Garhbeta II community development block

Garhbeta II community development block spans 392 square kilometers of land characterized by alluvial and lateritic soils at 38 meters above sea level.

Between 2009 and 2011, the region experienced significant social changes during the Lalgarh movement, resulting in extensive police interventions and security measures.

The population of 148,410 includes Hindu and tribal communities, with Bengali spoken by 76 percent and Santali by 19 percent of the inhabitants.

The block contains one rural hospital, two primary health centers, and 166 educational institutions, connected by multiple bus routes and State Highway 4.

In 2007, the block recorded 50.76 percent of families living below poverty level, making it a focus area for economic development programs.

Location: Medinipur Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

Shares border with: Sarenga community development block, Simlapal community development block, Taldangra community development block, Garhbeta I community development block, Garhbeta III community development block, Salboni community development block, Binpur I community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.71000,87.17100

Latest update: April 1, 2025 04:17