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West Bengal, like various other places in the world, is a set of contrasts- an inquisitive combination of the oldest and the latest, partially feudal, partially born out of increasing urbanization, to a degree indescribable. It is a terrain of normal loveliness, delicate expressive poems and passionate citizens. West Bengal is one of the most ethnically and racially divers states of India. The state is, in its substantial form, an absolute illustration of the Indian subcontinent. Darjeeling, its north end, touches the glorious Himalayas and the Dooars in the foothills are well-off in forest.

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Kolkata
Burdwan
Coochbehar
Darjeeling
Hoogly
Malda
Murshidabad
Nadia
Birbhum
Dinajpur
24 parganas
Bankura
Purulia
Midnapore
Jalpaiguri

The unconquerable river Ganga flows crossways the State's rich alluvial plains to arrive at the Bay of Bengal in the south, from side to side gigantic marsh known as Sunderbans. Amazing Beaches foundation the ideal getaway to serenity!!! The coastal strip of West Bengal, expand from the Gangetic delta land to the border of Orissa,present some attractive options in sea resorts - Digha, Shankarpur, Junput, Bakkhali, Sagardwip. Bengal does have a countless magnificence countenance, but it is up to you to discover and realize it. It is also a wonder-filled expedition through the wealthy enlightening resources of the state.

Location
West Bengal is situated in the northeastern part of the country. It is surrounded on the north by Bhutan and the state of Sikkim, on the east by Bangladesh, on the northeast by the state of Assam, on the south by the Bay of Bengal, on the southwest by the state of Orissa, on the northwest by Nepal, and on the west by the state of Bihar. The legendary River Hooghly and its tributaries - Mayurakshi,

Damodar, Kangsabati and the Rupnarayan, water the alluvial plain in the south. From the northern highlands at the feet of the Himalayas to the steamy forests of Sunderbans, West Bengal is a terrain of innumerable beauty. Although in area West Bengal position as one of the smaller states of India, it is one of the largest in inhabitants. The capital is Calcutta, India's second largest city; other important cities and towns are Howrah, Asansol, Durgapur and Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kharagpur and Haldia.West Bengal has a single-chamber legislative assembly with 295 seats. The state sends 58 members to the Indian national parliament: 16 to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and 42 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House). Local government is based on 18 administrative districts.

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