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Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh wikipedia.
Kalna
Kalna or Ambika Kalna is a town in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarter of the Kalna subdivision, situated on the western bank of the Bhāgirathi river. The town is more popularly known as Ambika Kalna, named after the goddess Kali,Maa Ambika. wikipedia
Matiari
Matiari is a census town and a gram panchayat in the Kaliganj CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India. wikipedia
Murshidabad
Murshidabad ,is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. This town is the headquarters of Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district. It is located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River. During the 18th century, Murshidabad was a prosperous and cosmopolitan town. wikipedia
Kolkata
Kalna
Matiari
Murshidabad
BateshwarSthan
Bateshwar Sthan ( Sanskrit: बटेश्वर स्थान ) is an ancient site related to the Vedic sage Brahmarshi Vashishtha at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India. It is believed as the Taposthali ( penance place ) of the sage Vashishtha where he established Shivlinga known as Bateshwar Nath Mahadeva. wikipedia
Munger
Munger, formerly spelt as Monghyr,is a twin city and a Municipal Corporation situated in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the administrative headquarters of Munger district and Munger. Division. Munger was one of the major< cities in Eastern India and undivided Bengal during Mughalperiod and British Raj. wikipedia
Patna
Patna (Hindi: Paṭanā, pronounced, historically known as Pāṭaliputra,is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. According to the United Nations, as of 2018,Patna had a population of 2.35 million, making it the 19th largest city <br/. in India.[1] Covering 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi) and over 2.5 million people. wikipedia
Varanasi
Varanasi (Hindi pronunciation: also Benares, Banaras Hindustani pronunciation, or Kashi, is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world.
Bateshwarsthan
Munger
Patna
Varanasi
Mayapur
Mayapur is a pilgrimage town in the Nabadwip CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district, West Bengal, India. It is situated at the confluence of the Jalangi River and the Bhagirathi, a distributary of the Ganges. The area is considered spiritually significant by followers and devotees of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. wikipedia
Sundarbans
Sundarbans is a mangrove forest area in the Ganges Delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans the area from the Hooghly River in India’s state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh’s Khulna Division. It comprises closed and open mangrove forests, land used for agricultural purpose. wikipedia
bandel
Bandel is a city in the Hooghly district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It was founded by Portuguese settlers and falls under the jurisdiction of Chandernagore Police Commissionerate. Bandel is a major rail junction station of Eastern Railway zone, and is 38 km from Howrah railway station. wikipedia
Chandannagar
Chandannagar also known by its former names Chandernagor (French pronunciation) and Chandernagore, is a city in the Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is headquarter of the Chandannagore subdivision and is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). wikipedia
Mayapur
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bandel
Chandernagore
Guwahati
Guwahati formerly known as Gauhati, is the largest city of the Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. wikipedia
Tezpur
Tezpur was under the rule of the Koch dynasty and later became a part of the Ahom kingdom in the 16th century. The Ahoms, known for their administrative prowess and patronage of art and culture, played a vital role in shaping Tezpur’s heritage. wikipedia
Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Sonitpur, Biswanath and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world’s Indian rhinoceroses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. wikipedia
Nimati Ghat
Guwahati
Tezpur
Kaziranga National Park
Nimati Ghat
Dhubri
Dhubri is a city and the administrative centre of Dhubri district in the Indian state of Assam. It is an old town on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, with historical significance. In 1883, the town was first constituted as a municipal board under the British regime. wikipedia
Rangpur
Rangpur Division Bengali, romanized: Rongpur Bivag; pronounced is a first-level administrative division of Bangladesh. It covers the northernmost part of the country with a population of about 18 million inhabitants within an area of 16,184.99 km2 (6,249.06 sq mi). wikipedia
Sirajganj
Sirajganj is a city in north-western Bangladesh on the right bank of the Jamuna River, located in Rajshahi Division. It is the administrative headquarters of Sirajganj District and Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. It has a population of 4,50,000 (approx.) which makes it the 13th largest city in Bangladesh. wikipedia
Tangail
Tangailis a city of Tangail District in central Bangladesh.[3] The establishment of the Tangail began with 3269 square kilometres of land requisitioned from Mymensingh. Earlier it was a Mahakuma of Mymensingh district. A significant city in Bangladesh, Tangail lies on the bank of the Louhajang Rive. wikipedia
Dhubri
Rangpur
Sirajganj
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Dhaka
Dhaka pronounced, formerly known as Dacca,[20] is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. wikipedia
Barisal
Barisal pronounced officially known as Barishal,[5] is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Division. wikipedia
Kaukhali
Kaukhali is a small town in Pirojpur District in the Barisal Division of southwestern Bangladesh. It is the mother town of Kaukhali Upazila, Pirojpur. Kaukhali’s communication depends on rivers and roads. It has a launch & steamer station which date from British period. The Gabkhan Channel starts from Kaukhali near the village of Ashoa. On it many ships run from Mongla seaport to Dhaka. wikipedia
Mongla
Mongla Upazila borders Rampal Upazila on the north, the Bay of Bengal on the south, Morrelganj and Sarankhola Upazilas on the east and Dacope Upazila on the west. The main rivers are the Pasur and the Mongla. wikipedia
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Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta
(its official name until 2001), is the
capital and largest city of the Indian state of
West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of
the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the
border with Bangladesh. wikipedia
Namkhana
When the Tebhaga movement broke out in 1946, the
peasant movement affected several areas of
what is now South 24 Parganas. Kakdwip and
Namkhana were the storm centres of the movement.
Bali Island
Bali Island in the Sundarbans is a serene
gateway to the mangrove forests of West Bengal. Home to
15 villages, the island thrives on fishing, farming, honey
collection, and emerging eco-tourism, while remaining safely
separated from the tiger habitat by the Gumdi channel.
Hemnagar
Hemnagar is a village in the Hingalganj CD
block of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, characterised by
fertile alluvial soil and a landscape shaped by rivers,
creeks, and khals. Located near the edge of the
Sundarbans, it offers a glimpse of the delta’s unique
riverine environment.wikipedia
Hemnagar
The Port of Mongla is a Bangladeshi seaport,
located at Mongla upazila, Bagerhat district, Khulna
division. It is located near the north shore of the Bay of
Bengal. It is the second largest and busiest seaport of
Bangladesh after the Port of Chittagong. The Mongla port
lies close to the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Pashur river
and the divisional city of Khulna. wikipedia
Kaukhali
Kaukhali is a small town in Pirojpur District
in the Barisal Division of southwestern Bangladesh. It is
the mother town of Kaukhali Upazila, Pirojpur. Kaukhali's
communication depends on rivers and roads. It has a launch
& steamer station which date from British period. The Gabkhan
Channel starts from Kaukhali near the village of Ashoa. On it
many ships run from Mongla seaport to Dhaka. wikipedia
Barisal
Barisal Bengali, pronounced officially
known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks
of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is
the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both
Barisal District[b] and Barisal Division. It is one of the
oldest municipalities and river ports of the country
wikipedia
Dhaka
Dhaka Bengali: ঢাকা, romanized: Dhaka,
pronounced, formerly spelled as Dacca,is the capital
and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population
of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by
population in the world, and is widely considered to be
the most densely populated built-up urban area in the
world. wikipedia
Tangail
Tangail is a city of Tangail District in central Bangladesh.
It was a Mahakuma of Mymensingh until 1969. A significant
city in Bangladesh, Tangail lies on the bank of the
Louhajang River,.Tangail land 70% are from the
Mymensingh to form a District. During formation
of Tangail, the Mymensingh taken land's people
confront of forming newly Tangail District in Pakistan era
wikipedia
Sirajganj
Sirajganj is a city in north-western
Bangladesh on the right bank of the Jamuna River, located
in Rajshahi Division. It is the administrative headquarters
of Sirajganj District and Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. It has a
population of 450,000 (approx.) which makes it the 13th
largest city in Bangladesh.wikipedia
Chilmari
Chilmari was river port during the Pakistani
and British Rule. During the war of Independence of
Bangladesh in 1971, the Chilmari Riverborne Amphibious
Landing Assault was conducted by then BDF Sector 11,
Mankarchar Sub-Sector,led by Squadron Leader M. Hamidullah
Khan with participation of the 3rd East Bengal Regiment.
wikipedia
Rangpur
Rangpur is a major metropolitan city in
Bangladesh. This city serves as the administrative center
of the Rangpur Division. It is strategically located on
the banks of the Ghaghat River and near the Teesta River.
It is the second-largest city corporation in Bangladesh.
wikipedia
Dhubri
Dhubri is a city and the administrative
centre of Dhubri district in the Indian state of Assam.
It is an old town on the bank of the Brahmaputra River,
with historical significance. In 1883, the town was first
constituted as a municipal board under the British regime.
It is situated about 277.4 kilometres (172 mi) west from
Dispur, the state capital of Assam.wikipedia
Goalpara
Goalpara is located on the bank of the river
Brahmaputra. It has an average elevation of 35 metres
(114 feet). Hulukanda Hill, located at the heart of Goalpara
on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, is one of the natural
scenic views in the town, with various kinds of waterfowl
and monkeys. wikipedia
Guwahati
Guwahati is the largest city of the Indian
state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in
northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is
in the circuit city region located within Guwahati
and is the seat of the Government of Assam. The Lokpriya
Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the 10th busiest<br
in India, and the busiest in the North-East of
the country.wikipedia
Mayong
Mayong along with Pragjyotishpura find place
in many epics, including the Mahabharata. Chief Ghatotkacha
of Kachari Kingdom took part in The Great Battle of Mahabharata
with his magical powers. It was also said about the Mayong
that the Tantrik and the witches take shelter in mayong
forest till now.wikipedia
Tezpur
Tezpur was under the rule of the Koch dynasty
and later became a part of the Ahom kingdom in the 16th
century. The Ahoms, known for their administrative
prowess and patronage of art and culture, played a
vital role in shaping Tezpur's heritage. The city
witnessed several battles and conflicts during the
medieval period.wikipedia
Biswanath
Biswanath has a very important historical
significance. It formed the borders between Kamata kingdom
and Chutiya kingdom, and later between Koch kingdom and Ahom
kingdom. Ruins of fort like Pratapgarh, Buroi, etc. still
exist which were built by Chutia kings.wikipedia
Majuli
Majuli is a long and slender river island
located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It
developed as a result of geomorphological changes caused
by floods and shifting river courses. The island lies
between two channels: the Brahmaputra to the north and
the Burhi Dihing to the south.wikipedia
Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is a city in the Indian state of
Assam, located 435 km east of the state capital Dispur.
It serves as the headquarters of the Dibrugarh district in
Upper Assam. Dibrugarh also serves as the headquarters of the
Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, which is the governing
council of the Sonowal Kachari tribe (found predominantly in
the district).wikipedia
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