Murshidabad District, WB

Primarily being an agricultural district, Murshidabad District has a very rich historical and cultural background. Situated on the left bank of the river Ganges, the district is very fertile.

Like other parts of Bengal, there has been an inter-racial mixing in Murshidabad as well. The original inhabitants of the district are found among the Hindu & the Muslim communities.

It borders West Bengal's Malda district to the north, Birbhum to the west, Bardhaman to the south-west and Nadia district due south. The international border with Bangladesh's Rajshahi division is on the east.

Wikipedia Page for Murshidabad District : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murshidabad_district

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

Date added : November 8th, 2009