Bhagabanpur I community development block

Bhagabanpur I is a community development block in Egra subdivision characterized by flat plains typical of the lower Indo-Gangetic region. It comprises 164 inhabited villages served by road networks and nearby railway stations, with one rural hospital and three primary health centers.

The block played a significant role during India's independence movement, particularly during the Quit India campaign of 1942. Mahatma Gandhi visited the region as part of the resistance activities against colonial rule.

The block contains numerous Hindu temples where residents gather for traditional Bengali festivals. Bengali serves as the primary language spoken in daily life throughout the area.

Almost all villages in the block have electricity access, making it relatively accessible for visitors. However, postal services are limited to only about one third of the villages, so plan ahead for any postal needs.

The block demonstrates an unusual pattern where electricity reaches nearly all 164 villages, yet postal infrastructure covers only a fraction of them. This contrast reveals how development progresses unevenly across rural areas, with some services reaching far ahead of others.

Location: Egra subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Sabang community development block, Moyna community development block, Chandipur community development block, Bhagabanpur II community development block, Patashpur I community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.09400,87.75900

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07