Bhangar I community development block

Bhangar I extends across 153 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 8 meters within the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

The establishment of this administrative division marked a step forward in India's rural development strategy following independence to address agricultural and social needs.

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

The block contains 99 primary schools, healthcare facilities with 76 beds, and extensive agricultural lands supporting thousands of farmers and agricultural workers.

Local pisciculture operations utilize 808 hectares of water bodies, producing over 107,980 quintals of fish annually through the efforts of 6,880 fish farmers.

Location: Baruipur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

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

GPS coordinates: 22.51260,88.60970

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:52