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Vishnupur (the distance from Kolkata is 132 kms), now the headquarters of the subdivision of the same name in Bankura district |
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Coochbehar is reminiscent of the Koch maharajas who had regined over the sovereign state for more than 400 years. |
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Malda, located 365 km north of Kolkata, was formerly known as English Bazaar. An English factory was established here in 1771. |
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The heritage trail of West Bengal leads to the district of Hooghly, 47 km north of Kolkata. |
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Burdwan also called BARDHAMAN, or BARDDHAMAN - a major communications centre lying astride the Banka River just north of the Damodar River. |
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Mayapur ,
Chandroday Temple
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Nabadwip
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Krishnanagar
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Pathra , Gop Garh , Karnagarh Temple ... |
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It is one of the important peaks in the district, rising abruptly from the neighboring plains to a height of 440 metes. |
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Purulia is the headquarters of Purulia district and lies north of the Kasai river. It is a major railroad junction. Purulia became a municipality in 1876. Purulia is famous for its masked dance form known as the Chau.
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