Murshidabad district

Murshidabad district is an administrative division in West Bengal that runs alongside the Bhagirathi River and includes several subdivisions. Berhampore serves as the headquarters of this sprawling rural zone with numerous villages and small towns.

Until 1757 this region was home to the Bengali Nawabs and center of political power in eastern India. The Battle of Plassey shifted influence to Calcutta and ended the era of independent rule.

This territory takes its name from the former seat of the Nawabs and still preserves local craftsmanship in small workshops and family businesses today. Many residents maintain old skills such as weaving and pottery, which can be observed in markets and villages throughout the area.

Travelers reach the area by road and river connections from different parts of West Bengal. Most of the population lives from farming work on fields along the river.

The grand palace from 1837 contains exactly 1000 doors, of which 100 are false and were meant to confuse intruders in the past. This construction makes the building one of the most unusual administrative structures in all of India.

Location: Malda division

Capital city: Berhampore

Shares border with: Sahebganj district, Birbhum district, Purba Bardhaman district, Nadia district, Malda district, Pakur district, Chapai Nawabganj, Rajshahi District

Address: Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Website: http://murshidabad.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 24.20000,88.26667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04