Dantan II community development block

Dantan II covers 185.56 square kilometers at an elevation of 24 meters, featuring rice plains intersected by numerous waterways and tidal creeks.

Archaeological findings at Moghalmari within Dantan II revealed the presence of a Buddhist monastery dating back to the sixth century.

The population of 155,017 residents includes 82.53 percent Hindu and 17.06 percent Muslim communities, with Bengali and Santali as primary languages.

The block contains multiple educational institutions, including primary schools, middle schools, and a rural hospital serving the local population.

Two significant water reservoirs, Bidyadhar and Sarasankha tanks, were constructed by historical rulers, with Bidyadhar attributed to minister Pratap Rudra Deva.

Location: Kharagpur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Egra I community development block, Patashpur II community development block, Patashpur I community development block, Narayangarh community development block, Dantan I community development block, Mohanpur community development block

GPS coordinates: 21.89129,87.37564

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:50