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The rural assembly halls identified as chandi mantaps and creation of master craftsmen at Aatpur, Hooghly along with Ula Birngarh, Nodia. The model of wood carving of West Bengal can be located in the beautifully carving and interior decoration of household temples. Figures curved in wood depicts classical custom are uncomplicated but are incredibly expressive. The theme includes folk geometric pattern, floral and figures. The wood from Bel and neem trees are used carved and the figures are then painting is done with various colours.
In Burdwan the wood carving done by sutradhars and their artworks include serving dish and bowls prepared from mango wood. In south 24 parganas and Howrah the Hindu and Muslim craftsmen are involved in making skilfully carved wooden furniture prepared with teak and mahogany. Bengal is renowned for the Raths which are made of wood the panels of which have figures carved into geometric and floral motifs.