WBCS.LIVE practice question

How many districts are there in West Bengal?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 20
  2. 19
  3. 23
  4. 25

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 23

Explanation: As of the 2025 administrative division, West Bengal has 23 districts. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The state initially had 13 districts at Independence (1947). ▪️ Over time, new districts were created for better governance and administration. ▪️ The most recent additions include Alipurduar, Kalimpong, Jhargram, and Purba Bardhaman. ▪️ The districts are grouped into five divisions — Presidency, Medinipur, Burdwan, Jalpaiguri, and Malda. ▪️ Kolkata is the state capital and smallest district by area. ▪️ South 24 Parganas is the largest district by area, covering parts of the Sundarbans. ▪️ The 23 districts include both plains and hill regions of the state. ▪️ West Bengal borders Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and five Indian states.