Ghatal community development block

Ghatal community development block is an administrative division in Paschim Medinipur district that covers a rural area with many villages and towns. The region has numerous primary schools, health facilities, and agricultural infrastructure that support farming and local commerce.

The block saw significant population growth during the early decades of the 21st century, bringing changes to local services and infrastructure. This expansion reflects broader transformations happening across rural West Bengal during this period.

Bengali is the everyday language here, though you will also hear Santali spoken among some residents. This mix of languages shapes how people communicate and interact in villages and towns throughout the block.

This is a rural administrative area spread across villages and towns, best explored with local transportation. Facilities are designed for the local farming population, so visitors should have practical expectations about what is available in the region.

The scholar Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born in the village of Birsingha within this block, a historical connection that often goes unnoticed by visitors. This link to an important educational reformer adds a layer of historical importance to the area.

Location: Ghatal subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Shares border with: Goghat I community development block, Arambagh community development block, Khanakul I community development block, Khanakul II community development block, Daspur I community development block, Daspur II community development block, Chandrakona I community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.66667,87.71667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00