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Barasat, city, southeastern West Bengal state, northeastern India. It lies in the eastern part of the Kolkata (Calcutta) urban agglomeration, just north-northeast of the Dum Dum suburban complex and about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of central Kolkata.

Barasat was constituted a municipality in 1869. The city is a regional transportation hub, connected by road and rail with Kolkata, Haora (Howrah), and other cities in the region. It is an important trade centre for rice, legumes, sugarcane, potatoes, and coconuts; cotton weaving is the major industry. An annual fair held in honour of a Muslim saint is attended by both Muslims and Hindus. Pop. (2001) 231,521; (2011) 278,435.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.