Administrative divisions of West Bengal explained

The Indian state of West Bengal is divided into five administrative Divisions, namely:

• Presidency division
• Medinipur division^[1]
• Burdwan division^[2]
• Malda division
• Jalpaiguri division^[3]

A group of districts forms a division, which is administered by a 'Divisional Commissioner'. West Bengal is now divided in 23 districts, grouped under five divisions:^{[4] [5]}

See also

• List of subdivisions of West Bengal
• List of districts of West Bengal
• Cities and towns in West Bengal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jurisdiction of Medinipur Division . WBPAR . Government of West Bengal . 26 January 2022.
2. Web site: Jurisdiction of Burdwan Division . WBPAR . Government of West Bengal . 26 January 2022.
3. Web site: Jurisdiction of Jalpaiguri Division . WBPAR . Government of West Bengal . 26 January 2022.
4. Web site: Bengal Adds Two Divisions.
5. Web site: P and AR & e-Governance Dept. . wbpar.gov.in . 26 January 2022.