What is the total area under cultivation in west Bengal?
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, the total area under cultivation in West Bengal is approximately 5,865 thousand hectares (22,660 square miles) as of 2019-20. This area represents about 7% of the total cultivated area in India. The major crops cultivated in West Bengal include rice, jute, wheat, maize, tea, and vegetables.