Villages of West Bengal, Villages of IndiaVillages of West Bengal are also famous for their wonderful natural beauty. While some of the villages are located on the lap of mountains, there are a few located on the plain lands. West Bengal has always been considered one of the richest treasure houses of Indian culture, with its rich folk and tribal culture. The agricultural, economical, cultural and industrial strength of the state entirely depends on the villages as a majority of the state’s total population lives there.

People following different religious paths reside in the villages of West Bengal. The villagers speak in different languages out of which, Bengali is the most widely spoken. The tribal languages like Santhali, Chakma, Rajbongshi, Ho, etc. are also spoken in some villages.

The villages of West Bengal are home to a huge variety of tribal communities like Santhals, Kol, Koch-Rajbongshi, Toto tribe, etc. Apart from these, the other tribal communities include Bhuiya, Ho, Lohara, Mal Pahariya, Oraon, Bhutia, Garo, Magh, Mru, Paharia, Chero, Kharia, Mahli, Munda, etc. The villages in the Darjeeling district are home to a large number of Gurkha people of Nepalese origin.

Occupation in Villages of West Bengal - The principal occupation of people in the villages of West Bengal is agriculture. The villages of West Bengal account for about one tenth of India’s total food grains production. West Bengal is the highest producer of rice in India and also makes huge contributions to the country’s total production of jute and oilseeds. A major portion of India’s total production of potatoes also comes from the villages of West Bengal. The major crops cultivated in the villages of West Bengal throughout the year include rice, wheat, jute, tea, sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, forest produce, betel leaf, etc. The villages are also rich in minerals like coal, iron ore, manganese, silica, limestone, china clay, dolomite, etc.

Villages of West Bengal, Villages of IndiaApart from agriculture; there are various types of industries that provide employment to the residents of the villages of West Bengal. The major industries include chemicals, coal, cotton textiles, heavy and light engineering, iron and steel, jute textile, leather and footwear, liquor, locomotive, paper, pharmaceuticals, tea, electronics, electrical equipment, jewellery, automobile, etc. Cottage industry is another major source of income for the villagers in West Bengal. The villagers are involved in various handicrafts like pottery, brass and copperware, embroidery, tapestry, handlooms, fine muslin and silk artistry, wood carving, cane works, jute works, etc.