West Bengal

West Bengal is the largest producer of rice and second largest producer of potato and fish in India.

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Last updated: Aug, 2024

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Capital

Kolkata

Geographical Area (sq km)

88,752

State Language

Bengali, English, Hindi and Nepali

Literacy Rate

77.1 per cent

Key Industries:

Tea

Petroleum and petrochemicals

Leather

Iron and steel

Information technology

Mineral resources

Automobile and auto components

Biotechnology

Fisheries

Jute products

Textiles

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