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| Capital
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Kolkata |
| Total Area –
|
88,752
km² (34,267 sq mi) |
| Climate
– |
The
main seasons are summer, rainy season, a short autumn,
and winter. While the summer in the delta region is
noted for excessive humidity, the western highlands
experience a dry summer like northern India, with the
highest day temperature ranging from 38 °C (100
°F) to 45 °C (113 °F). |
River
Surrounded
By – |
The
Ganges is the main river. the other flows through West
Bengal are Bhagirathi River and Hooghly River. The Teesta,
Torsa, Jaldhaka and Mahananda rivers are in the northern
hilly region. The western plateau region has rivers
such as the Damodar, Ajay and Kangsabati |
| Population –
|
80,221,171
(4th) |
| Languages –
|
Bengali |
| Districts- |
There
are 19 districts in West Bengal —
Bankura, Bardhaman, Birbhum, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling,
East Midnapore, Hooghly, Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata,
Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, North
Dinajpur, Purulia, South 24 Parganas, Dakshin Dinajpur
and West Midnapore. |
| Best time to visit
– |
Best
time to visit is during September-October and December-January |
| Std Code –
|
(For all the cities STD
code of West Bengal Click
Here) |
| How
To Reach |
By
Air: The
state has an international airport in Kolkata, the state
capital and another domestic airport at Bagdogra near
Siliguri, in the northern Bengal. These two airports
are served by nearly all public and private airlines
and linked to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai,
Chennai and so on. Most of the destinations in West
Bengal are located at convenient distance from Kolkata
and Bagdogra.
By
Rail: The state has a very good rail
network too. Two railway stations namely: Howrah and
Sealdah near Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri, close to Siliguri,
are key railway stations in the state. There are numerous
other railheads that are served by important trains
from all over the country and link major destinations
within the state.
By
Road: An extensive road network covers
the entire state. A number of National Highways and
State Highways crisscross the land. One can also approach
the state from neighbouring states, name Bihar, Orissa
and Jharkhand. Cross border road transportation is also
operational with neighbouring countries like Nepal,
Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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