Birbhum District, WB

Birbhum is the northernmost District of the Burdwan Division. The district headquarters is located at Suri.

The state of Jharkhand lies at the western border of this district, whereas the border on other directions is covered by the districts of Bardhaman and Murshidabad of West Bengal.

Often called "The land of red soil", Birbhum is noted for its topography and its cultural heritage which is unique and is somewhat different from that of the other districts in West Bengal.

Birbhum is primarily an agricultural district with around 75% of the population being dependent on agriculture. Principal industries of the district include cotton and silk harvesting and weaving, rice and oilseed milling, lac harvesting, and metalware and pottery manufacture. Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station is the only heavy industry in the district.

Wikipedia Page for Birbhum District : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birbhum_district

Web : http://www.birbhum.gov.in/

Date added : November 8th, 2009