Divisions of West Bengal facts for kids
West Bengal is a big Indian state located in the eastern part of the country. To help manage such a large area, the state is divided into smaller parts. Think of it like how your school might be divided into different grades or departments to make things easier to organize. West Bengal is split into five main sections called administrative divisions. These divisions help the government manage different areas more effectively.
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Exploring West Bengal's Administrative Divisions
What are Divisions and Districts?
Imagine West Bengal as a big pizza. The first cut divides it into five large slices, and these are the divisions. Each division is then cut into even smaller pieces, which are called districts. Currently, West Bengal has 23 districts in total. These districts are grouped together under one of the five divisions.
Who Manages a Division?
Each division has a special officer in charge called a 'Divisional Commissioner'. This person is like the manager of that big slice of pizza. Their job is to make sure everything runs smoothly in the districts under their division. They help coordinate government work and ensure services reach the people.
The Five Divisions of West Bengal
West Bengal has five main administrative divisions. Each division includes a group of districts. Let's take a look at them:
Presidency Division
This division is one of the most important as it includes Kolkata district, the capital city of West Bengal.
- Howrah district
- Kolkata district
- Nadia district
- North 24 Parganas district
- South 24 Parganas district
Medinipur Division
This division is named after the historic city of Medinipur. It covers a large area in the southwestern part of the state.
- Bankura district
- Jhargram district
- Paschim Medinipur district
- Purba Medinipur district
- Purulia district
Burdwan Division
The Burdwan Division is located in the central part of West Bengal. It is known for its rich history and agricultural lands.
- Birbhum district
- Paschim Bardhaman district
- Purba Bardhaman district
- Hooghly district
Malda Division
Located in the northern part of West Bengal, the Malda Division is known for its mangoes and historical sites.
- Dakshin Dinajpur district
- Malda district
- Murshidabad district
- Uttar Dinajpur district
Jalpaiguri Division
This division is in the northernmost part of West Bengal, close to the Himalayas. It includes popular hill stations and tea gardens.
- Alipurduar district
- Cooch Behar district
- Darjeeling district
- Jalpaiguri district
- Kalimpong district
These divisions and districts help the state government manage its resources and provide services to all its citizens more efficiently.
