a district of British India, in the presidency of Bengal, bounded on the N. by Nepaul and Sikhim, E. by the district of Dinapore, S. by those of Malda and Bhaugulpoore, and W. by that of Bhaugulpoore: length, from N.E. to S.W., 117 miles; breadth, 105; area, 5878 square miles. It is low and flat, having no mountains or hills more than 275 feet above the sea. It is watered by the Ganges at its south-eastern extremity, and by the Kosee, Gogaree, and Mahamunda, affluents of that river. These and other smaller rivers are generally navigable for vessels of considerable size. The climate in the end of spring and beginning of summer is hot and dry; in the latter part of summer the rainy season sets in, and in winter the cold is often considerable. Rice is the principal crop raised; but wheat, barley, pulse, maize, millet, &c., are also cultivated. Sugar, cotton, tobacco, &c., are grown; and indigo is the chief article of commerce produced in the district. Some trade is carried on with the adjacent British districts and with Nepaul; cattle, grain, cotton stuffs, silks, and indigo being the chief exports. Pop. 1,600,000.

the capital of the above district, on both sides of the Little Kosee, 283 miles N.W. of Calcutta. It covers a wide space of ground, but this is partly occupied by gardens and plantations. The principal street, which is on the left side of the river, is broad, straight, and lined with good tiled houses. The only public building of importance is that which accommodates the civil establishment for the district, and which stands in one of the suburbs. Pop. nearly 50,000.