Bharatpur I community development block, Community development block in Kandi subdivision, India
Bharatpur I is a community development block located in Kandi subdivision within Murshidabad district, spanning across 82 inhabited villages within an area of approximately 183 square kilometers. The block functions as an administrative unit that organizes essential public services and governance for the rural population across these settlements.
The block was established as an administrative unit during the restructuring of West Bengal's districts to better manage rural areas. Its structure evolved over time to address the growing needs of local communities.
The population of 172,702 residents includes 57 percent Muslims and 42 percent Hindus, reflecting the religious diversity of this administrative region.
The block operates one primary health centre and two additional health facilities that serve the local population's medical needs. Access to these services is important for anyone traveling through or living in this rural region.
Every inhabited village in the block receives electrical power, which is notable for a rural region of this size. Additionally, more than 90 percent of settlements have access to drinking water infrastructure.
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