West Bengal is located between the Himalayas to the North and the Bay of Bengal to the South. West Bengal is the world’s longest running democratically elected communist government. 72% of its residents live in rural areas and villages. While it is the 4th most populous State in India it is has the 4th lowest crime rate in all of India. Religions: Hinduism -- 72.5%, Islam -- 25.0%, Other -- 2.5%