Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
The Ajay River flows through the Birbhum and Burdwan districts and is an important tributary of the Ganges River.
The Pala Empire, an important Buddhist dynasty, had Nalanda and later Gaur as significant centers. Gaur was an important city in this region.
North Bengal comprises 7 districts: Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Siliguri, Kalimpong, and Uttar Dinajpur.
Gorumara National Park is known for its bird sanctuary and wildlife conservation efforts, home to various endangered species including elephants and rhinoceros.
West Bengal's high population density is due to its strategic geographic location, fertile agricultural land, proximity to major trade routes, and historical development as a commercial hub.
The Howrah Bridge was designed by British engineer Sir Bradford Leslie and is a cantilever bridge completed in 1943.
Bengal Gazette, founded in 1780, is considered one of the oldest newspapers in India and was published from Kolkata.
