List of Cities in West Bengal: District, Area and Population

Nestled in the western part of India, West Bengal is a prosperous state in India. The state has a lot of affluent cities which are extremely popular as residential and commercial hubs. In addition, the cities in West Bengal are considered some of the most populous and advanced ones in the country.

List of Cities in West Bengal

Here is a list of cities in West Bengal to help you find the best place to settle:

Name of the City	District	Area	Population (Subject to Change)
Kolkata	Kolkata	206.1 km²	4,496,694
Asansol	Paschim Bardhaman	326 km²	563,917
Siliguri	Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri	117.54 km²	513,264
Durgapur	Paschim Bardhaman	154.2 km²	566,517
Howrah	Howrah	63.55 km²	1,077,075
Malda	Malda	-	324,237
Kharagpur	Paschim Medinipur	127 km²	207,604
Haldia	Purba Medinipur	109 km²	207,827
Bardhaman	Purba Bardhaman	26.3 km²	314,265
Cooch Behar	Cooch Behar	8.29 km²	106,760
Baharampur	Murshidabad	104.2 km²	195,223
Habra	North 24 Parganas	21.82 km²	147,221
Shantipur	Nadia	25.88 km²	151,774
Dankuni	Hooghly	35 km²	249,840
Dhulian	Murshidabad	6.25 km²	328,000
Ranaghat	Nadia	7.72 km²	235,583
Raiganj	Uttar Dinajpur	10.76 km²	183,612
Krishnanagar	Nadia	15.96 km²	153,062
Nabadwip	Nadia	9.81 km²	125,543
Medinipur	Paschim Medinipur	18.65 km²	169,264

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in West Bengal

Hence, here are a few facts about these major cities in West Bengal that you should know if you intend to get comprehensive knowledge about them.

Kolkata has Asia's first Women's College, Bethune College.
Ghum is India's highest railway station, situated in Darjeeling.
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is India’s oldest and the world’s third-largest cricket stadium.
Malda is called the mango city of India, and it has almost 31000 hectares area of mango garden.
Sunderban and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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What are some famous industrial areas in West Bengal?

Some famous industrial areas in West Bengal are Coochbehar, Raninagar, Malda, Dabgram, East Burdwan, etc.

What are some rich cities in West Bengal?

Burdwan, Kolkata, Kharagpur, Asansol, Haldia, Siliguri, Howrah, etc., are some rich cities in West Bengal.

What is the fastest transport in Kolkata?

Kolkata metro is the fastest transport system in the city.

What are some major residential areas in Kolkata?

Some popular residential areas in Kolkata are Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bidhannagar, Dum Dum, Jadavpur, Alipore, etc.

Which is the biggest industry in West Bengal?

Medium-sized industries and agricultural industries are the biggest in West Bengal.