Beldanga I community development block

Beldanga I is a rural administrative block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, encompassing a landscape of agricultural fields, scattered settlements, and water channels. The terrain is low-lying and traversed by streams that support farming activities throughout the region.

The block evolved from a smaller settlement into an important agricultural center as the population grew substantially over recent decades. Water availability and fertile soil supported this development into a farming-focused community.

The population consists of 78.25 percent Muslim residents and 21.40 percent Hindu residents, with Bengali language spoken by 99.93 percent of inhabitants.

The block is served by a network of health centers providing basic medical services to rural communities. Visitors should expect rural infrastructure with limited transportation options and plan travel accordingly.

Agricultural activities form the main economic base, with 16.12 percent cultivators and 30.50 percent agricultural laborers among the working population.

Location: Berhampur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: Berhampore community development block, Hariharpara community development block, Naoda community development block, Beldanga II community development block

GPS coordinates: 23.93000,88.25000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05