Back to All DestinationsPakur District • Jharkhand
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Martello Tower
24.6344° N, 87.8475° E1 km from Pakur Station
About Martello Tower
Standing 30 feet tall with 30 key loopholes for musketry, the Pakur Martello Tower is a unique British defensive watchtower erected in 1856 by S.D.O. Sir Alexander Eden following the fierce Santhal Hul freedom uprising. Surrounded by heritage gardens, it serves as a tangible memorial to the turbulent colonial history of the Santhal Pargana.
Cultural & Historical Heritage
A protected state heritage monument commemorating the valor of indigenous tribal freedom fighters.
Key Highlights
Historic 1856 Watchtower
Santhal Hul Freedom History
British Colonial Architecture
Heritage Garden
Photo Gallery
Location & Geolocation
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Essential Visitor Information
Best Visiting MonthsRound the year
Recommended Hours06:00 AM � 06:00 PM
Entry TicketFree Public Entry
Railway ConnectivityPakur (PKR)