The Government of West Bengal, Dhulian town has been shifted four times due to devastating bank erosion problem. The population of Dhulian suffered from displacement, unemployment, crisis of habitation, unhygienic surroundings and different socio-economic problems introduced by sifting of river path and severe erosion. Mitigating these effects would require arranging rehabilitation packages and employment opportunities for the erosion victims and arranging adequate water and sanitation arrangements for erosion victims.