NARAINGUR, a town of Bengal, in the province of Orissa, and district of Midnapoor. It was formerly surrounded by a thick wood, defended by batteries at the entrances; but during the contests between the Afghans and the Moguls such defences were found available against the incursions of cavalry. It is sixty-six miles south-west from Calcutta. Long. 87. 35. E. Lat. 22. 11. N.