Overview
Harichand Guruchand University is a public university located in Thakurnagar, in the Gaighata area of the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. The institution is named after Harichand Thakur and his son Guruchand Thakur, figures associated with the Matua tradition of Bengal.
The university is situated in Thakurnagar, a locality long associated with the Matua community and its socio-religious activities. Its establishment as a public university places it within the framework of higher education institutions in West Bengal.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Harichand Guruchand University.