Raiganj is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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11 Facts About Raiganj
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Raiganj is known for Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a large population of Asian openbills and other waterbirds and it is the largest bird sanctuary in Asia.
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Raiganj is situated at the banks of Kulik river which helped the town to become an important place for water connectivity.
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NH 34 passes through Raiganj which connects is to the capital of the state Kolkata.
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Raiganj lacks in railway connectivity because the station is on a branch line.
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Raiganj is connected by buses to a few major cities through NBSTC and private bus services.
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Raiganj Church is dedicated to St Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of Raiganj Diocese.
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Raiganj College has been upgraded to Raiganj University, an autonomous, state-owned university.
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The colleges of Raiganj were affiliated to University of North Bengal, but after the establishment of University of Gour Banga at Malda in 2008, the colleges are now affiliated to University of Gour Banga.
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Raiganj University is a public university in Raiganj, in the Uttar Dinajpur district.
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Raiganj is the sole producer of a special quality aromatic basmati rice called Tulaipanji.
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