Libraries in Bardhaman

Libraries are important part of the cultural history of a place. They contain the books and journals which reflect the historical facts as well as beautiful works of fiction that can transport you to any age or any era. Bardhaman too has a number of libraries that house a large number of books and journals, primarily in Bengali language and script. However, one can also find some reading material in English, Hindi and other regional languages in the various libraries in Bardhaman.

The various libraries in Bardhaman are as follows:

District Library in Bardhaman

The District Library located on the B.C. Road in Bardhaman is one of the oldest government aided libraries in the city. It was established in the city after the Asiatic Society had been set up in the year 1784 in Kolkata in West Bengal. The District Library of Bardhaman is also a part of the strong network of public library system that has been instituted in West Bengal.

District Library
Address: 69, B.C. Road
Burdwan HO, Bardhaman - 713101 
Phone: + (91)-342-2566389
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday from 09:30 am to 06:30 pm, Closed on Sunday and every second and fourth Saturday

Other Libraries in Bardhaman

Apart from the District Library in Bardhaman, there are a few other libraries present in the city as well as in the district which cater to the requirements of the reading public and provide a variety of books and journals along with various newspapers and magazines. The following list gives the addresses and contact numbers of the various libraries in Bardhaman city and its adjoining areas:

Sarbamangala Library
Address: B.C. Road
Burdwan HO, Bardhaman - 713101 
Phone: + (91)-9475451879
Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 am to 09:00 pm

Budbud Book House
Address: Budbud
G.T. Road, Bardhaman - 713403 
Phone: + (91)-9332369622
Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 am to 10:00 pm

Uttam Library
Address: B.K. Road
Bijoy Ram, Bardhaman - 713101 
Phone: + (91)-9332550498
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm, Closed on Sunday

Nagendranath Sadharan Pathagar Rural Library
Address: Village Akalpoush
Bardhaman - 713157 
Phone: + (91)-3454-245702
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday from 09:30 am to 06:30 pm, Closed on Sunday

Mitra Sangha Library
Address: Panagarh Bazaar
Village Panagarh
Bardhaman - 713148 
Phone: + (91)-343-2524042
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday from 09:30 am to 06:30 pm, Closed on Sunday

Palli Mangal Library
Address: Hattala Bazaar
Station Road, Mankar
Bardhaman - 713144
Phone: + (91)-343-2517249
Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday from 12:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Thus, for all the book lovers and bibliophiles in the city of Bardhaman, the above mentioned libraries are the perfect place to research and read upon their areas of interest and delve into the deep world of literature and history reflecting the ancient as well as the modern culture of the society of Bardhaman.