Namkhana community development block

Located at the southern edge of West Bengal, Namkhana block encompasses 34 villages spread across the Ganges Delta region at 4 meters elevation.

The administrative division was established as part of West Bengal's rural development initiatives to manage local governance and agricultural resources in South 24 Parganas district.

The population of 182,830 residents maintains traditional agricultural practices, with 85 percent practicing Hinduism and 13 percent following Islam.

The area contains one rural hospital, four primary health centers, and multiple family welfare facilities serving the medical needs of the local population.

Each of the 34 villages in Namkhana block produces substantial quantities of Aman paddy, reaching 77,582 tonnes in the 2013-2014 growing season.

Location: Kakdwip subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

GPS coordinates: 21.70000,88.14000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48