Bankura has an international fame for the “Bankura Horse”- a terracotta crafted horse, and for Dashabatar Tash (the historic paintings). Bankura is famous for agriculture, the huge production of 'Mango' and 'Mustard'. Tribes like Santhal, Bhumij(Sardar) and Munda reside in Mukutmanipur region.

The winter migrants include large flocks of Lesser Whistling teal, Red-crested Pochard, Gadwall, Common Coot, different Terns, Swallow, Wagtails, etc. You may also see Darters, Spot-billed Duck, Grebes, and the main attraction – Rufous-tailed Lark.

Bankura was described as Suhmobhumi. The word larh or rarh (in Nagari: rāḍh) was introduced after 6th century A.D. It comes from the old Austric word ráŕhá or ráŕho which means “land of red soil”. 2-n ancient times "China called Ráŕh by the name of 'Láti'".

What animals are in Joypur forest Bankura? The forest in Bankura district is home to diverse wildlife, including Indian elephants, deer, wild boars, various species of birds, and reptiles like snakes and lizards.