Name Change Services in Rishra
Rishra (PIN 712250) is in Hooghly district, West Bengal. This page sets out what is specific to name change for clients in Rishra: the offices and courts involved in West Bengal, local rules, and the nearest places we also serve.
Name Change in Rishra: local information
Located about 17 km north of the state capital Kolkata, Rishra (PIN 712250) is part of West Bengal.
Civil and criminal matters arising in Rishra start before the courts having local jurisdiction over the area, with appeals and writ petitions going to the Calcutta High Court.
Offices and courts for Name Change in West Bengal
- Courts with local jurisdiction over Rishra — civil and criminal cases from the area are filed here first
- Calcutta High Court — hears appeals and writ petitions arising from Rishra and the rest of West Bengal; besides its principal seat in Kolkata, it sits at benches elsewhere in West Bengal, and the bench is decided by the district where the case arises
Name Change at a glance
Name Change is a key service offered by Legal Filing India India's Trusted Filing Platform. Read the full Name Change guide.
Key documents
- Identity proof (PAN / Aadhaar / Passport)
- Address proof
- Relevant supporting documents specific to the matter
Fee and timeline
Starting price ₹2,499; government and third-party charges are payable at actual. Indicative timeline: 5–15 working days.
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Name Change near Rishra
The nearest places in West Bengal that we list are Serampore (about 3 km), Khardaha (about 4 km), Titagarh (about 4 km) and Kamarhati (about 6 km).
- Name Change Services in Serampore — about 3 km
- Name Change Services in Khardaha — about 4 km
- Name Change Services in Titagarh — about 4 km
- Name Change Services in Kamarhati — about 6 km
- Name Change Services in Uttarpara Kotrung — about 6 km
- Name Change Services in Panihati — about 7 km
- Name Change Services in Baidyabati — about 8 km
- Name Change Services in Bally — about 9 km
- Name Change Services in Baranagar — about 10 km
- Name Change Services in Dumdum — about 10 km
- Name Change Services in Bhadreswar — about 12 km
- Name Change Services in Madhyamgram — about 13 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to travel from Rishra to Kolkata for name change?
Rishra is roughly 17 km north of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Most of the work for name change is done online; we tell you in advance if any step needs an in-person visit.
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Rishra?
The Calcutta High Court.
Is there a Legal Filing India office in Rishra?
No. We handle name change for clients in Rishra (PIN 712250) online. This page describes a service area, not a branch office.