Established in 2001, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (North Bengal Agricultural University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Pundibari (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UBKV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.