Land of Tagore’s Santiniketan and the Bauls
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Suri |
|---|---|
| Division | Burdwan |
| Area | 4,545 sq km |
| Population | 3.5 Million |
| Literacy rate | 70.9% |
| Sex ratio | 956 |
| Subdivisions | Suri Sadar, Bolpur, Rampurhat |
Birbhum district is one of West Bengal's most historic and cultural districts. Its agriculture, folk music, temples and rural way of life have shaped the district's identity.
The headquarters of Birbhum is Suri. The district holds many old traditions, folk arts and ancient structures.
Agriculture and the rural economy form the district's main foundation. Markets, the service sector and local businesses are also an important part of daily life.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Suri PS | Suri | 03462-255578 |
| Bolpur PS | Bolpur | 03463-254424 |
| Rampurhat PS | Rampurhat | 03461-255980 |
| Tarapith PS | Rampurhat | — |
| Sainthia PS | Sainthia | 03462-262232 |
Rampurhat Junction, Suri, Bolpur-Shantiniketan, Sainthia, Nalhati Junction (Sahibganj Loop)
Panagarh–Morgram highway, SH 14, SH 6
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur (nearest); Kolkata airport ~200 km
Major Shakti Peetha tantric temple near Rampurhat
Visva-Bharati University founded by Rabindranath Tagore
Hot springs and Shiva temple
Natural rock-splitting boulder shrine at Dubrajpur
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Birbhum District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Agriculture-dominant (~75%) via Mayurakshi irrigation
Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station
Stone mining, rice/oilseed milling, lac harvesting
Cottage industries — silk weaving, kantha, pottery
The headquarters of Birbhum district is at Suri. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Birbhum district has 3 subdivisions (Suri Sadar, Bolpur and Rampurhat) and 19 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Birbhum district is Tarapith — the major Shakti Peetha and tantric temple near Rampurhat. Santiniketan and Bakreswar are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Birbhum district is https://birbhum.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.