List of governors of West Bengal

Governor of West Bengal
since 18 November 2022 (2022-11-18)
StyleThe Honourable (formal)
Mr. Governor (informal)
His/Her Excellency
StatusHead of state
AbbreviationGoWB
Residence
AppointerPresident of India
Term lengthFive years (renewable)
PrecursorGovernor-General of India
Inaugural holderChakravarthi Rajagopalachari
Formation15 August 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-15)
Salary350,000 (US$4,200) (per month)
Websiterajbhavankolkata.nic.in

The Governor of West Bengal is the nominal head of the Government of West Bengal. In the capacity of governor, the holder of the aforementioned is the constitutional representative of the President of India (the Union Government) in the state of West Bengal. C. V. Ananda Bose is the incumbent governor, having taken office on 18 November 2022.[1]

  1. ^ Singh, Shiv Sahay (23 November 2022). "C.V. Ananda Bose sworn in as West Bengal Governor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 November 2022.