Comprises territory in the province of Bengal. Established as a Prefecture Apostolic on July 19, 1870. Elevated to the diocese of Krishnagar on September 1, 1886 as suffragan of Calcutta. Entrusted to the Salesians, they turned over administration to the diocesan clergy on May 24, 2001. See also:
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