Kulik bird sanctuary and Chopra tea gardens
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Raiganj |
|---|---|
| Division | Malda |
| Area | 3,140 sq km |
| Population | 3 Million |
| Literacy rate | 59.1% |
| Sex ratio | 939 |
| Subdivisions | Raiganj Sadar, Islampur |
Uttar Dinajpur district is located in the north of West Bengal. Raiganj is the district headquarters. The district is known for its history, agriculture and the culture of a border region.
Built on the banks of the Kulik river, this district is part of the historic Devkot region. An agriculture-based economy and the coexistence of many communities are its characteristics.
Cultivation of rice, jute and maize is predominant. Border trade and small industries also provide people with employment.
Apply for certificates, schemes and registrations connected with Uttar Dinajpur District Guide — guides, portals and district-wise tools in one place.
| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Raiganj PS | Raiganj | 03523-252337 |
| Islampur PS | Islampur | — |
| Dalkhola PS | Dalkhola | — |
| Kaliaganj PS | Kaliaganj | 03523-258060 |
| Chopra PS | Chopra | — |
Barsoi–Radhikapur & NJP–Aluabari Road lines (Raiganj, Radhikapur, Kaliaganj, Dalkhola)
NH 27 & NH 12
Bagdogra Airport (~160 km)
Asia’s second-largest bird sanctuary, migratory open-billed storks
Historic Vishnu temple
Revered Shakti shrine at Bouaha
Heritage rajbari and Pirpukur Dargah of the region
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Uttar Dinajpur District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Paddy, jute, mesta & sugarcane on rich alluvial soil
Dalkhola as main trading town on the NH corridor
Tea plantations in the Chopra belt
BRGF-listed backward district
The headquarters of Uttar Dinajpur district is in Raiganj. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Uttar Dinajpur district has 2 subdivisions (Raiganj Sadar and Islampur) and 9 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Uttar Dinajpur district is the Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (Kulik) — Asia's second-largest bird sanctuary, home of migratory open-billed storks. The Swaminath Temple and Bhabani Devi Than 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 Uttar Dinajpur is https://uttardinajpur.gov.in. Here you can find information about the district administration, notices, services and contacts.