West Bengal: Irrigation and hydro power

West Bengal: Irrigation and Hydro Power Kangsabati Reservoir Project  Kangsabati Reservoir Project was started in the year 1956-57. Till date an irrigation potential of 3,48,477 ha. has been created in the districts of Bankura, Midnapore and Hooghly through this Project.   With bank assistance and under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, the Government has undertaken large extension … Read more

Fishing in west bengal

Fishing in west bengal West Bengal has a vast water resource potentiality. By utilising these water Resources there is a great prospect of pisciculture. These resources can be divided into two categories : 1.Inland Water Resources and Marine Water Resources Inland resources constitute ponds, rivers, marshy lands, canals, reservoirs etc. Development of Pond Fishery Although … Read more

Rivers of West Bengal

Rivers of West Bengal Drainage Systems Drainage systems, also known as river systems, are the patterns formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the gradient of the land. River system as a Introduction Ganges enters … Read more

Animal Husbandry of West Bengal

Animal Husbandry of West Bengal Share of animal Resources and fishery in the total agricultural output stands presently at about 26%. In the State, the Livestock Sector contributes 4.41% of the total SDP and 18.6% of the Agricultural SDP. Animal Husbandry practice is a part of household activities in the rural areas mostly for meeting … Read more

Agriculture of West Bengal

agriculture of West Bengal West Bengal is located between 21⁰31’ & 27⁰14’ North Latitude and 85⁰91’ & 89⁰53’ East Longitude. The tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the state covering the district in the East, Nadia and Bardwan and in the West Bankura and Purulia. The state has occupied a geographical area of … Read more

WEST BENGAL : RELIEF AND STRUCTURE

  The major physiographic divisions of West Bengal are as follows: Extra peninsular mountainous terrain of Darjeeling Himalayas Piedmont plain of North Bengal comprising Bhabar-Terai belt Peninsular shield area of South-Western Bengal Gondwana platform Vast low-lying alluvial tract of the southern and eastern part Coastal tract of Bengal basin The northern mountainous terrain covers Darjeeling … Read more

WEST BENGAL : TRANSPORT

  West bengal has a well established transportation system that connects all parts of the state. This is partly responsible for the Investment in the state. Though the present transportation system is substantial, it needs to be developed further to keep pace with the rapid increase in use. Categories: Road Network: The state of West … Read more

WEST BENGAL : GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

  West Bengal is a state situated in the eastern part of India, which Shares its international border with Bangladesh, apart from Nepal and Bhutan. The state also shares ethno-linguistic similarity with Bangladesh. It stretches from Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south. West Bengal stands surrounded by Assam and … Read more

WEST BENGAL : ENERGY RESOURCES

  STATUS OF Energy sector West Bengal, is an Indian state that lies in the eastern part of Indiain the Gangatic plains. It is the third largest economy in India. Being itself a center of agriculture and huge reserves of Minerals, it constitutes one tenth of the Indian market. West Bengal also has a prosperous hinterland of … Read more