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词条 Cities and towns in West Bengal
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  1. Current scenario

  2. Major cities

  3. List of urban areas (district-wise)

  4. See also

  5. References

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}{{Update|inaccurate=yes|date=September 2012}}

West Bengal is the state with highest population density in India.[1] The state is dotted with several small and medium towns and cities. Historically, the main source of income of the people of West Bengal has been farming, and, as a consequence, the state previously had a large rural population skew. At the turn of the 20th century, however, the role of industry in West Bengal increased substantially, leading to a population move into urban areas.

In 1947, when India gained independence, the erstwhile British Indian province of Bengal was divided into two parts: the eastern region formed East Pakistan—which became Bangladesh in 1971 — and the western part joined India as the state of West Bengal. Scores of refugees from the eastern part came to West Bengal, leading to the start of new urban areas, and contributing to the congestion of already established cities like Kolkata.

Current scenario

{{As of|2001}} India census,[2] 375 cities and towns in West Bengal can be classified in the following categories:
  • 6 Urban agglomerations (UA): Kolkata (Kolkata Municipal Corporation is responsible for civic administration of the city, whereas Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority is responsible for Greater Kolkata, the UA). Burdwan, Malda, Midnapore-Kharagpur, Siliguri-Jalpaiguri, Asansol-Durgapur form the other UAs.[3]
  • 7 Municipal Corporations: Asansol, Bidhannagar, Chandannagar, Durgapur, Howrah, Kolkata, Siliguri.
  • 120 Municipalities: Alipurduar, Arambag, Ashoknagar Kalyangarh, Baduria, Baharampur, Baidyabati, Bally, Balurghat, Bangaon, Bankura, Bansberia, Baranagar, Barasat, Bardhaman, Barrackpore, Baruipur, Basirhat, Beldanga, Bhadreswar, Bhatpara, Birnagar, Bishnupur, Bolpur, Budge Budge, Buniadpur, Chakdaha, Champdani, Chandrakona, Contai, Dainhat, Dalkhola, Dankuni, Darjeeling, Dhulian, Dhupguri, Diamond Harbour, Dinhata, Dubrajpur, Dum Dum, Egra, English Bazar, Gangarampur, Garulia, Gayespur, Ghatal, Gobardanga, Guskara, Habra, Haldia, Haldibari, Halisahar, Hugli-Chuchura, Haringhata, Islampur, Jalpaiguri, Jamuria, Jangipur, Jaynagar Majilpur, Jhalda, Jhargram, Jiaganj Azimganj, Kaliaganj, Kalimpong, Kalna, Kalyani, Kamarhati, Kanchrapara, Kandi, Katwa, Kharagpur, Kharar, Khardaha, Koch Bihar, Konnagar, Krishnanagar, Kshirpai, Kulti, Kurseong, Madhyamgram, Maheshtala, Mal, Mathabhanga, Mekliganj, Memari, Midnapore, Mirik, Murshidabad, Nabadwip, Naihati, Nalhati, New Barrackpur, North Barrackpur, North Dumdum, Old Malda, Panskura, Panihati, Pujali, Puruliya, Raghunathpur, Raiganj, Rajarhat Gopalpur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Ramjibanpur, Rampurhat, Ranaghat, Raniganj, Rishra, Sainthia, Santipur, Serampore, Sonamukhi, South Dumdum, Suri, Taki, Tamluk, Tarakeswar, Titagarh, Tufanganj, Uluberia and Uttarpara Kotrung.
  • 2 Notified Areas: Cooper's Camp and Taherpur
  • 1 Cantonment Board: Barrackpur Cantonment
  • 782 Census Towns.
  • Upcoming Municipalities: Tehatta, Chanchal, Canning, Falakata, Kakdwip, Belda, Khatra, Gajole, Bally West, Andul, Domzur, Bagnan, Bakshirhat, Thakurnagar, Amta, Kolaghat-Mecheda, Amtala, Domkol, Tarapith and Mollarpur.[4][5][6][7]

Major cities

NameCoordinatesArea[8]Status[6]2011|alt=2001[6]Population DensityImportance
Kolkata22.57|N|88.37|E|}}187.50|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipal Corporation458054424430|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}The capital of West Bengal. It was the capital of British India until 1911. Kolkata is one of the four big cities in India, and is one of the largest urban agglomerations in the world.
Howrah22.59|N|88.31|E|}}51.74|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipal Corporation100870419496|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}A primarily industrial city in West Bengal. It is located on the west bank of the Hooghly River, and is the twin city to Kolkata. Headquarters of the Howrah district.
Darjeeling27.03|N|88.16|E|}}10.57|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality10753010173|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}It is a famous hill station and tourist destination. It is also known for its access route, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Darjeeling tea, and historical role of the city as a summer retreat. Headquarters of the Darjeeling district.
Kalimpong27.06|N|88.47|E|}}8.67|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality429804957|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}It is a hill station in the Kalimpong district. It is known as a tourist destination, especially for its climate, and for its Buddhist monasteries and flower market.
Sainthia23.92|N|87.53|E|}}16|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality446014400|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}One of the busiest business hubs in West Bengal and business capital of the Birbhum district. It is a famous tourist destination. The Famous Nandikeshwari Temple, which is one of the Shakti Peethas of Indian subcontinent situated in this city.[9]
Kharagpur22.33|N|87.33|E|}}90.65|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality20798419294|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}The fifth largest city of West Bengal (by area) is famous for the Indian Institute of Technology. Also has one of the longest railway platform in the world in its railway station, and a major air force base nearby. It also has one of the best as well as beautiful railway stations in India. It a is a major industrial city in West Bengal.
Bardhaman23.25|N|87.85|E|}}48.00|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality4300005956|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Bardhaman district.

Fifth Largest City Of West Bengal After Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur.

Asansol23.68|N|86.98|E|}}127.24|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipal Corporation15430084434|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Asansol is the second largest city and urban agglomeration in West Bengal after Kolkata. An industrial city in the Bardhaman District. It is known for the IISCO Steel Plant at Burnpur and the locomotive works at Chittaranjan and the recently founded Kazi Nazrul University It is also at the heart of the Eastern Coalfields area and hosts the headquarters for the mining company. Asansol serves as the commercial hub for the entire region and operates as the Divisional Headquarters for the Asansol Division of the Eastern Railways.
Durgapur23.48|N|87.32|E|}}154.20|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipal Corporation4929963197|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}An industrial city in the Bardhaman District, famous for the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur and the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, a large industrial city with well-planned roads and townships. It is the second largest city in terms of area.
Murshidabad24.18|N|88.27|E|}}12.95|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality16016812368|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}It was the capital of Bengal before British Raj.
Malda City25.00|N|88.15|E|}}13.25|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality25504812185|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarter of Malda District and The fifth largest city in state and second in North Bengal, most important trade hub after Siliguri in North Bengal. It is the gateway of North Bengal as well as north-eastern region of India too. It was the capital of ancient Bengal from the 5th century BC till the time of Muslim rule. The relics are at Gaur and Pandua.
Siliguri26.71|N|88.43|E|}}41.90|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipal Corporation47027511224|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}An arterial city in North Bengal, one of the most important business hubs in the state and the entire north-eastern region of India. It is the fourth largest city of the state and the second most important trade hub after Kolkata.
Jalpaiguri26.52|N|88.73|E|}}12.97|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1690137726|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Jalpaiguri district.
Raiganj25.62|N|88.12|E|}}8.99|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality16522218378|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the district North Dinajpur.
Balurghat25.22|N|88.77|E|}}8.56|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality13551615831|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the district South Dinajpur.
Purulia23.33|N|86.37|E|}}13.93|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1137668167|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Purulia district.
Baharampur24.1|N|88.25|E|}}31.42|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1601685098|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Also called Berhampore. It is the headquarters of Murshidabad district.
Krishnanagar23.4|N|88.5|E|}}15.96|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1390708714|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Nadia district.
Barasat22.23|N|88.45|E|}}34.50|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality2315156711|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the North 24 Parganas district.
Barrackpore22.76|N|88.37|E|}}11.65|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality14441112396|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}The first army barrack of the British East India Company was established here. Also, the first sparks of 1857 Indian mutiny is said to have started from this city. It is now a northern suburb of Kolkata.
Ranaghat23.18|N|88.58|E|}}7.72|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality687548906|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}It is one of the important rail stations in eastern railway and a communication link between north and south Bengal, also it's a growing market.
Serampore22.75|N|88.34|E|}}14.50|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality19795513652|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}A city of the Danish East India Company.
Chandannagar22.87|N|88.38|E|}}20.00|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipal Corporation1621668108|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}A city built by the French East India Company.
Chinsura22.90|N|88.39|E|}}17.29|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1702019844|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Hooghly district.
Kalyani22.98|N|88.48|E|}}29.14|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality100,6203,500|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}The northernmost part of the Kolkata urban agglomeration, Kalyani was the brainchild of the second chief minister of the state, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. It is a planned township and is divided into residential, industrial and educational sectors.
Tamluk22.3|N|87.92|E|}}10.42|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality458264398|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the district Midnapore East.
Medinipur22.25|N|87.65|E|}}18.36|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1533498352|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the district Midnapore West.
Nabadwip23.25|N|88.22|E|}}12|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality12534110500|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Nabadwip was capital of old Bengal(A.D. 1169 – A.D.1206). It was a place of culture, literature, religion.Lord Sri Chaityanya was born here. It is noted holy place for Hindus.
Contai21.78|N|87.75|E|}}14.25|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality774975438|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Near the tourist attraction, Digha.
Cooch Behar26.19|N|89.26|E|}}8.19|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality768122053|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Cooch Behar district.
Bankura23.25|N|87.07|E|}}19.06|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1288116758|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Headquarters of the Bankura district.
Bishnupur23.08|N|87.32|E|}}22.01|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality619432814|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}A city of archeological importance.
Haldia22.03|N|88.06|E|}}109.65|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}Municipality1706951557|/km2|/sqmi|abbr=on}}Most important among upcoming industrial hubs of the state. Home to major petrochemical houses, it is set to become the most important port in the region.

List of urban areas (district-wise)

DistrictHeadquartersMunicipal Corporations[6]Municipalities[6]Census Towns[10]Special Urban Units
AlipurduarAlipurduar --AlipurduarAlipurduar Railway Junction, Bholar Dabri, Chechakhata, Falakata, Jaygaon, Paschim Jitpur, Sobhaganj, Uttar Kamakhyaguri, Uttar Latabari --
BankuraBankura --Bankura, Bishnupur, SonamukhiBarjora, Beliatore, Khatra --
BirbhumSuri --Bolpur, Dubrajpur, Nalhati, Rampurhat, Sainthia, SuriAhmadpur --
Cooch BeharCooch Behar --Dinhata, Koch Bihar, Haldibari, Mathabhanga, Mekliganj, TufanganjBhangri Pratham Khanda, Guriahati, Khagrabari, Kharimala Khagrabari --
Dakshin DinajpurBalurghat --Balurghat, Gangarampur -- --
DarjeelingDarjeelingSiliguriDarjiling, Kurseong, MirikBairatisal, Cart Road, Pattabong Tea Garden, Uttar Bagdogra --
HooghlyChinsurahChandannagarArambag, Bansberia, Baidyabati, Bhadreswar, Champdani, Hugli-Chuchura, Konnagar, Rishra, Serampore, Tarakeswar, Uttarpara KotrungAmodghata, Badhagachhi, Bamunari, Barijhati, Begampur, Chak Bansberia, Chikrand, Dakshin Rajyadharpur, Dharmapur, Kanaipur, Kharsarai, Kodalia, Kulihanda, Madhusudanpur, Mrigala, Monoharpur, Nabagram Colony, Pairagachha, Pandua, Purba Tajpur, Raghunathpur, Rishra, Shankhanagar, Simla, Singur, Garalgachha, Krishnapur, Raghunathpur --
HowrahHowrahHowrahUluberiaAndul, Ankurhati, Argari, Bagnan, Balaram Pota, Bally (Jagachha), Bankra, Banupur, Beldubi, Bhandardaha, Bikihakola, Bipra Noapara, Chakapara, Chamrail, Dakshin Jhapardaha, Dhuilya, Domjur, Eksara, Gabberia, Hatgachha, Jagadishpur, Jala Kendua, Jhorhat, Kalara, Kantlia, Kesabpur, Khalia, Khalor, Khantora, Mahiari, Makardaha, Manikpur, Mansinhapur, Nalpur, Natibpur, Naupala, Nibra, Panchla, Panchpara, Paniara, Podara, Raghudebbati, Ramchandrapur, Sahapur, Salap, Sankrail, Santoshpur, Sarenga, Tentulkuli, Uttar Pirpur --
JalpaiguriJalpaiguri --Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, MalBanarhat Tea Garden, Gairkata, Mainaguri --
JhargramJhargram --Jhargram -- --
KalimpongKalimpong --Kalimpong -- --
KolkataKolkataKolkata -- -- --
MaldaMalda City --English Bazar, Old MaldaAiho, Kachu Pukur, Kendua, Gazole, Chanchal, Kaliachak, Sujapur, Manikchak, Ratua, Harish Chandrapur, Bamongola, Habibpur --
MurshidabadBaharampur --Baharampur, Beldanga, Dhulian, Jangipur, Jiaganj Azimganj, Kandi, MurshidabadAnup Nagar, Aurangabad, Chachanda, Charka, Dafahat, Dhusaripara, Sagardighi, Farrakka Barrage Township, Fatellapur, Ghorsala, Goaljan, Gora Bazar, Harharia Chak, Jagtaj, Jot Kamal, Kankuria, Kasimbazar, Khodarampur, Paschim Punropara, Sahajadpur, Serpur, Srikantabati, Uttar Mahammadpur --
NadiaKrishnanagar --Birnagar, Chakdaha, Gayespur, Haringhata, Kalyani, Krishnanagar, Taherpur, Nabadwip, Ranaghat, Santipur, Cooper's CampAistala, Bablari Dewanganj, Baruihuda, Char Brahmanagar, Char Maijdia, Darappur, Jagadanandapur, Karimpur, Kshidirpur, Madanpur, Badkulla, Nasra, Parbbatipur, Phulia, Satigachha --
North 24 ParganasBarasatBidhannagarAshoknagar Kalyangarh, Baduria, Bangaon, Baranagar, Barasat, Barrackpore, Basirhat, Bhatpara, Dum Dum, Gobardanga, Habra, Halisahar, Garulia, Kamarhati, Kanchrapara, Khardaha, Madhyamgram, Naihati, New Barrackpur, North Barrackpur, North Dumdum, Panihati, Rajarhat Gopalpur, South Dumdum, Taki, TitagarhBamangachhi, Bara Bamonia, Chandpur, Dhakuria, Dhanyakuria, Garshyamnagar, Guma, Ichhapur Defence Estate, Jafarpur, Jetia, Kaugachhi, Maslandapur, Muragachha, Nebadhai Duttapukur, Nokpul, Patulia, Raigachhi, Ruiya, Sadpur, Sonatikiri, Talbandha, ThakurnagarBarrackpur Cantonment
Paschim BardhamanAsansolAsansol, DurgapurJamuria, Kulti, RaniganjAmkula, Andal, Bahula, Ballavpur, Banshra, Baska, Belebathan, Bhanowara, Bilpahari, Chak Bankola, Chapui, Chelad, Chhora, Chittaranjan, Dalurband, Debipur, Dhandadihi, Dignala, Haripur, Harishpur, Hindusthan Cables Town, Jemari, Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township), Kajora, Kanksa, Kenda, Kendra Khottamdi, Khandra, Konardihi, Kunustara, Mahira, Mandarbani, Murgathaul, Nabgram, Palashban, Pangachhiya (B), Parashkol, Parasia, Prayagpur, Raghunathchak, Ramnagar, Ratibati, Sankarpur, Sarpi, Siduli, Sirsha, Ukhra --
Paschim MedinipurMedinipur --Chandrakona, Ghatal, Kharagpur, Kharar, Kshirpai, Medinipur, RamjibanpurBalichak, Deuli, Durllabhganj, Kharagpur Railway Settlement --
Purba BardhamanBardhaman --Bardhaman, Dainhat, Guskara, Kalna, Katwa, MemariDhatrigram, Gopinathpur, Hatsimla, Panuhat, Patuli, Srirampur, Sukdal, Uttar Goara --
Purba MedinipurTamluk --Contai, Egra, Haldia, Panskura, TamlukBahirgram, Dakshin Baguan, Goasafat, Kakdihi, Kolaghat --
PuruliaPurulia --Jhalda, Puruliya, RaghunathpurAdra, Arra, Balarampur, Barabazar, Chapari, Hijuli, Nabagram, Par Beliya, Santaldih --
South 24 ParganasAlipore --Baruipur, Budge Budge, Diamond Harbour, Jaynagar Majilpur, Maheshtala, Pujali, Rajpur SonarpurAbhirampur, Alipur, Amtala, Asuti, Baharu, Balarampur, Barkalikapur, Basanti, Benjanhari Acharial, Bhangar Raghunathpur, Bhasa, Bidyadharpur, Bilandapur, Birlapur, Bishnupur, Bora Gagangohalia, Bowali, Buita, Chak Alampur, Chak Baria, Chak Enayetnagar, Chak Kashipur, Champahati, Chanddandaha, Chata Kalikapur, Dakshin Raypur, Danga, Daulatpur, Ganye Gangadharpur, Garia, Gobindapur, Hanspukuria, Hariharpur, Kalikapur, Kalikapur Barasat, Kalua, Kanganbaria, Kanyanagar, Khodar Bazar, Komarhat, Kriparampur, Magrahat, Mallikpur, Maricha, Mathurapur, Nadabhanga, Nahazari, Naridana, Nimpith, Nischintapur, Panchghara, Patharberia, Petua, Poali, Radhanagar, Ramchandrapur, Ramchandrapur, Rameswarpur, Ramkrishnapur, Raynagar, Sahebpur, Salipur, Samali, Solgohalia, Tulshighata, Uttar Durgapur, Uttar Kalas, Uttar Raypur, Uttarparanij --
Uttar DinajpurRaiganj --Dalkhola, Islampur, Kaliaganj, RaiganjKasba, Nachhratpur Katabari --

See also

List of cities in West Bengal by population

References

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