The Department of Bengali of Khatra Adibasi Mahavidyalaya started its journey with general course in 1979. Since 1996 Honours course in Bengali has been introduced. At present, the department has an intake capacity of 90 students in Honours course affiliated to Bankura University (since 2017). The department encourages free-thinking and liberal education of students by facilitating understanding of language and literature through critical reading, humane reflection and effective communication, thereby motivating students to participate in society building as informed, compassionate and responsible citizens. The department boasts of 6 dynamic faculty members, 3 full-time Assistant Professors and 3 SACTs, engaged in research and inspiring students to explore interdisciplinary areas related to literature and culture studies. The department has its own Library dedicated to provide materials of advanced studies and help the students get personal wisdom in Bengali language and literature. Routine classes, online classes, use of multimedia in teaching, seminars, webinars, excursion, creative exploration through cultural events, wall magazine (Dhanshis) and student seminars; invited lectures, feedback system, career counselling all contribute in maintaining the liberal and utilitarian ambience of the department, appreciating and applying literature in life. The department encourages its students to connect themselves to nature in order to embrace a soulful learning. The students are taught to not forget their roots and traditional culture. Now many students of our department are engaged in teaching and other professions successfully.