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{{short description|Northern part of Bengal covering India and Bangladesh}}
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'''North Bengal''' or '''Uttar Banga''' ({{langx|bn|উত্তরবঙ্গ}}/উত্তর বাংলা) is a term used for the north-western part of ] and northern part of ]. The Bangladesh part denotes the ] and ]. Generally, it is the area lying west of ] and north of ] and includes the ]. The West Bengal part denotes ] (], ], ], ], and ]) and the ] (], ], and ]) together. The Bihar parts include the ]. It also includes parts of ] Hills. Traditionally, the ] divides Bengal into ] and North Bengal, divided again into ] and ] regions.
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==Demographics==
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|caption = Religions in North Bengal, Bangladesh (2011)
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===In Bangladesh===
The population of the region is 30,201,873 (3 ]) as per the 2011 census. Majority of the population follow ], followed by ], the largest minority.

===In West Bengal (India) ===
The population of the region is 18,702,060 (1.87 crore) as per the 2011 census. Majority of the population follow ], followed by ]. Small but significant population follow ] and ].<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/</ref>

'''Language:'''

Bengali is the predominant language spoken by 75% of North Bengal's population, followed by Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi), Nepali, Hindi, Sadri, Kurukh, and other languages.<ref>{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Mother Tongue - West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10226/download/13338/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1900.XLSX |website=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=7 September 2024}}</ref>

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== In sports ==
The ] in Bangladesh is a ] team that represents northern Bangladesh (] and ]) in the ].

== Cities and towns (North Bengal) ==

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*], is a metropolitan city and the district headquarters of ] and the divisional capital of ]. The city has an excellent railway transport system.
*], is an important city situated on the bank of ]. ] is known as the gateway to North Bengal.
*], is the district headquarters of ]. It is an important city situated on the bank of ]. ] is one of the most beautiful Hindu temples in northern Bengal in this city.
*], is a city in ]. It is also the headquarters of the western zone of ].
*], is a city located in the ]. It is the headquarters of ]. It is one of the modern cities in this division.
*], is a major city located in the ], Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. It is a major commercial hub. It is also known as the capital of North Bengal in Bangladesh. Bogra is considered the oldest city of Bengal, dating to the reign of the Great Emperor ], who ruled India from 268 to 232 BCE.
*], is the capital of ]. Joypurhat Sugar Mill's Limited is the largest autonomous sugar mill in ] which is in this city. Pagla Dewan Boddhovumi is one of Bangladesh's most important monuments.
* ], is the North Bengal capital and headquarter of ]. ] is located near ] town in North Bengal. On 24 July 1967, it was designated as a gubernatorial residence by ] the governor of East Pakistan. After the ] prime minister ] declared the place as his official residence in Northern Bangladesh on 9 February 1972.
* ], is a town in ]. It is the northernmost town in Bangladesh. ], a major ] in ] established to provide a trade link with ], ] and ], being the northernmost point of ], is situated here.
* ], is the northernmost city of Bangladesh. It has beautiful tea gardens.
* ], is the district headquarters of ], the westernmost town in Bangladesh. It is called the capital of the ] in Bangladesh because it is this summer fruit that is the main product that sustains the economy of ]. Most of the land of this district is full of mango orchards where various kinds of mango are produced. The economy is surrounded by the production of the mango.
* ], is the district headquarters of ]. It is in the central part of the historical ] region of ]. ] is the top listed district in the side of rice production and has the highest number of rice processing mills of any district in Bangladesh. Naogaon District is considered the bread basket of Bangladesh.
* ], is a city in Dinajpur District. ], a late-medieval ] is one of the most beautiful Hindu temples in northern Bengal in this city. The percentage of ] in the city is 85.05% which is quite high compared with that of other cities in Bangladesh.
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* ], is the district headquarters of Thakurgaon district.
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=== West Bengal ===
* ], is the main commercial town of the Eastern ] region. Now Alipurduar is a new district.
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* ], is a newly planned municipal city, a census town & a sub-divisionisnal's headquarter in ] in North Bengal in the state of ], India.
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* ], was once home to the famous ]. The ] operates its services from all over the region. It has its headquarters here. It also features the ].
* ], is a commercial town, business hub, and 4th largest railway station in North Bengal.
* ], is the largest hill town in the region. It was once the summer capital of Bengal.
* ], is one of the most flourishing cities of the region, due to its significant location.
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* ], once the most important town and the home to the tea industry and the headquarters of the ] of West Bengal. The city is home to the Circuit Bench of the ] and features the newly built-up Jalpaiguri Medical College. Lying, about {{convert|35|km}} from one another, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri both merge up to be the largest metropolis of the region.
* ], is a hill station of the region. It is the 21st district of West Bengal.
* ], is another hill station of the region.
* ], is a municipality and census town in ], North Bengal in the state of ], India.
* ], is one of the most important towns of North Bengal and is known for its scenic beauty and tea gardens around.
* ], is also one of the most important towns in North Bengal, which is situated at the junction of several cities and connects Jalpaiguri, Malbazar, Dhupguri, Mathabhanga, Changrabandha, etc. with one other. It is also one of the most important business locations and is known as the 'Gateway to the Dooars'.
*], is the headquarters of ] of ].
*], English Bazar or mainly known as Malda is the second-largest city in the region and the most important commercial city. It is the headquarters of ]. The ] and ] are situated in this town. ] which is the second busiest station in this region, after ].
* ], is a small hamlet in the ]. It is the place from where the ] draws its name and was the scene of the first Naxal agitation.
* ], is the district headquarters of ].
* ], is the largest city of North Bengal and its commercial and transport hub. ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbu.ac.in/|title=University of North Bengal|website=www.nbu.ac.in}}</ref> is situated at Raja Rammohanpur and ] are situated at Sushrutanagar in this town. Lying, about {{convert|35|km}} from one another, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri both merge up to be the largest metropolis of the region.
* ], is a small village in ], and home to one of the last remaining ethnic tribes of the regions – the ].
*], is a city and municipality of Cooch Behar district and one of the most commercial cities in this region. A mental hospital is situated in this town and it is also known as the "Gateway of Assam".

== See also==
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==References==
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* Sujit Ghosh,'' Colonial Economy in North Bengal: 1833–1933'', Kolkata: Paschimbanga Anchalik Itihas O Loksanskriti Charcha Kendra, 2016, {{ISBN|978-81-926316-6-0}}.

== External links ==
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* {{Coord|25.55|N|88.83|E|display=title}}Visit this page for more information about various places of North Bengal
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 3 January 2025

Northern part of Bengal covering India and Bangladesh

North Bengal or Uttar Banga (Bengali: উত্তরবঙ্গ/উত্তর বাংলা) is a term used for the north-western part of Bangladesh and northern part of West Bengal. The Bangladesh part denotes the Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division. Generally, it is the area lying west of Jamuna River and north of Padma River and includes the Barind Tract. The West Bengal part denotes Jalpaiguri Division (Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong) and the Malda division (Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, and Malda) together. The Bihar parts include the Kishanganj district. It also includes parts of Darjeeling Hills. Traditionally, the Ganga River divides Bengal into South Bengal and North Bengal, divided again into Terai and Dooars regions.

Maps showing North Bengal region in green

Administrative regions

In Bangladesh

Map of Bangladesh showing North Bengal in green and South Bengal in red
Rajshahi Division Rangpur Division

In West Bengal (India)

Map of West Bengal showing North Bengal in green and South Bengal in red
Jalpaiguri division Malda division

Demographics

Religions in North Bengal, Bangladesh (2011)

  Islam (89.60%)  Hinduism (9.57%)  Others (0.83%)

Religions in North Bengal, India (2011)

  Hinduism (65.32%)  Islam (30.39%)  Christianity (2.25%)  Buddhism (1.52%)  Others (0.52%)

In Bangladesh

The population of the region is 30,201,873 (3 crore) as per the 2011 census. Majority of the population follow Islam, followed by Hinduism, the largest minority.

In West Bengal (India)

The population of the region is 18,702,060 (1.87 crore) as per the 2011 census. Majority of the population follow Hinduism, followed by Islam. Small but significant population follow Christianity and Buddhism.

Language:

Bengali is the predominant language spoken by 75% of North Bengal's population, followed by Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi), Nepali, Hindi, Sadri, Kurukh, and other languages.

In sports

The North Zone cricket team in Bangladesh is a first-class cricket team that represents northern Bangladesh (Rajshahi and Rangpur) in the Bangladesh Cricket League.

Cities and towns (North Bengal)

Bangladesh

West Bengal

See also

References

  1. https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/
  2. "C-16 Population By Mother Tongue - West Bengal". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  3. "University of North Bengal". www.nbu.ac.in.
  • Sujit Ghosh, Colonial Economy in North Bengal: 1833–1933, Kolkata: Paschimbanga Anchalik Itihas O Loksanskriti Charcha Kendra, 2016, ISBN 978-81-926316-6-0.

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