Chandrakona I community development block

Chandrakona I is a community development block in Ghatal subdivision, West Bengal, covering a rural area with villages and agricultural settlements spread across the landscape. The block serves as an administrative unit organizing multiple local communities and their resources.

This block was established as an administrative unit to serve and organize rural communities in West Bengal. The region experienced significant population growth over the decades, prompting development of local services and institutions.

Bengali serves as the primary language for 96.71 percent of inhabitants, while Santali represents the communication medium for 3.19 percent of the population.

The block has schools, a rural hospital, and primary health centers serving local residents. Visitors should inquire about local transport options and road conditions beforehand, as many areas are rural and less developed.

The block borders seven different administrative blocks in the region, making it a junction point between multiple districts. This central location gives it significance as a connecting zone in the local administrative network.

Location: Ghatal subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Shares border with: Ghatal community development block, Daspur I community development block, Keshpur community development block, Chandrakona II community development block, Garhbeta I community development block, Goghat II community development block, Goghat I community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.73000,87.52000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40