Bhadrakali is a neighbourhood in Uttarpara of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).
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Geography
Bhadrakali is located on the west bank of the Hooghly River.
Education
Swami Niswambalananda Girls' College
Bhadrakali High School .
Healthcare
There is a primary health centre with 5 beds at Bhadrakali, run by Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality.
Industry
The Bhadrakali distillery of United Spirits was earlier owned by Shaw Wallace. In 1959 Bengal Distillery at Bhadrakali had become a fully owned subsidiary of Shaw Wallace. The Bhadrakali distillery was set up in 1949 and manufactures fast moving brands of Indian-made foreign liquor.
Transport
State Highway 6 (West Bengal) / Grand Trunk Road passes through Bhadrakali. The town is well connected with Howrah–Bardhaman main line through Uttarpara and Hindmotor railway stations.