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Midnapore is located in the Indian state of, and this place is a prominent tourist destination in the state. It is bordered by regions of in the south and in the west. The district is named after Medinimata, a local deity in the region popular among the pilgrims here. Midnapore mainly serves as a place where you can brush up a bit of history and learn more about India’s freedom struggle. Many local monuments are present, dedicated to freedom fighters that lost their lives for a cause. History buffs will thus love traveling to Midnapore. Midnapore is also a very famous destination among pilgrims, due to the presence of a large number of temples in the region. The Jagannath Temple located in Nutar Bazar is a very famous spot among pilgrims. You can also visit the Hanuman Temple located in Mirabazar, the located in Barabazar and the Habibpur Kali Ma Temple.A temple built way back in the 17th century, called the Rukmini Temple, is also present in Midnapore and this is an interesting site that you can visit. During your trip to Midnapore, you should also visit the temples dedicated to Chapaleswar and Mahamaya. The town of Midnapore experiences a tropical savannah climate. The basic seasons here are summers, winters and the monsoon season. Summers in Midnapore are hot and dry and winters are very cold. The monsoon season brings good rainfall through the South West monsoon. The best time to visit Midnapore would be during the winter months, when temperatures fall to bearable levels.
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Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 72110x
STD Code: 3222
Info Website: http://www.midnapore.in/
Best Time to Visit: October – May
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By Air : There is no airport in Midnapore.
By Train : Midnapore has a major railway station with frequent trains to various destinations located all around the country including trains from Purulia, Howrah and New Delhi.
By BUS : Midnapore is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Midnapore by bus.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Midnapore is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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