Topic 3.2 · West Bengal — State GK · Districts & Administrative Geography

Area & Population Facts

Area & Population Facts is studied as part of "Districts & Administrative Geography" (Geography of West Bengal) in West Bengal — State GK. The 23 districts of West Bengal — their headquarters, area, population and special characteristics — are a frequent mapping topic.

In the examination context, area & population facts carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Largest by area: South 24 Parganas
Most populous: North 24 Parganas
State capital: Kolkata — the legislative capital
Total districts: 23 (after reorganization)

Key Points

Total districts — 23 (after reorganization)
Largest by area — South 24 Parganas
Most populous — North 24 Parganas
State capital — Kolkata — the legislative capital

Important Names

Cooch BeharPurba MedinipurJhargramDarjeeling

Important Dates

2022	Seven new districts announced (implementation ongoing)
2017	Jhargram created as a new district

Exam-Oriented Notes

»Match district ↔ headquarters: Darjeeling↔Darjeeling, Malda↔English Bazar, Purulia↔Purulia. New districts (2022) — Basirhat, Bongaon, Sundarban, Ichamati, Ranaghat, Kalyani, Berhampore — are an emerging question.