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Bardhaman Division 

• Location and Boundaries 
  Geographically situated at the North-Eastern extremity of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, this region shares boundaries with Murshidabad and East Bardhaman to the East, and West Bardhaman to the South. The district of 'Beerbhoom' was initially established in 1787, and it was considerably larger than its present size.
  Formation 
  In 1787 the district ‘Beerbhoom’ was established, which is much bigger than it is now.
  Tourist Places 
  Renowned as 'the land of the red soil,' Birbhum is famed for the Visva-Bharati University in Shantiniketan, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. Notable tourist destinations include Tarapith, Shaktipitha Kankalitala, Jaidev-Kenduli, Bakreswar temple, and others. The district spans an area of 4,545 sq km, with a population of 3,502,404 and a literacy rate of 70.68%.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 4,545 sq km 
• Density : 771 
• Population : 3,502,404 
• Sex Ratio : 956
• Literacy Rate : 70.68% 

Hooghly District 

• Location and Boundaries 
  Covered by the Hooghly River to the East (shared with Nadia to the East and North 24 Parganas to the South-East), East Bardhaman to the North, Howrah to the South, West Midnapore to the West, and Bankura to the North-West, the district of Hooghly was formed in 1795.
  Formation 
  In 1795 the district of Hooghly was formed.
  Tourist Places 
  Tourist attractions in Hooghly include the Taraknath temple, Hangseshwari temple, Hooghly Imambara, Bandel church, Jubilee Bridge, and more. Spanning an area of 3,149 sq km, with headquarters in Chinsura, the district has a population of 5,519,145 and a literacy rate of 81.80%.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 3149 sq km 
• Headquarters : Chinsura
• Density : 1753 
• Population : 55,19,145
• Sex Ratio : 961 
• Literacy Rate : 81.80%

 West (Paschim) Bardhaman District

• Location and Boundaries 
  An extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, West Bardhaman gradually slopes down to the fertile plains of East Bardhaman. Bordered by Dumka district of Jharkhand and Birbhum district to the North, East Bardhaman to the East, Purulia and Bankura districts to the South (across the Damodar River), and Dhanbad district of Jharkhand to the West, the district was formed on April 7, 2017.
  Formation 
  It was formed on 7th April, 2017 bifurcating erstwhile Bardhaman district.
  Tourist Places 
  Key tourist attractions in West Bardhaman include Golap Bagh, 108 Shiv mandir, the Deer park, Christ church, Meghnad Saha Planetarium, and more. The district covers an area of 1,603.17 sq km, with a population of 2,588,031 and a literacy rate of 78.75%.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 1603.17 sq km 
• Density : 1800
• Population : 25,88,031 
• Literacy : 78.75%
• Sex ratio : 922
• Headquarters : Asansol

East (Purba) Bardhaman District

• Location and Boundaries 
  Formed on April 7, 2017, East Bardhaman district is a flat alluvial plain divided into four topographical regions. Bordered by West Bardhaman and Bankura to the West, Hooghly to the South, Nadia to the East, and Murshidabad and Birbhum to the North, the district boasts tourist places such as Kankaleshwari Kalibari, Sarbamangla temple, Damodar riverside, Curzon Gate, and Kalyaneshwari temple.
  Formation 
  It was formed on 7th April, 2017.
  Tourist Places 
  The district spans an area of 5,432.69 sq km, with a population of 4,835,532 and a literacy rate of 74.73%.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

•  Area : 5432.69 sq km 
• Density : 890
• Headquarters : Bardhaman 
• Population : 48,35,532
• Literacy Rate : 74.73% 
• Sex Ratio : 922

Jalpaiguri Division

• Location and Boundaries 
  Alipurduar, a landlocked district, is bordered by Jalpaiguri to the West, Assam to the East, and Cooch Behar to the South. To the North, it shares an international border with Bhutan.
  Formation 
  It has been carved out from Jalpaiguri on 25th June, 2014 as the 20th district in the state.
  Tourist Places 
  Notable attractions include Jaldapara National Park, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Chilapata Forest, Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikiajhora, Rasikbil, Pukuri, and more.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 3136 sq km 
• Density : 539
• Headquarters : Alipurduar 
• Total Population : 15,01,983
• Sex Ratio : 948 
• Literacy Rate : 64.7%

Cooch Behar District

• Location and Boundaries 
  Situated in the northeastern part of the state, Cooch Behar is bordered by Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar to the North, Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts of Assam to the East, and Bangladesh to the West and South. Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, it is located at 26°22′N and 89°29′E.
  Formation 
  Cooch Behar was transferred and merged with the province of West Bengal on 19th January, 1950.
  Tourist Places 
  Prominent attractions include Cooch Behar Raj Bari, Madan Mohan Temple, Baneswar Shiva Temple, Sagardighi, Siddheswari Kali Bari, Kamteswari Temple, Siddhanath Shiva Temple, and more.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 3,387 sq km
• Population Density : 830/sq km
• Headquarters : Cooch Behar 
• Population : 89,19,086 
• Literacy Rate : 74.78% 
• Sex Ratio : 942

Darjeeling District

• Location and Boundaries 
  The northernmost district of West Bengal, Darjeeling is divided into hills and plains. The hilly region falls under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. It is bordered by Sikkim to the North, Kisanganj district of Bihar to the South, Kalimpong district to the East, and Nepal to the West.
  Formation 
  It was formed in 1866 and was considered as a regulated area.
  Tourists Places 
  Darjeeling offers attractions such as Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) and Darjeeling Zoo, Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Darjeeling Ropeway, Darjeeling Mall, Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park, Singalia National Park, Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, Bengal Natural History Museum, Observatory Hill and Mahakal Temple, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, etc. It is renowned for its aromatic tea.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 3149 sq km 
• Density : 586 
• Headquarters : Darjeeling
• Population : 18,46,523
• Literacy Rale : 79.56%
• Sex Ratio : 970 (Highest in the state)  

 Jalpaiguri District

• Location and Boundaries 
  Positioned between 26°16′ and 27°0′ North latitude and 88°4′ and 89°53′ East longitude, Jalpaiguri has international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh to the North and South, respectively. It shares district borders with Darjeeling hills to the West and North-West, and Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts to the East.
  Formation 
  The district is formed by the British rulers in 1869.
  Tourist Places 
  Main attractions include Dooars, Gorumara Forest, Jayanti Forest, Jalpaiguri Rajbari, Buxa Fort, Sikia Jhora, Jogomaya Kalibari, The Baptist Church, Jubilee Park, Teesta Udyan, Bhramari Devi Temple, etc.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 3,386.18 sq km 
• Density : 701 
• Headquarters : Jalpaiguri 
• Population : 23,81,596 
• Sex Ratio : 956 
• Literacy Rate : 73.25%  

Kalimpong District

• Location and Boundaries 
  Kalimpong town center, situated at an elevation of 1,247 m (4,091 ft), is on a ridge connecting Deolo Hill and Durpin Hill. It is bordered by Sikkim and Bhutan to the North, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar to the East, Bangladesh to the South, and Darjeeling district to the West.
  Formation 
  It was formed on 14th February, 2017, after splitting from the Darjeeling district.  
  Tourists Places 
  Key places of interest include Dr. Graham’s Homes, Lord Buddha Statue, Sherpa View Point, Durga Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Deola Hill, Mangal Dham, Thongsa Gompa, etc.

The important statistical data of the district is as follows:

• Area : 1053.60 sq km 
• Headquarters : Kalimpong 
• Population : 2,51,642 
• Sex Ratio : 944 
• Literacy Rate : 90.19%