Dhaniakhali community development block

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Dhaniakhali community development block, Community development block in Chinsurah Sadar subdivision, India.

Dhaniakhali spans across 275 square kilometers of flat alluvial plains within the Gangetic Delta region, featuring numerous water channels and agricultural fields.

The administrative division emerged as part of the Hooghly District reorganization, establishing itself as a crucial agricultural and textile production center in West Bengal.

Local artisans maintain the tradition of weaving Dhaniakhali handloom sarees, contributing significantly to the textile heritage of West Bengal through their craftsmanship.

The block contains 264 villages served by six railway stations on the Howrah-Bardhaman chord line, connecting residents to major urban centers including Kolkata.

The region maintains a population of 320,534 residents spread across 18 Gram Panchayats, with agriculture and textile production forming the economic foundation.

Location: Chinsurah Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Shares border with: Memari I community development block, Pandua community development block, Polba-Dadpur community development block, Haripal community development block, Tarakeswar community development block, Pursurah community development block, Raina II community development block, Jamalpur community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.97000,88.10000

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:22

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