West Bengal, an Indian state, contains the cities and municipalities of Raiganj. It serves as the district office for Uttar Dinajpur. The railroad arrived at the location 115 years ago, and the police station was established 125 years ago.[When?] The city is home to the almost 50-year-old Raiganj Sarala Sundari GSFP School, a government primary school, and the 111-year-old Raiganj Coronation High School. In 1896, Raiganj received a railway connection. The train from Raiganj used to travel to Parbatipur junction in Bangladesh. The town is 200 years old.