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Geography & Climate

Where is West Bengal Located?

West Bengal is a diverse and strategically significant state in eastern India, stretching from the Himalayan foothills in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south. It shares borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, making it a vital cultural and economic gateway.

• Neighboring States: Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, and Assam.
• Latitude & Longitude: Lies between 21°38' N and 27°10' N latitude and 85°50' E and 89°50' E longitude.
• Major Rivers: Ganga (Hooghly), Teesta, Damodar, and Subarnarekha nourish its fertile plains.
• Key Regions:
  • North Bengal – Himalayan foothills, tea gardens (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Dooars).
  • Central Bengal – River plains, historic sites (Murshidabad, Shantiniketan, Bardhaman).
  • South Bengal – Coastal belt, deltaic landscapes (Sundarbans, Digha, Mandarmani).
  • Kolkata Metropolitan Region – The urban and cultural heart of the state.