Medinipur

Medinipur is a city in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal that spreads along the banks of the Kangsabati River. The administrative center groups around several main roads with shops, markets and public buildings, while residential neighborhoods fill the outer areas.

The settlement was founded in the 13th century when members of a feudal royal family settled by the river. Over the centuries, the place developed into a regional trading hub and later administrative seat.

The name comes from a medieval ruler whose descendants settled along the river. Several Hindu temples in the surrounding villages attract regular pilgrims who participate in religious festivals and bring offerings.

The city sits about 13 kilometers (8 miles) from National Highway NH16 and can be reached by a railway station along the Kharagpur-Bankura-Adra line. Local buses and rickshaws connect the station to the town center where most public facilities are located.

Archaeological excavations in collaboration with Calcutta University have uncovered prehistoric sites showing early Jain and Buddhist influences. These findings suggest the area was inhabited long before the current city was founded.

Location: Medinipur Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

GPS coordinates: 22.42070,87.32700

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:14