Pala-era ruins and Kushmandi mask craft
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Balurghat |
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| Division | Malda |
| Area | 2,219 sq km |
| Population | 1.68 Million |
| Literacy rate | 73.86% |
| Sex ratio | 954 |
| Subdivisions | Balurghat, Gangarampur (Buniadpur) |
Dakshin Dinajpur district is one of the important districts located in the northern part of West Bengal. Agriculture, business and the service sector play a central role in the district's economy and daily life.
The headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur is Balurghat. The district is known for its flat plains, farmland and a mixed urban-rural population.
Agriculture and the trade in agricultural products form the main foundation of the local economy. Markets, transport and small sectors across the district are also tied to the settled population.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Balurghat PS | Balurghat | 03522-255651 |
| Gangarampur PS | Gangarampur | 03521-255044 |
| Hili PS | Hili | 03522-250234 |
| Tapan PS | Tapan | 03521-252229 |
| Kushmandi PS | Kushmandi | 03524-263452 |
Balurghat & Gangarampur on the Eklakhi–Balurghat branch line
NH 12, NH 512, SH 10
Balurghat Airport (non-operational); nearest Bagdogra (~250 km)
Pala-era ancient city ruins near Gangarampur
Famous Kali shrine near Balurghat
Lakeside parks (Kaldighi & Dhal Dighi) at Balurghat
Historic tank at Kushmandi
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Dakshin Dinajpur District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Predominantly agricultural
Riverine fishing (Atreyee, Purnabhaba, Tangon, Jamuna)
Small & medium handloom industry
BRGF-listed backward district
The headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur district is at Balurghat. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Dakshin Dinajpur district has 2 subdivisions (Balurghat and Gangarampur (Buniadpur)) and 8 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Dakshin Dinajpur district is Bangarh — the ruins of an ancient city of the Pala era near Gangarampur. The Bolla Kali Temple and Kaldighi Park 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 Dakshin Dinajpur district is https://ddinajpur.nic.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.