Bengal’s most populous district — IT, industry and the Sundarbans fringe
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Barasat |
|---|---|
| Division | Presidency |
| Area | 4,094 sq km |
| Population | 10 Million |
| Literacy rate | 84.95% |
| Sex ratio | 949 |
| Subdivisions | Bidhannagar, Barrackpore, Barasat Sadar, Bangaon, Basirhat |
North 24 Parganas is one of the most populous and developed administrative regions of West Bengal. Towns, industry, trade and urban infrastructure here shape people's way of life.
The district's administration is built around important town-based structures such as the district headquarters at Barasat (or the regional centre of administration).
Industry, business, services, urban travel and infrastructure form the main foundation of the local economy. Population and urbanisation are of overwhelming importance.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Barasat PS | Barasat | 033-2552-3543 |
| Barrackpore PS | Barrackpore | 033-2592-0023 |
| Basirhat PS | Basirhat | 03217-268334 |
| Bangaon PS | Bangaon | 03215-256900/255874 |
| Bhatpara PS | Bhatpara | 033-2581-6662 |
Dense Kolkata suburban network (Sealdah & Eastern Railway); Metro Blue Line (Dum Dum, Baranagar, Noapara, Dakshineswar)
NH 12, NH 112 (Barasat–Petrapole)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport (Dum Dum) — within the district
Famous Kali temple on the Hooghly bank
Mangrove and wildlife viewing gateway
Historic army cantonment with Gandhi Ghat
Deer park on Taki Road
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of North 24 Parganas District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Farming & fishing dominate rural economy
IT/ITES hub at Salt Lake Sector V (~3.5 lakh jobs)
Petrochemicals & industry in the Kalyani–Barrackpore belt
Sundarbans fishing & honey collection in southern blocks
The headquarters of North 24 Parganas district is in Barasat. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
North 24 Parganas district has 5 subdivisions (Bidhannagar, Barrackpore, Barasat Sadar, Bongaon and Basirhat) and 22 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of North 24 Parganas district is the Dakshineswar Kali Temple — a famous Kali temple on the banks of the Hooghly. The Sandeshkhali-Hingalganj area (Sundarbans fringe) and the Barrackpore Cantonment 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 at subdivision offices.
The official district portal of North 24 Parganas is https://north24parganas.gov.in. Here you can find information about the district administration, notices, services and contacts.