Bankura I community development block

Bankura I community development block spans across 220 square kilometers of rural landscape at an elevation of 89 meters above sea level.

The administrative framework of Bankura I emerged from the governance structures established during the period of Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur since the 7th century.

Bengali and English serve as official languages in this region where 137 villages maintain traditional practices, crafts, and rural lifestyles.

The block contains one hospital, two primary health centers, and multiple transportation links including access to the Kharagpur-Bankura-Adra railway line.

The population of 140,864 residents includes a mix of 72,302 males and 68,562 females, with 29,502 households recorded in the 2011 census.

Location: Bankura Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

Shares border with: Chhatna community development block, Bankura II community development block, Onda community development block, Indpur community development block

GPS coordinates: 23.25000,87.07000

Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:38