Bardhaman is a district in West Bengal. Burdwan is an alternative name for the district which remains in use from the British period.

Burdwan happened to be district capital since the time of Mughals. Later on it became a district head-quarter under the British.

Burdwan is the most resourceful district in West Bengal both industrially and agriculturally. The eastern part is enriched by the alluvial soil of river Bhaghirathi (minor stream of river Ganga) is one of most strong agricultural region in Bengal. The Western part is rich in coal and other mineral resources. Durgapur and Burnpur steel plant is on this western side of the district. The western part is highly industrialised and contains various factories based on iron processing. It also contains power plants at Durgapur and Dishergarh. There are also many cement factories on this western side.

Burdwan is most famous for its 'Mihidana' and 'Sitabhog', both are forms of sweets.