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West Bengal

West Bengal was formerly known as Vanga and ruled by several dynasties from ancient times. It became more prosperous under British rule as the East India Company took control of the region. In 1947, Bengal province ceased to exist as Muslim-dominated districts went to Bangladesh and West Bengal was formed as an Indian state. The state's boundaries have changed slightly since then through mergers with neighboring areas.

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West Bengal

West Bengal was formerly known as Vanga and ruled by several dynasties from ancient times. It became more prosperous under British rule as the East India Company took control of the region. In 1947, Bengal province ceased to exist as Muslim-dominated districts went to Bangladesh and West Bengal was formed as an Indian state. The state's boundaries have changed slightly since then through mergers with neighboring areas.

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History of west bengal

West Bengal was formerly known as Vanga and was spread over a vast area. Ruled by several dynasties from ancient times, the actual history of this region is, however, available from the Gupta period. The prosperity and the importance of the state increased largely when the British East India Company took over the place. It was a widespread Bengal province until under the terms of the Indian Independence Act, 1947, the province of Bengal ceased to exist. The Muslim-dominated districts, namely, Chittagong, Dacca and part of Presidency and Rajshahi division went to the present-day Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal came into existence in 1947. The district of Cooch Behar was merged with the state on January 1, 1950. The former Chandernogor came within the state on October 2, 1954 and the state got its present political boundary when, according to the States Reorganization Act, part of the state of Bihar was transferred to West Bengal.

Area
The area of West Bengal touches the Himalayan range in the north and Bay of Bengal in the south. The capital of the state is the city of Kolkata. The total area of the state is 88,752 sq km. The state has a population of 8,02,21,171. This area is famous for the tea plantation. The Sunderbans or the delta region is an important spot for tourism in West Bengal. The urban and the rural population form a part of the total area of West Bengal. 70% of the total population resides in the rural areas. The people occupying the area of the state are mainly Bengali.

Geography and climate of west bengal


West Bengal, a state in eastern India, stretches from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south. It is bordered by Nepal and Bangladesh and the states of Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya in different directions. From north to south, it stretches from Himalayan Mountain to the Gangetic plain and the Bay of Bengal. West Bengal occupies only 3% of the total land area covered by India. It is a highly populated region of India and one of the fastestgrowing states of the country. The state comprises of 19 districts and Kolkata serves as its capital.

Language of west bengal


Bengali is the main language of West Bengal. Nepali and Bhutiya are also spoken in West Bengal, Hindi and English. In schools of WB generally either Bengali or English. However, Hindi and Urdu are also being used in some cases The Bengali language has been derived from Magadhi Prakrit, Pali and Sanskrit.

Culture of west bengal


The culture of West Bengal is considered to be one of the richest cultures in India. Bengali culture also has its root in Bengali music, Bengali cinema and Bengali literature. The delicious Bengali cuisine also forms an important constituent of the state's cultural heritage.

Culture Of West Bengal Bengali People There is a popular saying 'What Bengal thinks today, Rest of the India will think tomorrow'. Religions in West Bengal People belonging to almost all the religions practiced in India can be seen in West Bengal. However, Hindu and Muslim domination still prevails. The minority communities in the state include Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains.

Bengali Theatre The theatre in Bengal dates back to 18th century. Reflecting the rich art and cultural lineage of the state, it gained prominence during the freedom struggle of India, when it was used as a tool of expression. Bengali Cinema The tryst of Bengal with cinema began in 1890s, when the first "bioscopes" became popular in Kolkata theaters. By 1900, the first production company in Bengal was set up, by Hiralal Sen, named the Royal Bioscope Company. The first Bengali movie, Billwamangal, was released on 8th November 1919. Bengali Literature Bengali literature is regarded as one of the richest in the world. Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Dinabandhu Mitra, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Sharat Chandra and Ishwar Chandra Bandyopadhyaya are some of the classic names in Bengali literature.

Bengali Music Bangla Music forms an important part of Bengali cultural heritage. In fact, the music of West Bengal compliments and adorns its culture. There is a lot of variety within Bengali music, from Bangla classic to Banga folk and even rock. Bengali Cuisine Bengali people are considered to be great foodies and the appreciators of good taste. The staple Bengali food comprises of rice and fish. Fish recipes also form a part of every festive celebration in Bengal. Salmon, Hilsa, Bhekti, Magur, Carp, Rui and Prawns are some common verities of fish cooked in the state.

Major Urban Centres


Kolkatta Darjeeling Kalimpong Howrah Durgapur Kharagpur Asansol

Famous Personalities from West Bengal

Current Issue & Challenges


Fire in Kolkata building none injured panic gripped Kolkata on the first on the year . After the fire broke out on the 7th floor of the multistoried buildings. Farmer commits suicide in West Bengal. The farmer allegedly committed suicide hereby consuming poison due to crop lost& mounting debts.

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