Historical and Temple Miscellaneous Places
sightseeing
Birbhum is the northernmost district of Burdwan Division. The district is triangular in shape and covers an area of about 4,545 km². Ajay Nadi forms the southern base of the triangle with the apex pointing north. Birbhum district shares its western border with the state of Jharkhand, while the border comes from Burdwan and Murshidabad districts of West Bengal. Due to its strategic location, Birbhum is easily accessible from all parts of the state, making it easy to reach this place. Read the following lines for detailed information on how to reach Birbhum.
area of interest
Birbhum district is an administrative unit of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the northernmost district of Burdwan Division - one of the five divisions of West Bengal. The district headquarters is at Siuri. Other notable urban communities are Rampurhat, Bolpur and Saithia.
tourist places
Maa Tara Temple
Rampurhat
Other Mandals - Tarapith is located near the Dwarka River in Birbhum, West Bengal, 80 km from Bolpur. Near temple...
Bolpur
department is historical
Bolpur is a city and a municipality in Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of Bolpur sub-division. Bolpur...
where to stay
Rangbitan
commercial hotel
ADDRESS: VILLAGE BALLABHPUR, POST OFFICE: SHANTINIKETAN, PIN- 731236, DISTRICT: BIRBHUM, PINCODE: 731236
Phone: 8697984960 Email: rangabitanc[at]gmail[dot]com
peace of mind
commercial hotel
ADDRESS: BOLPUR, DISTRICT: BIRBHUM, PIN: 731204, PIN CODE: 731204
Phone: 9732100920 Email: santiniketantl[at]gmail[dot]com
how to reach
sky is on the way
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is the nearest airport, located in Durgapur and approximately 70 km from Birbhum. After de-boarding from the air carrier, tourists can either opt for a train to Birbhum or arrange a bus/private cab to reach the beautiful and attractive district.
on the railway
Birbhum is well connected by rail to other districts of West Bengal. Howrah-Sahibganj loop of Eastern Railway passes through this district. Nalhati Junction connects Azimganj to Birbhum in Murshidabad district, Andal-Sethia line connects it to Howrah-Delhi main line. In short, Birbhum is well connected to other districts, which makes traveling to this place a lot of fun.
by road
Birbhum is very well connected to other districts of West Bengal. The Panagarh-Moregram Expressway connects the Grand Trunk Road (NH 2) to NH 5 across the district. Apart from these, the place has several other entrances. Regular bus services from Kolkata, Siliguri and other cities connect Birbhum to all the districts of West Bengal.
other
For local transport, there are bus services, autorickshaws and taxis which make travel easy. In addition, the entire district is covered by local trains that connect all major circles of Birbhum. Ahmedpur, Dubrajpur, Rampurhat, Asansol, Murari, Saithia, Bolpur Shanti Niketan, Nalhati, Siuri, Chatra, Rajgram and Sadinpur each have a railway station connecting the entire region of Birbhum.
