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.
Location: West Bengal
Capital city: Kolkata
Shares border with: Medinipur division, Burdwan division, Malda division
GPS coordinates: 22.57267,88.36388
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08
Presidency University
412 mUnited Bengal
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St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College
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Church of our Lady of Dolours
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Mrinalini Sen's grave
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Karuna Chunder Sen's grave
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Jaganmohinee Devi's grave
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Keshub Chunder Sen's grave
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Brahmo Cemetery, Nabodebalay
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St. John’s Catholic Church
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Sujata Devi's grave
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Sucharu Devi's grave
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Prafulla Chunder Sen's grave
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House of Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
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Saral Chandra Sen's grave
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Cossimbazar Rajbati
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Nirmul Chunder Sen's grave
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Gajendra Narayan's grave
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Mohini Devi's grave
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Sudarshan Sen's grave
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Sabitri Devi's grave
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Sunith Sen's grave
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Pradip Sen's grave
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Subrata Chunder Sen's grave
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Suniti Devi's grave
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Monica Devi's grave
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