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Barddhaman (bär`dəmən, bûr`–), formerly Burdwan (bərdwän`), city (1991 pop. 245,079), West Bengal state, E central India. It has industries in hosiery and tools, but is best known for its 108 linga (phallic) temples dedicated to Shiva. Barddhaman is a district administrative center, a communications center, and the seat of a major university. A hydroelectric project on the nearby Damodar River has aided the city's growth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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report from an intricate, thoughtful collaborative project spanning multiple trajectories and sites of intra-rural migration to Barddhaman District, West Bengal. |
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