Krishnath College Heritage Building

Krishnath College Heritage Building is the historic main building of Krishnath College in Berhampore, Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Established in 1853 by Maharani Swarnamoyee Devi in memory of her husband Maharaja Krishnath Roy of Cossimbazar, it is one of the oldest colleges in Bengal. The colonial-era structure features Indo-European architecture with arched verandas and columns and remains an active educational institution and heritage landmark of the town.

Visitors can view the exterior of the colonial-era heritage building within an active college campus in central Berhampore. The structure features arched verandas, tall columns, and Indo-European architectural details. The campus includes lawns, academic blocks and a historic atmosphere. Access is primarily to the exterior and campus grounds, as interior classrooms and administrative areas are for students and staff. Photography of the facade and campus is the main visitor activity.

Krishnath College was established in 1853 by Maharani Swarnamoyee Devi, queen of the Cossimbazar Raj, in memory of her husband Maharaja Krishnath Roy. Initially established as a private college, it was later taken over by the government and became a prominent centre of higher education in Bengal during the British colonial period. The heritage building reflects colonial educational architecture of the mid-19th century.

The college is a major educational and cultural landmark of Murshidabad district and Berhampore town. It has played a long-standing role in higher education in West Bengal and is associated with the legacy of the Cossimbazar Raj family. The heritage building is valued locally as a symbol of the town's academic heritage.