Gopbhum
Gopbhum or Gopbhumi is a historical region of West Bengal state in Eastern India. It included the entire area between the Ajay and Damodar rivers, which is present-day Purba Bardhaman, Birbhum, Jamtara, Purulia and Paschim Bardhaman districts of West Bengal. English translation of the word 'Gopbhum' is 'The land of Gopa'.
| Historical region of East India Gopbhum | |
| Location | West Bengal |
| Established: | 10th century |
| Language | Sanskrit and Bengali |
| Dynasties | Sadgops |
| Historical Capitals | Dhekur, Valki, Amrargar |
| Separated Area | Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman |
Almost all the member of Sadgop caste say that their original name was Gop and their home was Gopbhum, the region between Ajay and Damodar river.
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