Deganga community development block

The Deganga development block spans 202 square kilometers with 108 villages and maintains a population density of 1,600 residents per square kilometer.

The Vidyadhari River flowing through Deganga connected to the ancient river port of Chandraketugarh, which operated in the 3rd century BC.

The population of Deganga reflects religious diversity, with Muslims comprising 70.92 percent and Hindus 28.79 percent according to the 2011 census.

The block contains 167 primary schools, 9 high schools, one general college, and multiple health centers to serve its 319,213 residents.

Agricultural laborers constitute 35.72 percent of the workforce, while over 30 percent of villages have shifted from farming to alternative income sources.

Location: Barasat Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

GPS coordinates: 22.72000,88.48000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:43