Mathurapur II community development block

Located at coordinates 22.1203°N and 88.3943°E, Mathurapur II spans across 227.45 square kilometers of rural land in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.

The block exemplifies the evolution of rural administration in post-independence India through its implementation of the Panchayati Raj system for local governance.

The population of 220,839 residents represents diverse religious groups, with 82.08 percent following Hinduism and 15.37 percent practicing Islam according to census data.

The area contains one rural hospital, three primary health centers, and multiple schools, while transportation includes six ferry services and three bus routes.

Agricultural activities dominate the economy, with 42.65 percent of workers engaged as agricultural laborers and 21.97 percent working as cultivators.

Location: Diamond Harbour subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

GPS coordinates: 22.12030,88.39430

Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:21