Bankura district, Administrative district in West Bengal, India
The district spans 6,882 square kilometers across western West Bengal, featuring undulating terrain with rocky hillocks, dense forests, and low-lying alluvial plains.
The British East India Company acquired control of the region in 1760, leading to the formal establishment of Bankura district on September 27, 1879.
The district maintains strong traditions in terracotta art, with local artisans creating intricate sculptures and architectural elements for temples and decorative purposes.
The district contains 22 administrative blocks, 190 gram panchayats, and 5,187 villages, serving a population of over 3.5 million residents.
The Damodar River forms the northern boundary of the district, while the ancient Malla dynasty's capital of Bishnupur preserves remarkable terracotta temples.
Location: Medinipur division
Capital city: Bankura
Shares border with: Purulia district, Paschim Bardhaman district, Purba Bardhaman district, Jhargram district, Paschim Medinipur district, Hooghly district
Website: http://bankura.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 23.24000,87.07000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:37
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Front gate of Bandopadhyay Debottar Estate
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Back gate of Bandopadhyay Debottar Estate
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