Basic Information – West Bengal
Key Facts & Figures
| Capital | Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) |
| Area | 88,752 sq. km |
| Population | Over 9 crore (90+ million) |
| Official Language | Bengali |
| Other Languages | Hindi, English, Urdu |
| Districts | 23 |
| Literacy Rate | 77%+ |
| GDP | Rs. 13+ lakh crore |
Geographic Location
West Bengal is located in the eastern region of India, sharing international borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, and domestic borders with Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam.
Major Cities
- Kolkata – State Capital, Commercial Hub
- Howrah – Industrial Center
- Durgapur – Steel City
- Asansol – Coal & Steel Hub
- Siliguri – Gateway to North East
- Haldia – Port & Petrochemical Hub
Climate
Tropical climate with hot summers (March-June), monsoons (July-September), and mild winters (November-February).
