Tamluk community development block

Tamluk is a community development block in Purba Medinipur district that includes both urban and rural areas. The region has primary and secondary health facilities along with basic services to support the local population.

The region was an important trading center in ancient times and is identified with Tamralipta, a port that ancient writers described. Over the centuries, it remained a hub of commerce and human activity.

The area is home to a diverse community that speaks Bengali and English in daily life. It maintains strong ties to agriculture and local crafts that shape how people spend their time.

Visitors can access several health facilities including a primary center and smaller clinics spread across the area. The block is best explored with your own transport to reach different villages and settlements.

Several rivers flow through the area and provide water for farms, shaping agricultural life throughout the region. These waterways are a natural feature that influences the landscape and daily activities of people.

Location: Tamluk subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Sahid Matangini community development block, Kolaghat community development block, Panskura community development block, Moyna community development block, Nandakumar community development block, Shyampur I community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.31510,87.84740

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06