Hanskhali community development block

The Hanskhali block spans across 246 square kilometers of land with 76 inhabited villages at an elevation of 11 meters above sea level.

The administrative region contains alluvial plains intersected by rivers such as Jalangi, Churni, and Ichhamati, which experience regular flooding due to sedimentation.

The population of 293,040 residents primarily speaks Bengali, with Hinduism representing 87.98 percent and Islam 11.39 percent of religious practices.

The area maintains 166 primary schools, 25 higher secondary institutions, and 4 primary health centers, serving the educational and medical needs of residents.

The block operates under the Panchayati Raj system, implementing rural development programs with 25.71 percent of workers engaged in cultivation and 28.90 percent in agricultural labor.

Location: Ranaghat subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

GPS coordinates: 23.36775,88.63315

Latest update: April 2, 2025 18:47