Kandi community development block

Kandi is a community development block in the Kandi subdivision of West Bengal that covers a substantial rural area. The block comprises around 80 inhabited villages equipped with schools, healthcare facilities, and reliable electricity access.

This administrative area was established as part of India's national rural development initiative that expanded to cover the entire country by 1964. The creation of this block structure proved important for organized management and development of rural communities.

The population of 220,145 residents communicates predominantly in Bengali at 98.65 percent, while Santali speakers constitute 1.23 percent of the linguistic distribution.

The region is best explored using local transportation as roads connect the villages throughout the area. Visitors should allow time to experience agricultural fields and the rhythm of village life.

The area is known for growing Aman and Boro rice varieties alongside jute, crops that thrive on seasonal water patterns. These farming practices shape daily life and define the visual landscape throughout the region.

Location: Kandi subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Shares border with: Nabagram community development block, Berhampore community development block, Bharatpur I community development block, Burwan community development block, Khargram community development block

GPS coordinates: 23.95000,88.03000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03