Career
He was the first manager of the India women"s national football team Born in Bagdogra, Bhattacharya began his playing career with Town Club in Baharampur, representing them in the IFA Shield. He then played for Vidyasagar College and Sporting Union, before signing for East Bengal in 1945.
He moved to Eastern Railway in 1949, returning briefly to East Bengal on loan in 1951, for the Durand Cup.
After retiring as a player, Bhattacharya began his coaching career with Eastern Railway, as an assistant coach. He later became the first-ever professional coach of East Bengal.
In 1975 he came the first-ever manager of the Bengal women"s team, and the first-ever manager of the newly formed India women"s national football team
