Mahishadal community development block

Mahishadal community development block is an administrative region in Haldia subdivision comprising about 73 villages spread across the landscape. The territory connects farmland, residential zones, and natural water resources that shape the land.

An 18th-century Rajbari complex stands in the region, bearing witness to the area's feudal past. The palaces were expanded in different eras, creating architectural layers from successive periods.

Local Bengali traditions shape daily life here, visible in how people celebrate festivals and maintain family customs. This cultural identity is reflected in the way villages are organized and how residents gather in communal spaces.

The block has reliable power supply across most areas and multiple schools and educational facilities distributed through the villages. A rural clinic is available nearby for basic medical needs.

The region is known for extensive fishing in natural water bodies spanning hundreds of hectares, serving as an important economic factor. These water resources shape not only local livelihoods but also define the rural landscape visibly.

Location: Haldia subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Sutahata community development block, Haldia community development block, Nandigram II community development block, Chandipur community development block, Nandakumar community development block, Shyampur I community development block, Diamond Harbour II community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.18333,87.98333

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02