On eastern bank lie many historic and wealthy towns like Murshidabad, Jangipur and Ziaganj.
Jangipur |
Barakar is well connected by private run long distance bus services to places like Durgapur, Bardhaman, Katwa, Memari, Kalyani, Krishnanagar, Bankura, Suri, Sainthia, Bolpur,Jangipur in Murshidabad district, Mogra, Arambag, Purulia, and Ranchi.