Itahar community development block

Itahar community development block extends across 362 square kilometers in West Bengal, containing 219 villages with a population of 303,678 residents.

The territory remained under Pundravardhana kingdom until the British established Dinajpur district in 1786, incorporating segments from the Dinajpur Raj estate.

The population distribution shows Muslims at 51.98 percent and Hindus at 47.43 percent, with traditional metal crafts and pottery production in rural households.

The agricultural sector employs 82 percent of the workforce, focusing on rice, jute, and vegetable cultivation during both Kharif and Rabi seasons.

The block features three major rivers - Nagar, Kulik, and Gamari - with flat topography that gradually slopes from north to south.

Location: Raiganj subdivision

Shares border with: Raiganj community development block, Kaliaganj community development block, Kushmandi community development block, Gazole community development block, Chanchal I community development block, Chanchal II community development block, Harirampur community development block

GPS coordinates: 25.45000,88.16000

Latest update: March 31, 2025 13:46