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All Districts of West Bengal (Complete List 2024)

West Bengal is one of India's most important eastern states, sharing borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bihar. As of 2023, West Bengal has 23 districts.

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How many districts are there in West Bengal?

Answer

West Bengal has 23 districts as of 2023.

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Key Facts

Total Districts: 23.

Capital: Kolkata.

Largest City: Kolkata.

Unique Feature: Only Indian state with a hill station (Darjeeling) and a major delta (Sundarbans).

Borders: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim.

All 23 Districts of West Bengal

North Bengal Division: Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Malda.

Burdwan Division: Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bardhaman (Purba & Paschim), Bankura, Purulia.

Presidency Division: Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly.

Medinipur Division: Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata.

Key Facts

  • Capital: Kolkata (also the largest city).
  • Largest District by Area: Sundarban-region South 24 Parganas.
  • Most Populous District: North 24 Parganas.
  • Hill District: Darjeeling (famous for tea and toy train โ€” a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Questions and Answers

How many districts are there in West Bengal?+

West Bengal has 23 districts as of 2023.

What is the capital of West Bengal?+

The capital of West Bengal is Kolkata.

Which is the largest district in West Bengal?+

South 24 Parganas is the largest district of West Bengal by area.

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