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Where are West Bengalās main industrial regions located?
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West Bengal
A tea plantation in Western Dooars, northern West Bengal, India.
West Bengalās primary industrial activity is concentrated in two main regions:
- Hooghly River Corridor: The stateās most significant industrial belt extends north and south of Kolkata along the banks of the Hooghly River. This area is a historic center for jute processing, engineering, and various light manufacturing industries.12
- Damodar River Region: Another major industrial zone is located along the Damodar River. This region hosts heavy industries, including steel plants in Durgapur and Burnpur, as well as the Kulti-Burnpur industrial complex near Asansol, which is situated in the heart of the Raniganj coalfield.134
Additionally, Haldia serves as a critical industrial site, functioning as a port and a hub for petrochemicals and oil refining. Other notable industrial infrastructure includes a locomotive plant at Chittaranjan.1