a district of British India, presidency of Bengal, lying between N. Lat. 21. and 22. 5., E. Long. 83. 6. and 84. 51.; bounded on the N. by the native states of Ryghar and Gangpoor, E. by those of Bonei and Bombra, S. by those of Sonepoor and Patna, and W. by those of Phooljee, Sarunghur, and Burghur. Length, 112 miles; breadth, 60; area, 4693 square miles. It is watered by the Mahanuddy, which divides it into two unequal parts; the eastern portion being mountainous and covered with forests, the western and northern, low and level. The soil of the lower ground is alluvial and rich, producing in abundance and of good quality, rice, wheat, and sugarcanes. It is believed that indigo and opium might also be raised here. The forests afford a rich supply of teak. The most important minerals of the district are diamonds and gold; the former are said to be the finest in the world. The capital of the district is a town of the same name, on the Mahanuddy, containing a fort, several pagodas, and other buildings. There is little or no trade, although the river is navigable. The climate of the town is very fatal to Europeans. Population of the district estimated at 274,000.