Purulia
State: West Bengal (WB) Statehood: 26 January 1950 10175 Views
Purulia district is located in the state of West Bengal, India. It is situated in the western part of the state and shares its borders with the Jharkhand state to the west. The district headquarters is in the city of Purulia.
Purulia is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and historical significance. The region is predominantly inhabited by people from tribal communities, including Santhal, Munda, and Oraon. These communities have their unique customs, traditions, and festivals, which add to the diversity of the district.
List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prafulla Chandra Ghosh | 15 August 1947 to 22 January 1948 |
| 2 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 23 January 1948 to 25 January 1950 |
| 3 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 26 January 1950 to 30 March 1952 |
| 4 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 31 March 1952 to 5 April 1957 |
| 5 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 6 April 1957 to 2 April 1962 |
| 6 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 3 April 1962 to 1 July 1962 |
| 7 | Prafulla Chandra Sen | 9 July 1962 to 28 February 1967 |
| 8 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 1 March 1967 to 21 November 1967 |
| 9 | Prafulla Chandra Ghosh | 21 November 1967 to 19 February 1968 |
| 10 | *President Rule* | 20 February 1968 to 25 February 1969 |
| 11 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 25 February 1969 to 16 March 1970 |
| 12 | *President Rule* | 19 March 1970 to 30 July 1970 |
| 13 | *President Rule* | 30 July 1970 to 2 April 1971 |
| 14 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 2 April 1971 to 28 June 1971 |
| 15 | *President Rule* | 29 June 1971 to 20 March 1972 |
| 16 | Siddhartha Shankar Ray | 20 March 1972 to 30 April 1977 |
| 17 | *President Rule* | 30 April 1977 to 20 June 1977 |
| 18 | Jyoti Basu | 21 June 1977 to 23 May 1982 |
| 19 | Jyoti Basu | 24 May 1982 to 29 March 1987 |
| 20 | Jyoti Basu | 30 March 1987 to 18 June 1991 |
| 21 | Jyoti Basu | 19 June 1991 to 15 May 1996 |
| 22 | Jyoti Basu | 16 May 1996 to 5 November 2000 |
| 23 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 6 November 2000 to 14 May 2001 |
| 24 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 15 May 2001 to 17 May 2006 |
| 25 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 18 May 2006 to 13 May 2011 |
| 26 | Mamata Banerjee | 20 May 2011 to 25 May 2016 |
| 27 | Mamata Banerjee | 26 May 2016 to 4 May 2021 |
| 28 | Mamata Banerjee | 5 May 2021 to Incumbent |