Halisahar is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

[6] With a total area of 8.29 km2 (3.20 sq mi) Halisahar forms a small part of the state of West Bengal.

[8][9] 96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) live in urban areas.

The summer in the delta region is noted for excessive humidity, with the highest day temperature ranging from 38 °C (100 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F).

In the year 2018 Halisahar recorded strongest kalbaisakhi in which storm was about 100 km/h and 51 mm of rain on 13 May.

Halisahar receives the Bay of Bengal branch of the Indian Ocean monsoon that moves in the northwest direction.

A cold and dry northern wind blows in the winter, substantially lowering the humidity level.

[18] As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Halisahar Municipal city covered an area of 8.29 km2.

Amongst the social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 1 stadium, 1 auditorium/ community hall, 1 cinema/theatre and 3 public libraries.

[20] See also Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision Industrialisation started in the Halisahar area in the early years of the twentieth century with the setting up of jute mills and pulp and paper mills on the banks of the Hooghly river.

The fortunes of the jute industry have declined but two mills are still functional in Halisahar.

[20][21][22][23][24][25] Halisahar Municipality is included in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for which the KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority.

Around a total of 3.2 million people from all around the city commute to Kolkata daily for work.