Nawabi capital — Hazarduari, silk and beedi
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Berhampore |
|---|---|
| Division | Malda |
| Area | 5,324 sq km |
| Population | 7.1 Million |
| Literacy rate | 67.53% |
| Sex ratio | 958 |
| Subdivisions | Berhampore Sadar, Domkal, Lalbag, Kandi, Jangipur |
Murshidabad is unique in Bengal for its historic and cultural significance. In this district one sees a blend of politics, history, culture and agriculture.
The district headquarters is known, like Burdwan, as a city of historic and administrative importance. A long historical legacy makes this district special.
Most of daily life depends on agriculture, trade, services and business. The historic legacy is also evident here in cultural and social life.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Berhampore PS | Berhampore | — |
| Lalbag PS | Lalbag | 03482-270221 |
| Domkal PS | Domkal | 03481-230242 |
| Kandi PS | Kandi | 03484-255451 |
| Jangipur PS | Jangipur | 03483-266100 |
Ranaghat–Lalgola line (Berhampore Court, Murshidabad, Lalgola), Azimganj–Katwa loop
NH 12 (old NH 34)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport, Kolkata (~200 km)
1837 palace with 1,000 doors, now a museum
Grand 18th-century mosque holding Nawab Murshid Quli Khan’s tomb
Nawabi-era lakeside park and ruins near Lalbag
Ancient ruins linked to King Shashanka and Hiuen Tsang
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Murshidabad District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Rice, jute, pulses, oilseeds, wheat & mango
Sericulture & silk weaving
Beedi manufacturing (India’s largest producer)
Power sector — Sagardighi TPS & Farakka NTPC
The headquarters of Murshidabad district is at Berhampore. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Murshidabad district has 5 subdivisions (Berhampore Sadar, Domkal, Lalbag, Kandi and Jangipur) and 26 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Murshidabad district is the Hazarduari Palace — the palace of a thousand doors built in 1837, now a museum. The Katra Mosque and Motijhil 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 Murshidabad district is https://murshidabad.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.