucans, storks, and cranes.
Wikipedia - 8St. Olav's Church, Serampore
St. Olav's Church is a protestant church in Serampore, West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 9Sacred Heart Church, Chandannagar · in Chandannagar
The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic heritage church situated at Chandannagar in Hooghly district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is under the Archdiocese of Calcutta, and it is a heritage site declared by the West Bengal Heritage Commission.
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- 13National Council of Science Museums · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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- 17Kripamayee Kali Temple · in Baranagar and Dakshineswar
Kripamayee Kali Temple Kripamôyee Kali Môndir), commonly known as Joy Mitra Kalibari, Jôy Mitrô Kalibari ), is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Kali, located on the eastern banks of Hooghly River at Baranagar in Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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- 21Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
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- 23Basri Shah Mosque · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia
- 24S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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- 29Jagatnagar Kalibari · in Jagatnagar Wikipedia
- 30Balaram Mandir · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia
Jafarpur by interest
- Good with kids: Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Mother's Wax Museum, National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Naval Aircraft Museum
- Temples and places of worship: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Annapurna Temple, Titagarh, Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli, St. Olav's Church, Serampore
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Marble Palace, Marble Palace Zoo, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Mother's Wax Museum
- Lesser-known places: Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Kripamayee Kali Temple, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Boat Museum, Kolkata, Bhot Bagan Moth
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Jafarpur
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 18°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 22°C | 20 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 28°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 60 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 164 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 30°C | 243 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 341 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 301 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 237 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 26°C | 149 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 24 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 18°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Jafarpur
- Nearest railway station: Seoraphuli Junction (SHE), 6 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 16 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Jafarpur costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Jafarpur is not included.
Compare Jafarpur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Jafarpur | – | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Babanpur | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 34 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Barrackpore | 2 km | Oct–Mar | 40 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Champdani | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 40 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Paltapara | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Jafarpur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Jafarpur?
The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Marble Palace, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Annapurna Temple, Titagarh.
When is the best time to visit Jafarpur?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Jafarpur?
Nearest railway station: Seoraphuli Junction (SHE), 6 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 16 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Jafarpur cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Jafarpur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.