The Hooghly bank
The river runs along the whole eastern edge of town. It is the widest open space on the map and the reason the settlement grew here in the first place.
Minimalist map poster · India
Rishra Map Poster & Print
22.7239° N / 88.3456° E
A narrow riverside town on the Hooghly's west bank, held between the water and the railway line.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Rishra in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Rishra, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Rishra at home
The map
About this Rishra map poster
Rishra lies on the western bank of the Hooghly River in West Bengal's Hooghly district, part of the long chain of towns that follows the river north of Kolkata. From above it is a thin, stretched shape. The river forms a broad curve along its eastern edge, and the main railway line runs roughly parallel a short distance inland.
Between river and rails the street pattern is dense and uneven. Short lanes run down toward the ghats, and long compounds mark where the mills and factories stand. Rishra has a particular place in industrial history: India's first mechanised jute mill opened here in 1855, and the riverfront plots along the bank still show where that industry once was.
A Rishra map poster shows how closely these riverside towns sit together. Serampore lies to one side and Konnagar to the other, with no clear gap between them. On paper the Hooghly becomes the strongest element, a wide pale band against the fine grain of lanes, which makes the town's dependence on the river easy to see at a glance.
- Population
- 117,000
- Coordinates
- 22.7239° N / 88.3456° E
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Rishra, India
Mill compounds
Large, regular plots near the water stand out against the smaller residential blocks. They are the footprint of the jute and engineering works that shaped the town.
Rail corridor
The railway line cuts a straight line through the urban fabric, parallel to the river, and forms the town's second spine.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Rishra
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Rishra
A map that means something
Rishra means something to people who grew up along the Hooghly or have family ties to the mill towns. The poster keeps the river, lanes and railway in one calm image that works in a study as well as a living room.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a family name or an important date. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The HD files cost $9, and printed posters with an optional wooden frame are also available.
Order the Rishra posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Rishra map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Rishra poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Rishra poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Rishra poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Rishra poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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