West Bengal at a Glance: The Land of Bengal Tiger
West Bengal is a state in eastern India and is the nation's fourth-most populous state, with over 91 million inhabitants. Spread over 34,267 sq. miles (88,750 km2), it is bordered by the countries of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, and the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata. This state is most famous for Royal Bengal Tiger in Sundarvan.
Source: www.in4india.com
Main Facts about West Bengal:
| Area |
88752 Km2 |
| Population |
3.33 Crores (2011 census) |
| Principal official Language |
Bengali and English |
| Established |
15 August 1947 (province) and statehood in 26 Jan. 1950 |
| Neighbouring States/UTs |
Odisha, Jharjhand, Bihar Sikkim |
| Capital |
kolkata |
| Members of Parliament |
Lok Sabha 42 (Rajya Sabha Seats_ 16) |
| Legislature |
Unicameral (Assembly seats 294) |
| Airports |
Dum-Dum International, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Kalaikunda, Panagarh, Coochbehar |
| Ports |
Kolkata, Haldia |
| Festivals |
Durga Puja is most favourite, Kali Puja, Diwali, Vasant Panchami, Lakshmi Puja, Holi, Shivratri, Janma-Shtmi, Id-Ul-Fitr |
| Economy Size |
US$ 138.27 billion, Service industries contributes 58% of state GDP while Agriculture just 18%. |
| Industries |
Engineering, Automobile, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Aluminium, Jute, Cotton Textile, Tea, Pepper, Leather, Footbear, Bicyle, Dairy, Poultry |
| Literacy |
77.08% |
| Density |
1,029/persons/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Districts |
20 |
| Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census) |
947/Thousand Male |
| Principal Dances |
Chhau(Purulia), Ravindra Nritya |
| Principal Rivers |
Bhagirathi,Ganga,Mayurakshi,Damodar Teesta,Torsha,Jaldhaka,Mahananda,Subarnarekha and Rupnrayan |
| Principal Minerals |
Coal, China Clay, Petroleum |
| Main Crops |
Rice, Wheat, Maize, Barley, Gram, Peas, Jute, Tea, Pan Leaf, Oilseeds, Tobacco, Sugarcane |
| Tourist Spots |
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train),Jaldapara National Park,Shantiniketan,Bishnupur Terracotta Temples,Howrah Bridge,Sunderbans delta of India,Howrah station,Eden Gardens, Belur Math |
| Religions |
Hinduism (70.53%) Islam (27.01%) Christianity (0.72%) Buddhism (0.30%) Sikhism (0.07%) Jainism (0.06%) Other Religions (1.03%) Atheist (0.001%) |
