Current Date And Time In West Bengal, India
Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:57:04 IST
Capital: Kolkata
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 91,276,115
Area: 88,752.00 km²
State Code: WB
Find states and regions closest to West Bengal in India with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across India and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in India
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for West Bengal from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Khulna Division | 89 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Rajshahi Division | 137 mi | 221 km | 119 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Dhaka Division | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Barisal Division | 164 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Jharkhand | 171 mi | 275 km | 148 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mymensingh Division | 203 mi | 326 km | 176 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Rangpur Division | 209 mi | 337 km | 182 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Tripura | 246 mi | 396 km | 213 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Chittagong | 257 mi | 414 km | 223 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bihar | 262 mi | 422 km | 228 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to West Bengal by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from West Bengal supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Nepal | 629 mi | 1,012 km | 546 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Bangladesh | 759 mi | 1,222 km | 660 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Bhutan | 867 mi | 1,395 km | 753 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Sri Lanka | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 770 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Pakistan | 903 mi | 1,453 km | 784 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to West Bengal. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal (You) | India | 91,276,115 | 88,752 | 320.76 |
| Khulna Division | Bangladesh | 15,687,759 | 22,284 | 357.33 |
| Rajshahi Division | Bangladesh | 18,484,858 | 18,174 | 569.03 |
| Dhaka Division | Bangladesh | 44,215,107 | 20,594 | 949.94 |
| Barisal Division | Bangladesh | 8,325,666 | 13,225 | 452.60 |
| Jharkhand | India | 32,988,134 | 79,714 | 172.62 |
| Mymensingh Division | Bangladesh | 11,370,000 | 23,444 | 484.98 |
| Rangpur Division | Bangladesh | 15,787,758 | 16,185 | 448.04 |
| Tripura | India | 3,673,917 | 10,486 | 158.78 |
| Chittagong | Bangladesh | 28,423,019 | 33,771 | 305.87 |
| Bihar | India | 104,099,452 | 94,163 | 519.75 |
How does West Bengal rank within India? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where West Bengal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 199,812,341 |
| Maharashtra | 112,374,333 |
| Bihar | 104,099,452 |
| West Bengal ⭐ | 91,276,115 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 72,626,809 |
| Tamil Nadu | 72,147,030 |
| Rajasthan | 68,548,437 |
| Karnataka | 61,095,297 |
| Gujarat | 60,439,692 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 49,386,799 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 342,269 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 308,245 |
| Maharashtra | 307,713 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 275,068 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 243,290 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 222,236 |
| Gujarat | 196,024 |
| Karnataka | 191,791 |
| Odisha | 155,707 |
| Chhattisgarh | 135,194 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 5,591.45 |
| Chandigarh | 4,608.15 |
| Bihar | 519.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 328.59 |
| West Bengal ⭐ | 320.76 |
| Tamil Nadu | 258.64 |
| Punjab | 247.74 |
| Kerala | 236.26 |
| Haryana | 200.62 |
| Jharkhand | 172.62 |
West Bengal is a state or region within India in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to West Bengal is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to West Bengal by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near India page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from West Bengal using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around West Bengal.
Knowing the distance from West Bengal to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across India. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the West Bengal map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from West Bengal to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To West Bengal table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to West Bengal below the states table, or compare all India states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and India state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.