Bankura district
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| ?Bankura West Bengal • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area | 6,882 km² (2,657 sq mi) |
| Headquarters | Bankura |
| Population • Density • Sex ratio |
3,191,822 (2001) • 464 /km² (1,202 /sq mi) • 1.050 |
| District Magistrate | Surendra Gupta |
| ISO abbreviation | IN-WB-BN |
| Website: bankura.gov.in/ | |
Bankura (Bengali: বাঁকুড়া) is a historical district of West Bengal, India. It is popular for its ancient monument and terracotta horses, known as Bankura horses. The latter has now become a symbol of Indian handicrafts. Amongst other crafts are dokra and baluchari saris.
Bankura is located in the western part of the state of West Bengal. It is a part of Bardhaman Division and included in the area known as "Rarh" in Bengal. It ranks 4th according to population and literacy rate of 2001 Census in the state. The district is bounded by latitude 22038’ N and longitude 86036’ E to 87047’ E. The Damodar River flows along the northern boundary of the district. The adjacent districts are Bardhaman District in the north, Purulia District in the west and Paschim Medinipur in the south. The Survey of India (SOI) toposheets covering the districts are 73I, 73J, 73M and 73N.
Politically, for past few years it has been a stronghold of CPI(M). However, maoists have gained strength in the jungles of southwest Bankura. The Bankura and Bishnupur towns are considered anti-CPI(M).
[edit] Divisions
The district comprises 3 sub-divisions, which are further divided into 22 blocks. Bankura sub-division comprises 8 blocks, Bankura I, Bankura II, Onda, Barjora, Chhatna, Saltora, Gangajal Ghati and Mejhia.Bishnupur sub-division comprises 6 blocks, Bishnupur, Jaypur, Kotalpur, Indus, Patrasayar and Indpur. Khatra sub-division comprises 8 blocks, Indpur, Khatra, Hirbundh. Raipur, Sarenga, Ranibundh, Taldangra and Simlapal. The district has 22 police stations, 190 gram Panchayats and 5187 villages.
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