Coal, steel and Nazrul’s Churulia
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Asansol |
|---|---|
| Division | Burdwan |
| Area | 1,603 sq km |
| Population | 2.9 Million |
| Literacy rate | 78.75% |
| Sex ratio | 922 |
| Subdivisions | Asansol Sadar, Durgapur |
Paschim Bardhaman is one of the important industrial districts of West Bengal. It has mines, industries and infrastructure favourable to human settlement.
The district is important from both administrative and economic perspectives. Industry and trade make this region special.
The district's economy depends largely on industry and mining. There is business, employment and an urban way of life.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asansol PS | Asansol | 0341-2302225 |
| Burnpur PS | Burnpur | — |
| Durgapur PS | Durgapur | 0343-2564081 |
| Raniganj PS | Raniganj | 0341-2444230 |
| Andal PS | Andal | — |
Howrah–Delhi main line & Grand Chord (Asansol, Durgapur, Sitarampur, Andal, Raniganj)
NH 19 (old NH 2/GT Road), NH 14
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Andal — within the district
Ancient Shakti shrine near Maithon
Birthplace of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, with Nazrul Academy
DVC reservoir and picnic spot on the Damodar
IISCO township park on the Damodar bank
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Paschim Bardhaman District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Coal mining — Raniganj Coalfield, Eastern Coalfields Ltd
Steel — IISCO Steel Plant (Burnpur) & Durgapur Steel Plant
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works & Durgapur Projects
Cement, chemicals & carbon black units
The headquarters of Paschim Bardhaman district is in Asansol. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Paschim Bardhaman district has 2 subdivisions (Asansol Sadar and Durgapur) and 8 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Paschim Bardhaman district is the Kalyaneshwari Temple — an ancient Shakti Peetha near Maithon. Churulia and the Maithon Dam 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 Paschim Bardhaman is https://paschimbardhaman.gov.in. Here you can find information about the district administration, notices, services and contacts.