Bhangar I community development block

Bhangar I is an administrative block in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. The territory contains multiple villages and agricultural farmland that forms the economic foundation of the region.

The block was established after Indian independence as part of administrative reforms to support rural development. Its creation was part of a broader strategy to organize services in the state's rural areas.

The population of 249,170 residents includes both rural and urban communities, with specific provisions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes populations.

The area has schools and health facilities serving the villages. Visitors should prepare for rural roads and take precautions for the tropical humid environment.

The area is a significant center of fish farming with numerous ponds and water bodies important to the local economy. Fishing employs thousands of workers and entrepreneurs across the region.

Location: Baruipur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Website: http://baruipur.org/bhangar_one.php

GPS coordinates: 22.51260,88.60970

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48