Debra community development block

Debra is an administrative division in Kharagpur subdivision and spreads across fertile agricultural land in West Bengal. Rivers and waterways cross through this region, which sits at low elevation and supports farming communities.

During the 1960s, the region became a center for social and political movements that challenged land distribution patterns. These events left a lasting impact on how communities view land ownership and rights.

Hindu, Muslim, and tribal communities coexist here and speak Bengali and Santali in their daily lives. This mix of faiths and languages shapes how people interact and celebrate together throughout the year.

National Highway 16 connects this block to nearby cities and makes it easy to reach by car or bus. The Howrah-Kharagpur railway line with a stop at Balichak station offers an alternative transport option.

Five ferry services operate across the waterways here, moving people and goods between communities. These water routes are essential for daily movement and for supporting the farming economy.

Location: Kharagpur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Shares border with: Panskura community development block, Daspur I community development block, Keshpur community development block, Kharagpur II community development block, Pingla community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.39060,87.56730

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08