Quick Facts

Quick Facts

 Location & Overview

• Located in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
• Situated on the banks of the Damodar River.
• Known as the second-largest city in West Bengal after Kolkata.

 Industrial Significance

• A major coal-mining and industrial city.
• Part of the Asansol-Durgapur industrial belt.
• Home to:
  • IISCO Steel Plant (under SAIL)
  • Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)
  • Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (nearby – Asia’s largest locomotive manufacturer).

 Transport & Connectivity

• An important railway junction on the Howrah–Delhi main line.
• Asansol Railway Station is one of the busiest in India.
• Well connected by road via NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road).
• Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Andal (about 30 km away).

 Education

• Educational institutions include:
  • Asansol Engineering College
  • Kazi Nazrul University
  • St. Vincent’s High and Technical School
  • Asansol Girls’ College

 Population & Language

• One of the fastest-growing urban areas in Eastern India.
• A cosmopolitan mix – Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and English are commonly spoken.

 Culture & Festivals

• Named a Smart City under the Government of India’s Smart Cities Mission.
• Rich in multicultural heritage, celebrating Durga Puja, Chhath Puja, Eid, and Christmas with equal fervor.

 Nearby Attractions

• Churulia – birthplace of Kazi Nazrul Islam, nearby.
• Maithon Dam, Kalyaneshwari Temple, and Joychandi Pahar are popular spots around Asansol.

 Climate

• Features a tropical climate – hot summers, cool winters, and moderate monsoon.