Balagarh community development block

Balagarh community development block is an administrative area in Hooghly district that covers approximately 202 square kilometers within the Chinsurah Sadar subdivision. It comprises multiple villages with educational institutions, primary health centers, and rail and ferry connections serving the local population.

The block was established as part of West Bengal's administrative restructuring to improve rural governance and local services. This reorganization helped strengthen the management and development of surrounding communities.

Local farming communities grow rice, jute, and potatoes using time-honored techniques that shape daily life and the landscape. These agricultural practices form the economic and social backbone that visitors can observe while traveling through the villages.

The area is accessible by rail and ferry connections, with basic services available throughout the local villages. Visitors should note that this is a rural region, so services and amenities may be more dispersed than in urban centers.

The area sits approximately 17 meters above sea level and lies near the Hooghly River, which has shaped local transportation patterns and the layout of settlements. This location has influenced how villages developed and how people navigate the region.

Location: Chinsurah Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Shares border with: Santipur community development block, Ranaghat I community development block, Chakdaha community development block, Chinsurah-Mogra community development block, Pandua community development block, Kalna II community development block

GPS coordinates: 23.10944,88.46028

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02