Geographical Location & Climate
West Midnapur district is located in the South West of West Bengal. It is surrounded by Purulia and Bankura in the North, Balasore and Mayurbanj in the South, Hoogly and Purba Midnapur in the East and Purulia and Singbhum in the West. The district has a tropical climate with temperatures of maximum 42 degree Celsius and minimum 10 degree Celsius.
History and Culture
Midnapur has contributed immensely to the history of India. West Midnapur district is the land of social reformers, freedom fighters and martyrs like matangini Hazra, Khudiram, Hemchandra Kanongo. In the ancient times it was the region of the Kalinga-Utkala Empire and the kingdoms of Harshavardhana and Shashanka. Midnapur district. Paschim Midnapur is also supplemented with diverse social and cultural activities of various tribal people like the Sabars, sandals and the Lodhas.
Towns and Cities
Some of the important towns and cities of West Midnapur district also known as Midnapur West, are Kharagpur, Jhargram, Belda, Ghatal, Garbeta, Chandrakona, Dantan, Gopiballavpur, Nayagram, Salboni, Keshpur, Keshiari, Sabang, Pingla, Daspur, Narayangarh, Monobitan, Rohini,and Bonobitan.
The four sub- divisions of Paschim Midnapur are
- Midnapur
- Jhargram
- Kharagpur
- Ghatal
Some of the important tourist places in West Midnapur district that can be visited are Chilkigarh, Belpahari, Gopegarh Heritage Park, Kankrajhore, Rameshwar Temple,near Rohini, Mandirmy Patra,near midnapore town, Kaniashar pahar,near Belpahari, Gurguripal Heritage Park and may more.
How to Reach
West Midnapur is very well connected to all the important regions in India. The Midnapur railway station is on Howrah-Purulia and Howrah-adra train routes. Many express trains, local trains, numerous buses etc makes the district easily accessible. National Highway No.6 and 60 is also connected to the district.
West Midnapur District at a Glance
| Area | 9786 sq.km (2001) |
| Population | 5193411 (2001) |
| Density of Population | 531 per sq.km (2001) |
| Percentage of Population (Male) | 50.99% (2001) |
| Percentage of Population (Female) | 49.01% (2001) |
| Percentage of Population (Rural) | 88.10% (2001) |
| Percentage of Population (Urban) | 11.90% (2001) |
| Cropped Area | 555.62 hectares (2006-07) |
| Percentage of Irrigated Area | 77.05% (2006-07) |
| Subdivision | 4 (2007) |
| Police Station | 28 (2007) |
| Inhabited Villages | 7580 (2001) |
| Municipality | 8 (2007) |
| Block | 29 (2007) |
| Panchayat Samity | 29 (2007) |
| Gram Sansad | 3491(2007) |
| Gram Panchayat | 290 (2007) |
| Educational Institutions (Primary) | 4668 (2006-07) |
| Educational Institutions (Middle) | 110 (2006-07) |
| Educational Institutions (High) | 389 (2006-07) |
| Educational Institutions (Higher Secondary) | 264 (2006-07) |
| Educational Institutions (Colleges) | 21 (2006-07) |
| Percentage of Literates | 70.40% |
| Percentage of Male Literates | 81.30% |
| Percentage of Female Literates | 59.10% |
