West Bengal

Maps and statistics of West Bengal

West Bengal, located in eastern India, is bordered by Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Bangladesh, the Bay of Bengal, and Nepal. Kolkata, its capital, is a cultural hub known for colonial architecture, art galleries, and the annual Durga Puja festival. The state is diverse with landscapes ranging from the Himalayan mountains in the north to coastal regions in the south. West Bengal's economy thrives on agriculture, tea production, and a growing IT sector.