Kharagpur’s long platform and Medinipur’s freedom history
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Midnapore |
|---|---|
| Division | Medinipur |
| Area | 6,308 sq km |
| Population | 4.78 Million |
| Literacy rate | 79.04% |
| Sex ratio | 963 |
| Subdivisions | Medinipur Sadar, Kharagpur, Ghatal |
Paschim Medinipur is one of the important agricultural regions of West Bengal. Here natural beauty, public life and farming activity can be seen together.
The district headquarters and regional activities revolve around agriculture and main road connections. It is part of West Bengal's commercial and social fabric.
Agriculture and locally rooted, non-import-based business are the main driving forces of the district's economy. The blend of town and village is reflected in every layer of public life.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Midnapore PS | Midnapore | 03222-275716 |
| Kharagpur PS | Kharagpur | 03222-255967 |
| Ghatal PS | Ghatal | 03225-255021 |
| Sabang PS | Sabang | 03222-249201 |
| Debra PS | Debra | 03222-244246 |
Kharagpur Junction (major SER junction), Midnapore station; Asansol–Tatanagar–Kharagpur line
NH 14, NH 16
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport, Kolkata (~130 km)
World-famous longest railway platform, major SER junction
Historic freedom-movement sites and Kali temples
Riverside floodplain town with living traditions
Vintage temples and lakes
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Paschim Medinipur District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Paddy & crop cultivation as main livelihood
Kharagpur industrial & railway economy
Small-scale & cottage industries
BRGF-listed backward district
The headquarters of Paschim Medinipur district is in Midnapore. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Paschim Medinipur district has 3 subdivisions (Medinipur Sadar, Kharagpur and Ghatal) and 21 community development blocks.
The notable landmark of Paschim Medinipur district is Kharagpur Station — the world's longest railway platform and a major SER junction. Midnapore town and Ghatal 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 Medinipur is https://paschimmedinipur.gov.in. Here you can find information about the district administration, notices, services and contacts.