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A study of socio-economic conditions and political structure of West Dinajpur District Of West Bengal (1947-1992)
Authors
Suman Mandal
Abstract
West Dinajpur was formed as a new district of
West Bengal in 1947 after the Partition of India. This district became an
important border region and faced many serious problems such as refugee
settlement, shortage of land, poverty, low literacy, and weak industrial
growth. The economy of the district was mainly dependent on agriculture, and
most of the people lived in villages. This paper discusses the socio-economic
condition and political structure of West Dinajpur from 1947 to 1992. It
focuses on population changes, landholding patterns, education, health
facilities, agricultural production, and political developments. It also
explains how political power gradually shifted from Congress dominance to the
strong rise of Left parties, especially after food movements and land reform
policies. Even though some improvements happened after land reforms and
panchayat development, the district continued to remain backward due to poor
infrastructure and lack of industries.
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Pages:219-220
How to cite this article:
Suman Mandal "A study of socio-economic conditions and political structure of West Dinajpur District Of West Bengal (1947-1992)". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 219-220
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