Fort and palace, Jhalokati
Kirtipasha Zamindar Bariকীর্তিপাশা জমিদার বাড়ি
- Time needed
- About an hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
The old houses of a Sengupta zamindar family from Bikrampur in Kirtipasha village, a few kilometres from Jhalokati town, partly used today by a school.
At a glance
- Family
- Sengupta, from Bikrampur
- Distance
- 4–5 km from town
About
Raja Ram Sengupta, of a zamindar line from Bikrampur, settled at Kirtipasha and built two houses, one for each of his sons. The estate grew through the nineteenth century.
The surviving buildings show arched windows, a grand stair and pillared rooms in various states of repair; one block houses a school. Walk round respectfully and avoid school hours.
Getting there: By auto from Jhalokati town, northwest, about 15 minutes.
Things to do
- See the old stair and the arched windows.
Good to know
- Go on a Friday or after school hours.
