States & UTs / State
West Bengal
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ
West Bengal is a populous state in eastern India stretching from the Himalaya to the Bay of Bengal. It was formed from the western part of Bengal at Partition in 1947. The Calcutta High Court is India's oldest High Court and also serves the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Official state portal ↗- Capital
- Kolkata
- Official languages
- Bengali, English
- High Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Formed
- 26 January 1950
- Population (2011)
- 9,12,76,115
- Area
- 88,752 km²
Ask about West Bengal
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Key websites
Government of West Bengal Portal
Official portal of the Government of West Bengal, with links to departments, schemes, notices and online services.
- Find departments and contacts
- Read notifications and orders
- Links to online services
e-District West Bengal
Online applications for certificates and other district-level services in West Bengal.
- Apply for certificates
- Track application status
- Download certificates
Banglarbhumi
West Bengal land records portal for viewing Khatian and plot information and applying for mutation.
- View Khatian and plot details
- Apply for mutation
- Check mutation status
Transport Department, West Bengal
State transport authority for West Bengal: driving licences, vehicle registration, permits and road tax.
- Driving licence services
- Vehicle registration
- Permits and road tax
West Bengal Police
Official website of West Bengal Police with citizen services and contacts.
- File an online complaint
- Check FIR status
- Request police verification
Kolkata Police
Official website of Kolkata Police, which polices the city of Kolkata.
- File an online complaint
- Find police stations
- Request police verification
Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal
The state election office for West Bengal: electoral rolls, polling stations and election information.
- Search the electoral roll
- Find your polling station
- Voter registration information
Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, which serves West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Check case status
- View cause lists
- Read judgments and orders
West Bengal Public Service Commission
Conducts recruitment examinations for state government posts in West Bengal.
- View recruitment notifications
- Apply online
- Download admit cards and results
Directorate of Registration and Stamp Revenue, West Bengal
Property registration, market value assessment and document search in West Bengal.
- Check market value
- Search registered deeds
- Book a registration appointment
Swasthya Sathi
West Bengal's state health scheme providing cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals.
- Check enrolment
- Find empanelled hospitals
- Scheme information
OASIS Scholarship Portal
Online scholarships for SC, ST and OBC students from the West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare Department.
- Apply for a scholarship
- Check application status