Dantan I community development block

Dantan I is an administrative division in Kharagpur built on flat rice lands crossed by streams and tidal waterways. Most villages have electricity and drinking water access, with agricultural stores scattered throughout where farmers and residents gather for supplies and daily commerce.

This area was once called Dandabhukti and served as a territorial unit during the Gupta Empire. It later fell under the rule of the Hijli Kingdom, which shaped its political development.

Three temples built in the 1800s display the curved rekha architectural style that locals developed over generations. The Jagannath Temple, Shyamaleswar Temple, and Chandaneswar Temple remain active places of worship where visitors can observe traditional religious gatherings and local stone carving techniques.

The area is easily accessible by car or bus since most villages are connected by basic roads. Visitors should plan their visit during drier months when waterways are easier to navigate and cross.

The Subarnarekha River flows through this administrative block creating a natural boundary between regions. On cultivated lands here, farmers grow multiple crops in a single year, adapting their planting cycles to seasonal water patterns.

Location: Kharagpur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Shares border with: Nayagram community development block, Keshiari community development block, Narayangarh community development block, Dantan II community development block, Mohanpur community development block

GPS coordinates: 21.91100,87.27000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09