The district headquarter Midnapore or Mednipur is located in Indian state of West Bengal, on the bank of Kangsabati river. It was believed that it got its name from a local deity "Medinimata”. Midnapore combines the beauty of India's multi religion culture with ancient history. Tamluk, Chandrakona, Jora Masjid, Jhargram Palace and Kali Temple are major attractions in Midnapore.
Flying to Midnapore: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (137 km away) is the closest airport to Mindapore. It offers domestic flights to Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Varanasi and international flights to Bangkok, Dhaka, Dubai, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Driving to Midnapore:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Ulberia | 87.7 km | 1:34 |
| Howrah | 114 km | 2:08 |
| Kolkata | 130 km | 2:44 |
| Bandel | 156 km | 3:04 |
| Sunderban | 458 km | 10:11 |
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