Why Bankura is famous?

Bankura has an international fame for the “Bankura Horse”- a terracotta crafted horse, and for Dashabatar Tash (the historic paintings). Bankura is famous for agriculture, the huge production of ‘Mango’ and ‘Mustard’. Tribes like Santhal, Bhumij(Sardar) and Munda reside in Mukutmanipur region.

What is the best time to visit Bankura?

October to March are the best months to visit Bankura when the weather is relatively comfortable as compared to the summer months.

How do I get to Sutan forest?

On your way from Jhargram to Kuilapaal or Bandowaan or Purulia via bus you can get down at Paradi Morh (69 kms) you can take a jeep and head for Jhilimili or Ranibandh. Sutan will just be on this way (14 kms). Or else you can reach Bankura from Howrah via train. You can just take a bus from Bankura to Sutan Village.

What is the meaning of Bankura?

Etymology. In the Mahabharata, Bankura was described as Suhmobhumi. The word larh or rarh (in Nagari: rāḍh) was introduced after 6th century A.D. It comes from the old Austric word ráŕhá or ráŕho which means “land of red soil”.

What is the main city of Bankura?

Bankura Block – Bankura

What is the old name of Bankura?

How many wards are in Bankura?

23 wards
The Bankura city is divided into 23 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.

How can I go from Mukutmanipur to Bankura?

From Bankura lots of Public Buses are available for Mukutmanipur via Khatra. Take a toto or bus to reach Bankura Bus Stand. Then you will find buses to go to Mukutmanipur.

Which is the largest village in Bankura district?

Aguri Band Punisol
Aguri Band Punisol is a large village located in Onda Block of Bankura district, West Bengal with total 4168 families residing. The Aguri Band Punisol village has population of 22193 of which 11330 are males while 10863 are females as per Population Census 2011.