About Adra
Adra is an important census town and a railway colony which was originally known for its 90% of Anglo-Indian population in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.This town is well known as a cultural hub in Purulia district and also a populated area. Adra town is mainly divided into two parts by railway track, which are North settlement side area and South settlement side area. As per administration, Northern part falls under Raghunathpur block area of Bankura Lok Sabha constituency and Southern part falls under Kashipur block area of Purulia Lok Sabha constituency.
Adra is a major tourist destination because of its many British-era buildings, most notably the Joychandi Pahar, Saheb Bandh and Panchkot Raj Palace which are situated nearby this town. Adra is also a part of 'Panchkot Tourism Circuit' in the district of Purulia.
Source : Wikipedia