The state of West Bengal has seven districts in the Burdwan division out of which one is Bankura. It connects the Bengal plains to the Chhota Nagpur plateau. Alluvial plains are to be found on the low lying east and north east side. Gradual slopes arise towards the west and one can see rocky terrain. The district forms part of the Red Corridor. Bankura is associated with the Malla kingdom of West Bengal as it formed the center of their kingdom. It holds rich cultural significane from the late Middle Ages. The area had a lot of influence by Vaishnavism, a new religion which was pronounced during the Malla time, in seventeenth century AD. In 1765, the British East India Company took away the Malla kingdom. The new Bankura district was formed in 1881 and derives its name from its headquarters.

Bankura History

The Chuar rebellion affected some portions around Rajpur in the 18th century. Bankura formed the part of Jungle Mahals at that time. The chaos from the Chuars in the western part of the district in 1882 also affected the Jungle Mahals and finally led to their dismissal in 1883. Bishnupur and the Parganas of Sonamukhi, Indas, Kotulpur, Shergarh and Senpahari got transferred to Burdwan in 1872. In 1879, the thanas of Khatra and Raipur and the outpost of Simplapal and the thanas of Soamukhi, Kotulpur and Indians also joined Burdwan giving it its present shape. It was known as West Burdwan until 1881 when it was renamed as Bankura.

Bankura Culture

Bankura has a rich cultural heritage and contributes greatly to the school of Bengal. It specializes in terracotta, modern art, north classical music as well as Bengali rock music. In fact, it has its own rock bands namely Edge of the Spirit and 7th String.

Bankura Climate

The western part experiences a drier climate than the eastern part. The hottest months are March to June with the maximum temperature up to 45 degrees. Monsoon hits the area from June to September. The maximum rainfall so far has been recorded as 1400mm. winters are comparatively pleasant with temperature ranging around 27 degrees.

Bankura Tourism

Tourist places in Bankura
Susunia
Bishnupur
Biharinath
Joyrambati
Mukutmonipur
Jhilimili