Krishnanagar is rich in history and culture. As the headquarters of Nadia district, it has a glorious heritage. Located on the banks of the Jalangi river, (a tributary of Ganges) about 100 km from Kolkata, Krishnagar acts as a link between North Bengal and South Bengal, being connected to Kolkata, Siliguri, Bardhaman, Durgapur and Asansol by road. It is also a railway junction. Krishnagar became a municipality in 1864, but has a much longer history.