Hirbandh community development block

Hirbandh spans across 215 square kilometers of rural landscape within the Bankura district, maintaining an elevation of 123 meters above sea level.

The region remained under the control of Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur until 1760, when British administration took control and incorporated it into Burdwan collectorate.

The population of 83,834 residents includes substantial proportions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, contributing to the diversity of local traditions.

The block contains ninety-five primary schools, nine middle schools, six high schools, one rural hospital, and two primary health centers serving local communities.

Agricultural laborers form 62.66 percent of the workforce, while traditional handloom industries produce regional textiles including Baluchari saris.

Location: Khatra subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 123 m

Shares border with: Indpur community development block, Khatra community development block, Manbazar I community development block, Puncha community development block

GPS coordinates: 23.06339,86.80229

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:06