West Bengal



West Bengal is located in the eastern part of India. It is bounded on its north by Bhutan and the state of Sikkim, on its east by Bangladesh, on its northeast by the state of Assam, on its south by the Bay of Bengal, on its southwest by the state of Odisha, on its northwest by Nepal, and on its west by the state of Bihar. The alluvial plain in the south is watered by the legendary River Hooghly and its tributaries - Mayurakshi, Damodar, Kangsabati and the Rupnarayan. The Himalayan north, comprising the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar are watered by the swift flowing rivers Teesta, Torsa, Jaldhaka and Ranjit. Variations in altitude result in diversity in the nature and climate of West Bengal. From the northern highlands at the feet of the Himalayas to the tropical forests of Sunderbans, West Bengal is a land of myriad beauty, each region different from the other.


Facts on West Bengal
Official Websitewww.westbengal.gov.in
Date of Formation26 January 1950
Area88,752 sq km
Density1,000/km2
Population (2011)91,347,736
Males Population (2011)46809027
Females Population (2011)44467088
No. of District23
CapitalKolkata
RiversHooghly, Teesta, Jaldhaka, Rupnarayan
Forests & National ParkGorumara NP, Sundarbans NP, Ballavpur WS, Chapramari WS
LanguagesBengali, Hindi, English, Nepali
Neighbouring StateAssam, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha
State AnimalFishing cat
State BirdWhite-throated Kingfisher
State TreeDevil Tree
State FlowerNight-flowering Jasmine
Net State Domestic Product (2011)48536
Literacy Rate (2011)86.43%
Females per 1000 males947
Assembly constituency294
Parliamentary constituency42



West Bengal Facts



Although in area, West Bengal ranks 14th India, but it is one of the largest in population. The capital is Kolkata, India's third largest metropolitan city; other important cities and towns are Howrah, Asansol, Durgapur, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kharagpur and Haldia. West Bengal has a single-chamber legislative assembly with 295 seats. The state sends 58 members to the Indian Parliament: 16 to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and 42 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House). Local government is based on 23 administrative districts.

Tourism in West Bengal



This state attracts tourists from all over the country. The diversified physical features of the place make West Bengal a favourable tourist destination. Be it mountains or lush green forests, sea beaches or places of worship, the state has all. West Bengal hill stations are one of the major attractions of this state. From the breathtaking views of Darjeeling to the quite retreats of Siliguri, from the stunning tea gardens to the woody forests, West Bengal hill stations have something for everyone. Some of these hill stations are also sites of historical and religious significance. But it is the tranquil and scenic beauty of the West Bengal's hill stations that attract the visitors from all over the world. Each hill station is different from the other and provides great opportunities for the visitors to lose themselves in the serene lap of nature. There are forests and valleys, picturesque settings and tranquil mountain walks. Some of West Bengal's hill stations are very old and date back to the ancient times of Indian history. They provide the perfect mountain experience to the visitors.

To name a few places which are worth visiting in this state are:
  • Ayodhya Hill
  • Bandel Church
  • Cooch Behar Palace
  • Curzon Gate
  • Digha Beach
  • Gandhi Ghat
  • Indian Botanical Garden
  • I. S. K. C. O. N. (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple at Mayapur
  • Kantanagar Temple
  • Raiganj Bird Sanctuary
  • Santiniketan
  • Sunderbans National Park
  • Gorumara National Park


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