Medinipur or Midnapore (Pron: med̪iːniːpur) is a historical city and a municipality in the West Bengal state of India. It is the headquarters of the West Medinipur district. It is situated on the banks of the Kangsabati River (variously known as Kasai and Cossye). The Urban Agglomeration of Midnapore consists of the city proper, Mohanpur, Keranichoti and Khayerullachak.