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North 24 Parganas is the most populous district in West Bengal. As per the Census 2011 report, it is regarded as the tenth largest district in terms of area in West Bengal and ranks second in the country in terms of population. Barasat is the district headquarters of North 24 Parganas.The district of North 24-Parganas with its administrative headquarters at Barasat comprises five Sub-divisions viz. Barasat, Barrackpore, Bongaon, Bashirhat and Bidhannagar. The district is bounded by Nadia district in the north, South 24-Parganas in the south, Bangladesh in the east and keeps the Hooghly district, the river Hooghly and Kolkata at the west. The district of North 24-Parganas has an international border with Bangladesh in the east spreading for about 230 Km. District North 24 Parganas is proud to have the birth place of the famous writer and novelist and creator of “Bande Mataram” The National song of India. Bankim Chandra was born at Naihati at Barrackpur Sub-Division of the district.

DISTRICT AT A GLANCE

  • Area: 4,094 km2
  • Population: 10,009,781
  • Literacy Rate: 84:06%
  • Sub Divisions:5
  • Block: 22
  • Municipality: 27
  • Gram Panchayet: 200
  • Villages: 53

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