Daspur II community development block

Daspur II spans across 165 square kilometers of flat deltaic land with numerous rivers intersecting through agricultural fields at 9 meters above sea level.

The region underwent administrative restructuring during India's post-independence period, establishing its current format as a community development block in West Bengal.

Bengali remains the primary language for 99 percent of residents, with Hindu temples and Muslim communities contributing to the local traditions.

The block contains 157 inhabited villages connected by bus routes and 6 ferry services, with one rural hospital and three primary health centers.

The area maintains a literacy rate of 85 percent, demonstrating higher educational achievement compared to surrounding rural regions in West Bengal.

Location: Ghatal subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Daspur I community development block, Ghatal community development block, Khanakul II community development block, Amta II community development block, Kolaghat community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.60500,87.72200

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:06