Presidency division, Administrative division in West Bengal, India
Presidency Division is an administrative region in West Bengal that spans five districts with Kolkata as its main center. The area combines urban centers with rural communities and is linked by various transportation networks.
The region was formed after India's independence in 1947 when the old Bengal Presidency was reorganized into new administrative zones. It became a central administrative region for the developing area.
Bengali language and customs define daily life across the region. People from different backgrounds share neighborhoods, markets, and public spaces where their traditions exist side by side.
The region is easy to reach through trains, metro systems, and buses connecting all districts. Plan extra time when traveling between distant locations, as traffic can be heavy.
The southern part borders the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the country. This natural forest also forms the boundary with Bangladesh and is home to rare wildlife.
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