Bhatpara is a suburban town and a
municipality under
Jagatdal police station of
Barrackpore subdivision in
North 24 Parganas district in the state of
West Bengal,
India. It is situated on the bank of
Hooghly river. It is known for its rich traditions in the field of
Sanskrit learning. The name 'Bhatpara' originates from the ancient name "Bhatta-Palli", where 'Bhatta' denotes the sect of Bramhin Sanskrit pandits and 'palli' denotes locality or village. It is one of the oldest municipalities in West Bengal and it was constituted a municipality in 1899, when it was separated from the Naihati municipality. In the British era and afterwards, it had become an important industrial hub on Hoogly river bank, mainly for the high density of jute processing plants. It is also the home of prominent peoples like Swapan Chakladar.