Bangla (drink) facts for kids
Bangla is a special local drink from West Bengal, India. It is made from starchy ingredients. The government has special shops where this drink is sold. Bangla is a type of "country liquor," which means it's a traditional drink made locally. Some well-known names for Bangla drinks include Uran, Captain, Pincon Bangla Number One, and Tarzan.
What is Bangla Made From?
Bangla is made from different types of grains. These grains include sorghum, bajra, and wheat. These ingredients are processed to create the drink.
How Popular is Bangla?
Bangla is a very popular drink in West Bengal. In 2015, government information showed that Bangla made up about 39% of the total drink market in the state. This means it was one of the most common drinks sold there. Other drinks, like those made outside India, made up a larger share, but Bangla was still very significant.
The popularity of Bangla has been growing. This is because the government changed some rules, allowing it to be sold in more places. Also, the way Bangla is made and packaged has improved. New ways of telling people about the drink have also helped it become more popular.
Bangla also helps the government of West Bengal. A lot of the money the state government collects from taxes on drinks comes from Bangla. For example, in the year 2014-2015, this amount was about 3,600 crore rupees. This shows how important Bangla is to the state's economy.
